,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #dfg #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gijj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #bh1 #bjbb ,received ,august #c1 #bjbb ,read twice and placed on the calendar ,,an ,,act ,to authorize appropriations for fiscal year #bjbc for military activities of the ,department of ,defense and for military construction1 and for defense activities of the ,department of ,energy1 to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents 7a7 ,divisions ,this ,act is organized into nine 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--,other ,matters4 7#g7 ,division ,g--,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb4 7#h7 ,division ,h--,financial ,transparency4 7#i7 ,division ,i--,public ,lands4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees4 ,division ,a--,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,authorizations ,title ,i--,,procurement ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,navy ,programs ,sec4 #aaa4 ,requirements relating to ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,arleigh ,burke class destroyers4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,authority for procurement of additional ,arleigh ,burke class destroyer4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,authority for certain procurements for the ,ship-to-,shore ,connector program4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,authority to procure airframes and engines for ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion heavy-lift helicopters4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of ,,hsc-#he aircraft4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,quarterly briefings on the ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion helicopter program4 ,sec4 #aah4 ,funding for additional ,joint ,strike ,fighter aircraft4 ,sec4 #aai4 ,report on advance procurement for ,,cvn-#hb and ,,cvn-#hc4 ,sec4 #aai;,a4 ,report on applicability of ,,ddg7,x7 electric-drive propulsion system4 ,sec4 #aai;,b4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for disposal of ,littoral ,combat ,ships4 ,subtitle ,c--,air ,force ,programs ,sec4 #aba4 ,modification of inventory requirements for aircraft of the combat air forces4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,modification of minimum inventory requirement for air refueling tanker aircraft4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,requirements relating to ,f-#bb aircraft4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,modification of inventory requirements and limitations relating to certain air refueling tanker aircraft4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,repeal of ,air ,force ,e-#h;,c force presentation requirement4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,minimum inventory of ,c-#acj aircraft4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,authority to procure upgraded ejection seats for certain ,t-#ch;,a aircraft4 ,sec4 #abh4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of ,c-#dj aircraft4 ,sec4 #abi4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for procurement of bridge tanker aircraft4 ,sec4 #acj4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for termination of production lines for ,,hh-#fj,w aircraft4 ,sec4 #aca4 ,prohibition on certain reductions to ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadrons4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,limitation on retirement of ,e-#c ,airborne ,warning and ,control ,system aircraft4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,requirements study and acquisition strategy for the combat search and rescue mission of the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,plan for transfer of ,,kc-#ace aircraft to the ,air ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,annual report on ,t-#g;,a ,advanced ,pilot ,training ,system4 ,sec4 #acf4 ,report on ,f-#bb aircraft force laydown4 ,sec4 #acg4 ,limitation on divestment of ,f-#ae aircraft4 ,sec4 #ach4 ,funding for ,c-#acj ,modular ,airborne ,firefighting ,system4 ,sec4 #aci4 ,requirement to maintain fleet of manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance aircraft4 ,sec4 #aci;,a4 ,procurement authority for commercial engineering software4 ,sec4 #aci;,b4 ,sense of congress regarding united states air national guard refueling mission4 ,subtitle ,d--,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters ,sec4 #ada4 ,charging stations at commissary stores and military exchanges4 ,sec4 #adb4 ,increase ,air ,force and ,navy use of used commercial dual-use parts in certain aircraft and engines4 ,sec4 #adc4 ,assessment and report on military rotary wing aircraft industrial base4 ,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 ,clarification of role of senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,role of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer in fostering interoperability among joint force systems4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,modification of defense laboratory modernization pilot program4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,activities to support the use of metal additive manufacturing for the subsurface fleet of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,digital mission operations platform for the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,air-breathing test capacity upgrade to support critical hypersonic weapons development4 ,sec4 #bah4 ,information on use of commercial software for the warfighter machine interface of the ,army4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,measures to increase the capacity of historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions to achieve very high research activity status4 ,sec4 #bbj4 ,pilot program to support the development of patentable inventions in the ,department of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #bba4 ,pilot program to facilitate the research1 development1 and production of advanced battery technologies for warfighters4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,pilot program on research and development of plant-based protein for the ,navy4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,allowable uses of funds under the ,commercial ,weather ,data ,pilot ,program of the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,pilot program on use of digital twin technologies in the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,funding for advanced above water sensors4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,biofuel and fuel cell vehicle research1 development1 and demonstration program4 ,sec4 #bbg4 ,radar obstruction research1 development1 test1 and evaluation program4 ,sec4 #bbh4 ,funding for research and development relating to rare earth elements4 ,sec4 #bbi4 ,funding for ,national ,defense ,education ,program4 ,sec4 #bbi;,a4 ,funding for high energy laser and certain emerging technology initiatives4 ,sec4 #bbi;,b4 ,department of ,defense advanced technology investment incentive pilot program4 ,sec4 #bbi;,c4 ,funding for development of measures to prevent infections caused by severe fractures4 ,sec4 #bbi;,d4 ,funding for research into the effects of head-supported mass on cervical spine health4 ,sec4 #bbi;,e4 ,requirement for separate program element for the multi-medicine manufacturing platform program4 ,subtitle ,c--,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #bca4 ,modification of national security strategy for national technology and industrial base4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency ,innovation ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,report on efforts to increase the participation of historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions in the research and development activities of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bcd4 ,assessment of test infrastructure and priorities related to hypersonic capabilities and related technologies and hypersonic test strategy4 ,sec4 #bce4 ,independent review and assessment of test and evaluation resource planning4 ,sec4 #bcf4 ,study on costs associated with underperforming software and information technology4 ,sec4 #bcg4 ,study and report on sufficiency of test and evaluation resources for certain major defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #bch4 ,periodic reports on risk distribution within research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities4 ,sec4 #bci4 ,review and report on offensive hypersonic weapons programs of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bdj4 ,report on potential for increased utilization of the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds testing range4 ,sec4 #bda4 ,sense of ,congress on the additive manufacturing and machine learning initiative of the ,army4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,funding for robotics supply chain research4 ,sec4 #bdc4 ,funding for enterprise digital transformation with commercial physics simulation4 ,sec4 #bdd4 ,report on national security applications for fusion energy technology4 ,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,funding for ,army ,community ,services4 ,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment ,sec4 #caa4 ,equivalent authority for environmental restoration projects at ,national ,guard training sites4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,amendment to budgeting of ,department of ,defense relating to extreme weather4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,prototype and demonstration projects for energy resilience at certain military installations4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,pilot program for transition of certain nontactical vehicle fleets of ,department of ,defense to electric vehicles4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,pilot program on use of sustainable aviation fuel4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,policy to increase disposition of spent advanced batteries through recycling4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,guidance and target deadline relating to formerly used defense sites programs4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,budget information for alternatives to burn pits4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,program to track and reduce ,scope #c emissions and energy costs4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,requirement to include information relating to electric vehicle charging in certain military construction project proposals4 ,sec4 #cba4 ,sense of ,congress regarding electric or zero-emission vehicles for non-combat vehicle fleet4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,study on environmental contamination and cleanup associated with ,thorium-#bcj and related substances4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,destruction of materials containing ,,pfas with technologies not requiring incineration4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,analysis and plan for addressing heat island effect on military installations4 ,sec4 #cbe4 ,comptroller ,general report on acceleration and improvement of environmental cleanup of ,vieques and ,culebra1 ,puerto ,rico4 ,sec4 #cbf4 ,report on ,department of ,defense flood mapping efforts4 ,sec4 #cbg4 ,biannual leak inspections of ,navy and ,air ,force underground storage tanks on ,guam4 ,sec4 #cbh4 ,additional special considerations for energy performance goals and energy performance master plan4 ,sec4 #cbi4 ,clarification and requirement for ,department of ,defense relating to renewable biomass and biogas4 ,subtitle ,c--,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility ,sec4 #cca4 ,defueling of ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,activities prior to decommissioning of ,red ,hill ,bulk ,storage ,facility4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,limitation on use of funds pending award of certain projects and implementation of certain recommendations4 ,sec4 #ccd4 ,placement of sentinel or monitoring wells in proximity to ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility4 ,sec4 #cce4 ,report on ,department of ,defense efforts to track health implications of fuel leaks at ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility4 ,sec4 #ccf4 ,studies relating to water needs of the ,armed ,forces on ,oahu4 ,sec4 #ccg4 ,study on alternative uses for ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility4 ,subtitle ,d--,treatment of ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances ,sec4 #cda4 ,prizes for development of non-,,pfas-containing turnout gear4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,modification to restriction on ,department of ,defense procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid4 ,sec4 #cdc4 ,prohibition on purchase by ,department of ,defense of firefighting equipment containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #cdd4 ,standards for response actions with respect to ,,pfas contamination4 ,sec4 #cde4 ,list of certain ,,pfas uses deemed essential2 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 ,independent study relating to fuel distribution logistics across ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #ced4 ,programs of military departments on reduction of fuel reliance and promotion of energy-aware behaviors4 ,subtitle ,f--,matters relating to depots and ammunition production facilities ,sec4 #cfa4 ,budgeting for depot and ammunition production facility maintenance and repair3 annual report4 ,sec4 #cfb4 ,extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for unspecified minor military construction4 ,sec4 #cfc4 ,modification to minimum capital investment for certain depots4 ,sec4 #cfd4 ,continuation of requirement for biennial report on core depot-level maintenance and repair4 ,sec4 #cfe4 ,continuation of requirement for annual report on funds expended for performance of depot-level maintenance and repair workloads4 ,sec4 #cff4 ,five-year plans for improvements to depot and ammunition production facility infrastructure4 ,sec4 #cfg4 ,clarification of calculation for certain workload carryover of ,department of ,army4 ,subtitle ,g--,reports ,sec4 #cga4 ,annual reports by ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense on activities of ,joint ,safety ,council4 ,sec4 #cgb4 ,quarterly reports on expenditures for establishment of fuel distribution points in ,,indopacom area of responsibility4 ,sec4 #cgc4 ,secretary of ,defense report on establishing procedure for alerting about exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #cgd4 ,report on effects of wildfire and drought conditions on military readiness at ,united ,states ,naval ,observatory ,flagstaff ,station4 ,sec4 #cge4 ,reports relating to aqueous film-forming foam substitutes and ,,pfas contamination at certain installations4 ,sec4 #cgf4 ,briefings on implementation of recommendations relating to safety and accident prevention4 ,subtitle ,h--,other ,matters ,sec4 #cha4 ,accountability for military working dogs4 ,sec4 #chb4 ,membership of ,coast ,guard on ,joint ,safety ,council4 ,sec4 #chc4 ,requirement of ,secretary of ,defense to reimburse ,state costs of fighting certain wildland fires4 ,sec4 #chd4 ,expanded consultation in training of ,national ,guard personnel on wildfire response4 ,sec4 #che4 ,interagency collaboration and extension of pilot program on military working dogs and explosives detection4 ,sec4 #chf4 ,establishment of ,army and ,air ,force ,safety ,commands2 implementation of accident investigation recommendations4 ,sec4 #chg4 ,national standards for ,federal fire protection at military installations4 ,sec4 #chh4 ,pilot program for tactical vehicle safety data collection4 ,sec4 #chi4 ,requirement for public disclosure of results of ,department of ,defense lead testing4 ,sec4 #cij4 ,briefing relating to use of recycled rubber waste products by ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cia4 ,revival of report on non-federalized ,national ,guard personnel1 training1 and equipment requirements4 ,sec4 #cib4 ,use of amounts available to ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance for removal of munitions and explosives of concern in ,guam4 ,sec4 #cic4 ,funding for ,utility ,helicopter ,mods4 ,sec4 #cid4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the use of working dogs to detect early stages of diseases4 ,sec4 #cie4 ,requirements to reduce out-of-pocket costs of members of the ,armed ,forces for uniform items4 ,sec4 #cif4 ,recognition of service of military working dogs4 ,sec4 #cig4 ,maintenance of publicly accessible website by ,joint ,safety ,council4 ,title ,,iv--,military ,personnel ,authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,active ,forces ,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,forces ,sec4 #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,end strengths for ,reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status74 ,sec4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support4 ,subtitle ,c--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #dba4 ,military personnel4 ,title ,v--,military ,personnel ,policy ,subtitle ,a--,officer ,personnel ,policy ,sec4 #eja4 ,distribution of commissioned officers on active duty in general officer and flag officer grades4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,authorized strength after ,december #ca1 #bjbb3 general officers and flag officers on active duty4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,exclusion of lead special trial counsel from limitations on general officers and flag officers on active duty4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,constructive service credit for certain officers of the ,armed ,forces3 authorization2 special pay4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,clarification of grade of ,surgeon ,general of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,assessments of staffing in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and other ,department of ,defense headquarters offices4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,survey of chaplains4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,independent review of ,army officer performance evaluations4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management ,sec4 #eaa4 ,grades of certain chiefs of reserve components4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,grade of ,vice ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,backdating of effective date of rank for reserve officers in the ,national ,guard due to undue delays in ,federal recognition4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,financial assistance program for specially selected members3 ,army ,reserve and ,army ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #eae4 ,inspections of ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #eaf4 ,requirement of consent of the chief executive officer for certain full-time ,national ,guard duty performed in a ,state1 ,territory1 or the ,district of ,columbia4 ,sec4 #eag4 ,extension of ,national ,guard support for ,fire,guard program4 ,sec4 #eah4 ,notice to ,congress before certain actions regarding units of certain reserve components4 ,sec4 #eai4 ,plan to ensure reasonable access to the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #eai;,a4 ,inclusion of additional information on the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps in reports accompanying the national defense strategy4 ,sec4 #eai;,b4 ,additional matters relating to support for ,fire,guard program4 ,sec4 #eai;,c4 ,divestiture of ,tactical ,control ,party4 ,sec4 #eai;,d4 ,recognition of the ,army ,interagency ,training and ,education ,center as a joint activity of the ,national ,guard2 report4 ,sec4 #eai;,e4 ,enhancement of ,national ,guard ,youth ,challenge ,program4 ,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records ,sec4 #eba4 ,notification to next of kin upon the death of a member of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,direct acceptance of gifts from certain sources by enlisted members4 ,sec4 #ebc4 ,limitation of extension of period of active duty for a member who accepts a fellowship1 scholarship1 or grant4 ,sec4 #ebd4 ,briefing and report on administrative separation boards4 ,sec4 #ebe4 ,elimination of time limit for mandatory characterizations of administrative discharges of certain members on the basis of failure to receive ,,covid-#ai vaccine4 ,sec4 #ebf4 ,prohibition on use of photographs by certain military promotion boards4 ,sec4 #ebg4 ,gender-neutral fitness standards for combat military occupational specialties of the ,army4 ,sec4 #ebh4 ,retention and recruitment of members of the ,army who specialize in air and missile defense systems4 ,sec4 #ebi4 ,pilot program on remote personnel processing in the ,army4 ,sec4 #ebi;,a4 ,improving oversight of military recruitment practices in public secondary schools4 ,sec4 #ebi;,b4 ,enlistments3 compilation of directory and other prospective recruit information4 ,sec4 #ebi;,c4 ,continuing military service for certain members eligible for chapter #fa retirement4 ,sec4 #ebi;,d4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the ,port ,chicago #ej4 ,sec4 #ebi;,e4 ,treatment of personally identifiable information regarding prospective recruits4 ,sec4 #ebi;,f4 ,implementation of certain recommendations regarding screening individuals who seek to enlist in the ,armed ,forces and countering extremist activity in the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ebi;,g4 ,best practices for the retention of certain female members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ebi;,h4 ,record of military service for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,subtitle ,d--,military ,justice ,sec4 #eca4 ,sexual ,harassment ,independent ,investigations and ,prosecution4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,matters in connection with special trial counsel4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,standards for imposition of commanding officer's non-judicial punishment4 ,sec4 #ecd4 ,special trial counsel of the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #ece4 ,financial assistance for victims of offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,sec4 #ecf4 ,addressing sex-related offenses and sexual harassment involving members of the ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #ecg4 ,prohibition on sharing of information on domestic violence incidents4 ,sec4 #ech4 ,mandatory notification of members of the ,armed ,forces identified in certain records of criminal investigations4 ,sec4 #eci4 ,sentencing parameters under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice for hate crimes4 ,sec4 #eci;,a4 ,limitation on availability of funds for relocation of ,army ,,cid special agent training course4 ,sec4 #eci;,b4 ,recommendations for sentencing of marijuana-based offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,sec4 #eci;,c4 ,report on sharing information with counsel for victims of offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,sec4 #eci;,d4 ,public availability of military commission proceedings4 ,sec4 #eci;,e4 ,review and report on the definition of consent for purposes of the offenses of rape and sexual assault under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,sec4 #eci;,f4 ,standards and reports relating to cases overseen by military criminal investigative organizations4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,legal ,matters ,sec4 #eda4 ,clarifications of procedure in investigations of personnel actions taken against members of the ,armed ,forces in retaliation for protected communications4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,primary prevention of violence4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,treatment of certain complaints from members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,pilot program on financial assistance for victims of domestic violence4 ,sec4 #ede4 ,agreements with civilian victim service agencies4 ,sec4 #edf4 ,activities to improve information sharing and collaboration on matters relating to the prevention of and response to domestic abuse and child abuse and neglect among military families4 ,sec4 #edg4 ,inspector ,general investigation into discrimination against members and employees of ,middle ,eastern and ,north ,african descent4 ,sec4 #edh4 ,time limit for processing certain administrative complaints4 ,sec4 #edi4 ,review and report on administration of sexual harassment claims4 ,sec4 #edi;,a4 ,interagency task force to protect members1 veterans1 and military families from financial fraud4 ,sec4 #edi;,b4 ,exclusion of evidence obtained without prior authorization4 ,subtitle ,f--,member ,education ,sec4 #eea4 ,increase in maximum number of students enrolled at ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 ,sec4 #eeb4 ,authorization of certain support for military service academy foundations4 ,sec4 #eec4 ,agreement by a cadet or midshipman to play professional sport constitutes a breach of service obligation4 ,sec4 #eed4 ,naval ,postgraduate ,school3 attendance by enlisted members4 ,sec4 #eee4 ,authority to waive tuition at ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology for certain private sector civilians4 ,sec4 #eef4 ,terms of ,provost and ,academic ,dean of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology4 ,sec4 #eeg4 ,establishment of consortium for curricula in military education4 ,sec4 #eeh4 ,establishment of consortium of institutions of military education for cybersecurity matters4 ,sec4 #eei4 ,commission on ,professional ,military ,education4 ,sec4 #eei;,a4 ,increase in the number of individuals from the ,district of ,columbia who may be appointed to military service academies4 ,sec4 #eei;,b4 ,modification of annual report on demographics of military service academy applicants4 ,sec4 #eei;,c4 ,report on treatment of ,china in curricula of professional military education4 ,sec4 #eei;,d4 ,speech disorders of cadets and midshipmen4 ,sec4 #eei;,e4 ,amendments to pathways for counseling in the ,transition ,assistance ,program4 ,subtitle ,g--,member ,training and ,transition ,sec4 #efa4 ,information regarding apprenticeships for members during initial entry training4 ,sec4 #efb4 ,extremist activity by a member of the ,armed ,forces3 notation in service record2 ,,tap counseling4 ,sec4 #efc4 ,codification of ,skillbridge program4 ,sec4 #efd4 ,training on digital citizenship and media literacy in annual cyber awareness training for certain members4 ,sec4 #efe4 ,pilot grant program to supplement the transition assistance program of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #eff4 ,female members of certain ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense in ,,stem4 ,sec4 #efg4 ,skillbridge3 apprenticeship programs4 ,sec4 #efh4 ,training on consequences of committing a crime in preseparation counseling of the ,transition ,assistance ,program4 ,sec4 #efi4 ,participation of members of the reserve components of the armed forces in the ,skill,bridge program4 ,sec4 #efi;,a4 ,annual report on members separating from active duty who file claims for disability benefits4 ,sec4 #efi;,b4 ,outreach to members regarding possible toxic exposure4 ,sec4 #efi;,c4 ,activities to assist the transition of members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans into careers in education4 ,sec4 #efi;,d4 ,funding for ,skillbridge4 ,sec4 #efi;,e4 ,funding for ,skillbridge for law enforcement training4 ,sec4 #efi;,f4 ,numbers of certain nominations for cadets at the ,united ,states ,military ,academy4 ,sec4 #efi;,g4 ,pilot transition assistance program for military spouses4 ,sec4 #efi;,h4 ,guidelines for active duty military on potential risks and prevention of toxic exposures4 ,sec4 #efi;,i4 ,,gao report on use of transition programs by members of special operations forces4 ,sec4 #efi;,j4 ,,gao report on screenings included in the health assessment for members separating from the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #efi,k4 ,department of defense report on third-party job search technology4 ,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 ,rights of parents of children attending schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 ,sec4 #egc4 ,expansion of pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care4 ,sec4 #egd4 ,extension of pilot program to expand eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools4 ,sec4 #ege4 ,advisory panel on community support for military families with special needs4 ,sec4 #egf4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel4 ,sec4 #egg4 ,verification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs4 ,sec4 #egh4 ,,efmp grant program4 ,sec4 #egi4 ,promotion of certain child care assistance4 ,sec4 #egi;,a4 ,recommendations for the improvement of the ,military ,interstate ,children's ,compact4 ,sec4 #egi;,b4 ,industry roundtable on military spouse hiring4 ,sec4 #egi;,c4 ,feasibility study and report on pilot program to provide ,,potff services to separating members of special operations forces and certain family members4 ,sec4 #egi;,d4 ,my,s,te,p3 provision online and in multiple languages4 ,sec4 #egi;,e4 ,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 #egi;,f4 ,surveys regarding military spouses4 ,sec4 #egi;,g4 ,review of policies regarding single parents serving as members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #egi;,h4 ,public reporting on certain military child care programs4 ,sec4 #egi;,i4 ,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;,j4 ,report on the effects of economic inflation on families of members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #egi,k4 ,report on the effects of the shortage of infant formula on the families of members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #egi,l4 ,briefing on child care at ,camp ,bull ,simons4 ,subtitle ,i--,decorations and ,awards ,sec4 #eha4 ,authority to award the ,medal of ,honor to a member of the ,armed ,forces for acts of valor while a prisoner of war4 ,sec4 #ehb4 ,authorization for award of the ,medal of ,honor to ,david ,r4 ,halbruner for acts of valor on ,september #aa-ab1 #bjab4 ,sec4 #ehc4 ,authorization for posthumous award of ,medal of ,honor to ,master ,sergeant ,roderick ,w4 ,edmonds for acts of valor during ,world ,war ,,ii4 ,sec4 #ehd4 ,rescission of ,medals of ,honor awarded for acts at ,wounded ,knee ,creek on ,december #bi1 #ahij4 ,sec4 #ehe4 ,sense of ,congress regarding service of ,gary ,andrew ,cyr4 ,sec4 #ehf4 ,eligibility of veterans of ,operation ,end ,sweep for ,vietnam ,service ,medal4 ,sec4 #ehg4 ,authorization for award of ,medal of ,honor to ,e4 ,royce ,williams for acts of valor during the ,korean ,war4 ,sec4 #ehh4 ,authorization for award of ,medal of ,honor to ,james ,capers1 ,jr4 for acts of valor as a member of the ,marine ,corps during the ,vietnam ,war4 ,sec4 #ehi4 ,inclusion of ,purple ,heart awards on military valor website4 ,sec4 #ehi;,a4 ,study on fraudulent misrepresentation about receipt of a military medal or decoration4 ,subtitle ,j--,miscellaneous ,reports and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #eia4 ,electronic notarization for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #eib4 ,disinterments from national cemeteries4 ,sec4 #eic4 ,clarification of authority of ,,ncmaf to update ,chaplains ,hill at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 ,sec4 #eid4 ,notifications on manning of afloat naval forces4 ,sec4 #eie4 ,pilot program on car sharing on military installations in ,alaska4 ,sec4 #eif4 ,support for members who perform duties regarding remotely piloted aircraft3 study2 report4 ,sec4 #eig4 ,review of marketing and recruiting of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #eih4 ,report on recruiting efforts of the ,army4 ,sec4 #eii4 ,sense of congress regarding women involuntarily separated from the ,armed ,forces due to pregnancy or parenthood4 ,sec4 #eii;,a4 ,armed ,forces workplace and gender relations surveys4 ,sec4 #eii;,b4 ,task ,force on ,historical and ,current ,barriers to ,african ,american ,participation and ,equal ,treatment in the ,armed ,services4 ,sec4 #eii;,c4 ,plan to combat racial bias1 discrimination1 and harassment against ,asian ,american service members1 civilians1 and contractor personnel4 ,sec4 #eii;,d4 ,recurring report regarding ,,covid-#ai mandate4 ,sec4 #eii;,e4 ,pilot program on safe storage of personally owned firearms4 ,sec4 #eii;,f4 ,report on non-citizen members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #eii;,g4 ,report on instances of antisemitism4 ,sec4 #eii;,h4 ,annual report regarding cost of living for members and employees of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #eii;,i4 ,review of recruiting efforts for women4 ,sec4 #eii;,j4 ,report on support for pregnant members4 ,sec4 #eii,k4 ,clarification of authority to solicit gifts in support of the mission of the ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency to account for members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense civilian employees listed as missing4 ,sec4 #eii,l4 ,report on efforts to prevent and respond to deaths by suicide in the ,navy4 ,sec4 #eii,m4 ,report on programs through which members of the ,armed ,forces may file anonymous concerns4 ,sec4 #eii,n4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,ulysses ,s4 ,grant4 ,title ,,vi--,compensation and ,other ,personnel ,benefits ,subtitle ,a--,basic ,pay and ,allowances ,sec4 #fja4 ,exclusion of ,,bah from gross household income for purposes of basic needs allowance4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,basic allowance for housing for a member without dependents whose relocation would financially disadvantage such member4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,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 #fjd4 ,allowance for gym membership for certain members of the ,armed ,forces who reside more than #aj miles from a military installation4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,revival and redesignation of provision establishing benefits for certain members assigned to the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,reimbursement of certain child care costs incident to a permanent change of station or assignment4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,allowable travel and transportation allowances3 complex overhaul4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,expansion of authority to reimburse a member of the uniformed services for spousal business costs arising from a permanent change of station4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,permanent authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station4 ,sec4 #fji;,a4 ,travel and transportation allowances for certain members of the ,armed ,forces who attend a professional military education institution or training classes4 ,sec4 #fji;,b4 ,establishment of allowance for certain relocations of pets of members of the uniformed services4 ,sec4 #fji;,c4 ,extension of one-time uniform allowance for officers who transfer to the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #fji;,d4 ,,oconus cost of living allowance3 adjustments2 notice to certain congressional committees4 ,sec4 #fji;,e4 ,pay for ,,dod and ,coast ,guard child care providers3 studies2 adjustment4 ,subtitle ,b--,bonus and ,incentive ,pays ,sec4 #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,increase to maximum amounts of certain bonus and special pay authorities4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,special pay and allowances for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to cold weather operations4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,authorization of incentive pay to a member of the ,armed ,forces whose disclosure of fraud1 waste1 or mismanagement results in cost savings to the military department concerned4 ,sec4 #fae4 ,inflation bonus pay4 ,sec4 #faf4 ,establishing complex overhaul pay4 ,sec4 #fag4 ,air ,force rated officer retention demonstration program4 ,subtitle ,c--,family and ,survivor ,benefits ,sec4 #fba4 ,expanded eligibility for bereavement leave for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,claims relating to the return of personal effects of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,expansion of authorized assistance for providers of child care services to members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,survivor ,benefit ,plan open enrollment period4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,study and report on military installations with limited child care4 ,sec4 #fbf4 ,hunger among military families3 data collection2 training2 report4 ,subtitle ,d--,defense ,resale ,matters ,sec4 #fca4 ,prohibition on sale of ,chinese goods in commissary stores and military exchanges4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,rights1 ,benefits1 and ,reports ,sec4 #fda4 ,transitional compensation and benefits for the former spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces who allegedly committed a dependent-abuse offense during marriage4 ,sec4 #fdb4 ,authorization of permissive temporary duty for wellness4 ,sec4 #fdc4 ,study on basic pay4 ,sec4 #fdd4 ,report on accuracy of basic allowance for housing4 ,sec4 #fde4 ,study and report on barriers to home ownership for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #fdf4 ,plan for reimbursement of certain expenses of certain members and veterans related to ,afghanistan evacuation4 ,sec4 #fdg4 ,expansion of the space-available travel program to allow certain disabled veterans to travel with a caregiver or dependent on certain aircraft4 ,subtitle ,f--,disability and ,retired ,pay ,sec4 #fea4 ,elimination of cap on additional retired pay for extraordinary heroism for members of the ,army and ,air ,force who served during the ,vietnam ,era4 ,title ,,vii--,health ,care ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits ,sec4 #gja4 ,clarification of coverage of artificial reproductive services for certain ,,tricare beneficiaries4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,clarification of coverage of certain areolar nipple tattooing procedures under ,,tricare program4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,,tricare ,dental for ,selected ,reserve4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,report requirement for certain contracts under ,,tricare program4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,temporary requirement for contraception coverage parity under the ,,tricare program4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,rates of reimbursement for providers of applied behavior analysis4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,medical testing and related services for firefighters of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,audit of behavioral health care network providers listed in ,,tricare directory4 ,sec4 #gji4 ,independent analysis of quality and patient safety review process under direct care component of ,,tricare program4 ,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration ,sec4 #gba4 ,congressional notification requirement to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gbb4 ,modification of certain deadline and requirement to transfer research and development functions to ,defense ,health ,agency4 ,sec4 #gbc4 ,modification of requirement to transfer public health functions to ,defense ,health ,agency4 ,sec4 #gbd4 ,other transaction authority for studies and demonstration projects relating to delivery of health and medical care4 ,sec4 #gbe4 ,licensure requirement for certain health-care professionals providing services as part of mission relating to emergency1 humanitarian1 or refugee assistance4 ,sec4 #gbf4 ,improvements relating to ,medical ,officer of the ,marine ,corps position4 ,sec4 #gbg4 ,authority for ,department of ,defense program to promote early literacy among certain young children as part of pediatric primary care4 ,sec4 #gbh4 ,accountability for wounded warriors undergoing disability evaluation4 ,sec4 #gbi4 ,incentive payments for retention of certain behavioral health providers4 ,sec4 #gcj4 ,clarification of license portability for health care providers providing services under ,reserve ,health ,readiness program4 ,sec4 #gca4 ,policy of ,defense ,health ,agency on expanded recognition of board certifications for physicians4 ,sec4 #gcb4 ,sleep ,apnea ,screening4 ,sec4 #gcc4 ,demonstration project on infant and early childhood mental health services for children of members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #gcd4 ,improvements to processes to reduce financial harm caused to civilians for care provided at military medical treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gce4 ,improvements to military medical treatment facilities and other facilities under military health system4 ,sec4 #gcf4 ,access to certain dependent medical records by remarried former spouses4 ,sec4 #gcg4 ,affiliates ,sharing ,pilot ,program4 ,sec4 #gch4 ,housing first report4 ,subtitle ,c--,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #gda4 ,,gao study on coverage of mental health disorders under ,,tricare program and relationship to certain mental health parity laws4 ,sec4 #gdb4 ,feasibility study on establishment of new command on defense health4 ,sec4 #gdc4 ,study and awareness initiative regarding use of qualified alternative therapies to treat certain members of the ,armed ,forces on terminal leave4 ,sec4 #gdd4 ,report on composition of medical personnel of each military department and related matters4 ,sec4 #gde4 ,briefing and report on reduction or realignment of military medical manning and medical billets4 ,sec4 #gdf4 ,report on feasability of certain licensing models for ,department of ,defense-owned vaccines and other medical interventions relating to ,,covid-#ai4 ,sec4 #gdg4 ,study on the impact of military trauma and intimate partner violence on maternal health outcomes4 ,sec4 #gdh4 ,report on coverage of behavioral and mental health crisis services under ,,tricare program4 ,sec4 #gdi4 ,report on mental health provider readiness designations4 ,sec4 #gej4 ,study on provider training gaps with respect to screening and treatment of maternal mental health conditions4 ,sec4 #gea4 ,report on mental health conditions and metabolic disease among certain members of ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #geb4 ,study on accessability of mental health providers and services for active duty members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #gec4 ,health-related behaviors survey and report4 ,sec4 #ged4 ,report on ,coordination1 ,data ,sharing1 and ,evaluation ,efforts for ,suicide ,prevention4 ,sec4 #gee4 ,,gao study on ,,dod and ,,va mammogram and breast cancer screening policies4 ,sec4 #gef4 ,study and report on rate of cancer-related morbidity and mortality4 ,sec4 #geg4 ,,gao study on access to ,exceptional ,family ,member program and ,extended ,care ,health ,option program by members of reserve components4 ,sec4 #geh4 ,kyle ,mullen ,naval safety enhancements4 ,sec4 #gei4 ,report on operational and physical and mental health effects of low recruitment and retention to ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #gei;,a4 ,report on maternal mortality rates of female members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #gei;,b4 ,report on ,defense ,health ,agency contracts4 ,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters ,sec4 #gfa4 ,inclusion of exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as component of periodic health assessments4 ,sec4 #gfb4 ,mandatory training on health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #gfc4 ,non-medical counseling services for military families4 ,sec4 #gfd4 ,clarifications relating to analysis of ,department of ,defense ,comprehensive ,autism ,demonstration ,program by ,national ,academies4 ,sec4 #gfe4 ,clarification of eligibility for membership to independent suicide prevention and response review committee4 ,sec4 #gff4 ,improvement to ,wounded ,warrior ,service ,dog ,program4 ,sec4 #gfg4 ,improvements relating to behavioral health care available under military health system4 ,sec4 #gfh4 ,assignment of behavioral health providers and technicians to aircraft carriers4 ,sec4 #gfi4 ,department of ,defense internship programs relating to civilian behavioral health providers4 ,sec4 #ggj4 ,brain health initiative of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gga4 ,authority to conduct pilot program relating to monitoring of blast overpressure exposure4 ,sec4 #ggb4 ,standardization across ,department of ,defense of policies relating to service by individuals diagnosed with ,,hbv4 ,sec4 #ggc4 ,certification program in provision of mental health services to members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and military families4 ,sec4 #ggd4 ,pilot program on cryopreservation and storage4 ,sec4 #gge4 ,pilot program for participation by members of ,selected ,reserve in health professions scholarship and financial assistance programs4 ,sec4 #ggf4 ,pilot program on ensuring pharmaceutical supply stability4 ,sec4 #ggg4 ,establishment of partnership program between ,united ,states and ,ukraine for military trauma care and research4 ,sec4 #ggh4 ,grant program for increased cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between ,united ,states and ,israel4 ,sec4 #ggi4 ,suicide cluster3 standardized definition for use by ,department of ,defense2 congressional notification4 ,sec4 #ghj4 ,limitation on realignment or reduction of military medical manning end strength3 certification requirement and other reforms4 ,sec4 #gha4 ,review and update of policy relating to command notification process and reduction of mental health stigma4 ,sec4 #ghb4 ,grant program to study treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder using certain psychedelic substances4 ,sec4 #ghc4 ,pilot programs of ,defense ,health ,agency relating to sexual health4 ,sec4 #ghd4 ,drop boxes on military installations for deposit of unused prescription drugs4 ,sec4 #ghe4 ,funding for pancreatic cancer research4 ,sec4 #ghf4 ,psychological evaluations for members of the ,armed ,forces returning from ,kabul4 ,sec4 #ghg4 ,annual review and update of online information relating to suicide prevention4 ,sec4 #ghh4 ,funding for post-traumatic stress disorder4 ,sec4 #ghi4 ,increased collaboration with ,,nih to combat triple negative breast cancer4 ,sec4 #gij4 ,pilot program to improve military readiness through nutrition and wellness initiatives4 ,sec4 #gia4 ,guidance for addressing healthy relationships and intimate partner violence through ,,tricare ,program4 ,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 ,data requirements for commercial item pricing not based on adequate price competition4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,preference for domestic foods for military working dogs4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,life cycle management and product support4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,extension of requirement to submit ,selected ,acquisition ,reports4 ,sec4 #hjf4 ,amendments to contractor employee protections from reprisal for disclosure of certain information4 ,sec4 #hjg4 ,enhanced domestic content requirement for major defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #hjh4 ,mission-,based ,rapid ,acquisition ,account4 ,sec4 #hji4 ,preference for offerors that meet certain requirements4 ,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations ,sec4 #haa4 ,membership of ,coast ,guard on ,strategic ,materials ,protection ,board4 ,sec4 #hab 4 ,comptroller ,general assessment of acquisition programs and efforts4 ,sec4 #hac4 ,subcontracting requirements for certain contracts awarded to educational institutions4 ,sec4 #had4 ,clarification to fixed-price incentive contract references4 ,sec4 #hae4 ,modification to indemnification authority for research and development contracts4 ,sec4 #haf4 ,competition requirements for purchases from ,federal ,prison ,industries4 ,sec4 #hag4 ,clarification of authority of the ,department of ,defense to carry out certain prototype projects4 ,sec4 #hah4 ,requirements for the procurement of certain components for certain naval vessels and auxiliary ships4 ,sec4 #hai4 ,modification to prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #hbj4 ,extension of pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes4 ,sec4 #hba4 ,extension and modification of ,never ,contract with the ,enemy4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,require full domestic production of flags of the ,united ,states acquired by the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #hbc4 ,guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property4 ,sec4 #hbd4 ,compliance procedures for investigating the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by ,federal contractors prior to conditional offer4 ,sec4 #hbe4 ,reestablishment of ,commission on ,wartime ,contracting4 ,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 ,repeal of certain provisions relating to acquisition workforce incentives4 ,sec4 #hce4 ,acquisition workforce incentives relating to training on and agreements with certain software businesses4 ,subtitle ,d--,provisions ,relating to ,software and ,technology ,sec4 #hda4 ,prizes for advanced technology achievements4 ,sec4 #hdb4 ,congressional notification for pilot program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies4 ,sec4 #hdc4 ,curricula on software acquisitions and cybersecurity software or hardware acquisitions for covered individuals4 ,sec4 #hdd4 ,report on covered software development4 ,sec4 #hde4 ,other transaction authority clarification4 ,sec4 #hdf4 ,existing agreement limits for ,operation ,warp ,speed4 ,subtitle ,e--,industrial ,base ,matters ,sec4 #hea4 ,recognition of an association of eligible entities that provide procurement technical assistance4 ,sec4 #heb4 ,update to plan on reduction of reliance on services1 supplies1 or materials from covered countries4 ,sec4 #hec4 ,modification to prohibition on certain procurements from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region4 ,sec4 #hed4 ,codification of the ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege ,program4 ,sec4 #hee4 ,microloan program2 definitions4 ,sec4 #hef4 ,small ,business ,innovation ,program extension4 ,sec4 #heg4 ,prohibition on covered airport contracts with certain entities4 ,sec4 #heh4 ,risk management for ,department of ,defense supply chains4 ,sec4 #hei4 ,review of advances in domestic production of carbon fiber4 ,sec4 #hei;,a4 ,extension of transfer date for the verification of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans to the ,small ,business ,administration4 ,sec4 #hei;,b4 ,application of price evaluation preference for qualified ,h,u,b,zone small business concerns to certain contracts4 ,sec4 #hei;,c4 ,codification of ,small ,business ,administration scorecard4 ,sec4 #hei;,d4 ,modifications to the nonmanufacturer rule4 ,sec4 #hei;,e4 ,study on small business assistance to foreign-based companies4 ,sec4 #hei;,f4 ,report on strategic and critical materials4 ,sec4 #hei;,g4 ,report and modification to the national technology and industrial base4 ,sec4 #hei;,h4 ,sense of ,congress on modernizing defense supply chain management4 ,sec4 #hei;,i4 ,prohibition on the use of ,,logink4 ,sec4 #hei;,j4 ,report on transition to ,phase ,,iii for ,small ,business ,innovation ,research and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program awards4 ,sec4 #hei,k4 ,extension of participation in #h7;a7 program4 ,sec4 #hei,l4 ,access to contract bundling data4 ,sec4 #hei,m4 ,report on small business concerns owned and controlled by women4 ,sec4 #hei,n4 ,native ,hawaiian ,organizations4 ,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hfa4 ,technical correction to effective date of the transfer of certain title #aj acquisition provisions4 ,sec4 #hfb4 ,regulations on use of fixed-price type contracts for major defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #hfc4 ,notification on retention rate policy4 ,sec4 #hfd4 ,security clearance bridge pilot program4 ,sec4 #hfe4 ,department of ,defense national imperative for industrial skills program4 ,sec4 #hff4 ,temporary suspension of ,,covid-#ai vaccine mandate for ,department of ,defense contractors4 ,sec4 #hfg4 ,,gao report on ,department of ,defense contract financing and commercial best practices4 ,sec4 #hfh4 ,prohibition on contracting with employers that violated the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act4 ,sec4 #hfi4 ,amendments to contracting authority for certain small business concerns4 ,sec4 #hgj4 ,equitable adjustments to construction contracts4 ,sec4 #hga4 ,manufacturing of insulin4 ,sec4 #hgb4 ,need for development and acquisition of natural rubber from domestic herbacious plant sources4 ,sec4 #hgc4 ,increased competitive opportunities and strategy for certain critical technology contractors4 ,sec4 #hgd4 ,duties of small business development center counselors4 ,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 ,responsibilities of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters ,sec4 #iaa4 ,eligibility of ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau for appointment as ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 ,sec4 #iab4 ,clarification of peacetime functions of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #iac4 ,explosive ordnance disposal defense program4 ,sec4 #iad4 ,modification of report regarding the designation of the ,explosive ,ordnance ,disposal ,corps as a basic branch of the ,army4 ,sec4 #iae4 ,clarification of roles and responsibilities for force modernization efforts of the ,army4 ,sec4 #iaf4 ,report on potential transition of all members of ,space ,force into a single component4 ,sec4 #iag4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy4 ,subtitle ,c--,space ,national ,guard ,sec4 #iba4 ,establishment of ,space ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #ibb4 ,no effect on military installations4 ,sec4 #ibc4 ,implementation of ,space ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #ibd4 ,conforming amendments and clarification of authorities4 ,title ,x--,general ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters ,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,determination of budgetary effects4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,sense of ,congress relating to enlisted personnel subsistence4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the corrective action plans review process4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the ,fraud ,reduction ,task ,force4 ,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 ,navy consultation with ,marine ,corps on major decisions directly concerning ,marine ,corps amphibious force structure and capability4 ,sec4 #ajbb4 ,number of ,navy operational amphibious ships4 ,sec4 #ajbc4 ,availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of landing dock ships4 ,sec4 #ajbd4 ,availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of guided missile cruisers4 ,sec4 #ajbe4 ,business case analyses on disposition of certain ,government-owned dry-docks4 ,sec4 #ajbf4 ,prohibition on use of funds for retirement of legacy maritime mine countermeasures platforms4 ,sec4 #ajbg4 ,deadline for #ge percent manning fill for ships undergoing nuclear refueling or defueling4 ,sec4 #ajbh4 ,prohibition on deactivation of ,navy ,combat ,documentation ,detachment #bjf4 ,sec4 #ajbi4 ,withholding of certain information about sunken military crafts4 ,sec4 #ajcj4 ,availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of expeditionary transfer dock ships4 ,sec4 #ajca4 ,availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of ,littoral ,combat ,ships4 ,sec4 #ajcb4 ,briefing on fielding of ,,speir on all surface combatant vessels4 ,sec4 #ajcc4 ,report on effects of ,multiple ,award ,contract-multi ,order contracting4 ,sec4 #ajcd4 ,congressional notification regarding pending retirement of naval vessels viable for artificial reefing4 ,sec4 #ajcd;,a4 ,award of contracts for ship repair work to non-homeport shipyards to meet surge capacity4 ,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism ,sec4 #ajce4 ,prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries4 ,sec4 #ajcf4 ,report on threat posed by domestic terrorists4 ,sec4 #ajcg4 ,consideration of human rights records of recipients of support of special operations to combat terrorism4 ,sec4 #ajch4 ,consideration of human rights records of recipients of support of ,special ,operations for irregular warfare4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations ,sec4 #ajda4 ,modification of authority for humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance4 ,sec4 #ajdb4 ,security clearances for recently separated members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajdc4 ,submission of national defense strategy in unclassified form4 ,sec4 #ajdd4 ,common access cards for ,department of ,defense facilities for certain congressional staff4 ,sec4 #ajde4 ,introduction of entities in transactions critical to national security4 ,sec4 #ajdf4 ,repository of local nationals working for or on behalf of ,federal ,government in theater of combat operations4 ,sec4 #ajdg4 ,transfers and pay of nonappropriated fund employees4 ,sec4 #ajdh4 ,establishment of joint training pipeline between ,united ,states ,navy and ,royal ,australian ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajdi4 ,inspector ,general oversight of ,department of ,defense activities in response to ,russia's further invasion of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #ajej4 ,consultation of congressional defense committees in preparation of national defense strategy4 ,sec4 #ajea4 ,prohibition on use of funds for aerial fumigation in ,colombia4 ,sec4 #ajeb4 ,assessment of suicide risk at military installations4 ,subtitle ,f--,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #ajfa4 ,briefing on ,global ,force ,management ,allocation ,plan4 ,sec4 #ajfb4 ,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 #ajfc4 ,continuation of requirement for annual report on ,national ,guard and reserve component equipment4 ,sec4 #ajfd4 ,combatant command risk assessment for airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance4 ,sec4 #ajfe4 ,reports on effects of strategic competitor naval facilities in ,africa4 ,sec4 #ajff4 ,annual reports on safety upgrades to the high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle fleets4 ,sec4 #ajfg4 ,quarterly reports on ,operation ,spartan ,shield4 ,sec4 #ajfh4 ,congressional notification of military information support operations in the information environment4 ,sec4 #ajfi4 ,department of ,defense delays in providing comments on ,government ,accountability ,office reports4 ,sec4 #ajgj4 ,reports on hostilities involving ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ajga4 ,annual report on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #ajgb4 ,justification for transfer or elimination of flying missions4 ,sec4 #ajgc4 ,equipment of ,army reserve components3 annual report to ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajgd4 ,public availability of reports4 ,sec4 #ajge4 ,quarterly reports on expenditures for planning and design of infrastructure to support permanent ,united ,states force presence on ,europe's eastern flank4 ,sec4 #ajgf4 ,study on military training routes and special use air space near wind turbines4 ,sec4 #ajgg4 ,study on ,joint ,task ,force ,indo-,pacific4 ,sec4 #ajgh4 ,biannual ,department of ,defense ,inspector ,general reporting on response to ,russian aggression and assistance to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #ajgi4 ,review of security assistance provided to ,elie ,wiesel countries4 ,sec4 #ajgi;,a4 ,report on ,department of ,defense practices regarding distinction between combatants and civilians in ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #ajgi;,b4 ,report on ,department of ,defense recruitment advertising to racial and ethnic minority communities4 ,sec4 #ajgi;,c4 ,public availability of information about cost of ,united ,states overseas military footprint4 ,sec4 #ajgi;,d4 ,study and report on potential inclusion of black box data recorders in tactical vehicles4 ,sec4 #ajgi;,e4 ,report on the strategy and engagement efforts of the ,armed ,forces in ,hawaii4 ,sec4 #ajgi;,f4 ,department of ,defense engagement with ,native ,hawaiian organizations4 ,sec4 #ajgi;,g4 ,,ffrdc study on shipyard infrastructure optimization program efforts to optimize1 recapitalize and reconfigure facilities and industrial plant equipment4 ,sec4 #ajgi;,h4 ,study on efforts of the ,department of ,defense to reduce the use of single-use plastics4 ,sec4 #ajgi;,i4 ,report on ,littoral ,explosive ,ordnance ,neutralization program of record4 ,sec4 #ajgi;,j4 ,assessment1 plan1 and reports on the automated surface observing system4 ,sec4 #ajgi,k4 ,annual report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations4 ,sec4 #ajgi,l4 ,report on protection of members of the ,armed ,forces from ,russian-sponsored armed attacks4 ,sec4 #ajgi,m4 ,report on desalinization technology4 ,sec4 #ajgi,n4 ,report on ,department of ,defense military capabilities in the ,caribbean4 ,sec4 #ajgi,o4 ,annual report on unfunded priorities of ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency4 ,sec4 #ajgi,p4 ,review of ,navy study on ,requirements for and ,potential ,benefits of ,realistically ,simulating ,real ,world and ,near ,peer ,adversary ,submarines4 ,sec4 #ajgi,q4 ,report on unmanned traffic management systems at military bases and installations4 ,sec4 #ajgi,r4 ,report on non-domestic fuel use4 ,sec4 #ajgi,s4 ,report on human trafficking as a result of ,russian invasion of ,ukraine4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #ajha4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 ,sec4 #ajhb4 ,ronald ,v4 ,dellums ,memorial ,fellowship for ,women of ,color in ,,steam4 ,sec4 #ajhc4 ,combating military reliance on ,russian energy4 ,sec4 #ajhd4 ,commission on ,civilian ,harm4 ,sec4 #ajhe4 ,department of ,defense ,center for ,excellence in ,civilian ,harm ,mitigation4 ,sec4 #ajhf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming a warship the ,,uss ,fallujah4 ,sec4 #ajhg4 ,standardization of sectional barge construction for ,department of ,defense use on rivers and intercoastal waterways4 ,sec4 #ajhh4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming warships after deceased ,navy ,medal of ,honor recipients4 ,sec4 #ajhi4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the service and crew of the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city4 ,sec4 #ajij4 ,target date for deployment of #e;,g wireless broadband infrastructure at all military installations4 ,sec4 #ajia4 ,inclusion of ,air ,force student pilots in personnel metrics for establishing and sustaining dining facilities at ,air ,education and ,training ,commands4 ,sec4 #ajib4 ,sense of ,congress regarding conduct of international naval review on ,july #d1 #bjbf4 ,sec4 #ajic4 ,sense of ,congress regarding crisis at the ,southwest border4 ,sec4 #ajid4 ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajie4 ,transfer of aircraft to other departments for wildfire suppression and other purposes4 ,sec4 #ajif4 ,national ,museum of ,intelligence and ,special ,operations4 ,sec4 #ajig4 ,availability of information regarding procurement of equipment by ,state and local governments through the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajih4 ,report on purchase and use by ,department of ,defense of location data generated by ,americans' phones and their internet metadata4 ,sec4 #ajii4 ,national tabletop exercise4 ,sec4 #ajii;,a4 ,greenhouse gas mitigation actions and results dashboard4 ,sec4 #ajii;,b4 ,administration of risk-based surveys to certain educational institutions4 ,sec4 #ajii;,c4 ,briefing on ,guam and ,northern ,mariana ,islands military construction costs4 ,sec4 #ajii;,d4 ,resources to implement ,department of ,defense policy on civilian harm in connection with ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #ajii;,e4 ,availability of modular small arms range for ,army ,reserve in ,puerto ,rico4 ,sec4 #ajii;,f4 ,independent epidemiological analysis of health effects from exposure to ,department of ,defense activities in ,vieques4 ,sec4 #ajii;,g4 ,participation in ,federal ,transportation ,incentive ,p,rogram4 ,sec4 #ajii;,h4 ,report on initiatives of ,department of ,defense to source locally and regionally produced foods for installations of the ,department4 ,sec4 #ajii;,i4 ,limitations on sale and use of portable heating devices on military installations4 ,sec4 #ajii;,j4 ,training and information for first responders regarding aid for victims of trauma-related injuries4 ,sec4 #ajii,k4 ,public availability of cost of certain military operations to each ,united ,states taxpayer4 ,sec4 #ajii,l4 ,report on ,department of ,defense plan to achieve strategic overmatch in the information environment4 ,title ,,xi--,civilian ,personnel ,matters ,sec4 #aaja4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,standardized credentials for law enforcement officers of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,temporary extension of authority to provide security for former ,department of ,defense officials4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,increase in positions eligible for enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,,gao ,report on ,federal ,employee ,paid ,leave ,act4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,inflation bonus pay for certain ,department of ,defense civilian employees4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,flexible workplace programs4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,,gao study on ,federal ,wage ,system parity with local prevailing wage rate4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,temporary authority to appoint retired members of the ,armed ,forces to ,military ,health ,system positions4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,purchase of retired handguns by ,federal law enforcement officers4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps4 ,subtitle ,b--,,plum ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #aaba4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #aabb4 ,establishment of public website on ,government policy and supporting positions4 ,title ,,xii--,matters relating to foreign nations ,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training ,sec4 #abja4 ,modifications to annual reports on security cooperation4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,modification to authority to provide support for conduct of operations4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,modification to authority to build capacity of foreign security forces4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,public report on military capabilities of ,china1 ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 and ,russia4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,security cooperation programs with foreign partners to advance women1 peace1 and security4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,strategy for security cooperation4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,general ,thaddeus ,kosciuszko ,exchange ,program4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation of programs and activities4 ,sec4 #abji;,a4 ,report on chief of mission concurrence4 ,sec4 #abji;,b4 ,repeal of limitation on costs covered under humanitarian demining assistance4 ,sec4 #abji;,c4 ,modification to fellowship program to add training relating to urban warfare4 ,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,afghanistan and ,pakistan ,sec4 #abaa4 ,extension and modification of the ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,program4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,additional matters for inclusion in reports on oversight in ,afghanistan4 ,sec4 #abac4 ,prohibition on transporting currency to the ,taliban and the ,islamic ,emirate of ,afghanistan4 ,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran ,sec4 #abba4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4 ,sec4 #abbb4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 ,sec4 #abbc4 ,extension of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4 ,sec4 #abbd4 ,extension and modification of report on the military capabilities of ,iran and related activities4 ,sec4 #abbe4 ,prohibition on transfers to ,iran4 ,sec4 #abbf4 ,report on assisting ,iranian dissidents and people access telecommunications tools4 ,sec4 #abbg4 ,state ,department authorization for pavilion at ,expo #bjbe ,osaka4 ,sec4 #abbh4 ,report on the ,u4,n4 arms embargo on ,iran4 ,sec4 #abbi4 ,report on ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps-affiliated operatives abroad4 ,sec4 #abbi;,a4 ,repeal of ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force ,against ,iraq ,resolution of #bjjb4 ,sec4 #abbi;,b4 ,interagency strategy to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production and trafficking and affiliated networks linked to the regime of ,bashar al-,assad in ,syria4 ,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to ,russia ,sec4 #abca4 ,extension of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,russia4 ,sec4 #abcb4 ,modification and extension of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abcc4 ,prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of ,russia over ,crimea4 ,sec4 #abcd4 ,assessment of ,russian strategy in ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abce4 ,report on efforts by the ,russian ,federation to expand its presence and influence in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4 ,sec4 #abcf4 ,expansion of cooperation and training with ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abcg4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #abch4 ,report on ,department of ,defense plan for responding to ,russia's invasion of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abci4 ,prohibition on ,russian participation in the ,g#g4 ,sec4 #abdj4 ,condemning detention and indictment of ,russian opposition leader ,vladimir ,vladimirovich ,kara-,murza4 ,sec4 #abda4 ,task force to track security assistance to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdb4 ,report on risk of nuclear war in ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdc4 ,report on distribution and use of weapons in ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdd4 ,report from ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,ukraine4 ,subtitle ,e--,matters relating to ,europe and ,,nato ,sec4 #abfa4 ,sense of ,congress on ,united ,states defense posture in ,europe following the further invasion of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abfb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,nato membership for ,finland and ,sweden4 ,sec4 #abfc4 ,matters relating to climate change at ,,nato4 ,sec4 #abfd4 ,baltic ,reassurance ,act4 ,sec4 #abfe4 ,report on efforts of ,,nato to counter misinformation and disinformation4 ,sec4 #abff4 ,improvements to the ,,nato ,strategic ,communications ,center of ,excellence4 ,sec4 #abfg4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancing strategic partnership1 defense and security cooperation with ,georgia4 ,sec4 #abfh4 ,report on improved diplomatic relations and defense relationship with ,albania4 ,sec4 #abfi4 ,restriction of entities from using ,federal funds from engaging1 entering into1 and awarding public works contracts4 ,sec4 #abgj4 ,modification to ,united ,states membership in interparliamentary group4 ,sec4 #abga4 ,limitation on transfer of ,f-#af aircraft4 ,title ,,xiii--,other matters relating to foreign nations ,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region ,sec4 #acja4 ,modification to annual report on military and security developments involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,south ,korea4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan defense relations4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,sense of ,congress and report on ,united ,states security cooperation with ,india4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,modification to report on resourcing ,united ,states defense requirements for the ,indo-,pacific region and report on enhancing defense cooperation with allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,report on support and sustainment for critical capabilities in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command necessary to meet operational requirements in certain conflicts with strategic competitors4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,modification to ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,seize the ,initiative4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,modification to ,china military power report4 ,sec4 #acaj4 ,modifications to public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #acaa4 ,reporting on institutions of higher education domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china that provide support to the ,people's ,liberation ,army4 ,sec4 #acab4 ,sense of ,congress on inviting ,taiwan to the ,rim of the ,pacific exercise4 ,sec4 #acac4 ,joint exercises with ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #acad4 ,taiwan defense cooperation4 ,sec4 #acae4 ,modification of prohibition on participation of the people's republic of china in rim of the pacific 7rimpac7 naval exercises to include cessation of genocide by china4 ,sec4 #acaf4 ,addition to next annual report on military and security developments involving ,china4 ,sec4 #acag4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancing ,,nato efforts to counter misinformation and disinformation4 ,sec4 #acah4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the ,,nato ,parliamentary ,assembly4 ,sec4 #acai4 ,report on ,indo-,pacific region4 ,sec4 #acbj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the status of ,china4 ,sec4 #acba4 ,report on providing access to uncensored media in ,china4 ,subtitle ,b--,other matters relating to foreign nations ,sec4 #acca4 ,support of special operations for irregular warfare4 ,sec4 #accb4 ,permanent extension of authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss4 ,sec4 #accc4 ,extension of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems4 ,sec4 #accd4 ,modification and extension of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems4 ,sec4 #acce4 ,modification to initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats4 ,sec4 #accf4 ,annual report on role of antisemitisim in violent extremist movements4 ,sec4 #accg4 ,use of ,united ,states-origin defense articles in ,yemen4 ,sec4 #acch4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,israel4 ,sec4 #acci4 ,sense of ,congress and briefing on multinational force and observers4 ,sec4 #acdj4 ,comprehensive strategy to counter gray zone operations and other hybrid warfare methods4 ,sec4 #acda4 ,study on ,department of ,defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #acdb4 ,report on ,american ,institute in ,taiwan efforts to combat certain disinformation and propaganda4 ,sec4 #acdc4 ,report on ,azerbaijan4 ,sec4 #acdd4 ,defense and diplomatic strategy for ,libya4 ,sec4 #acde4 ,repeal of restriction on funding for the ,preparatory ,commission for the ,comprehensive ,nuclear-,test-,ban ,treaty ,organization4 ,sec4 #acdf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the boycott of certain companies that continue to operate in ,russia and provide financial benefits to the ,putin regime4 ,sec4 #acdg4 ,report on arms trafficking in ,haiti4 ,sec4 #acdh4 ,establishment of the ,office of ,city and ,state ,diplomacy4 ,sec4 #acdi4 ,transfer of excess ,,oliver ,,hazard ,,perry class guided missile frigates to ,egypt4 ,sec4 #acej4 ,sense of ,congress on ,azerbaijan's illegal detention of ,armenian prisoners of war4 ,sec4 #acea4 ,united ,states-,india ,defense ,partnership4 ,sec4 #aceb4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense ,program to ,protect ,united ,states ,students ,against ,foreign ,agents4 ,sec4 #acec4 ,report on efforts to combat ,boko ,haram in ,nigeria and the ,lake ,chad ,basin4 ,sec4 #aced4 ,chief of mission concurrence4 ,sec4 #acee4 ,,gao study on ,department of ,defense support for other departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government that advance ,department of ,defense security cooperation objectives4 ,sec4 #acef4 ,feasibility study and report relating to ,somaliland4 ,sec4 #aceg4 ,repeal of joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the ,middle ,east4 ,sec4 #aceh4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the inclusion of sunset provisions in authorizations for use of military force4 ,sec4 #acei4 ,report on ,mexico4 ,sec4 #acfj4 ,unpaid ,peruvian agrarian reform bonds4 ,sec4 #acfa4 ,report on ,chinese support to ,russia with respect to its unprovoked invasion of and full-scale war against ,ukraine4 ,title ,,xiv--,other ,authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,military ,programs ,sec4 #adja4 ,working capital funds4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,chemical agents and munitions destruction1 defense4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,defense ,inspector ,general4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,defense health program4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters ,sec4 #adaa4 ,authority for transfer of funds to joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4 ,sec4 #adac4 ,study and pilot program on semiconductors and the ,national ,defense ,stockpile4 ,sec4 #adad4 ,restoring essential energy and security holdings onshore for rare earths4 ,sec4 #adae4 ,report on feasibility of increasing quantities of rare earth permanent magnets in ,national ,defense ,stockpile4 ,sec4 #adaf4 ,study on stockpiling energy storage components4 ,subtitle ,c--,homeland ,acceleration of ,recovering ,deposits and ,renewing ,onshore ,critical ,keystones ,sec4 #adba4 ,authority to acquire materials for ,national ,defense ,stockpile to address shortfalls4 ,sec4 #adbb4 ,report on modifications to the national technology and industrial base4 ,title ,,xv--,cyber ,and ,information ,operations ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,cyber matters ,sec4 #aeja4 ,improvements to ,principal ,cyber ,advisors4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,modification of office of primary responsibility for strategic cybersecurity program4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,establishment of cyber operations designator and rating for the ,navy4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,cyber threat information collaboration environment program4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,department of defense enterprise-wide procurement of cyber data products and services4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,cybersecurity of military standards for data4 ,subtitle ,b--,information ,operations ,sec4 #aeaa4 ,military operations in information environment3 authority and notifications4 ,sec4 #aeab4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of joint lexicon for terms related to information operations4 ,sec4 #aeac4 ,joint information operations course4 ,sec4 #aead4 ,consistency in delegation of certain authorities relating to information operations4 ,sec4 #aeae4 ,assessment and optimization of ,department of ,defense information operations within the cyber domain4 ,sec4 #aeaf4 ,requirement to notify ,chief of ,mission of military operation in the information environment4 ,subtitle ,c--,reports and other ,matters ,sec4 #aeca4 ,annual reports on support by military departments for cyberspace operations4 ,sec4 #aecb4 ,independent review of posture and staffing levels of ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer4 ,sec4 #aecc4 ,comprehensive review of ,cyber ,excepted ,service4 ,sec4 #aecd4 ,standardization of authority to operate applications in the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aece4 ,establishment of hacking for national security and public service innovation program4 ,sec4 #aecf4 ,tailored cyberspace operations organizations4 ,sec4 #aecg4 ,cyber operations-peculiar awards4 ,sec4 #aech4 ,manning review of ,space ,force cyber squadrons4 ,sec4 #aeci4 ,review of definitions associated with ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 ,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 ,national ,security ,space ,launch program4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,responsive space strategy1 principles1 model architecture1 and implementation plans4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,responsive space demonstrations4 ,sec4 #afjf4 ,allied responsive space capabilities4 ,sec4 #afjg4 ,report on tactically responsive space capabilities4 ,sec4 #afjh4 ,sense of ,congress on ,range of the ,future and support to commercial space launch activity4 ,sec4 #afji4 ,report on hyperspectral satellite technology4 ,sec4 #afaj4 ,report on space debris4 ,sec4 #afaa4 ,plan on pilot program for deployment of dedicated ,x-band small satellite communications4 ,sec4 #afab4 ,report on stratospheric balloons1 aerostats1 or satellite technology capable of rapidly delivering wireless internet4 ,subtitle ,b--,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities ,sec4 #afba4 ,congressional oversight of clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment4 ,sec4 #afbb4 ,executive agent for explosive ordnance intelligence4 ,sec4 #afbc4 ,information on cover and cover support activities4 ,sec4 #afbd4 ,funding for research and development of advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium4 ,subtitle ,c--,nuclear ,forces ,sec4 #afca4 ,improvements to ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4 ,sec4 #afcb4 ,portfolio management framework for nuclear forces4 ,sec4 #afcc4 ,modification of ,annual ,assessment of ,cyber ,resilience of ,nuclear ,command and ,control ,system4 ,sec4 #afcd4 ,nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile4 ,sec4 #afce4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of information relating to proposed budget for nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile4 ,sec4 #afcf4 ,prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 ,subtitle ,d--,missile ,defense ,programs ,sec4 #afda4 ,repeal of requirement to transition ballistic missile defense programs to the military departments4 ,sec4 #afdb4 ,fire control architectures4 ,sec4 #afdc4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until required acquisition authority designation relating to capability to defend the homeland from cruise missiles4 ,sec4 #afdd4 ,limitation on availability of funds until submission of report on layered defense for the homeland4 ,sec4 #afde4 ,middle ,east integrated air and missile defense4 ,sec4 #afdf4 ,strategy to use asymmetric capabilities to defeat hypersonic missile threats4 ,sec4 #afdg4 ,report on integrated air and missile defense sensor of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #afdh4 ,risk reduction in procurement of ,guam missile defense system4 ,sec4 #afdi4 ,plan on delivering ,shared ,early ,warning ,system data to certain allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afej4 ,reports on ground-based interceptors4 ,sec4 #afea4 ,report on missile defense interceptor site in contiguous ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afeb4 ,report on gun launched interceptor technologies4 ,sec4 #afec4 ,report on radiation hardened1 thermally insensitive telescopes for ,,sm-#c interceptor4 ,subtitle ,e--,other matters ,sec4 #affa4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds4 ,sec4 #affb4 ,study of weapons programs that allow the ,armed ,forces to address hard and deeply buried targets4 ,sec4 #affc4 ,unidentified aerial phenomena reporting procedures4 ,title ,,xvii--,munitions ,replenishment and ,future ,procurement ,sec4 #agja4 ,modification to ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,development of technologies with respect to critical1 preferred1 and precision-guided conventional munitions4 ,sec4 #agjc4 ,sense of ,congress and quarterly briefings on replenishment and revitalization of stocks of tactical missiles provided to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #agjd4 ,assessment of acquisition objectives for ,patriot air and missile defense battalions4 ,sec4 #agje4 ,federally funded research and development center analysis of ,department of ,defense capability and capacity to replenish missile and munition inventories4 ,sec4 #agjf4 ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement1 ,out-,year inventory numbers1 and critical munitions reserve4 ,sec4 #agjg4 ,identification of subcontractors for critical munitions contracts4 ,sec4 #agjh4 ,study on stockpiles and production of critical guided munitions4 ,sec4 #agji4 ,ukraine ,critical ,munitions ,acquisition ,fund4 ,sec4 #agaj4 ,quarterly briefings on replenishment and revitalization of stocks of defensive and offensive weapons provided to ,ukraine4 ,division ,b--,military ,construction ,authorizations ,sec4 #bjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,effective date and automatic execution of conforming changes to tables of sections1 tables of contents1 and similar tabular entries4 ,sec4 #bjjd4 ,directing the ,secretary of ,defense to continue military housing reforms4 ,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 certain fiscal year #bjai project4 ,sec4 #bajf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4 ,sec4 #bajg4 ,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 electrical utility system of the ,navy 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 housing and improvements to military family housing units4 ,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 ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfje4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve4 ,sec4 #bfjf4 ,corrections to authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4 ,sec4 #bfjg4 ,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 ,title ,,xxviii--,military ,construction ,general ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,military ,construction ,program ,changes ,sec4 #bhja4 ,modification of annual locality adjustment of dollar thresholds applicable to unspecified minor military construction authorities4 ,sec4 #bhjb4 ,military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 ,sec4 #bhjc4 ,further clarification of requirements related to authorized cost and scope of work variations4 ,sec4 #bhjd4 ,use of operation and maintenance funds for certain construction projects outside the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #bhje4 ,increase in maximum approved cost of unspecified minor military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhjf4 ,increase in unspecified minor military construction authority for laboratory revitalization projects4 ,sec4 #bhjg4 ,permanent application of dollar limits for location and application to projects outside the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #bhjh4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for special operations forces military construction4 ,sec4 #bhji4 ,requirements relating to certain military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhji;,a4 ,supervision of large military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhji;,b4 ,local hire requirements for military construction contracts4 ,subtitle ,b--,continuation of ,military ,housing ,reforms ,sec4 #bhaa4 ,standardization of military installation ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analyses4 ,sec4 #bhab4 ,notice requirement for ,,mhpi ground lease extensions4 ,sec4 #bhac4 ,annual briefings on military housing privatization projects4 ,sec4 #bhad4 ,privatization of ,navy and ,air ,force transient housing4 ,sec4 #bhae4 ,military housing feedback tool4 ,sec4 #bhaf4 ,screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units4 ,sec4 #bhag4 ,mandatory disclosure of presence of mold and health effects of mycotoxins before a lease is signed for privatized military housing4 ,sec4 #bhah4 ,modification of prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the ,department of ,defense4 ,subtitle ,c--,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration ,sec4 #bhba4 ,authorized land and facilities transfer to support contracts with ,federally ,funded ,research and ,development ,centers4 ,sec4 #bhbb4 ,restoration or replacement of damaged1 destroyed1 or economically unrepairable facilities4 ,sec4 #bhbc4 ,defense access road program enhancements to address transportation infrastructure in vicinity of military installations4 ,sec4 #bhbd4 ,physical entrances to certain military installations4 ,sec4 #bhbe4 ,improvements relating to access to military installations in ,united ,states4 ,subtitle ,d--,military ,facilities ,master ,plan ,requirements ,sec4 #bhca4 ,limitation on use of funds pending completion of military installation resilience component of master plans for at-risk major military installations4 ,subtitle ,e--,matters ,related to ,unified ,facilities ,criteria and ,military ,construction ,planning and ,design ,sec4 #bhda4 ,consideration of installation of integrated solar roofing to improve energy resiliency of military installations4 ,sec4 #bhdb4 ,study of military housing resilience and energy efficiency4 ,subtitle ,f--,land ,conveyances ,sec4 #bhea4 ,extension of time frame for land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california4 ,sec4 #bheb4 ,authority for transfer of administrative jurisdiction1 ,castner ,range1 ,fort ,bliss1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #bhec4 ,conveyance1 ,joint ,base ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina4 ,sec4 #bhed4 ,land conveyance1 ,naval ,air ,station ,oceana1 ,dam ,neck ,annex1 ,virginia ,beach1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #bhee4 ,land exchange1 ,marine ,reserve ,training ,center1 ,omaha1 ,nebraska4 ,subtitle ,g--,miscellaneous ,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #bhfa4 ,,ffrdc study on practices with respect to development of military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhfb4 ,feasibility study for ,blue ,grass ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant4 ,sec4 #bhfc4 ,comptroller ,general assessment of military construction1 maintenance1 and upgrades of joint base infrastructure and facilities4 ,sec4 #bhfd4 ,report on underground tunnels and facilities in ,hawaii4 ,sec4 #bhfe4 ,comptroller ,general report on community engagement activities at military installations in foreign countries4 ,sec4 #bhff4 ,report on recognition of ,african ,american servicemembers in ,department of ,defense naming practices4 ,sec4 #bhfg4 ,report on capacity of ,department of ,defense to provide survivors of natural disasters with emergency short-term housing4 ,sec4 #bhfh4 ,directing the ,secretary of ,defense to deliver a briefing on housing with respect to junior members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #bhfi4 ,reporting on lead service lines and lead plumbing4 ,subtitle ,h--,other ,matters ,sec4 #bhga4 ,defense community infrastructure program4 ,sec4 #bhgb4 ,inclusion in ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,pilot ,program of certain projects for ,,rotc training4 ,sec4 #bhgc4 ,basing decision scorecard consistency and transparency4 ,sec4 #bhgd4 ,lease or use agreement for category #c subterranean training facility4 ,sec4 #bhge4 ,required consultation with ,state and local entities on issues related to increase in number of military personnel at military installations4 ,sec4 #bhgf4 ,required investments in improving child development centers4 ,sec4 #bhgg4 ,limitation on use of funds for closure of combat readiness training centers4 ,sec4 #bhgh4 ,pilot program on use of mass timber in military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhgi4 ,contributions for climate resilience for ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organizations ,security ,investment4 ,sec4 #bhhj4 ,screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units4 ,sec4 #bhha4 ,recognition of ,memorial1 ,memorial ,garden1 and ,k#i ,memorial of the ,national ,navy ,,udt-,,seal ,museum in ,fort ,pierce1 ,florida1 as a national memorial1 memorial garden1 and ,k#i memorial1 respectively1 of ,navy ,s,e,a,ls and their predecessors4 ,sec4 #bhhb4 ,ensuring that contractor employees on ,army ,corps projects are paid prevailing wages as required by law4 ,sec4 #bhhc4 ,inclusion of climate resilience services in the ,combatant ,commander ,initiative ,fund4 ,sec4 #bhhd4 ,interagency ,regional ,coordinator for ,resilience ,pilot ,project4 ,title ,,xxix--,science and ,technology ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bija4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bijb4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition project4 ,sec4 #bijc4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bijd4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,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 ,limitations1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #caaa4 ,plutonium pit production capacity4 ,sec4 #caab4 ,nuclear warhead acquisition process4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,authorized personnel levels of the ,office of the ,administrator4 ,sec4 #caad4 ,modification to certain reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #caae4 ,modifications to long-term plan for meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium4 ,sec4 #caaf4 ,modification of minor construction threshold for plant projects4 ,sec4 #caag4 ,prohibition on availability of funds to reconvert or retire ,w#gf-b warheads4 ,sec4 #caah4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration management and operation contracting process4 ,sec4 #caai4 ,funding for ,w#hj-d life extension program4 ,sec4 #cabj4 ,requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons4 ,sec4 #caba4 ,extension of deadline for transfer of parcels of land in ,new ,mexico4 ,sec4 #cabb4 ,designation of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration as technical nuclear forensics lead4 ,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 ,security ,subtitle ,a--,maritime ,administration ,sec4 #ceja4 ,authorization of the ,maritime ,administration4 ,sec4 #cejb4 ,secretary of ,transportation responsibility with respect to cargoes procured1 furnished1 or financed by other ,federal departments and agencies4 ,sec4 #cejc4 ,united ,states marine highway program4 ,sec4 #cejd4 ,multistate1 ,state1 and regional transportation planning4 ,subtitle ,b--,merchant ,marine ,academy ,sec4 #ceaa4 ,appointment of ,superintendent of ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 ,sec4 #ceab4 ,exemption of certain students from requirement to obtain merchant mariner license4 ,sec4 #ceac4 ,protection of cadets from sexual assault onboard vessels4 ,sec4 #cead4 ,requirements relating to training of ,merchant ,marine ,academy cadets on certain vessels4 ,sec4 #ceae4 ,reports on matters relating to the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 ,subtitle ,c--,vessels ,sec4 #ceba4 ,waiver of navigation and vessel-inspection laws4 ,sec4 #cebb4 ,certificates of numbers for undocumented vessels4 ,sec4 #cebc4 ,recapitalization of ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet4 ,sec4 #cebd4 ,cargoes procured1 furnished1 or financed by the ,united ,states ,government4 ,subtitle ,d--,reports and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #cecb4 ,national maritime transportation report and strategy4 ,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 ,sec4 #eaja4 ,maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before military service applicable to military dependents4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,report on handling of certain records of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding women who served as cadet nurses during ,world ,war ,,ii4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,korean and ,korean-,american ,vietnam war veterans4 ,sec4 #eaje4 ,use of veterans with medical occupations in response to national emergencies4 ,sec4 #eajf4 ,pilot program to employ veterans in positions relating to conservation and resource management activities4 ,sec4 #eajg4 ,elimination of ,asset and ,infrastructure ,review ,commission of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eajh4 ,eligibility requirements for reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished to veterans4 ,sec4 #eaji4 ,improving processing by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs of disability claims for post-traumatic stress disorder4 ,sec4 #eaaj4 ,registry of individuals exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installations4 ,sec4 #eaaa4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,advisory ,committee on ,united ,states ,outlying ,areas and ,freely ,associated ,states4 ,sec4 #eaab4 ,report on barriers to veteran participation in ,federal housing programs4 ,sec4 #eaac4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs report on supportive services and housing insecurity4 ,sec4 #eaad4 ,inclusion on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall of the names of the lost crew members of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,frank ,e4 ,evans killed on ,june #c1 #aifi4 ,sec4 #eaae4 ,provision of health care benefits for certain individuals who served in the armed forces of the ,republic of ,korea4 ,sec4 #eaaf4 ,grants for provision of transition assistance to members and former members of the ,armed ,forces after separation1 retirement1 or discharge4 ,sec4 #eaag4 ,study on incidence and mortality of cancer among former aircrew of the ,navy1 ,air ,force1 and ,marine ,corps4 ,sec4 #eaah4 ,feasibility study on inclusion on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall of the names of the lost crew members of the ,,uss ,frank ,e4 ,evans killed on ,june #c1 #aifi4 ,sec4 #eaai4 ,limitation on copayments for contraception4 ,sec4 #eabj4 ,requirement for timely scheduling of appointments at medical facilities of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaba4 ,provision by ,department of ,veterans ,affairs health care providers of recommendations and opinions regarding veteran participation in ,state marijuana programs4 ,sec4 #eabb4 ,annual report from the advisory committee on women veterans4 ,sec4 #eabc4 ,,va payments or allowances for beneficiary travel4 ,sec4 #eabd4 ,improvement of ,vet ,centers at ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eabe4 ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs study on ,,va ,home ,loan ,benefit4 ,sec4 #eabf4 ,,gao study on post-market surveillance of medical devices by ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eabg4 ,competitive pay for health care providers of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eabh4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs program to provide grants for certain veterans service organizations affected by the ,,covid-#ai ,pandemic4 ,sec4 #eabi4 ,inclusion of veterans in housing planning4 ,sec4 #eacj4 ,annual report on housing assistance to veterans4 ,sec4 #eaca4 ,payments to individuals who served during ,world ,war ,,ii in the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine4 ,sec4 #eacb4 ,expansion of eligibility for hospital care1 medical services1 and nursing home care from the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to include veterans of ,world ,war ,,ii4 ,sec4 #eacc4 ,pilot program on cybersecurity training for veterans and military spouses4 ,sec4 #eacd4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs awareness campaign on fertility services4 ,title ,,lii--,homeland ,security ,matters ,sec4 #ebja4 ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,national ,cybersecurity ,preparedness ,consortium4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,report on cybersecurity roles and responsibilities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,exemption of certain ,homeland ,security fees for certain immediate relatives of an individual who received the ,purple ,heart4 ,sec4 #ebje4 ,clarifications regarding scope of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services4 ,sec4 #ebjf4 ,critical technology security centers4 ,sec4 #ebjg4 ,systemically important entities4 ,sec4 #ebjh4 ,,gao review of ,department of ,homeland ,security efforts related to establishing space as a critical infrastructure sector4 ,sec4 #ebji4 ,report on commercial satellite cybersecurity2 ,,cisa commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse4 ,sec4 #ebaj4 ,reports1 evaluations1 and research regarding drug interdiction at and between ports of entry4 ,sec4 #ebaa4 ,report on ,puerto ,rico's electric grid4 ,sec4 #ebab4 ,access to military installations for ,homeland ,security ,investigations personnel in ,guam4 ,sec4 #ebac4 ,building cyber resilience after ,solar,winds4 ,sec4 #ebad4 ,,cisa director appointment and term4 ,sec4 #ebae4 ,department of ,homeland ,security report relating to establishment of preclearance facility in ,taiwan4 ,sec4 #ebaf4 ,human trafficking training4 ,title ,,liii--,transportation and ,infrastructure ,matters ,sec4 #ecja4 ,calculation of active service4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,acquisition of icebreaker4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,department of ,defense civilian pilots4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,pilot program for spaceflight recovery operations at sea4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,port infrastructure development grants4 ,sec4 #ecjf4 ,preliminary damage assessment4 ,sec4 #ecjg4 ,designation of small state and rural advocate4 ,sec4 #ecjh4 ,flexibility4 ,sec4 #ecji4 ,menstrual products in public buildings4 ,sec4 #ecaj4 ,fly ,america ,act exception4 ,sec4 #ecaa4 ,aqua alert notification system pilot program4 ,sec4 #ecab4 ,recognizing ,,fema support4 ,sec4 #ecac4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ecad4 ,permitting use of highway trust fund for construction of certain noise barriers4 ,sec4 #ecae4 ,establishment of ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission4 ,sec4 #ecaf4 ,critical document fee waiver4 ,sec4 #ecag4 ,disadvantaged business enterprises4 ,sec4 #ecah4 ,secretary of ,agriculture report on improving supply chain shortfalls and infrastructure needs at wholesale produce markets4 ,sec4 #ecai4 ,report on improving counterterrorism security at passenger rail stations4 ,sec4 #ecbj4 ,extreme weather events4 ,sec4 #ecba4 ,safety standards4 ,sec4 #ecbb4 ,extension4 ,sec4 #ecbc4 ,centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education4 ,sec4 #ecbd4 ,duplication of benefits4 ,sec4 #ecbe4 ,flight instruction or testing4 ,sec4 #ecbf4 ,high-speed broadband deployment initiative4 ,title ,,liv--,financial ,services ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,in ,general ,sec4 #edja4 ,services ,that ,open ,portals to ,dirty ,money ,act4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,review of ,cyber-related ,matters at the ,department of the ,treasury4 ,sec4 #edjc4 ,strengthening ,awareness of ,sanctions4 ,sec4 #edjd4 ,briefing on ,chinese support for ,afghan illicit finance4 ,sec4 #edje4 ,support for international initiatives to provide debt restructuring or relief to developing countries with unsustainable levels of debt4 ,sec4 #edjf4 ,payment choice4 ,sec4 #edjg4 ,disclosure requirements relating to ,china-based hedge funds capital raising activities in the ,united ,states through certain exempted transactions4 ,sec4 #edjh4 ,russia and ,belarus ,financial ,sanctions4 ,sec4 #edji4 ,appraisal standards for single-family housing mortgages4 ,sec4 #edaj4 ,china financial threat mitigation4 ,sec4 #edaa4 ,review of ,,fha small-dollar mortgage practices4 ,sec4 #edab4 ,disclosure of businesses ties to ,russia4 ,sec4 #edac4 ,small business loan data collection4 ,sec4 #edad4 ,nationwide ,emergency ,declaration medical supplies enhancement4 ,sec4 #edae4 ,special measures to fight modern threats4 ,sec4 #edaf4 ,submission of data relating to diversity4 ,sec4 #edag4 ,diversity advisory group4 ,sec4 #edah4 ,discount on mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete financial literacy housing counseling programs4 ,sec4 #edai4 ,capacity building for community development and affordable housing4 ,sec4 #edbj4 ,affordable housing construction as eligible activity under ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #edba4 ,consideration of small home mortgage lending under ,community ,reinvestment ,act4 ,sec4 #edbb4 ,prohibition on consumer reports containing adverse information related to certain student loans4 ,sec4 #edbc4 ,extension of the ,central ,liquidity ,facility4 ,sec4 #edbd4 ,promoting capital raising options for traditionally underrepresented small businesses4 ,sec4 #edbe4 ,improvements by countries in combating narcotics-related money laundering4 ,sec4 #edbf4 ,study on the role of online platforms and tenant screening companies in the housing market4 ,sec4 #edbg4 ,united ,states opposition to multilateral development bank projects that provide a public subsidy to a private sector firm unless the subsidy is awarded using an open1 competitive process or on an open-access basis4 ,sec4 #edbh4 ,united ,states contribution to the ,catastrophe ,containment and ,relief ,trust at the ,international ,monetary ,fund4 ,sec4 #edbi4 ,public reporting of ,united ,states votes to support1 or abstention from voting on1 multilateral development bank projects under the ,guidance on ,fossil ,fuel ,energy at the ,multilateral ,development ,banks issued by the ,department of the ,treasury on ,august #af1 #bjba4 ,sec4 #edcj4 ,united ,states policy on international finance corporation disclosure of high and substantial risk sub-projects of financial intermediary clients4 ,sec4 #edca4 ,united states policy on multilateral development bank disclosure of beneficial ownership information4 ,sec4 #edcb4 ,strengthening the ,,sec's ,whistleblower ,fund4 ,sec4 #edcc4 ,united ,states policy on ,world ,bank ,group and ,asian ,development ,bank assistance to the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #edcd4 ,addition of ,united ,kingdom and ,australia as ,,dpa domestic sources4 ,sec4 #edce4 ,servicemember protections for medical debt collections4 ,sec4 #edcf4 ,protections for active duty uniformed consumer4 ,sec4 #edcg4 ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices for ,servicemembers4 ,sec4 #edch4 ,fair hiring in banking4 ,sec4 #edci4 ,banking transparency for sanctioned persons4 ,sec4 #eddj4 ,ukraine debt payment relief4 ,sec4 #edda4 ,grant program for grandfamily housing4 ,sec4 #eddb4 ,flexibility in ,addressing ,rural ,homelessness4 ,sec4 #eddc4 ,promoting diversity and inclusion in the appraisal profession4 ,sec4 #eddd4 ,combating ,trade-,based ,money ,laundering4 ,sec4 #edde4 ,disclosure of disability1 veteran1 and military status4 ,sec4 #eddf4 ,strengthening ,cybersecurity for the ,financial ,sector4 ,sec4 #eddg4 ,review of ,,imf loan surcharge policy4 ,sec4 #eddh4 ,grants to eligible entities for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders4 ,sec4 #eddi4 ,banking ,transparency for ,sanctioned ,persons4 ,sec4 #edej4 ,bureau servicemember and veteran credit reporting ombudsperson4 ,sec4 #edea4 ,senior ,investor ,taskforce4 ,sec4 #edeb4 ,military service question4 ,sec4 #edec4 ,prohibition on trading ahead by market makers4 ,sec4 #eded4 ,securing ,america's ,vaccines for ,emergencies4 ,sec4 #edee4 ,special ,drawing ,rights exchange prohibition4 ,sec4 #edef4 ,prohibition on insider trading4 ,sec4 #edeg4 ,community development block grant disaster recovery program4 ,subtitle ,b--,,safe ,banking ,sec4 #edfa4 ,short title2 table of contents2 purpose4 ,sec4 #edfb4 ,safe harbor for depository institutions4 ,sec4 #edfc4 ,protections for ancillary businesses4 ,sec4 #edfd4 ,protections under ,federal law4 ,sec4 #edfe4 ,rules of construction4 ,sec4 #edff4 ,requirements for filing suspicious activity reports4 ,sec4 #edfg4 ,guidance and examination procedures4 ,sec4 #edfh4 ,annual diversity and inclusion report4 ,sec4 #edfi4 ,,gao study on diversity and inclusion4 ,sec4 #edgj4 ,,gao study on effectiveness of certain reports on finding certain persons4 ,sec4 #edga4 ,application of this subtitle with respect to hemp-related legitimate businesses and hemp-related service providers4 ,sec4 #edgb4 ,banking services for hemp-related legitimate businesses and hemp-related service providers4 ,sec4 #edgc4 ,requirements for deposit account termination requests and orders4 ,sec4 #edgd4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #edge4 ,discretionary surplus funds4 ,title ,,lv--,natural ,resources ,matters ,sec4 #eeja4 ,ysleta del ,sur ,pueblo and ,alabama-,coushatta ,tribes of ,texas ,equal and ,fair ,opportunity amendment4 ,sec4 #eejb4 ,inclusion of ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,amendments to ,sikes ,act4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,brennan ,reef4 ,sec4 #eeje4 ,establishment of ,fund4 ,sec4 #eejf4 ,leasing on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf4 ,sec4 #eejg4 ,continental ,divide ,national ,scenic ,trail4 ,sec4 #eejh4 ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta ,national ,heritage ,area4 ,sec4 #eeji4 ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed ,protection4 ,sec4 #eeaj4 ,authorization of appropriations for the ,national ,maritime ,heritage ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #eeaa4 ,berryessa ,snow ,mountain ,national ,monument ,expansion4 ,title ,,lvi--,inspector ,general ,independence and ,empowerment ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,inspector ,general ,independence ,sec4 #efja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #efjb4 ,removal or transfer of inspectors general2 placement on non-duty status4 ,sec4 #efjc4 ,vacancy in position of inspector general4 ,sec4 #efjd4 ,office of inspector general whistleblower complaints4 ,subtitle ,b--,presidential ,explanation of ,failure to ,nominate an ,inspector ,general ,sec4 #efaa4 ,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 #efba4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #efbb4 ,additional information to be included in requests and reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #efbc4 ,availability of information to ,congress on certain allegations of wrongdoing closed without referral4 ,sec4 #efbd4 ,semiannual report4 ,sec4 #efbe4 ,additional reports4 ,sec4 #efbf4 ,requirement to report final disposition to ,congress4 ,sec4 #efbg4 ,investigations of ,offices of ,inspectors ,general of establishments by the ,integrity ,committee4 ,subtitle ,d--,notice of ,ongoing ,investigations ,when ,there is a ,change in ,status of ,inspector ,general ,sec4 #efca4 ,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 #efda4 ,,cigie report on expenditures4 ,subtitle ,f--,notice of ,refusal to ,provide ,inspectors ,general ,access ,sec4 #efea4 ,notice of refusal to provide information or assistance to inspectors general4 ,subtitle ,g--,training ,resources for ,inspectors ,general and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #efga4 ,training resources for inspectors general4 ,sec4 #efgb4 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees4 ,sec4 #efgc4 ,semiannual reports4 ,sec4 #efgd4 ,submission of reports that specifically identify non-governmental organizations or business entities4 ,sec4 #efge4 ,review relating to vetting1 processing1 and resettlement of evacuees from ,afghanistan and the ,afghanistan special immigrant visa program4 ,sec4 #efgf4 ,investigations of department of justice personnel4 ,sec4 #efgg4 ,law enforcement authority of the ,inspector ,general of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #efgh4 ,inspector ,general for the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 ,title ,,lvii--,federal ,employee ,matters ,sec4 #egja4 ,appeals to ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board relating to ,,fbi reprisal allegations2 salary of ,special ,counsel4 ,sec4 #egjb4 ,minimum wage for ,federal contractors4 ,sec4 #egjc4 ,federal wildland firefighter recruitment and retention4 ,sec4 #egjd4 ,study and report on returnship programs4 ,sec4 #egje4 ,limitations on exception of competitive service positions4 ,title ,,lviii--,other ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,in ,general ,sec4 #ehja4 ,afghan ,allies ,protection4 ,sec4 #ehjb4 ,advancing ,mutual ,interests and ,growing ,our ,success4 ,sec4 #ehjc4 ,expansion of study of ,,pfas contamination4 ,sec4 #ehjd4 ,national research and development strategy for distributed ledger technology4 ,sec4 #ehje4 ,commercial air waiver for next of kin regarding transportation of remains of casualties4 ,sec4 #ehjf4 ,arms ,exports ,delivery ,solutions ,act4 ,sec4 #ehjg4 ,prohibition on transfers to ,badr ,organization4 ,sec4 #ehjh4 ,prohibition of ,federal funding for induced or required undermining of security of consumer communications goods4 ,sec4 #ehji4 ,foreign state computer intrusions4 ,sec4 #ehaj4 ,school ,,pfas testing and filtration program4 ,sec4 #ehaa4 ,report on ,,emt national licensing standards4 ,sec4 #ehab4 ,requirement for cut flowers and cut greens displayed in certain ,federal buildings to be produced in the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #ehac4 ,renegotiation of ,compacts of ,free ,association4 ,sec4 #ehad4 ,interagency report on extremist activity4 ,sec4 #ehae4 ,reporting on previous ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and ,department of ,homeland ,security requirements4 ,sec4 #ehaf4 ,,pfas data call4 ,sec4 #ehag4 ,prohibition on contracting with persons with willful or repeated violations of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich4 ,sec4 #ehah4 ,report on human rights in the ,philippines4 ,sec4 #ehai4 ,requirement for the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development to annually report complaints of sexual harassment4 ,sec4 #ehbj4 ,department of ,labor study on factors affecting employment opportunities for immigrants and refugees with professional credentials obtained in foreign countries4 ,sec4 #ehba4 ,sense of ,congress and statement of policy on ,haiti4 ,sec4 #ehbb4 ,correctional ,facility ,disaster ,preparedness4 ,sec4 #ehbc4 ,nondiscrimination in ,federal hiring for veteran medical cannabis users2 ,authorized provision of information on ,state-approved marijuana programs to veterans4 ,sec4 #ehbd4 ,report on certain entities connected to foreign persons on the murder of ,jamal ,khashoggi4 ,sec4 #ehbe4 ,review of implementation of ,united ,states sanctions with respect to violators of the arms embargo on ,libya4 ,sec4 #ehbf4 ,modification of prior notification of shipment of arms4 ,sec4 #ehbg4 ,study and report on feasability of suspension of mergers1 acquisitions1 and takeovers of certain foreign surveillance companies4 ,sec4 #ehbh4 ,report on political prisoners in ,egypt4 ,sec4 #ehbi4 ,attorney ,general authority to transfer forfeited ,russian assets to assist ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #ehcj4 ,removing ,russian rough diamonds from global markets4 ,sec4 #ehca4 ,liu ,xiaobo ,fund for ,study of the ,chinese language4 ,sec4 #ehcb4 ,access for ,veterans to ,records4 ,sec4 #ehcc4 ,japanese ,american confinement education grants4 ,sec4 #ehcd4 ,reporting on internationally recognized human rights in the ,united ,states in the annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices4 ,sec4 #ehce4 ,export prohibition of munitions items to the ,hong ,kong police force4 ,sec4 #ehcf4 ,congressional notification for rewards paid using cryptocurrencies4 ,sec4 #ehcg4 ,consultations on reuniting ,korean ,americans with family members in ,north ,korea4 ,sec4 #ehch4 ,secure access to sanitation facilities for women and girls4 ,sec4 #ehci4 ,blackwater ,trading ,post ,land4 ,sec4 #ehdj4 ,authorizations relating to veterinary care overseas4 ,sec4 #ehda4 ,crisis counseling assistance and training4 ,sec4 #ehdb4 ,prohibited uses of acquired1 donated1 and conservation land4 ,sec4 #ehdc4 ,jamal ,khashoggi ,press ,freedom ,accountability ,act of #bjba4 ,sec4 #ehdd4 ,,gao study on the ,daniel ,pearl ,freedom of the ,press ,act of #bjji4 ,sec4 #ehde4 ,secretary of ,state assistance for prisoners in ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 ,sec4 #ehdf4 ,policy regarding development of nuclear weapons by ,iran4 ,sec4 #ehdg4 ,transfer of ,,noaa property in ,norfolk1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #ehdh4 ,elimination of sentencing disparity for cocaine offenses4 ,sec4 #ehdi4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to the sale1 supply1 or transfer of gold to or from ,russia4 ,sec4 #ehej4 ,support for ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa and ,refugee ,applicants4 ,sec4 #ehea4 ,liability for failure to disclose or update information4 ,sec4 #eheb4 ,government ,accountability ,office study and report on contractors using distributors to avoid scrutiny4 ,sec4 #ehec4 ,supplement to ,federal ,employee ,viewpoint ,survey4 ,sec4 #ehed4 ,certain activities relating to intimate visual depictions4 ,sec4 #ehee4 ,waiver of special use permit application fee for veterans' special events4 ,sec4 #ehef4 ,regional water programs4 ,sec4 #eheg4 ,limitation on licenses and other authorizations for export of certain items removed from the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list and made subject to the jurisdiction of the ,export ,administration ,regulations4 ,sec4 #eheh4 ,review of standard occupational classification system4 ,sec4 #ehei4 ,united ,states ,fire ,administration on-site investigations of major fires4 ,sec4 #ehfj4 ,multilateral agreement to establish an independent international center for research on the information environment4 ,sec4 #ehfa4 ,prioritization of efforts of the ,department of ,state to combat international trafficking in covered synthetic drugs4 ,sec4 #ehfb4 ,isolate ,russian ,government ,officials ,act of #bjbb4 ,sec4 #ehfc4 ,prohibition on certain assistance to the ,philippines4 ,sec4 #ehfd4 ,gender analysis in foreign training programs4 ,sec4 #ehfe4 ,report on ,columbian military forces4 ,sec4 #ehff4 ,federal ,contracting for ,peace and ,security4 ,sec4 #ehfg4 ,department of ,defense ,cyber and ,digital ,service ,academy4 ,sec4 #ehfh4 ,democracy disruption in the ,middle ,east and ,africa4 ,sec4 #ehfi4 ,feasibility study on ,united ,states support for and participation in the international counterterrorism academy in ,cote d',ivoire4 ,sec4 #ehgj4 ,memorial for those who lost their lives in the attack on ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport on ,august #bf1 #bjba4 ,sec4 #ehga4 ,reports on substance abuse in the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ehgb4 ,,gao report on civilian support positions at remote military installations4 ,sec4 #ehgc4 ,,gao study on ,foreign ,service ,institute's ,school of ,language ,studies4 ,sec4 #ehgd4 ,report on waivers under section #ijg of the ,freedom for ,russia and ,emerging ,eurasian ,democracies and ,open ,markets ,support ,act of #aiib4 ,sec4 #ehge4 ,amendments to the ,ukraine ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjad4 ,sec4 #ehgf4 ,,gao study on end use monitoring4 ,sec4 #ehgg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the life and legacy of ,senator ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland4 ,sec4 #ehgh4 ,repeal of #aiia ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force ,against ,iraq ,resolution4 ,sec4 #ehgi4 ,,ondcp supplemental strategies4 ,sec4 #ehhj4 ,support for ,afghans applying for student visas4 ,sec4 #ehha4 ,immigration age-out protections4 ,sec4 #ehhb4 ,medicare ,improvement ,fund4 ,sec4 #ehhc4 ,clean ,water ,act effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for ,,pfas4 ,sec4 #ehhd4 ,amendments to the ,maine ,indian ,claims ,settlement ,act of #aihj4 ,sec4 #ehhe4 ,sense of ,congress that the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs should be prohibited from denying home loans for veterans who legally work in the marijuana industry4 ,sec4 #ehhf4 ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire ,assistance4 ,sec4 #ehhg4 ,open ,technology ,fund grants4 ,sec4 #ehhh4 ,strategic transformer reserve and resilience4 ,sec4 #ehhi4 ,,ai in ,counterterrorism ,oversight ,enhancement4 ,sec4 #ehij4 ,elimination of termination clause for ,global ,engagement ,center4 ,sec4 #ehia4 ,resolution of controversies under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4 ,sec4 #ehib4 ,limitation on waiver of rights and protections under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4 ,sec4 #ehic4 ,clarification of private right of action under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4 ,sec4 #ehid4 ,definition of land use revenue under ,west ,los ,angeles ,leasing ,act of #bjaf4 ,sec4 #ehie4 ,report on the use of data and data science at the ,department of ,state and ,,usaid4 ,sec4 #ehif4 ,modification of reports to ,congress under ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act4 ,sec4 #ehig4 ,department of ,state fellowships for rule of law activities in ,central ,america4 ,sec4 #ehih4 ,report on all comprehensive sanctions imposed on foreign governments4 ,sec4 #ehii4 ,wastewater assistance to colonias4 ,sec4 #eijj4 ,contracts by the ,president1 the ,vice ,president1 or a ,cabinet ,member4 ,sec4 #eija4 ,statement of policy and report on engaging with ,niger4 ,sec4 #eijb4 ,interagency task force4 ,sec4 #eijc4 ,modification of duties of united states-china economic and security review commission4 ,sec4 #eijd4 ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eije4 ,treatment of paycheck protection program loan forgiveness of payroll costs under highway and public transportation project cost-reimbursement contracts4 ,sec4 #eijf4 ,biliteracy ,education ,seal and ,teaching ,act4 ,sec4 #eijg4 ,presumption of cause of disability or death due to employment in fire protection activities4 ,sec4 #eijh4 ,documenting and responding to discrimination against migrants abroad4 ,sec4 #eiji4 ,extending the statute of limitations for certain money laundering offenses4 ,sec4 #eiaj4 ,foreign corruption accountability sanctions and criminal enforcement4 ,sec4 #eiaa4 ,fed,r,a,m,p ,authorization ,act4 ,sec4 #eiab4 ,amendment4 ,sec4 #eiac4 ,improving investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases4 ,sec4 #eiad4 ,report on humanitarian situation and food security in ,lebanon4 ,sec4 #eiae4 ,designation of ,el ,paso ,community ,healing ,garden ,national ,memorial4 ,sec4 #eiaf4 ,administrator of ,general ,services study on counterfeit items on e-commerce platforms of the ,general ,services ,administration4 ,sec4 #eiag4 ,report on removal of service members4 ,sec4 #eiah4 ,limitation on availability of funds for certain contractors or grantees that require nondisparagement or nondisclosure clause related to sexual harassment and sexual assault4 ,sec4 #eiai4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties authorization4 ,sec4 #eibj4 ,modification to peacekeeping operations report4 ,sec4 #eiba4 ,report to ,congress by ,secretary of ,state on government-ordered internet or telecommunications shutdowns4 ,sec4 #eibb4 ,survivors' bill of rights4 ,sec4 #eibc4 ,admission of essential scientists and technical experts to promote and protect ,national ,security ,innovation ,base4 ,sec4 #eibd4 ,delaware ,river ,basin ,conservation reauthorization4 ,subtitle ,b--,rights for the ,,tsa ,workforce ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #eica4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eicb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eicc4 ,conversion of ,,tsa personnel4 ,sec4 #eicd4 ,transition rules4 ,sec4 #eice4 ,consultation requirement4 ,sec4 #eicf4 ,no right to strike4 ,sec4 #eicg4 ,proposal on hiring and contracting background check requirements4 ,sec4 #eich4 ,comptroller ,general reviews4 ,sec4 #eici4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #eidj4 ,assistance for ,federal air marshal service4 ,sec4 #eida4 ,prevention and protection against certain illness4 ,sec4 #eidb4 ,hazardous duty payments4 ,sec4 #eidc4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #eidd4 ,study on feasibility of commuting benefits4 ,sec4 #eide4 ,briefing on assaults and threats on tsa employees4 ,sec4 #eidf4 ,annual reports on ,,tsa workforce4 ,division ,f--,other ,matters ,title ,,lx--,taiwan ,peace and ,stability ,act ,sec4 #fjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,findings and statement of policy4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,a--,supporting ,taiwan's ,meaningful ,participation in the ,international ,community ,sec4 #fjaa4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #fjab4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan's meaningful participation in the international community4 ,sec4 #fjac4 ,strategy to support ,taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations4 ,sec4 #fjad4 ,expanding ,united ,states-,taiwan development cooperation4 ,subtitle ,b--,advancing ,taiwan's ,economic ,space ,sec4 #fjba4 ,sense of ,congress on expanding ,u4,s4 economic relations with ,taiwan4 ,subtitle ,c--,enhancing ,deterrence ,over ,taiwan ,sec4 #fjca4 ,sense of ,congress on peace and stability in the ,taiwan ,strait4 ,sec4 #fjcb4 ,strategy to enhance deterrence over a cross-,strait conflict4 ,sec4 #fjcc4 ,strengthening ,taiwan's civilian defense professionals4 ,title ,,lxi--,libya ,stabilization ,act ,sec4 #faja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,statement of policy4 ,subtitle ,a--,identifying challenges to stability in ,libya ,sec4 #faaa4 ,report on activities of certain foreign governments and actors in ,libya4 ,sec4 #faab4 ,report of ,russian activities and objectives in ,libya4 ,sec4 #faac4 ,determination of sanctionable activities of the ,libyan ,national ,army with respect to ,syria4 ,subtitle ,b--,actions to address foreign intervention in ,libya ,sec4 #faba4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign persons leading1 directing1 or supporting certain foreign government involvement in ,libya4 ,sec4 #fabb4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign persons threatening the peace or stability of ,libya4 ,sec4 #fabc4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign persons who are responsible for or complicit in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights committed in ,libya4 ,sec4 #fabd4 ,sanctions described4 ,sec4 #fabe4 ,waiver4 ,sec4 #fabf4 ,implementation and regulatory authority4 ,sec4 #fabg4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4 ,sec4 #fabh4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fabi4 ,suspension of sanctions4 ,sec4 #facj4 ,sunset4 ,subtitle ,c--,assistance for ,libya ,sec4 #faca4 ,humanitarian relief for the people of ,libya and international refugees and migrants in ,libya4 ,sec4 #facb4 ,support for democratic governance1 elections1 and civil society4 ,sec4 #facc4 ,engaging international financial institutions to advance ,libyan economic recovery and improve public sector financial management4 ,sec4 #facd4 ,recovering assets stolen from the ,libyan people4 ,sec4 #face4 ,authority to expand educational and cultural exchange programs with ,libya4 ,title ,,lxii--,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard ,home ,rule ,sec4 #fbea4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fbeb4 ,extension of ,national ,guard authorities to ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 ,sec4 #fbec4 ,conforming amendments to title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #fbed4 ,conforming amendments to title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #fbee4 ,conforming amendment to the ,district of ,columbia ,home ,rule ,act4 ,title ,,lxiii--,preventing ,future ,pandemics ,sec4 #fcja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fcjb4 ,country-driven approach to end the commercial trade in live wildlife and associated wildlife markets4 ,sec4 #fcjc4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #fcjd4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #fcje4 ,prevention of future zoonotic spillover event4 ,sec4 #fcjf4 ,law enforcement attache deployment4 ,sec4 #fcjg4 ,reservation of rights4 ,title ,,lxiv--,prohibition of arms sales to countries committing genocide or war crimes and related matters ,sec4 #fdja4 ,prohibition of arms sales to countries committing genocide or war crimes4 ,sec4 #fdjb4 ,consideration of human rights and democratization in arms exports4 ,sec4 #fdjc4 ,enhancement of congressional oversight of human rights in arms exports4 ,sec4 #fdjd4 ,end use monitoring of misuse of arms in human rights abuses4 ,sec4 #fdje4 ,definitions4 ,title ,,lxv--,,burma ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #feja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fejb4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,a--,matters ,relating to the ,conflict in ,burma ,sec4 #feaa4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #feab4 ,statement of policy4 ,subtitle ,b--,sanctions and ,policy ,coordination ,with ,respect to ,burma ,sec4 #feba4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #febb4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to human rights abuses and perpetration of a coup in ,burma4 ,sec4 #febc4 ,certification requirement for removal of certain persons from the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons4 ,sec4 #febd4 ,sanctions and policy coordination for ,burma4 ,sec4 #febe4 ,support for greater ,united ,nations action with respect to ,burma4 ,sec4 #febf4 ,sunset4 ,subtitle ,c--,humanitarian ,assistance and ,civil ,society ,support ,with ,respect to ,burma ,sec4 #feca4 ,support to civil society and independent media4 ,sec4 #fecb4 ,humanitarian assistance and reconciliation4 ,sec4 #fecc4 ,authorization of assistance for ,burma political prisoners4 ,subtitle ,d--,accountability for ,human ,rights ,abuses ,sec4 #feda4 ,report on accountability for war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,burma4 ,sec4 #fedb4 ,authorization to provide technical assistance for efforts against human rights abuses4 ,subtitle ,e--,sanctions ,exception ,relating to ,importation of ,goods ,sec4 #feea4 ,sanctions exception relating to importation of goods4 ,title ,,lxvi--,promoting and ,advancing ,communities of ,color ,through ,inclusive ,lending ,act ,sec4 #ffja4 ,short title4 ,subtitle ,a--,promoting and ,advancing ,communities of ,color ,through ,inclusive ,lending ,sec4 #ffaa4 ,strengthening diverse and mission-driven community financial institutions4 ,sec4 #ffab4 ,capital investments1 grants1 and technology support for ,m,d,is and ,c,d,f,is4 ,sec4 #ffac4 ,supporting ,young ,entrepreneurs ,program4 ,sec4 #ffad4 ,map of minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions4 ,sec4 #ffae4 ,report on certified community development financial institutions4 ,sec4 #ffaf4 ,consultation and minimization of data requests4 ,sec4 #ffag4 ,access to the discount window of the ,federal ,reserve ,system for ,m,d,is and ,c,d,f,is4 ,sec4 #ffah4 ,study on securitization by ,c,d,f,is4 ,subtitle ,b--,promoting ,new and ,diverse ,depository ,institutions ,sec4 #ffba4 ,study and strategic plan4 ,subtitle ,c--,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,sec4 #ffca4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ffcb4 ,sense of ,congress on funding the loan-loss reserve fund for small dollar loans4 ,sec4 #ffcc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ffcd4 ,inclusion of women's banks in the definition of minority depository institution4 ,sec4 #ffce4 ,establishment of impact bank designation4 ,sec4 #ffcf4 ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committees4 ,sec4 #ffcg4 ,federal deposits in minority depository institutions4 ,sec4 #ffch4 ,minority ,bank ,deposit ,program4 ,sec4 #ffci4 ,diversity report and best practices4 ,sec4 #ffdj4 ,investments in minority depository institutions and impact banks4 ,sec4 #ffda4 ,report on covered mentor-protege programs4 ,sec4 #ffdb4 ,custodial deposit program for covered minority depository institutions and impact banks4 ,sec4 #ffdc4 ,streamlined community development financial institution applications and reporting4 ,sec4 #ffdd4 ,task force on lending to small business concerns4 ,sec4 #ffde4 ,discretionary surplus fund4 ,subtitle ,d--,expanding ,opportunity for ,minority ,depository ,institutions ,sec4 #ffea4 ,establishment of ,financial ,agent ,mentor-,protg ,program4 ,subtitle ,e--,,cdfi ,bond ,guarantee ,program ,improvement ,sec4 #fffa4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #fffb4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for community or economic development purposes4 ,sec4 #fffc4 ,report on the ,,cdfi bond guarantee program4 ,title ,,lxvii--,homeland ,security ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,strengthening ,security of our ,communities ,sec4 #fgja4 ,nonprofit security grant program improvement4 ,sec4 #fgjb4 ,national ,computer ,forensics ,institute reauthorization4 ,sec4 #fgjc4 ,homeland security capabilities preservation4 ,sec4 #fgjd4 ,school and daycare protection4 ,sec4 #fgje4 ,reporting efficiently to proper officials in response to terrorism4 ,sec4 #fgjf4 ,cybersecurity grants for schools4 ,subtitle ,b--,enhancing ,,dhs ,acquisitions and ,supply ,chain ,sec4 #fgba4 ,homeland procurement reform4 ,sec4 #fgbb4 ,,dhs software supply chain risk management4 ,sec4 #fgbc4 ,department of ,homeland ,security mentor-protg program4 ,sec4 #fgbd4 ,,dhs ,trade and ,economic ,security ,council4 ,sec4 #fgbe4 ,,dhs acquisition reform4 ,sec4 #fgbf4 ,,dhs ,acquisition ,review ,board4 ,sec4 #fgbg4 ,,dhs contract reporting4 ,sec4 #fgbh4 ,unmanned aerial security4 ,subtitle ,c--,enhancing ,,dhs ,operations ,sec4 #fgca4 ,quadrennial homeland security review technical corrections4 ,sec4 #fgcb4 ,bombing prevention4 ,sec4 #fgcc4 ,,dhs basic training accreditation improvement4 ,sec4 #fgcd4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,inspector ,general transparency4 ,sec4 #fgce4 ,president's cup cybersecurity competition4 ,sec4 #fgcf4 ,industrial control systems cybersecurity training4 ,sec4 #fgcg4 ,,tsa reaching across nationalities1 societies1 and languages to advance traveler education4 ,sec4 #fgch4 ,best practices related to certain information collected by rental companies and dealers 7,darren ,drake74 ,sec4 #fgci4 ,one-stop pilot program4 ,sec4 #fgdj4 ,,dhs illicit cross-border tunnel defense4 ,sec4 #fgda4 ,prevent exposure to narcotics and toxics4 ,subtitle ,d--,technical1 ,conforming1 and ,clerical ,amendments ,sec4 #fgea4 ,technical1 conforming1 and clerical amendments4 ,title ,,lxviii--,federal ,emergency ,management ,advancement of ,equity ,sec4 #fhja4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,a--,ensuring ,equity in ,federal ,disaster ,management ,sec4 #fhaa4 ,data collection1 analysis1 and criteria4 ,sec4 #fhab4 ,criteria for ensuring equity in policies and programs4 ,sec4 #fhac4 ,metrics2 report4 ,subtitle ,b--,operational ,enhancement to ,improve ,equity in ,federal ,disaster ,management ,sec4 #fhba4 ,equity advisor4 ,sec4 #fhbb4 ,equity ,enterprise ,steering ,group4 ,sec4 #fhbc4 ,,gao review of equity reforms4 ,subtitle ,c--,,gao review of factors to determine assistance ,sec4 #fhca4 ,,gao review of factors to determine assistance4 ,title ,,lxix--,global ,health ,security ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #fija4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fijb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #fijc4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #fijd4 ,global ,health ,security ,agenda ,interagency ,review ,council4 ,sec4 #fije4 ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security4 ,sec4 #fijf4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #fijg4 ,strategy and reports4 ,sec4 #fijh4 ,establishment of fund for global health security and pandemic preparedness4 ,sec4 #fiji4 ,fund authorities4 ,sec4 #fiaj4 ,fund administration4 ,sec4 #fiaa4 ,fund ,advisory ,board4 ,sec4 #fiab4 ,reports to ,congress on the ,fund4 ,sec4 #fiac4 ,united ,states contributions4 ,sec4 #fiad4 ,compliance with the ,foreign ,aid ,transparency and ,accountability ,act of #bjaf4 ,sec4 #fiae4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fiaf4 ,sunset4 ,title ,,lxx--,protection of ,saudi ,dissidents ,sec4 #gjja4 ,restrictions on transfers of defense articles and services1 design and construction services1 and major defense equipment to ,saudi ,arabia4 ,sec4 #gjjb4 ,report on consistent pattern of acts of intimidation or harassment directed against individuals in the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #gjjc4 ,report and certification with respect to ,saudi diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #gjjd4 ,report on the duty to warn obligation of the ,government of the ,united ,states4 ,title ,,lxxi--,colorado and ,grand ,canyon ,public ,lands ,sec4 #gaja4 ,definition of ,state4 ,subtitle ,a--,continental ,divide ,sec4 #gaaa4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gaab4 ,colorado ,wilderness additions4 ,sec4 #gaac4 ,williams ,fork ,mountains potential wilderness4 ,sec4 #gaad4 ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area4 ,sec4 #gaae4 ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 ,sec4 #gaaf4 ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 ,sec4 #gaag4 ,spraddle ,creek ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 ,sec4 #gaah4 ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape4 ,sec4 #gaai4 ,white ,river ,national ,forest boundary modification4 ,sec4 #gabj4 ,rocky ,mountain ,national ,park potential wilderness boundary adjustment4 ,sec4 #gaba4 ,administrative provisions4 ,subtitle ,b--,san ,juan ,mountains ,sec4 #gaca4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gacb4 ,additions to ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system4 ,sec4 #gacc4 ,special management areas4 ,sec4 #gacd4 ,release of wilderness study areas4 ,sec4 #gace4 ,administrative provisions4 ,subtitle ,c--,thompson ,divide ,sec4 #gada4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #gadb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gadc4 ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area4 ,sec4 #gadd4 ,thompson ,divide lease credits4 ,sec4 #gade4 ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program4 ,sec4 #gadf4 ,effect4 ,subtitle ,d--,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area ,sec4 #gaea4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gaeb4 ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area4 ,sec4 #gaec4 ,acquisition of land2 boundary management4 ,sec4 #gaed4 ,general management plan4 ,sec4 #gaee4 ,boundary survey4 ,subtitle ,e--,grand ,canyon ,protection ,sec4 #gafa4 ,withdrawal of ,certain ,federal land in the ,state of ,arizona4 ,division ,g--,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,title ,i--,authorization ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,shoreside infrastructure and facilities4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,availability of amounts for acquisition of additional cutters4 ,title ,,ii--,coast ,guard ,subtitle ,a--,military ,personnel ,matters ,sec4 #bja4 ,authorized strength4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,continuation of officers with certain critical skills on active duty4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,number and distribution of officers on active duty promotion list4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,coast ,guard behavioral health policy4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,improving representation of women and of racial and ethnic minorities among ,coast ,guard active-duty members4 ,subtitle ,b--,operational ,matters ,sec4 #bjf4 ,pilot project for enhancing ,coast ,guard cutter readiness through condition-based maintenance4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,unmanned systems strategy4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,budgeting of ,coast ,guard relating to certain operations4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,report on ,san ,diego maritime domain awareness4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,great ,lakes winter shipping4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,center of expertise for ,great ,lakes oil spill search and response4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,study on laydown of ,coast ,guard cutters4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #bac4 ,responses of ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard to safety recommendations4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard vessels for public purposes4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,acquisition life-cycle cost estimates4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum funding plan4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,report on ,coast ,guard explosive ordnance disposal4 ,sec4 #bah4 ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,notification of communication outages4 ,title ,,iii--,maritime ,subtitle ,a--,shipping ,sec4 #cja4 ,nonoperating individual4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,oceanographic research vessels4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,atlantic ,coast port access routes briefing4 ,subtitle ,b--,vessel ,safety ,sec4 #cjd4 ,fishing vessel safety4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,requirements for ,,dukw-type amphibious passenger vessels4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,exoneration and limitation of liability for small passengers vessels4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,automatic identification system requirements4 ,subtitle ,c--,shipbuilding ,program ,sec4 #cjh4 ,qualified vessel4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,establishing a capital construction fund4 ,title ,,iv--,federal ,maritime ,commission ,sec4 #dja4 ,terms and vacancies4 ,title ,v--,miscellaneous ,subtitle ,a--,navigation ,sec4 #eja4 ,restriction on changing salvors4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,providing requirements for vessels anchored in established anchorage grounds4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,aquatic ,nuisance ,species ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,limitation on recovery for certain injuries incurred in aquaculture activities4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters ,sec4 #eje4 ,information on type approval certificates4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,cargo waiting time reduction4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,limited indemnity provisions in standby oil spill response contracts4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,port ,coordination ,council for ,point ,spencer4 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria4 ,sec4 #eaa4 ,nonapplicability4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,report on enforcement of coastwise laws4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,center of ,expertise for ,marine ,environmental ,response4 ,sec4 #eae4 ,prohibition on entry and operation4 ,sec4 #eaf4 ,st4 ,lucie ,river railroad bridge4 ,sec4 #eag4 ,assistance related to marine mammals4 ,sec4 #eah4 ,manning and crewing requirements for certain vessels1 vehicles1 and structures4 ,title ,,vi--,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,prevention and ,response ,sec4 #fja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,convicted sex offender as grounds for denial4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,accommodation2 notices4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,protection against discrimination4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,alcohol prohibition4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,surveillance requirements4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,master key control4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,safety management systems4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,requirement to report sexual assault and harassment4 ,sec4 #faa4 ,civil actions for personal injury or death of seamen4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits4 ,title ,,vii--,technical and ,conforming ,provisions ,sec4 #gja4 ,technical corrections4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,transportation worker identification credential technical amendments4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,reinstatement4 ,division ,h--,financial ,transparency ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,deeming4 ,title ,i--,department of the ,treasury ,sec4 #aja4 ,data standards4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,open data publication by the ,department of the ,treasury4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,report4 ,title ,,ii--,securities and ,exchange ,commission ,sec4 #bja4 ,data standards requirements for the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,open data publication by the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,data transparency at the ,municipal ,securities ,rulemaking ,board4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,data transparency at national securities associations4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,shorter-term burden reduction and disclosure simplification at the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission2 sunset4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,iii--,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,sec4 #cja4 ,data standards requirements for the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,open data publication by the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,iv--,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency ,sec4 #dja4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,v--,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,sec4 #eja4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,vi--,federal ,reserve ,system ,sec4 #fja4 ,data standards requirements for the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,open data publication by the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,vii--,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,sec4 #gja4 ,data standards4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,open data publication by the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,viii--,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency ,sec4 #hja4 ,data standards requirements for the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,open data publication by the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,ix--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #ija4 ,rules of construction4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,classified and protected information4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,discretionary surplus fund4 ,division ,i--,public ,lands ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,title ,i--,colorado ,wilderness ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title2 definition4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,additions to ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system in the ,state of ,colorado4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,administrative provisions4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,water4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,department of defense study on impacts that the expansion of wilderness designations in the western united states would have on the readiness of the armed forces of the united states with respect to aviation training4 ,title ,,ii--,northwest ,california ,wilderness1 ,recreation1 and ,working ,forests ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,a--,restoration and economic development ,sec4 #baa4 ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks restoration4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,california ,public ,lands ,remediation ,partnership4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,trinity ,lake visitor center4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,del ,norte ,county visitor center4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,management plans4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,study2 partnerships related to overnight accommodations4 ,subtitle ,b--,recreation ,sec4 #bba4 ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,elk ,camp ,ridge ,recreation ,trail4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,trinity ,lake ,trail4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,trails study4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,construction of mountain bicycling routes4 ,sec4 #bbg4 ,partnerships4 ,subtitle ,c--,conservation ,sec4 #bca4 ,designation of wilderness4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,administration of wilderness4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,designation of potential wilderness4 ,sec4 #bcd4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers4 ,sec4 #bce4 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area4 ,subtitle ,d--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #bda4 ,maps and legal descriptions4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,updates to land and resource management plans4 ,sec4 #bdc4 ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company ,utility facilities and rights-of-way4 ,title ,,iii--,central ,coast ,heritage ,protection ,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,designation of wilderness4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,designation of the ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,administration of wilderness4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,designation of ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,designation of the ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,designation of scenic areas4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,forest service study4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,nonmotorized recreation opportunities4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,use by members of ,tribes4 ,title ,,iv--,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,foothills and ,rivers ,protection ,sec4 #dja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,definition of ,state4 ,subtitle ,a--,san gabriel national recreation area ,sec4 #daa4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,management4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,acquisition of non-,federal land within ,recreation ,area4 ,sec4 #daf4 ,water rights2 water resource facilities2 public roads2 utility facilities4 ,sec4 #dag4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #dah4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership4 ,sec4 #dai4 ,visitor services and facilities4 ,subtitle ,b--,san gabriel mountains ,sec4 #dba4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dbb4 ,national monument boundary modification4 ,sec4 #dbc4 ,designation of ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions4 ,sec4 #dbd4 ,administration of ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions4 ,sec4 #dbe4 ,designation of ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers4 ,sec4 #dbf4 ,water rights4 ,title ,v--,rim of the ,valley ,corridor ,preservation ,sec4 #eja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,boundary adjustment2 land acquisition2 administration4 ,title ,,vi--,wild ,olympics ,wilderness and ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,sec4 #fja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,designation of olympic national forest wilderness areas4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,wild and scenic river designations4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,existing rights and withdrawal4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,treaty rights4 ,title ,,vii--,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness ,establishment ,sec4 #gja4 ,designation of ,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness4 ,title ,,viii--,study on ,flood ,risk ,mitigation ,sec4 #hja4 ,study on ,flood ,risk ,mitigation4 ,title ,,ix--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #ija4 ,promoting health and wellness for veterans and servicemembers4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,military activities4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees ,in this ,act1 the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,a ,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,authorizations ,i ,,procurement ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #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 ,navy ,programs #aaa4 ,requirements relating to ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft of the ,navy ,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 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not-- 7i7 retire an ,,ea-#ah;,g aircraft2 7ii7 prepare to retire an ,,ea-#ah;,g 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 ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 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 determines 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 #aab4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,arleigh ,burke class destroyers 7a7 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7,a7 ,the ,,ddg ,flight ,,iii destroyer is the most capable large surface combatant in the world-wide inventory of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the ,department plans to retire #ah large surface combatants over the next five years4 7,c7 ,under the future-years defense plan1 the ,department plans to procure two ,d,d,gs per year over the next five years4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 the loss of aggregate fire power due to the retirement of #ah large surface combatants over the next five years is cause for concern2 7,b7 the ,department should continue to procure large surface combatants at the fastest possible rate based on industrial base capacity2 and 7,c7 the ,department should maximize savings and provide stability to the large surface combatant industrial base through the use of multiyear procurement contracts for the maximum number of ships1 realized at a consistent number of ships per year4 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,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 7b71 and for systems and subsystems associated with such destroyers in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable4 7d7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract entered into under subsection 7b7 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 7e7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not modify a contract entered into under subsection 7b7 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 or the destroyer under subsection 7b74 #aac4 ,authority for procurement of additional ,arleigh ,burke class destroyer 7a7 ,procurement authority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may procure one ,arleigh ,burke class ,flight ,,iii guided missile destroyer1 in addition to any other procurement of such destroyers otherwise authorized by law1 to be procured either-- 7#a7 as an addition to the contract covering up to #ae such destroyers authorized to be procured under section #aab of this ,act2 or 7#b7 under a separate contract entered into in fiscal year #bjbc4 7b7 ,incremental funding ,with respect to a contract for the procurement of the destroyer authorized under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may use incremental funding to make payments under the contract4 7c7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract for the procurement of the destroyer authorized 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 #aad4 ,authority for certain procurements for the ,ship-to-,shore ,connector program 7a7 ,contract authority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning with fiscal year #bjbc1 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 that total liability of the ,federal ,government for termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at time of termination4 #aae4 ,authority to procure airframes and engines for ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion heavy-lift helicopters 7a7 ,contract authority ,during fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into-- 7#a7 a single contract for the procurement of up to #cj airframes in support of the ,,ch-#ec,k heavy-lift helicopter program2 and 7#b7 a single contract for the procurement of up to #ij engines in support of such program4 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 that total liability of the ,federal ,government for termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at time of termination4 #aaf4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of ,,hsc-#he aircraft 7a7 ,prohibitions ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,navy may be obligated or expended-- 7#a7 to retire1 prepare to retire1 transfer1 or place in storage any ,helicopter ,sea ,combat ,squadron #he aircraft 7referred to in this section as an ,,hsc-#he aircraft72 or 7#b7 to make any changes to manning levels with respect to any ,,hsc-#he aircraft squadron4 7b7 ,report required ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an explanation of the operational impact of divestment of ,,hsc-#he aircraft on the training and readiness of ,navy special warfare units and missions based in the west coast of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the estimated costs of sustaining ,,hsc-#he aircraft at full operational capability from fiscal year #bjbd through fiscal year #bjbh2 7#c7 a proposed cost sharing arrangement between the ,navy and the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command for sustaining ,,hsc-#he aircraft at full operational capabilities from fiscal year #bjbd through fiscal year #bjbh2 7#d7 identification of a replacement capability that would be available if prioritized and directed by the ,secretary of ,defense and would meet all operational requirements1 including special operational-peculiar requirements of the combatant commands1 that are fulfilled by ,,hsc-#he aircraft as of the date of the report2 and 7#e7 an estimate of the costs and a proposed schedule for establishing the replacement capability identified in paragraph 7#d7 over the period of five years following the date of the report4 #aag4 ,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 ,committee on ,armed ,services of 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 #aah4 ,funding for additional ,joint ,strike ,fighter aircraft 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #aja for aircraft procurement1 ,navy1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #daja1 for ,joint ,strike ,fighter ,,cv1 line #jjb1 is hereby increased by #ced1jjj1jjj 7with the amount of such increase to used for the procurement of three additional ,joint ,strike ,fighter aircraft74 7b7 ,offsets 7#a7 ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operating forces1 maneuver units1 line #jaj1 is hereby reduced by #ej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operating forces1 aviation assets1 line #jfj1 is hereby reduced by #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,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 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for training and recruiting1 training support1 line #cdj1 is hereby reduced by #af1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,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 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for administration and service-wide activities1 other personnel support1 line #dhj1 is hereby reduced by #bc1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,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 ,navy1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operating forces1 weapons maintenance1 line #bej1 is hereby reduced by #fb1ejj1jjj4 7#f7 ,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 ,navy1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for administration and service-wide activities1 military manpower and personnel management1 line #dgj1 is hereby reduced by #cj1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,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 ,marine ,corps1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operating forces1 operational forces1 line #jaj1 is hereby reduced by #af1ejj1jjj4 7#h7 ,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 ,air ,force1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operating forces1 base support1 line #jij1 is hereby reduced by #ef1jjj1jjj4 #aai4 ,report on advance procurement for ,,cvn-#hb and ,,cvn-#hc 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,february #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 for a single aircraft carrier acquisition strategy2 7#b7 the value1 cost1 and feasibility of a three-year advance procurement for a single aircraft carrier acquisition strategy2 7#c7 the value1 cost1 and feasibility of a two-year advance procurement for a two aircraft carrier acquisition strategy2 7#d7 the value1 cost1 and feasibility of a three-year advance procurement for a two aircraft carrier acquisition strategy2 and 7#e7 the effect of a multiple carrier acquisition plan on force development and fleet capability4 #aai;,a4 ,report on applicability of ,,ddg7,x7 electric-drive propulsion system ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes an analysis of-- 7#a7 the power and propulsion requirements for the ,,ddg7,x7 destroyer2 7#b7 how such requirements compare to the power and propulsion requirements for the ,,ddg-#ajjj ,zumwalt class destroyer and the ,,ddg-#ea ,arleigh ,burke class destroyer1 respectively2 7#c7 the ability of the ,navy to leverage existing investments in the electric-drive propulsion system developed for the ,,ddg7,x7 destroyer to reduce cost and risk2 and 7#d7 the ability to design and manufacture components for such system in the ,united ,states4 #aai;,b4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for disposal of ,littoral ,combat ,ships 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,navy may be obligated or expended to dispose of or dismantle a ,littoral ,combat ,ship4 7b7 ,exception ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to the transfer of a ,littoral ,combat ,ship to the military forces of a nation that is an ally or partner of the ,united ,states4 ,c ,air ,force ,programs #aba4 ,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 #abb4 ,modification of minimum inventory requirement for air refueling tanker aircraft 7a7 ,minimum inventory requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,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 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,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 reduce 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 #abc4 ,requirements relating to ,f-#bb aircraft ,section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 7#a7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not-- 7i7 retire an ,f-#bb aircraft2 7ii7 prepare to retire an ,f-#bb aircraft2 or 7iii7 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 status74 7,b7 ,the prohibition under subparagraph 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 accidents or mishaps4 7#b7 7,a7 ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall maintain a total aircraft inventory of ,f-#bb aircraft of not less than #ahf aircraft4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may reduce the number of ,f-#bb aircraft in the inventory of the ,air ,force below the minimum number specified in subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines 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 ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that all ,f-#bb aircraft of the ,air ,force are equipped with-- 7,a7 ,block #cj_/ce mission systems1 sensors1 and weapon employment capabilities2 or 7,b7 mission systems1 sensors1 and weapon employment capabilities more advanced than those described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #abd4 ,modification of inventory requirements and limitations relating to certain air refueling tanker 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 #abe4 ,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 #abf4 ,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 subsection 7a7 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 ,october #a1 #bjbh4 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 #abg4 ,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 #abh4 ,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 #abi4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for procurement of bridge tanker 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 enter into a contract for the procurement of the bridge tanker aircraft 7as defined in section #acf7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha77 unless such contract is awarded using full and open competition4 ,notwithstanding the preceding sentence1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may enter into a contract for the procurement of the bridge tanker aircraft using procedures other than full and open competition if the ,secretary complies with the requirements of section #cbjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to the award of such contract and provides to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing that explains the reasons such contract cannot be awarded using full and open competition4 #acj4 ,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 #aca4 ,prohibition on certain reductions to ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadrons 7a7 ,prohibition ,during the covered period1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not-- 7#a7 modify the designed operational capability statement for any ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadron1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 in a manner that would reduce the capabilities of such a squadron below the levels specified in such statement as in effect on such date2 or 7#b7 reduce1 below the levels in effect on such date of enactment1 the number of personnel assigned to units responsible for the operation and maintenance of ,b-#a aircraft if such reduction would affect the ability of such units to meet the capability described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,exception ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a bomb wing for which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force has commenced the process of replacing ,b-#a bomber aircraft with ,b-#ba bomber aircraft4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered period means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,the term designed operational capability statement has the meaning given that term in ,air ,force ,instruction #aj-bja4 7d7 ,conforming repeal ,section #acc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aegd7 is repealed4 #acb4 ,limitation on retirement of ,e-#c ,airborne ,warning and ,control ,system aircraft 7a7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not retire or prepare to retire more than a total of #ac ,e-#c ,airborne ,warning and ,control ,system aircraft4 7#b7 ,retirement conditions ,of the aircraft authorized to be retired under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 up to eight aircraft may be retired at any time during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,october #a1 #bjbc2 and 7,b7 up to five aircraft may be retired only after the ,secretary of the ,air ,force enters into a contract for the procurement of an ,e-#g aircraft4 7b7 ,designation as ,,ptai ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall designate two ,e-#c aircraft as ,primary ,training ,aircraft ,inventory4 7c7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the airborne warning and control capabilities and capacity of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 the airborne warning and control capabilities and capacity of the ,air ,force as of the date of the report2 and 7ii7 the airborne warning and control capabilities and capacity needed to meet the future requirements of the ,air ,force4 7,b7 ,identification of-- 7i7 air moving target indicator and battle management and command and control requirements as of the date of the report2 7ii7 the number of such requirements being fulfilled by the current fleet of #ca ,e-#c aircraft or other capabilities2 and 7iii7 the number of such requirements that would be fulfilled by a reduced fleet of #af ,e-#c aircraft4 7,c7 ,an assessment of whether and to what extent a reduced fleet of #af ,e-#c aircraft would affect the level of support provided to the operations of the geographic combatant commands4 7,d7 ,a comparison of the capabilities of the ,e-#c aircraft with the capabilities of the ,e-#g aircraft that is proposed as a replacement for the ,e-#c aircraft4 7,e7 ,a comparison of the capacity required to satisfy both current and future air moving target indicator and battle management and command and control requirements4 7,f7 ,an acquisition strategy for the ,e-#g aircraft proposed as a replacement for the ,e-#c aircraft that is-- 7i7 approved by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 includes cost and schedule data1 plans for training and fielding1 and an assessment of possible courses of action to accelerate the proposed acquisition4 #acc4 ,requirements study and acquisition 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 ,march #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 ,acquisition strategy 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 for the acquisition of capabilities to meet the requirements identified under such study4 7#b7 ,elements ,the acquisition 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 acquisition strategy and an explanation of the reasons such requirements cannot be met4 7#c7 ,submittal to ,congress 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #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 acquisition 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 #acd4 ,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 plan developed under subsection 7a74 ,the briefing shall include an explanation of the effects the plan is expected to have on the aerial refueling capability of the ,department of ,defense4 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 #ace4 ,annual report on ,t-#g;,a ,advanced ,pilot ,training ,system 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 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 ,department of ,defense 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 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 strategy and execution date of the testing program1 including any results1 and a summary of testing points closed pertaining to the testing program4 7#e7 ,the logistics and sustainment strategy of the program1 and the planning1 execution1 and implementation that has occurred related to that strategy as of the date of the report4 7#f7 ,an explanation of the causes related to any engineering1 manufacturing1 development1 testing1 production1 delivery1 acceptance1 and fielding delays incurred by the program as of the date of the report and any associated impacts and subsequent efforts to address such delays4 7#g7 ,the post-production fielding strategy for the program4 7#h7 ,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 #acf4 ,report on ,f-#bb aircraft force laydown ,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-- 7#a7 the proposed plan of the ,air ,force for the movement and basing of #ahf ,f-#bb aircraft2 and 7#b7 the establishment of a new ,f-#bb formal training unit1 including-- 7,a7 the anticipated location of such unit2 7,b7 the anticipated schedule for the establishment of such unit2 and 7,c7 the number of aircraft that are expected to be transferred to such unit4 #acg4 ,limitation on divestment of ,f-#ae aircraft 7a7 ,limitation ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbc1 ,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 #ach4 ,funding for ,c-#acj ,modular ,airborne ,firefighting ,system 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #aja for aircraft procurement1 ,air ,force1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #daja1 for other aircraft1 ,c-#acj1 line #jdi1 is hereby increased by #fj1jjj1jjj 7with the amount of such increase to be used for the modular airborne firefighting system74 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for administration and service-wide activities1 ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 line #ddj1 is hereby reduced by #fj1jjj1jjj4 #aci4 ,requirement to maintain fleet of manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance aircraft 7a7 ,manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with ,director of the ,air ,national ,guard1 shall maintain a fleet of fixed wing1 manned ,,isr_/,,iaa aircraft to conduct operations pursuant to the provisions of law specified in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,provisions specified ,the provisions of law specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,sections #abd and #bhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,section #aab of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,section #ajbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bga note74 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 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 divest1 realign1 or placed in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status1 or to prepare to retire1 divest1 realign1 or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status1 any ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,in general ,the limitation in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to individual ,,rc-#bf 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 of the ,air ,force determines under subparagraph 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 7c7 ,funding for ,,rc-#bf;,b manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance platform 7#a7 ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance as specified in the corresponding funding in section #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,air ,national ,guard1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall transfer up to #ah1ejj1jjj for the purposes of the ,,rc-#bf;,b manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance platform4 7#b7 ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #dba for military personnel1 as specified in the corresponding finding table in section #ddja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall transfer up to #ac1jjj1jjj from military personnel1 ,air ,national ,guard for personnel who operate and maintain the ,,rc-#bf;,b manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance platform4 7d7 ,memorandum of agreement ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into one or more memoranda of agreement or cost sharing agreements with other ,federal entities for the purposes of assisting with the missions and activities of such entities4 7e7 ,independent assessment ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall conduct an independent assessment to determine how the ,air ,force can-- 7#a7 provide manned ,,isr_/,,iaa capabilities for the purposes of conducting operations pursuant to the provisions of law specified in subsection 7a77#b72 and 7#b7 maintain and modernize the manned ,,isr_/,,iaa aircraft fleet over the period of ten years following the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,comptroller ,general study 7#a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an independent study of the platforms used to conduct title #cb operations by manned ,,isr_/,,iaa aircraft in light of the proposal of the ,air ,force to retire and divest the ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft fleet4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,september #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the preliminary findings of the study under paragraph 7#a74 ,the briefing shall include an assessment of-- 7,a7 the alternatives considered by the ,air ,force that led to the recommendation to retire the ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft1 including the relative costs1 benefits1 and assumptions associated with the alternatives to such retirement2 7,b7 any capability gaps in manned ,,isr_/,,iaa that would be created by such retirement2 7,c7 the extent to which the ,department of ,defense has plans to address any capability gaps identified under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 any capability gaps in manned ,,isr_/,,iaa that could be created by the added cost to the ,air ,force of retaining the ,,rc-#bf;,b fleet4 7#c7 ,report ,as soon as practicable after the date of the briefing under paragraph 7#b71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the final results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,,isr_/,,iaa defined ,in this section1 the term ,,isr_/,,iaa means-- 7#a7 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance2 and 7#b7 incident awareness and assessment4 #aci;,a4 ,procurement authority for commercial engineering software 7a7 ,procurement authority ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of commercial engineering software 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 engineering software described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,review ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7#a7 review the commercial physics-based simulation marketspace2 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 physics-based simulation 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 physics-based modeling and simulation and opportunities for the implementation of such modeling and simulation capabilities within the ,department4 #aci;,b4 ,sense of congress regarding united states air national guard refueling mission ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the refueling mission of the reserve components of the ,air ,force is essential to ensuring the national security of the ,united ,states and our allies2 7#b7 this mission provides for aerial aircraft refueling essential to extending the range of aircraft1 which is a critical capability when facing the current threats abroad2 and 7#c7 the ,air ,force should ensure any plan to retire ,,kc-#ace aircraft includes equal replacement with ,,kc-#df;,a aircraft4 ,d ,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters #ada4 ,charging stations at commissary stores and military exchanges 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #adg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdhf4 ,electric vehicle charging stations at commissary stores and military exchanges 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may furnish electric vehicle charging stations at a commissary store or military exchange for commercial use by individuals authorized to access such facilities4 7b7 ,rates and procedures ,if the ,secretary of ,defense furnishes electric vehicle charging stations pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the ,secretary shall establish rates and procedures that the ,secretary determines appropriate for the purchase of electric power from the charging stations2 and 7#b7 such charging stations may be installed and operated by a contractor on a for-profit basis4 7c7 ,interoperability ,any vehicle charging station provided under this section shall use a charging connector type 7or other means to transmit electricity to the vehicle7 that-- 7#a7 meets applicable industry accepted standards for interoperability and safety2 and 7#b7 is compatible with-- 7,a7 electric vehicles commonly available for purchase by a member of the general public2 and 7,b7 covered nontactical vehicles4 7b7 ,covered nontactical vehicle defined ,in this section1 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 ,defense1 or by another department or agency of the ,federal ,government for the use of the ,department of ,defense1 pursuant to a contract entered into1 renewed1 modified1 or amended on or after ,october #a1 #bjbb4 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 #bdhf4 ,electric vehicle charging stations at commissary stores and military exchanges4 4 #adb4 ,increase ,air ,force and ,navy use of used commercial dual-use parts in certain aircraft and engines 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij 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 parts ,the term commercial dual-use parts 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 #adc4 ,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 7#a7 ,in general ,concurrently with the submission of the next annual report required to be submitted under section #dhad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 the results 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 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted as an appendix to the annual report required to be submitted under section #dhad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,rotary wing aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term rotary wing aircraft includes rotary wing and tiltrotor aircraft4 ,,ii ,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,,evaluation ,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 ,clarification of role of senior official with principal responsibility for artificial intelligence and machine learning 7a7 ,joint artificial intelligence research and development 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 7e7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and inserting the official designated under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7h74 7b7 ,personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering ,section #djib of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#f7 of subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7#f7 ,joint artificial intelligence research1 development1 and transition activities ,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-bcb7 shall carry out a program of personnel management authority provided in subsection 7b7 of this section in order to facilitate recruitment of eminent experts in science or engineering to support the activities of such official under such section #bch4 4 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,f7-- 7,a7 by striking ,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-bcb72 and 7,b7 by striking in the ,center and inserting in support of the activities of such official under such section2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking the ,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 7c7 ,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 inserting or 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 after ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting or 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 after ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting or 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 after ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,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 7g7 ,application of artificial intelligence to the defense reform pillar of 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 #aac7 is amended 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 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 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 subparagrpah 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 ,section #bfj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abic7 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 ,reporting responsibility ,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 ,references in existing law ,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 #bab4 ,role of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer in fostering interoperability among joint force systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall direct the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense to carry out the activities described in subsection 7b7 in support of the ,joint ,all ,domain ,command and ,control strategy and the ,joint ,warfighting ,concept of the ,department4 7b7 ,activities described ,the activities described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,to solicit feedback from the combatant commands and the ,joint ,staff to identify operational challenges that-- 7,a7 are attributable to a lack of interoperability between the warfighting systems and other technology1 including software and data1 of such commands and the ,joint ,staff2 and 7,b7 could potentially be resolved using mission integration software1 including software designed to integrate heterogeneous systems across domains without upgrading hardware or changing existing system software4 7#b7 ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 to allocate funds to entities in the combatant commands and the ,joint ,staff to address such operational challenges through-- 7,a7 the development1 procurement1 or fielding of mission integration software2 and 7,b7 the development and implementation of related tactics1 techniques1 and procedures to integrate systems to increase interoperability4 7#c7 ,to identify1 acquire1 and field existing mission integration capabilities and enhance ongoing research and development4 7#d7 ,to support exercises1 experimentation1 and demonstrations to highlight and refine mission integration software and address associated interoperability challenges4 7#e7 ,to assist in fielding mission integration software by the military departments to encourage the development and employment of such software on a larger scale4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the progress of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer in carrying out the activities described in subsection 7b774 7d7 ,reports ,on a biannual basis during the period of three years following the date of the briefing under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes1 with respect to the period of six months preceding the date of the report1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description of any operational challenges that were identified under subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,of those operational challenges-- 7,a7 identification of the challenges the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer addressed through the allocation of funds under subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,b7 an explanation of whether and to what extent activities carried out with such funds reduced interoperability challenges4 7#c7 ,identification of any mission integration software procured1 developed1 or fielded by the ,armed ,forces or the combatant commands4 7#d7 ,a description of any exercises1 experimentation1 and demonstrations performed4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer means 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 7#b7 ,the term mission integration software means software that supports military operations by creating interoperability between systems1 tools1 and applications1 including weapons1 platforms1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance systems1 intelligence fusion systems1 tasking systems1 tactical data links1 cyberspace and electronic warfare systems1 communications systems1 command and control systems1 common operating pictures1 and commanders' decision aids4 #bac4 ,modification of defense laboratory modernization pilot program ,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 amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #aej1jjj1jjj and inserting #cjj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #d1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbe and inserting ,october #a1 #bjcj4 #bad4 ,support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes 7a7 ,authorization ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide support to manufacturing innovation institutes for the research and development of innovative bioindustrial manufacturing processes and the development of a network of bioindustrial manufacturing facilities to improve the ability of the industrial base to use such 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 the establishment of one or more manufacturing innovation institutes specializing in the research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes2 7#b7 providing funding to one or more existing manufacturing innovation institutes-- 7,a7 to support the research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes2 or 7,b7 to otherwise expand the bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities of such institutes2 7#c7 the establishment of dedicated facilities within one or more manufacturing innovation institutes 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#d7 designating a manufacturing innovation institute to serve as the lead entity responsible for integrating a network of pilot and intermediate scale bioindustrial manufacturing facilities4 7c7 ,activities ,a manufacturing innovation institute 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 manufacturing 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 manufacturing innovation institutes or facilities to support under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider-- 7#a7 how the institutes or facilities may complement each other by functioning as a together as a network2 7#b7 how to geographically distribute support to such institutes or 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 expertise2 7,c7 to leverage relevant domestic infrastructure required to secure supply chains for chemicals and other materials2 and 7,d7 to complement the capabilities of other manufacturing innovation institutes and 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 ,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 appropriate congressional committees and the ,national ,security ,commission on ,emerging ,biotechnology a plan for the implementation of this section that includes-- 7,a7 a description of types1 relative sizes1 and locations of the manufacturing innovation institutes or facilities the ,secretary intends to establish or support under this section2 7,b7 a general description of the focus of each institute or facility1 including the types of bioindustrial manufacturing equipment1 if any1 that are expected to be procured for each such institute or facility2 7,c7 a general description of how the institutes and facilities will work as a network to maximize the diversity of bioindustrial products available to be produced by the network2 7,d7 an explanation of how the network will support the establishment and maintenance of the bioindustrial manufacturing industrial base2 and 7,e7 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 a 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 biannually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the progress toward the implementation of the plan4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,agriculture and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,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 7#c7 ,the term manufacturing innovation institute means a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute 7as described in section #cd7;d7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7d777 that is funded by the ,department of ,defense4 #bae4 ,activities to support the use of metal additive manufacturing for the subsurface fleet of the ,navy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall carry out activities to support-- 7#a7 the development of additive manufacturing processes for the production of metal components and other metal-based materials for the subsurface fleet of the ,navy2 7#b7 the testing1 evaluation1 and qualification of such processes1 components1 and materials2 and 7#c7 the use of such processes1 components1 and materials to meet requirements and milestones applicable to the subsurface fleet of the ,navy4 7b7 ,funding ,from amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for shipbuilding concept advance design 7,,pe #jfjcefc,n71 as reflected in division ,d of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy is authorized to use up to #e1jjj1jjjj to carry out the activities required under subsection 7a74 #baf4 ,digital mission operations platform for the ,space ,force ,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 ,force that-- 7#a7 is capable of providing systems operators with the ability to analyze system performance in a simulated mission environment2 and 7#b7 enables collaboration among such operators in a integrated1 physics-based environment4 #bag4 ,air-breathing test capacity upgrade to support critical hypersonic weapons development ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall carry out activities to upgrade the air breathing test facilities of the ,department of the ,air ,force to support critical hypersonic weapons development4 ,the ,secretary shall seek to complete any upgrade made under this section1 subject to availability of funds for such upgrade1 not later than #bd months after the upgrade is commenced4 #bah4 ,information on use of commercial software for the warfighter machine interface of the ,army 7a7 ,certification required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall certify to the congressional defense committees that the procurement process for increments of the warfighter machine interface procured after the date of the enactment of this ,act will be carried out in accordance with section #cdec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,market research and report 7#a7 ,market research ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall conduct market research to identify commercially available software to determine whether such software has the potential to fulfill the applicable requirements of the warfighter machine interface program of the ,army4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the conclusion of the market research required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the on the results of the research1 including a list of any commercial software identified as part of the research4 #bai4 ,measures to increase the capacity of historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions to achieve very high research activity status 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the program established under this section is to provide additional pathways needed for further increasing capacity at historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions to achieve and maintain very high research activity status4 7b7 ,program to increase capacity toward achieving very high research activity status 7#a7 ,program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and carry out1 using funds made available for research activities1 a pilot program to increase capacity at high research activity status historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions toward achieving very high research activity status during the grant period4 7,b7 ,recommendations ,in establishing such program1 the ,secretary may consider the recommendations pursuant to section #bfb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dadd note7 and section #bbj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aeig74 7#b7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities under paragraph 7#d77;,a74 7#c7 ,application ,an eligible institution seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary may require1 including a description of-- 7,a7 nascent research capabilities with respect to research areas of interest to the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 a plan for increasing the level of research activity toward achieving very high research activity status classification during the grant period1 including measurable milestones such as growth in very high research activity status indicators and other relevant factors2 7,c7 how such institution will sustain the increased level of research activity after the conclusion of the grant period2 and 7,d7 how the institution will evaluate and assess progress with respect to the implementation of the plan under subparagraph 7,b74 7#d7 ,program components 7,a7 ,use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to support research activities with respect to research areas for ,,stem and critical technologies1 as determined by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b71 including-- 7i7 faculty professional development2 7ii7 stipends for undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral scholars2 7iii7 laboratory equipment and instrumentation2 7iv7 recruitment and retention of faculty and graduate students2 7v7 communication and dissemination of products produced during the grant period2 7vi7 construction1 modernization1 rehabilitation1 or retrofitting of facilities for research purposes2 and 7vii7 other activities necessary to build capacity in achieving very high research activity status indicators4 7,b7 ,strategic areas of scientific research ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,defense ,science ,board1 shall establish and update1 on an annual basis1 a list of research areas for ,,stem and critical technologies4 7,c7 ,research progress reporting 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after receiving a grant under this section1 and every #c years thereafter1 an eligible institution shall submit to the ,secretary-- 7,i7 a report that includes an assessment by the institution1 using the criteria established in clause 7ii71 of the progress made by such institution with respect to achieving very high research activity indicators2 and 7,,ii7 an updated plan described in paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7ii7 ,research assessment ,the ,secretary1 in partnership with the eligible institution1 shall establish criteria for the report required under clause 7i77,i74 7,d7 ,grant period ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than #aj years1 to be determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,expansion of eligibility ,the ,secretary may award grants under this section to historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions that are not eligible institutions if the ,secretary determines that the program can support such colleges1 universities1 and institutions while achieving the purpose of the program described in subsection 7a74 7#e7 ,evaluation ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives providing an update on the pilot program1 including-- 7,a7 activities carried out under the pilot program2 7,b7 an analysis of the growth in very high research activity status indicators of eligible institutions that received a grant under this section2 and 7,c7 emerging research areas of interest to the ,department of ,defense conducted by eligible institutions that received a grant under this section4 7#f7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary to award grants under the pilot program established by this section shall terminate #aj years after the date on which the ,secretary establishes such program4 7#g7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the termination of the pilot program under paragraph 7#f71 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the pilot program that includes the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the growth in very high research activity status indicators of eligible institutions that received a grant under this section4 7,b7 ,an evaluation on the effectiveness of the program in increasing the research capacity of eligible institutions that received a grant under this section4 7,c7 ,an description of how institutions that have achieved very high research activity status plan to sustain that status beyond the duration of the program4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of the maintenance of very high research status by eligible institutions that received a grant under this section4 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 on whether the program established under this section should be renewed or expanded4 7c7 ,consultation ,in designing the program under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense may consult with the ,president's ,board of ,advisors on historically ,black colleges and universities4 7d7 ,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 application for a grant 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 #bbj4 ,pilot program to support the development of patentable inventions in the ,department of the ,navy 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall 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 shall-- 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 #bba4 ,pilot program to facilitate the research1 development1 and production of advanced battery technologies for warfighters 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program to be known as the ,american ,sustainable ,battery ,production ,technologies ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program74 ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall seek to award assistance to eligible entities to facilitate the research1 development1 and production of electric battery technologies that may be useful for defense-related purposes4 7b7 ,coordination with related programs ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that activities under the ,program are coordinated with-- 7#a7 the ,strategic ,environmental ,research and ,development ,program under section #bija of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the ,department of ,energy1 including by taking into consideration the potential military application of battery technologies developed by entities awarded grants by the ,department under section #djbjg of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public law #aag-eh2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahgda74 7c7 ,program activities ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to award assistance to eligible entities-- 7#a7 to conduct research and development into electric battery technologies and any associated manufacturing and production needs2 7#b7 to expand the battery recycling capabilities of the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 to reduce the reliance of the ,department of ,defense on foreign competitors for critical materials and technologies1 including rare earth materials2 and 7#d7 to transition battery technologies1 including technologies developed from other pilot programs1 prototype projects1 or other research and development programs1 from the prototyping phase to production4 7d7 ,form of assistance ,assistance awarded to an eligible entity under the ,program may consist of a grant1 a contract1 a cooperative agreement1 other transaction1 or such other form of assistance as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7e7 ,priority ,consideration ,in awarding assistance to eligible entities under the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall give priority to entities that-- 7#a7 are located in and operate in the ,united ,states1 including any manufacturing operations2 7#b7 are owned by a ,united ,states entity2 and 7#c7 deploy ,north ,american-owned intellectual property and content4 7f7 ,data ,collection ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall collect and analyze data on the ,program for the purposes of-- 7#a7 developing and sharing best practices for achieving the objectives of the ,program2 7#b7 providing information to the ,secretary on the implementation of the ,program1 and related policy issues2 and 7#c7 reporting to the congressional defense committees in accordance with subsection 7h74 7g7 ,termination ,the ,program shall terminate on the date that is six years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual ,reports ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter until the date on which the ,program terminates under subsection 7g71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the use of funds under the ,program4 ,each report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an explanation of whether and to what extent the assistance awarded to eligible entities under the ,program met mission requirements during the period covered by the report1 including-- 7i7 the value of the assistance awarded1 including the value of each grant1 contract1 cooperative agreement1 other transaction1 or other form of assistance2 and 7ii7 a description of the research1 technology1 or capabilities funded with such assistance4 7,b7 ,a description of any research1 technology1 or capabilities being tested under the ,program as of the date of the report together with an explanation of how the ,secretary has applied1 or expects to apply1 such research1 technology1 or capabilities within the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,program terminates under subsection 7g71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a final report on the results of the ,program4 ,such report shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of the objectives achieved by the ,program2 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 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term eligible entity means a battery producer or other entity involved in the battery production supply chain4 #bbb4 ,pilot program on research and development of plant-based protein for the ,navy 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall establish and carry out a pilot program to offer plant-based protein options at forward operating bases for consumption by members of the ,navy4 7b7 ,locations ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall identify not fewer than two naval facilities to participate in the pilot program and shall prioritize facilities 7such as ,joint ,region ,marianas1 ,guam1 ,navy ,support ,facility1 ,diego ,garcia1 and ,u4,s4 ,fleet ,activities ,sasebo1 ,japan7 where livestock-based protein options may be costly to obtain or store4 7c7 ,authorities ,in establishing and carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may use the following authorities3 7#a7 ,the authority to carry out research and development projects under section #djja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants under section #djba of such title4 7#c7 ,the authority to enter into cooperative research and development agreements under section #djbf of such title4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to prevent offering livestock-based protein options alongside plant-based protein options at naval facilities identified under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,termination ,the requirement to carry out the pilot program established under this section shall terminate three years after the date on which the ,secretary establishes the pilot program required under this section4 7f7 ,report ,not later than one year after the termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the pilot program that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the consumption rate of plant-based protein options by members of the ,navy under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,effective criteria to increase plant-based protein options at naval facilities not identified under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,an analysis of the costs of obtaining and storing plant-based protein options compared to the costs of obtaining and storing livestock-based protein options at selected naval facilities4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,forces of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,plant-based protein options ,the term plant-based protein options means edible vegan or vegetarian meat alternative products made using plant and other non-livestock-based proteins4 #bbc4 ,allowable uses of funds under the ,commercial ,weather ,data ,pilot ,program of the ,air ,force ,funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,air ,force for the ,commercial ,weather ,data ,pilot ,program may be used only for the piloting and demonstration of radio occultation data for use in weather models4 #bbd4 ,pilot program on use of digital twin technologies in the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary of a military department shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary identifies1 for each ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary1 not fewer than one and not more than three new areas in which digital twin technology may be implemented to improve the operations of the ,armed ,force4 ,to the extent practicable1 consideration shall be given to operations involving reduced manpower and autonomous systems4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of each proposed area in which digital twin technology may be implemented in accordance with subsection 7a72 7#b7 a plan for such implementation2 and 7#c7 an explanation of any additional funding required for such implementation4 #bbe4 ,funding for advanced above water sensors 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,navy1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for system development demonstration1 advanced above water sensors 7,,pe #jfjdeja,n71 line #abi1 is hereby increased by #bd1jjd1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for administration and service-wide activities1 ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 line #ddj1 is hereby reduced by #bd1jjd1jjj4 #bbf4 ,biofuel and fuel cell vehicle research1 development1 and demonstration program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a research1 development1 and demonstration program for a commercially viable fuel cell system that uses biofuel as a fuel source for a vehicle4 7b7 ,research goals ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish interim research and development goals that will result in the demonstration of commercially viable fuel cell systems that utilize biofuels as a fuel source1 including the following3 7#a7 ,innovative stack designs and components1 including-- 7,a7 catalysts2 7,b7 membranes and electrolytes2 7,c7 interconnects2 7,d7 seals2 and 7,e7 metal- or electrolyte-supported stack cell designs4 7#b7 ,variety of renewable energy sources1 including ethanol and other biomass4 7#c7 ,technologies that enable fuel cell durability and fuel cell durability testing4 7#d7 ,systems designs and component integration that optimize efficiency1 cost1 transient response1 and lifetime4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the activities under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate with-- 7#a7 appropriate ,federal agencies1 including the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,department of ,transportation2 7#b7 ,national ,laboratories2 and 7#c7 relevant industry stakeholders1 non-government organizations1 and trade associations4 #bbg4 ,radar obstruction research1 development1 test1 and evaluation program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in conjunction with the ,director of the ,national ,weather ,service1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish a research1 development1 test1 and evaluation program 7in this ,act referred to as the ,program7 to ensure the continued performance of weather radar detection and prediction capabilities with physical obstructions in the radar line of sight4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,interagency ,council for ,advancing ,meteorological ,services1 shall-- 7#a7 partner with industry1 academia1 ,federal1 ,state1 and local government entities1 and any other entity that the ,secretary considers appropriate2 7#b7 identify and test existing or near-commercial technologies and solutions that mitigate the potential impact of obstructions on a weather radar2 7#c7 research additional solutions that could mitigate the effects of an obstruction on weather radar1 including-- 7,a7 signal processing algorithms2 7,b7 short-term forecasting algorithms to replace contaminated data2 and 7,c7 the use of dual polarization characteristics in mitigating the effects of wind turbines on weather radar2 and 7#d7 develop commercially viable technical mitigation solutions for obstructions to weather radar capabilities4 7c7 ,priority ,in carrying out the requirements described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prioritize consideration of-- 7#a7 multifunction phased array radar2 7#b7 the replacement of contaminated data with commercial radar data2 7#c7 the utilization of data from private-sector-associated meteorological towers2 7#d7 providing wind farm boundaries and consolidated wind farm areas to display on local forecasting equipment2 7#e7 installing and providing access to rain gauges2 and 7#f7 any other technology-based mitigation solution that the ,director of the ,national ,weather ,service determines could overcome beam blockage or ghost echoes4 7d7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to carry out the ,program shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7#a7 ,september #cj1 #bjbf2 or 7#b7 #a year after date on which the final recommendation required by subsection 7e77#b7 is submitted by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,report2 recommendation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter until the ,program terminates pursuant to subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the ,program1 including an evaluation of each technology-based mitigation solution identified for priority consideration in subsection 7c71 and a recommendation regarding additional identification and testing of new technologies based on such consideration4 7#b7 ,final recommendation ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to ,congress a recommendation on whether additional research1 testing1 and development through the ,program established by subsection 7a7 is needed1 and a determination of whether a cessation of field research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation is appropriate4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,beam blockage ,the term beam blockage means a signal that is partially or fully blocked due to an obstruction4 7#b7 ,ghost echo ,the term ghost echo means radar signal reflectivity or velocity return errors in radar data due to the close proximity of an obstruction4 7#c7 ,obstruction ,the term obstruction includes-- 7,a7 a wind turbine that could limit the effectiveness of a weather radar system2 and 7,b7 any building that disrupts or limits the effectiveness of a weather radar system4 #bbh4 ,funding for research and development relating to rare earth elements 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund1 as specified the funding table in section #deja1 is hereby increased by #b1jjj1jjj 7with the amount of such increase to be used strengthen and implement the domestic industrial base for rare earth metallization related to permanent magnet production and related projects74 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for system development demonstration1 integrated personnel and pay system-,army 7,,ipps-,a7 7,,pe #jfjejah;,a71 line #abc1 is hereby reduced by #b1jjj1jjj4 #bbi4 ,funding for ,national ,defense ,education ,program 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for basic research1 ,national ,defense ,education ,program1 line #jjf1 is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for administration and service-wide activities1 ,washington ,headquarters ,services1 line #ejj1 is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bbi;,a4 ,funding for high energy laser and certain emerging technology initiatives 7a7 ,funding for high energy laser 7#a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for advanced technology development1 air and missile defense advanced technology 7,,pe #jfjcdff;,a71 line #jdh1 ,counter-,unmanned ,aerial ,systems ,palatized-,high ,energy ,laser is hereby increased by #be1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for advanced technology development1 air and missile defense advanced technology 7,,pe #jfjcdff;,a71 line #jdh1 ,program ,increase is hereby reduced by #be1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,funding for emerging technology initiatives 7#a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for system development demonstration1 emerging technology initiatives 7,,pe #jfjejed;,a71 line #acf1 ,program ,increase 7#ajkw-#ejkw ,,de-,,mshorad7 is hereby increased by #gj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for system development demonstration1 emerging technology initiatives 7,,pe #jfjejed;,a71 line #acf1 ,program increase 7#ajkw-#ejkw ,,de- ,,mshorad7 and ,c-,,uas ,p-,,hel is hereby reduced by #gj1jjj1jjj4 #bbi;,b4 ,department of ,defense advanced technology investment incentive pilot program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations for this purpose1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program to accelerate the development of advanced technology for national security by creating incentives for trusted private capital in domestic small businesses or nontraditional businesses that are developing technology that the ,secretary considers necessary to support the modernization of the ,department of ,defense and national security priorities4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the pilot program required by this subsection are as follows3 7,a7 ,to promote the global superiority of the ,united ,states in advanced technologies of importance to national security1 which are not adequately supported by private sector investment4 7,b7 ,to accelerate the transition and deployment of advanced technologies into the ,armed ,forces4 7,c7 ,to support ,department spending through a loan guarantee to accelerate development of advanced technology as described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,public-private partnership 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall enter into a public-private partnership with one or more persons using criteria that the ,secretary shall establish for purposes of this subsection4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the criteria established under paragraph 7#a7 for entering into a public-private partnership with a person shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the person shall be independent4 7,b7 ,the person shall be free from foreign oversight1 control1 influence1 or beneficial ownership4 7,c7 ,the person shall have commercial private capital fund experience with technology development in the defense and commercial sectors4 7,d7 ,the person shall be eligible 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;a7774 7#c7 ,operating agreement ,the ,secretary and a person with whom the ,secretary enters a partnership under paragraph 7#a7 shall enter into an operating agreement that sets forth the roles1 responsibilities1 authorities1 reporting requirements1 and governance framework for the partnership and its operations4 7c7 ,investment of equity 7#a7 ,pursuant to a public-private partnership entered into under subsection 7c71 a person with whom the ,secretary has entered the partnership shall invest equity in domestic small businesses or nontraditional businesses consistent with subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,investments under paragraph 7#a7 shall be selected based on their technical merit1 economic considerations1 and ability to support modernization goals of the ,department4 7d7 ,briefings and reports 7#a7 ,initial briefing and report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation of this section and a report on the feasibility of implementing loan guarantees to enhance the effectiveness of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 a detailed description of how loan guarantees would be vetted1 approved1 and managed1 including mechanisms to protect the government's interests2 and 7,b7 how such loan guarantees would be coordinated with other government invest mechanisms or other private sector financing4 7#b7 ,final briefing ,not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the outcomes of the pilot program under subsection 7a7 and the feasibility and advisability of making it permanent4 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term domestic business has the meaning given the term ,u4,s4 business in section #hjj4beb of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulation4 7#b7 ,the term domestic small businesses or nontraditional businesses means-- 7,a7 a small businesses that is a domestic business2 or 7,b7 a nontraditional business that is a domestic business4 7#c7 ,the term free from foreign oversight1 control1 influence1 or beneficial ownership1 with respect to a person1 means a person who has not raised and managed capital from a person or entity that is not trusted and is otherwise free from foreign oversight1 control1 influence1 or beneficial ownership4 7#d7 ,the term independent1 with respect to a person1 means a person who lacks a conflict of interest accomplished by not having entity or manager affiliation or ownership with an existing fund4 7#e7 ,the term nontraditional business has the meaning given the term nontraditional defense contractors in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,the term small business has the meaning given the term small business concern in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 #bbi;,c4 ,funding for development of measures to prevent infections caused by severe fractures 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for advanced technology development1 medical advanced technology 7,,pe #jfjcjjb;,a71 line #jbg1 is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj 7with the amount of such increase to be used to support the development of procedures and tools to prevent infections in members of the ,armed ,forces who experience severe bone fractures74 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for administration and service-wide activities1 ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 line #ddj1 is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bbi;,d4 ,funding for research into the effects of head-supported mass on cervical spine health 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for advanced technology development1 medical advanced technology 7,,pe #jfjcjjb;,a71 line #jbg1 is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj 7with the amount of such increase to be used to support the advancement of research into the effects of head-supported mass on cervical spine health74 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for administration and service-wide activities1 ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 line #ddj1 is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bbi;,e4 ,requirement for separate program element for the multi-medicine manufacturing platform program 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,congress has maintained a strong interest in critical materials subject to significant supply chain disruptions1 particularly those for which the predominant supply sources are potential adversaries2 7#b7 as a result1 ,congress wishes to increase transparency regarding funding and progress of the multi-medicine manufacturing platform program of the ,office of ,naval ,research2 and 7#c7 that program's unique manufacturing platform will ensure that members of the armed forces have access to essential medicines1 particularly for those deployed1 whether on land or at sea4 7b7 ,program element required ,in the materials submitted by the ,secretary of the ,navy in support of the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter 7as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 the ,secretary shall include a separate program element for the multi-medicine manufacturing platform program under the accounts of the ,office of ,naval ,research4 ,c ,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #bca4 ,modification of national security strategy for national technology and industrial base ,section #dhaa7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ab7 ,providing for the research and development of sustainable and secure food sources1 including food innovation and alternative protein development1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 4 #bcb4 ,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 programs1 projects1 and other activities of the ,agency that are open to participation from early career scientists to identify opportunities for the expansion of such participation2 7#b7 conduct an assessment of the potential costs of the fellowship program described in subsection 7a72 7#c7 establish detailed plans for the implementation of the fellowship program2 7#d7 define eligibility requirements for participants in the fellowship program2 7#e7 identify criteria for evaluating applicants to 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 #bcc4 ,report on efforts to increase the participation of historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions in the research and development activities of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on measures that may be implemented to increase the participation of historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions in the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a strategy for the provision of long-term institutional support to historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions1 including support for-- 7,a7 the development and enhancement of the physical research infrastructure of such institutions2 and 7,b7 the research activities of such institutions4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the feasibility of expanding the support provided by the ,department of ,defense to historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions to include support for the development or enhancement of grant and contract administration capabilities at such institutions4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of options to strengthen support for historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions within the military departments and other organizations and elements of the ,department1 including an evaluation of the need for and feasibility of establishing dedicated organizations within the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force to increase engagement with such institutions4 7#d7 ,a review of the adequacy of the level of staffing within the ,department that is dedicated to engagement with historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions4 7#e7 ,a plan to improve data collection and evaluation with respect to historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions1 including-- 7,a7 harmonization of standards with respect to the type1 detail1 and organization of data on such institutions2 7,b7 improving the completeness of data submissions regarding such institutions2 7,c7 improving the retention of data on such institutions across the ,department2 7,d7 additional data collection specific to such institutions1 including data on-- 7i7 the rates at which such institutions submit proposals for grants and contracts from the ,department1 the success rates of such proposals1 and feedback regarding such proposals2 7ii7 the total number of grants and contracts for which such institutions are eligible to apply and the number of applications received from such institutions for such grants and contracts2 and 7iii7 formal feedback mechanisms for rejected proposals from first-time applicants from such institutions2 and 7,e7 as necessary1 promulgation of additional or modified regulations1 instructions1 or guidance regarding the collection1 evaluation1 and retention of data on such institutions4 7#f7 ,identification of the types of research facilities1 personnel1 capabilities1 and subject areas that are in-demand within the ,department so that historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions may prioritize investment in those types of facilities1 personnel1 capabilities1 and subject areas as appropriate4 7#g7 ,identification of metrics that may be used to evaluate1 track1 and improve the competitiveness of historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions for grants and contracts with the ,department4 7#h7 ,an evaluation of options to implement criteria for the award of grants and contracts that assign value to the inclusion of historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions as research partners1 including such mechanisms as weighted grant solicitation evaluation criteria and longer periods of performance to allow for capacity-building within such institutions4 7#i7 ,an evaluation of options to incentivize the defense industry to support capacity building within historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions1 including through the incentivization of independent research and development or other activities4 7#aj7 ,a plan to compile and maintain data regarding institutions of higher education1 including historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions1 that receive funding from departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government outside the ,department of ,defense4 7#aa7 ,a review of the programs and practices of departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government outside the ,department of ,defense relevant to increasing research capacity at historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions for purposes of-- 7,a7 the potential adoption of best practices within the ,department2 7,b7 the identification of opportunities to leverage the research capacity of such institutions2 and 7,c7 increasing the level of collaboration between the ,department and such institutions4 7#ab7 ,recommendations for the modification or expansion of the workforce development programs of the ,department1 including fellowships and internships1 to increase the proportion of the workforce hired from historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions4 7#ac7 ,such other recommendations as the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering determines appropriate4 7#ad7 ,a plan for the implementation of the recommendations included in the report1 as appropriate1 including an explanation of any additional funding1 authorities1 or organizational changes needed for the implementation of such recommendations4 7c7 ,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 institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aicb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,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 7d7 ,report on implementation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the submission of the report under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,under ,secretary in implementing measures to increase the participation of historically ,black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions in the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities of the ,department of ,defense1 as identified in the report under subsection 7a74 #bcd4 ,assessment of test infrastructure and priorities related to hypersonic capabilities and related technologies and hypersonic test strategy 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 identification of facilities of other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government and academia and industry testing facilities relevant to the capacity described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,an analysis of the capability of each test facility to simulate various individual and coupled hypersonic conditions to accurately simulate a realistic flight-like environment with all relevant aero-thermochemical conditions4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,an analysis of the test frequency1 scheduling lead time1 test cost1 and capacity of each test facility relating to testing technologies of the ,department for hypersonic flight4 7#e7 ,a review of academia1 contractor-owned1 commercial ground and flight testbeds 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#f7 ,an assessment of any cost- 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 of other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 as available1 and academia1 contractor-owned1 commercial flight and reentry test capabilities 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 academia1 contractor-owned1 commercial flight and reentry test capabilities 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 ranges2 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 academia1 contractor-owned1 commercial ground and flight testbeds 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-sea-and ground launched options2 7iii7 additive manufacturing solutions2 7iv7 qualified airborne ,b-#eb alternative platforms to provide improved flight schedules2 and 7v7 other relevant technologies4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall develop the strategy under paragraph 7#a7 in coordination with the ,joint ,hypersonic ,transition ,office1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the research labs of the military departments1 and the ,defense ,test ,resource ,management ,center4 7d7 ,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 #bce4 ,independent review and assessment of test and evaluation resource planning 7a7 ,review and assessment ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent review and assessment of the ,strategic ,plan for ,test ,resources1 as prepared by the ,department of ,defense ,test ,resource ,management ,center4 7b7 ,elements ,the review and assessment under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the adequacy of the #cj-year planning horizon that serves as the basis for the ,strategic ,plan for ,test ,resources4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether and to what extent prior forecasts of the test and evaluation needs of the ,department of ,defense align with investments made by the ,department in test and evaluation resources4 7#c7 ,an identification and assessment of-- 7,a7 any shortcomings in the infrastructure1 personnel1 and equipment of the test and evaluation enterprise of the ,department2 and 7,b7 any risks that the status of such enterprise may pose with respect to the ability of the ,department to meet its current and future test and evaluation needs4 7#d7 ,an assessment of whether and to what extent the test and evaluation efforts of the ,department sufficiently address software-intensive1 multi-domain1 and continuously developed capabilities4 7#e7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense enters into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center under subsection 7a71 the center shall submit to the ,secretary and the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under such subsection4 #bcf4 ,study on costs associated with underperforming software and information technology 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent study on the impacts1 and challenges associated with the use of software and information technology1 including 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 the ,armed ,forces 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 an estimate of the number and cost of lost working hours for each military department1 the impact of each challenge on retention1 and the negative impact to any mission4 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 based on interviews conducted with individuals who serve as chief information officer 7or an equivalent position7 in a military department4 7#c7 ,recommendations to address the challenges described in paragraph 7#a7 and improve the processes through which the ,secretary provides software and information technology ,departmentwide4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a federally funded research and development center described in subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report on any independent study conducted under this section4 7d7 ,software and information technology defined ,in this section1 the term software and information technology does not include embedded software and information technology used for weapon systems4 #bcg4 ,study and report on sufficiency of test and evaluation resources for 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 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 of the test and evaluation resources supporting the program as of the date of the study4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of whether and to what extent such resources are sufficient to meet the needs of the program assuming that test and evaluation resources allocated for other purposes will not be reallocated to support the program in the future4 7#c7 ,if the test and evaluation resources identified under paragraph 7#a7 are insufficient to meet the needs of the program1 an evaluation of the amount of additional funding required to ensure the sufficiency of such resources4 7#d7 ,the amount of ,government-funded1 contractor-provided test and evaluation resources that are currently provided or are planned to be provided as part of the program of record4 7#e7 ,the future availability of any resources identified under paragraph 7#d7 for programs1 projects1 and activities other than the major defense acquisition program evaluated as part of 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 and the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,the term major defense acquisition program has the meaning given that term in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bch4 ,periodic reports on risk distribution within research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities 7a7 ,reports required ,in accordance with subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees periodic reports on the distribution of risk across the covered research activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the year covered by the report1 the following3 7#a7 ,a list of all covered research activities of the ,department of ,defense with each such research activity designated as either-- 7,a7 research activity that is lower risk1 such as efforts aimed at the incremental improvement of an existing product2 or 7,b7 research activity that is higher risk1 such as efforts aimed at the development of new technology that could disrupt an entire field 7commonly referred to as disruptive technology74 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether the distribution of covered research activities among the risk categories described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 is optimal for serving the needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,such other information as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,covered research activity defined ,in this section1 the term covered research activity means a program1 project1 or other activity of the ,department of ,defense designated as budget activity #a 7basic research71 budget activity #b 7applied research71 or budget activity #c 7advanced technology development71 as such budget activity classifications are set forth in volume #b;,b1 chapter #e of the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation 7,,dod #gjjj4ad-,r74 7d7 ,submittal of reports 7#a7 ,in general ,the reports required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted as follows3 7,a7 ,the first such report shall be submitted by not later than ,february #a1 #bjbc4 7,b7 ,a report shall be submitted at the same time as each of the first three reports required under section #aah;c7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,termination of requirement ,no report shall be required to be submitted under this section after the date of the submittal of the third report under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 #bci4 ,review and report on offensive hypersonic weapons programs of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,review ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the offensive hypersonic weapons programs of the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,navy ,conventional ,prompt ,strike ,program1 the ,army ,long ,range ,hypersonic ,weapon1 and the ,air ,force ,air ,launched ,rapid ,response ,weapon4 7b7 ,elements ,the review under subsection 7a7 shall address-- 7#a7 cost and schedule estimates for the fielding of offensive hypersonic weapon systems1 including any assumptions that underpin such estimates2 7#b7 whether and to what extent the hypersonic weapon systems are expect to fully achieve the requirements originally established for such systems2 7#c7 the technological and manufacturing maturity of the critical technologies and materials planned for the systems2 and 7#d7 whether and to what extent the ,department has pursued alternatives to the critical technologies identified under paragraph 7#c74 7c7 ,initial briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the initial results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,final report ,following the briefing under subsection 7c71 on a date mutually agreed upon by the ,comptroller ,general and the congressional defense committees1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the committees a report on the final results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 #bdj4 ,report on potential for increased utilization of the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds testing range 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds located at ,fort ,huachuca1 ,arizona is unique within the ,department of ,defense because of its naturally quiet electromagnetic environment1 its specialized facilities1 its close relationship with the ,army training community1 and its access to the expansive real-estate of southern ,arizona4 7#b7 ,the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds has access to #gj1jjj acres at ,ft4 ,huachuca1 #bc1jjj acres on ,wilcox ,dry ,lake1 more than #ajj1jjj acres at ,gila ,bend1 and with prior coordination1 approximately #fb million acres of ,federal and ,state-owned land4 7#c7 ,live electronic warfare training is not possible at the majority of military installations in the continental ,united ,states including the ,national ,training ,center4 7#d7 ,the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds has the capacity to handle additional testing as well as the capability for realistic electronic warfare training 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,electronic ,proving ,grounds testing range located at ,fort ,huachuca1 ,arizona4 7c7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7b7 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 domestic companies2 7#e7 the capacity of the range to be used for realistic electronic warfare training2 7#f7 electronic warfare training restrictions at domestic military installations generally2 and 7#g7 the feasibility and advisability of providing a dedicated training area for electronic warfare units4 7d7 ,coordination ,in preparing the report under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall coordinate with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the governments of ,cochise ,county and ,sierra ,vista1 ,arizona4 #bda4 ,sense of ,congress on the additive manufacturing and machine learning initiative of the ,army ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the additive manufacturing and machine learning initiative of the ,army has the potential to accelerate the ability to deploy additive manufacturing capabilities in expeditionary settings and strengthen the ,united ,states defense industrial supply chain2 and 7#b7 ,congress and the ,department of ,defense should continue to support the additive manufacturing and machine learning initiative of the ,army4 #bdb4 ,funding for robotics supply chain research 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for ,defense ,wide ,manufacturing ,science and ,technology ,program1 ,line #jed1 is hereby increased by #ae1jjj1jjj1 for ,robotics ,supply ,chain ,research4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for ,integrated ,personnel and ,pay ,system ,army1 ,line #abc1 is hereby reduced by #ae1jjj1jjj4 #bdc4 ,funding for enterprise digital transformation with commercial physics simulation 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation1 ,air ,force1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for the ,department of the ,air ,force ,tech ,architecture1 ,line #jdj1 is hereby increased by #i1jjj1jjj1 for ,enterprise ,digital ,transformation with ,commercial ,physics ,simulation4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation1 ,air ,force1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for ,stand-,in ,attack ,weapon1 ,line #jif1 is hereby reduced by #i1jjj1jjj4 #bdd4 ,report on national security applications for fusion energy technology 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on potential national security applications for fusion energy technology4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an evaluation of commercial fusion energy technologies under development by private sector companies in the ,united ,states to determine if any such technologies have potential national security applications2 7#b7 consideration of commercial fusion energy technologies-- 7,a7 that have met relevant technical milestones3 7,b7 that are supported by substantial private sector financing2 7,c7 that meet applicable requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,d7 for which prototypes have been constructed2 7#c7 a timeline for the potential implementation of fusion energy in the ,department2 7#d7 a description of any major challenges to such implementation2 and 7#e7 recommendations to the ensure the effectiveness of such implementation4 ,,iii ,operation and ,maintenance ,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 #cjb4 ,funding for ,army ,community ,services 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance for ,army1 base operations support1 line #aaj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby increased by #bj1jjj1jjj1 for the purpose of ,army ,community ,services4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for ,army ,administration1 line #dej1 is hereby reduced by #aj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for ,army ,other ,service ,support1 line #dij1 is hereby reduced by #aj1jjj1jjj4 ,b ,energy and ,environment #caa4 ,equivalent authority for environmental restoration projects at ,national ,guard training sites 7a7 ,clarification of ,national ,guard training sites ,section #bgjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the term ,national ,guard training site means a facility or site when used for the training of 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 without regard to-- 7,a7 the owner or operator of the facility or site2 or 7,b7 whether the facility or site is under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense or a military department4 4 7b7 ,inclusion under ,defense ,environmental ,restoration ,program ,section #bgja7;a77#a7 of such title is amended by inserting and at ,national ,guard training sites after at facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,response actions at ,national ,guard training sites ,section #bgja7;c77#a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,each facility or site which was a ,national ,guard training site at the time of actions leading to contamination by hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants4 4 7d7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,repeal of provision ,section #bgjg of such title is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,reference update ,section #cde7;f77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afdf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgae note7 is amended by striking facility where military activities are conducted by the ,national ,guard of a ,state pursuant to section #bgjg7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting ,national ,guard training site1 as such term is defined in section #bgjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cab4 ,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 following3 7#c7 a calculation of the annual costs to the ,department for assistance provided to-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency or ,federal land management agencies-- 7i7 pursuant to requests for such assistance2 and 7ii7 approved under the ,national ,interagency ,fire ,center2 and 7,b7 any ,state1 ,territory1 or possession under title #aj or title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 regarding extreme weather4 4 #cac4 ,prototype and demonstration projects for energy resilience at certain military installations 7a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary of a military department shall ensure that covered prototype and demonstration projects are conducted at each military installation designated by that ,secretary as an ,energy ,resilience ,testbed pursuant to subsection 7b74 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 department1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,defense1 shall-- 7,a7 select at least two military installations under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary for designation pursuant to paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 incorporate the conduct of covered prototype and demonstration projects into the mission of each installation so selected4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in selecting military installations under paragraph 7#a71 each ,secretary of a military department 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 ,any ,state or local regulations that apply with respect to public or private utilities serving the installation4 7,e7 ,an assessment of any climate or extreme weather risks or vulnerabilities at the installation and the community surrounding the installation4 7#c7 ,designation as ,energy ,resilience ,testbed ,each installation selected under paragraph 7#a7 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 that support electric vehicles or the transition to use of electric vehicles1 including with respect to tactical vehicles4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,technologies to improve building energy management and control in a cyber-secure manner4 7#e7 ,tools and processes for design1 assessment1 and decision-making on the installation with respect to climate resilience and hazard analysis1 energy use1 management1 and the construction of climate resilient buildings and infrastructure4 7#f7 ,carbon sequestration technologies4 7#g7 ,technologies relating to on-site resilient energy generation1 including advanced geothermal and advanced nuclear technologies4 7#h7 ,port electrification and surrounding defense critical infrastructure and related non-,federal infrastructure1 including surrounding defense community infrastructure4 7#i7 ,tidal and wave power technologies4 7#aj7 ,distributed leger technologies4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after 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 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that1 beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 covered prototype and demonstration projects are conducted at1 and such conduct is incorporated into the mission of1 each military installation designated pursuant to subsection 7b74 7f7 ,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 designated by that ,secretary 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 energy and climate security technologies and business models4 7g7 ,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 7h7 ,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 7i7 ,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 tile #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 resilience and climate security 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 #cad4 ,pilot program for transition of certain nontactical vehicle fleets of ,department of ,defense to electric vehicles 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 facilitate the transition of nontactical vehicle fleets of the ,department of ,defense at certain military installations and distribution centers of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency to nontactical vehicle fleets comprised solely of electric vehicles1 including through the maintenance on the installations or centers1 as the case may be1 of charging stations1 microgrids1 and other covered infrastructure sufficient to cover the energy demand of such fleets4 7b7 ,selection of military installations and distribution centers 7#a7 ,selection of military installations ,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 ,priority ,in selecting military installations under paragraph 7#a71 each ,secretary of a military department shall give priority to the following3 7,a7 ,military installations with existing third-party financed1 installed1 operated1 and maintained charging stations on the installation4 7,b7 ,military installations with other existing covered infrastructure1 including charging stations under ownership methods other than those specified in subparagraph 7,a71 on the installation4 7,c7 ,military installations located in a geographic region with existing covered infrastructure1 including charging stations1 proximate to the installation4 7,d7 ,military installations with respect to which the ,secretary determines the future inclusion on the installation of charging stations and other covered infrastructure is feasible and cost effective given the anticipated need for charging stations to service electric vehicles in the nontactical vehicle fleet at the installation 7including those with respect to which the ,secretary determines there may be an opportunity to enter into a contract for the third-party charging stations specified in subparagraph 7,a774 7,e7 ,military installations at which a project authorized under section #biad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 7known as the ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program7 and determined by the ,secretary to be relevant to the pilot program has been conducted or is planned to be conducted pursuant to the future-years defense program submitted under section #bba of such title4 7#c7 ,considerations ,in determining whether a military installation should receive priority pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,d71 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 ,the availability of adequate space for vehicles awaiting charging during peak usage times1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,any required upgrades to covered infrastructure on the installation1 including electrical wiring1 anticipated by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,selection of distribution centers 7,a7 ,selection ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall select at least one distribution center of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency at which to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 and submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and notification containing an identification of any such selected distribution center4 7,b7 ,priority ,in selecting a distribution center under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall apply the same priorities as the ,secretaries of the military departments apply with respect to the selection of a military installation under paragraph 7#b7 7including by taking into account the same considerations specified in paragraph 7#c771 except that1 in addition to the priorities specified in paragraph 7#b71 the ,director shall also give priority to the following3 7i7 ,distribution centers with significant on-center use by vehicles of class #c or heavier1 as determined pursuant to table ,,ii of section #efe4ae of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7ii7 ,distribution centers at which there is1 or are plans to develop1 renewable energy resource generation4 7c7 ,transition plans 7#a7 ,military ,installations ,not later than one year after the date on which a ,secretary of a military department submits a notification identifying a military installation under subsection 7b77#a71 that ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a plan for-- 7,a7 the replacement of all vehicles in the nontactical vehicle fleet at the military installation with electric vehicles by ,january #a1 #bjbe2 and 7,b7 the maintenance on the military installation of charging stations and other covered infrastructure1 including a microgrid1 that will be sufficient-- 7i7 to cover the anticipated electricity demand of such electric vehicles2 and 7ii7 to improve installation energy resilience4 7#b7 ,elements ,each plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the military installation covered by the plan1 the following3 7,a7 ,a determination of the type and number of charging stations to include 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 method 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 7#d7 ,distribution centers ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency submits a notification identifying a distribution center under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,director shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a plan specified in paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the distribution center4 ,such plan shall include1 with respect to the distribution center1 each of the same elements required under paragraph 7#b7 for a military installation1 and the ,director may use expertise to the same extent and in the same manner specified in paragraph 7#c74 7d7 ,final deadline for replacement ,beginning not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 all vehicles in the nontactical vehicle fleet at each military installation or distribution center selected under subsection 7b7 shall be electric vehicles4 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 units4 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 nontactical vehicle means a vehicle other than a tactical vehicle4 7#i7 ,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 7#aj7 ,the term renewable energy resources has the meaning given that term in section #djc of the ,renewable ,energy ,resources ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gcgb74 7#aa7 ,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 #cae4 ,pilot program on use of sustainable aviation fuel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a pilot program at two or more geographically diverse ,department of ,defense facilities for the use of sustainable aviation fuel4 ,such program shall be designed to-- 7#a7 identify any logistical challenges with respect to the use of sustainable aviation fuel by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 explore opportunities for collaboration with nearby commercial airports and sustainable aviation fuel refinery facilities to facilitate such use4 7b7 ,selection of facilities 7#a7 ,selection ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall select at least two geographically diverse ,department facilities at which to carry out the pilot program4 ,at least one such facility shall be a facility with an onsite refinery that is located in proximity to at least 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 ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives notice of the selection1 including an identification of the facility selected4 7c7 ,certification and use of blended 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 certification program under which aviation fuel must be certified as blended to contain at least #aj percent sustainable aviation fuel as a requirement for use of the aviation fuel at the facility 7in addition to any other fuel certification requirement of the ,department of ,defense or the ,armed ,forces72 7,b7 submit the plan to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 provide to such ,committees a briefing on the plan that includes1 at a minimum-- 7i7 a description of any operational1 infrastructure1 or logistical requirements and recommendations for the blending1 certification1 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 has been certified as blended to contain at least #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 non-food 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 requirement for the exclusive use at the facility of aviation fuel that has been certified as blended to contain at least #aj percent sustainable aviation fuel 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 ,at the conclusion of the pilot program1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a final report on the pilot program4 ,such report 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 requirements and recommendations for the blending1 certification1 and use of sustainable aviation fuel1 with a focus on scaling up military-wide adoption of such fuel4 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 aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel including-- 7,a7 if used1 considerations of various blending ratios and their associated benefits2 7,b7 efficiency and distance improvements of flights fuels using sustainable aviation fuel2 7,c7 weight savings on large transportation aircraft and other types of aircraft with using blended fuel with higher concentrations of sustainable aviation fuel2 7,d7 maintenance benefits of using sustainable aviation fuel1 including engine longevity2 7,e7 the effect of the use of sustainable aviation fuel on emissions and air quality2 7,f7 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 7,g7 benefits with respect to job creation in the sustainable aviation fuel production and supply chain4 7g7 ,sustainable aviation fuel defined ,in this section1 the term sustainable aviation fuel means liquid fuel that-- 7#a7 consists of synthesized hydrocarbon2 7#b7 meets the requirements of-- 7,a7 ,,astm ,international ,standard ,d#geff 7or such successor standard72 or 7,b7 the co-processing provisions of ,,astm ,international ,standard ,d#afee1 ,annex ,a#a 7or such successor standard72 7#c7 is derived from biomass 7as such term is defined in section #de,k7c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf71 waste streams1 renewable energy sources1 or gaseous carbon oxides2 7#d7 is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates2 and 7#e7 conforms to the standards1 recommended practices1 requirements and criteria1 supporting documents1 implementation elements1 and any other technical guidance1 for sustainable aviation fuels that are adopted by the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization with the agreement of the ,united ,states4 #caf4 ,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 #cag4 ,guidance and target deadline 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 deadline for ,military ,munitions ,response ,program ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall establish a target deadline for the completion of the cleanup of all ,military ,munitions ,response ,program sites4 #cah4 ,budget information for alternatives to burn pits ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the budget materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,defense budget for fiscal year #bjbd 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president for such fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 a dedicated budget line item for incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits4 #cai4 ,program to track and reduce ,scope #c emissions and energy costs 7a7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,scope #c ,emissions ,reduction ,program1 under which the ,secretary shall use innovative software to-- 7#a7 establish full accountability with respect to the ,scope #c greenhouse gas emissions in the supply chain of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 produce actionable data to reduce emissions and save energy costs4 7b7 ,goals of the program ,the goals of the ,scope #c ,emissions ,reduction ,program are-- 7#a7 to prove emerging technologies1 methodologies1 and capabilities to effectively track and compile transparent and reliable scope #c emissions data and energy costs in real time2 7#b7 to produce actionable emissions and climate data2 and 7#c7 to increase efficiencies and reduce costs4 #cbj4 ,requirement to include information relating to electric vehicle charging in certain military construction project proposals 7a7 ,requirement ,as part of the ,department of ,defense ,form #acia submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress for a military construction project for a facility that includes 7or is planned to include7 parking for covered motor vehicles1 the ,secretary concerned shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a proposal for the provision of charging stations and other covered infrastructure sufficient to cover the anticipated electricity demand of the electric charging1 concurrently1 for not less than #ae percent of all covered motor vehicles planned to be parked at the facility4 7#b7 ,the cost of constructing such stations and infrastructure in the overall cost of the project4 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 ,applicability ,the requirement under subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to military construction projects for which a ,department of ,defense ,form #acia is submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms charging station and covered infrastructure have the meanings given those terms in section #cad7;e74 7#b7 ,the term covered motor vehicle means a ,federal ,government motor vehicle1 including a motor vehicle leased by the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,the term ,defense ,agency has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of a military department1 with respect to facilities under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to matters concerning-- 7i7 facilities of the ,defense ,agencies2 or 7ii7 facilities of a reserve component owned by a ,state rather than the ,united ,states4 #cba4 ,sense of ,congress regarding electric or zero-emission vehicles for non-combat vehicle fleet ,it is the sense of ,congress that any new non-tactical ,federal vehicle purchased by the ,department of ,defense for use outside of combat should1 to the greatest extent practicable1 be an electric or zero-emission vehicles4 #cbb4 ,study on environmental contamination and cleanup associated with ,thorium-#bcj and related substances 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of a study on the environmental contamination and associated remediation efforts at sites in the ,united ,states where weapons containing ,thorium-#bcj were developed1 transported1 stored1 or otherwise used4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of sites with known or suspected ,thorium-#bcj contamination due to weapons development1 transportation or storage1 or waste disposal4 7#b7 ,a discussion of the current characterization of each such site as a formerly used defense site1 a site subject to a ,base ,realignment and ,closure action1 an active site1 or other type of site4 7#c7 ,a specific discussion of the area surrounding ,coldwater ,creek in ,saint ,louis1 ,missouri4 7#d7 ,the status of each site identified under paragraph 7#a7 including-- 7,a7 any environmental remediation that has been completed or is underway at the site1 including contamination levels1 if known2 7,b7 any significant illness cluster associated with the geographic proximity of the site2 7#e7 ,a detailed plan for any necessary environmental remediation as well as site prioritization associated with the sites identified under paragraph 7#a74 #cbc4 ,destruction of materials containing ,,pfas with technologies not requiring incineration 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,department of ,defense in implementing on-site ,,pfas destruction technologies not requiring incineration4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of technologies that modify the characteristics of the waste such that it is no longer classified as hazardous waste and can be disposed of through more cost-effective mixed waste protocols4 7#b7 ,an identification of any such technologies that have undergone1 are undergoing1 or will undergo testing by the ,environmental ,security ,technology ,certification ,program and the status of such testing4 7#c7 ,the results of any such testing4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall prescribe guidance on best practices and preferred methods for destruction and disposal of ,,pfas wastes with an emphasis on alternatives to incineration4 7c7 ,extension of moratorium ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prohibit the incineration of covered materials under section #cdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja note7 until the date on which the ,secretary prescribes the guidance required under subsection 7b74 #cbd4 ,analysis and plan for addressing heat island effect on military installations 7a7 ,installation analysis ,at the direction of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the commander of each large military installation 7as determined by the ,secretary7 shall conduct an analysis of-- 7#a7 how the effect known as the heat island effect exacerbates summer heat conditions and necessitates the increased use of air conditioning on the installation2 and 7#b7 inventory on the percentage of tree cover and plant shade trees on the property of the installation4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the commander of each large military installation shall submit to the ,secretary of the analysis conducted by the commander under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,plan ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review the reports submitted under subsection 7b72 7#b7 identify any installation that is a significant heat island with large expanses of concrete or asphalt2 and 7#c7 direct the commander of any installation so identified to increase the tree coverage on the property of the installation by #aj to #cj percent by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 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 #cbe4 ,comptroller ,general report on acceleration and improvement of environmental cleanup of ,vieques and ,culebra1 ,puerto ,rico 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of a study conducted by the ,comptroller ,general on the status of the ,federal cleanup and decontamination process in the island-municipalities of ,vieques and ,culebra1 ,puerto ,rico4 7b7 ,contents ,the study shall include a comprehensive analysis of the following3 7#a7 ,the pace of ongoing cleanup and environmental restoration efforts in the former military training sites in ,vieques and ,culebra4 7#b7 ,any potential alternatives to accelerate the completion of such efforts1 including their associated costs4 7#c7 ,any effects such alternatives might have on the public health and safety of island residents and steps that can be taken to mitigate risks4 7#d7 ,the views of residents of ,vieques and ,culebra regarding actions that should be taken to achieve the cleanup process more expeditiously and successfully4 7#e7 ,any adverse health outcomes resulting from toxic matter at the sites or cleanup procedure in and avenues to compensate local communities for economic losses and medical costs incurred4 7#f7 ,the economic impact that the cleanup process has had on local residents due to restricted use of land for tourism and other activities and avenues to compensate local communities for economic losses4 #cbf4 ,report on ,department of ,defense flood mapping efforts ,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 flood mapping efforts of the ,department of ,defense4 ,such report shall address-- 7#a7 how frequently the ,department updates such flood maps2 7#b7 the resources used to undertake flood mapping projects2 and 7#c7 whether1 and if so1 how1 such maps are incorporated into broader flood maps of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 #cbg4 ,biannual leak inspections of ,navy and ,air ,force underground storage tanks on ,guam 7a7 ,navy ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that underground fuel storage tanks owned by the ,navy and located on ,guam are checked for leaks at least once every six months4 7b7 ,air ,force ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that underground fuel storage tanks owned by the ,air ,force and located on ,guam are checked for leaks at least once every six months4 #cbh4 ,additional special considerations for energy performance goals and energy performance master plan 7a7 ,additional special considerations ,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 7b7 ,report on feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,operational ,energy ,plans and ,programs shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the feasibility and advisability of terminating energy procurement by the ,department of ,defense from foreign entities of concern4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the reliance by the ,department of ,defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of energy4 7,b7 ,an identification of the number of energy contracts in force between the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency and a foreign entity of concern or an entity headquartered in a country that is a foreign entity of concern4 7c7 ,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 foreign entity of concern has the meaning given that term in section #iija of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea74 #cbi4 ,clarification and requirement for ,department of ,defense relating to renewable biomass and biogas 7a7 ,clarification of renewable energy sources ,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 subparagraph3 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#a771 and the regulations thereunder4 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,v771 and the regulations thereunder4 4 7b7 ,requirement ,with respect to any energy-related activity carried out pursuant to chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 biomass and biogas 7as such terms are defined in section #bibd of such title1 as amended by subsection 7a77 shall be considered an eligible energy source for purposes of such activity4 ,c ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility #cca4 ,defueling of ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility 7a7 ,deadline for completion of defueling 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the certification requirement under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in cooperation with the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 shall complete the defueling of the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of the ,navy 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 the defueling of the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 7b7 ,compliance with applicable laws ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,state of ,hawaii1 shall plan for and implement the defueling of the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility in a manner that complies with all applicable laws4 7c7 ,mitigation plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall make publicly available an unclassified report containing the plan of the ,secretary for actions to be taken to mitigate the impacts caused by releases at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility1 together with cost estimates for such actions4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the actions and cost estimates included in the plan required under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,oversight requirements 7#a7 ,review ,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 an appropriate independent entity under which the entity agrees to conduct a review of the defueling process for the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 7#b7 ,reporting requirements ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide that the non-,department of ,defense entity shall produce and make publicly available1 by not later than #cj days after the completion of the defueling of the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility1 an unclassified report on the defueling process4 7e7 ,certification requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not begin the process of defueling the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,storage ,facility before the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees certification 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 7f7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the deadline under subsection 7a77#a7 for a period of not more than #ahj days if the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees certification in writing that-- 7,a7 the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility cannot be defueled safely and in an environmentally sound manner before the deadline2 or 7,b7 the ,state of ,hawaii ,department of ,health objects to the defueling of the ,facility4 7#b7 ,extensions ,the ,secretary may extend a waiver issued under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees an additional certification described in paragraph 7#a7 and a justification for the extension of the waiver4 #ccb4 ,activities prior to decommissioning of ,red ,hill ,bulk ,storage ,facility 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbc may be obligated or expended to permanently close the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility until the date that is one year after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 submits to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 the report required under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 certification that-- 7,a7 a fuel capacity that is equivalent to the capacity provided by the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility has been added to the fuel capacity of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command2 and 7,b7 the bulk fuel requirements of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command have been fully programmed for funding in the five fiscal years following the year in which the certification is submitted4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the costs associated with replacing the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,detailed plans for how the ,department of ,defense will replicate the aggregate bulk fuel storage capacity of the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility throughout the ,indo-,pacific region1 including on ,united ,states territories and possessions1 as appropriate1 in both steady state and in a major conflict lasting not less than #ahj days1 including through the use of-- 7i7 fleet oilers2 7ii7 fuel bladders2 7iii7 above ground storage facilities2 and 7iv7 hardened storage facilities4 7,b7 ,an identification of-- 7i7 any additional costs to the ,department of acquiring or building the assets planned to replicate such fuel storage capacity and of obtaining any required environmental approvals to operate such assets2 and 7ii7 the timelines associated with acquiring or building such assets and obtaining such approvals4 7,c7 ,an analysis of the relative survivability1 reliability1 risks1 and any advantages associated with the assets planned to replicate such fuel storage capacity1 including any changes necessary for the operational plans of the ,department compared to such operational plans as in effect when the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility was operational4 7,d7 ,an identification of the cost to the ,department of maintaining the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility in an empty but rapidly reconstitutable state4 7,e7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of the ,defense considers relevant4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the ,navy to conduct any of the following at ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility3 7#a7 ,defueling activities4 7#b7 ,remedial investigations4 7#c7 ,site or safety inspections4 7#d7 ,feasibility studies4 7#e7 ,safety related repairs4 7#f7 ,monitoring4 7#g7 ,transferring of fuel4 7#h7 ,maintenance and sustainment activities4 #ccc4 ,limitation on use of funds pending award of certain projects and implementation of certain recommendations ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for operations and maintenance1 ,navy1 ,administration line item1 ,line #ddj1 not more than #be percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,navy certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,navy has awarded the projects listed within ,chapter #h4a4a1 ,table #h-a1 and implemented the recommendation listed as ,d#a within ,appendix ,a4#a and ,appendix ,a4#b1 of the document prepared by ,simpson ,gumpertz ,heger ,inc1 entitled ,final ,assessment ,report3 ,assessment of ,red ,hill ,underground ,fuel ,storage ,facility ,pearl ,harbor1 ,hawaii and dated ,april #bi1 #bjbb4 #ccd4 ,placement of sentinel or monitoring wells in proximity to ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 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 ,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 the wells proposed to be established by the aquifer recovery working group2 7#c7 an analysis of the need for any wells not recommended by the aquifer recovery working group2 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 ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the ,department toward installing the wells described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a74 #cce4 ,report on ,department of ,defense efforts to track health implications of fuel leaks at ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility 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 ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the efforts of the ,secretary to appropriately track the health implications of fuel leaks from the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility for members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents1 including members and dependents from each ,armed ,force1 including the ,coast ,guard4 ,the report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to coordinate with the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention to align with the environmental health assessment and monitoring efforts of the ,centers4 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 from the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility4 7#d7 ,a description of the potential health implications of contaminants1 including fuel1 found in the drinking water distribution system at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,facility during testing after the fuel leaks that occurred in ,may and ,november #bjba4 7#e7 ,a description of any contaminants1 including fuel1 detected in the water during the #ab-month period preceding the fuel leak 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 ,facility before ,may #bjba4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 #ccf4 ,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 the ,defense1 in coordination with the ,honolulu ,board of ,water ,supply1 shall conduct a study on how the ,department of ,defense can best address the future water needs on the island of ,oahu for the ,armed ,forces4 ,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 the ,navy utilities to the ,honolulu ,board of ,water ,supply1 with consideration2 and 7,f7 any other water solutions the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,state of ,hawaii1 the ,honolulu ,board of ,water ,supply1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and any other individual or entity the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,hydrological study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall enter into an agreement with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 in consultation with the ,state of ,hawaii1 to perform a study to model the groundwater flow in the area surrounding the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 ,the model shall be designed to-- 7,a7 seek to improve the understanding of the direction and rate of groundwater flow and dissolved constituent migration within the aquifers around the facility2 7,b7 reflect site specific data1 including available data of the heterogeneous subsurface geologic system2 and 7,c7 address any previously identified deficiencies in existing groundwater flow models4 7#b7 ,deadline for completion ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall be completed by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,report2 briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,upon completion of the studies under subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of the studies2 and 7,b7 provide to such committees a briefing on such findings4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 #ccg4 ,study on alternative uses for ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,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 ,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 ,d ,treatment of ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances #cda4 ,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 #cdb4 ,modification to restriction on ,department of ,defense procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid 7a7 ,modification ,section #ccc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #ceca1 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking perfluorooctane sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid and inserting perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking perfluorooctane sulfonate 7,,pfos7 or perfluorooctanoic acid 7,,pfoa7 and inserting any perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered item means the following3 7,a7 ,nonstick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities4 7,b7 ,food packaging materials4 7,c7 ,cleaning products1 including floor waxes4 7,d7 ,carpeting4 7,e7 ,rugs1 curtains1 and upholstered furniture4 7,f7 ,sunscreen4 7,g7 ,shoes and clothing for which treatment with a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance is not necessary for an essential function4 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 nonfluorinated carbon atom4 4 7b7 ,reports on procurement of certain items without intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing a detailed description of the following3 7#a7 ,steps taken to identify covered items with any intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance procured by the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,steps taken to identify covered items without any intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance1 and the vendors of such covered items1 for procurement by the ,department4 7#c7 ,steps taken to limit the procurement by the ,department of covered items with any intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance4 7#d7 ,planned steps of the ,department to limit the procurement of items with any intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered item includes the following3 7,a7 ,nonstick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities4 7,b7 ,food packaging materials4 7,c7 ,cleaning products1 including floor waxes4 7,d7 ,carpeting4 7,e7 ,rugs1 curtains1 and upholstered furniture4 7,f7 ,sunscreen4 7,g7 ,shoes and clothing for which treatment with a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance is not necessary for an essential function4 7,h7 ,such other items as may be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the terms perfluoroalkyl substance and polyfluoroalkyl substance have the meaning given such terms in section #ccc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #ceca1 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfc note71 as amended by subsection 7a74 #cdc4 ,prohibition on purchase by ,department of ,defense of firefighting equipment containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,prohibition on procurement ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 beginning ,october #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into any contract for the purchase of personal protective firefighting equipment for use by firefighters of the ,department of ,defense if such equipment contains a per- or polyfluoroalkyl substance4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the prohibition under subsection 7a7 in any contract for the purchase of personal protective firefighting equipment for use by firefighters of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to require the ,secretary of ,defense to test any piece of covered personal protective firefighting equipment to confirm the absence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances2 or 7#b7 to affect existing inventories of personal protective firefighting equipment4 7d7 ,lack of availability 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that equipment described in paragraph 7#b7 is not available for purchase by the ,department of ,defense1 the requirement under subsection 7a7 shall not apply until such date as the ,secretary determines that such equipment is available for purchase4 7#b7 ,equipment described ,the equipment described in this paragraph is personal protective firefighting equipment that-- 7,a7 does not contain a per- or polyfluoroalkyl substance2 7,b7 meets every applicable standard for personal protective firefighting equipment 7other than a standard specifically relating to per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances72 and 7,c7 is at least as protective as current personal protective firefighting equipment containing a per- or polyfluoroalkyl substance4 #cdd4 ,standards for response actions with respect to ,,pfas contamination 7a7 ,in general ,in conducting a response action to address perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination from ,department of ,defense or ,national ,guard activities1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct such actions to achieve a level of such substances in the environmental media that meets or exceeds the most stringent of the following standards for each applicable covered ,,pfas substance in any environmental media3 7#a7 ,a ,state standard1 as described in section #aba7;d77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7;d77#b77;,a77ii771 that is in effect in the ,state in which the response action is being conducted1 regardless of whether any agency has made a determination under section #cjj4djj7;g7 of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 with respect to such standard for purposes of the response action4 7#b7 ,a ,federal standard1 as described in section #aba7;d77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7;d77#b77;,a77i774 7#c7 ,a health advisory under section #adab7;b77#a77;,f7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77#a77;,f774 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,,pfas substance means any of the following3 7,a7 ,perfluorononanoic acid 7,,pfna74 7,b7 ,perfluorooctanoic acid 7,,pfoa74 7,c7 ,perfluorohexanoic acid 7,p,f,hx,a74 7,d7 ,perfluorooctane sulfonic acid 7,,pfos74 7,e7 ,perfluorohexane sulfonate 7,p,f,hx,s74 7,f7 ,perfluorobutane sulfonic acid 7,,pfbs74 7,g7 ,perfluoroheptanoic acid 7,p,f,hp,a74 7,h7 ,perfluorodecanoic acid 7,,pfda74 7,i7 ,fluorotelomer sulfonamide betaine4 7#b7 ,the term response action means an action taken pursuant to section #ajd of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd74 7c7 ,savings clause ,except with respect to the specific level required to be met under subsection 7a71 nothing in this section affects the application of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 #cde4 ,list of certain ,,pfas uses deemed essential2 briefings on ,department of ,defense procurement of certain items containing ,,pfos or ,,pfoa 7a7 ,list of ,,pfas uses deemed essential ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a list of each known use of per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances that the ,secretary has deemed an essential use for which use of a replacement substance is impossible or impracticable4 ,for each use so listed1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify why the use is essential2 and 7#b7 provide a brief explanation as to why such replacement is impossible or impracticable1 as the case may be4 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 ,evaluation1 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 ,independent study relating to fuel distribution logistics across ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 7a7 ,study ,not later than the #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study on fuel distribution logistics in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7b7 ,criteria for ,,ffrdc ,the federally funded research and development center with which the ,secretary seeks to enter into an contract under subsection 7a7 shall meet the following criteria1 as determined by the ,secretary3 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 ,elements ,the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 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 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission to ,secretary of ,defense 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require1 as a term of any contract entered into with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study pursuant to subsection 7a71 that not later than one year after the date of entering into such contract1 the federally funded research and development center shall submit to the ,secretary a report containing the findings of the study4 7,b7 ,form ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified and publicly releasable form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense receives the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a copy of such report1 submitted without change4 7e7 ,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 that term in section #bibf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ced4 ,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 section3 #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 within that military department and the reduction of unnecessary fuel consumption in support of the goals under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,goals ,the goals of the programs established under subsection 7a7 shall be as follows3 7#a7 ,to reduce the reliance of the ,department of ,defense on fossil fuels4 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 such 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 the reduction of fuel consumption and fuel logistics4 7#b7 ,the fostering of an energy-aware culture across the military department to reduce fuel consumption1 including through-- 7,a7 the provision of educational and training materials1 including such materials that provide information on the importance of operational energy security and energy-aware behavior for military readiness and combat capability2 and 7,b7 the pursuit of relevant research opportunities with civilian institutions of higher education and postsecondary educational institutions within the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the integration of operational energy factors into the wargaming of the military department and other 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 operations planning and logistics1 to optimize cargo transport1 streamline operations1 and reduce fuel demand and reliance 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#d71 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 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 ,f ,matters relating to depots and ammunition production facilities #cfa4 ,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 #cfb4 ,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 #cfc4 ,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 six and inserting eight2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,of such total amount required to be invested1 an amount equal to not less than two percent of such average total for the preceding three fiscal years shall be invested from funds authorized for ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization activities of the military department42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting including through the rebuilding of property following the end of the economic useful life of the property and the restoration of property or equipment to like-new condition1 after operations12 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7e7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,compliance with certain requirements ,in identifying amounts to invest pursuant to the requirement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of a military department shall comply with all applicable requirements of sections #abi and #abi;a of this title4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bhfa7;b7 of such title is amended by striking subsection 7e7 of section #bdgf and inserting subsection 7f7 of section #bdgf4 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to fiscal years beginning on or after ,october #a1 #bjbc4 #cfd4 ,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 #cfe4 ,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 #cff4 ,five-year plans for improvements to depot and ammunition production facility infrastructure 7a7 ,five-year plans required ,concurrent with the submission to ,congress of the budget of the ,president for each of fiscal years #bjbd1 #bjbe1 #bjbf1 #bjbg1 and #bjbh pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a description of the plan of that ,secretary to improve depot and ammunition production facility infrastructure during the five fiscal years following the fiscal year for which such budget is submitted1 with the objective of ensuring that all covered facilities have the capacity and capability to support the readiness and material availability goals of current and future weapon systems of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,each plan required pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the depots and ammunition production facilities of the military department for which the plan is submitted1 the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive review of the conditions and performance of each covered facility1 including the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the current status of the following elements3 7i7 ,cost and schedule performance of the covered facility4 7ii7 ,material availability of weapon systems supported at the covered facility and the impact of the performance of the covered facility on that availability4 7iii7 ,work in progress and non-operational items awaiting covered facility maintenance4 7iv7 ,the condition of the covered facility4 7v7 ,the backlog of restoration and modernization projects at the covered facility4 7vi7 ,the condition of equipment at the covered facility4 7vii7 ,the vulnerability of the covered facility to adverse environmental conditions and1 if necessary1 the investment required to withstand those conditions4 7,b7 ,with respect to the five-year period covered by the plan1 an identification of the major lines of effort1 milestones1 and specific goals over such period to address the elements specified in subparagraph 7,a7 and a description of how such goals serve the long-term strategies of the ,department of ,defense relating to covered facility improvement1 including1 as applicable1 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 7#b7 ,the estimated costs of necessary depot and ammunition production facility 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 of the military department to initiate such environmental and engineering studies as may be necessary to carry out planned depot and ammunition production facility improvements4 7#d7 ,detailed information regarding how depot improvement projects and ammunition production facility improvement projects will be paced and sequenced to ensure continuous operations4 7c7 ,incorporation of results-oriented management practices ,each plan required pursuant to 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 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ammunition production facility means an ammunition organic industrial base production facility4 7#b7 ,the term covered depot has the meaning given that term in section #bdgf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term covered facility means a covered depot or an ammunition production facility4 #cfg4 ,clarification of calculation for certain workload carryover of ,department of ,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 ,reports #cga4 ,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 ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 and on an annual basis 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 #cgb4 ,quarterly reports on expenditures for establishment of fuel distribution points in ,,indopacom area of responsibility 7a7 ,quarterly reports required ,the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees quarterly reports on the use of the funds described in subsection 7c7 until the date on which all such funds are expended4 7b7 ,contents of report ,each report required 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 #cgc4 ,secretary of ,defense report on establishing procedure for alerting about exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to ,congress detailing how to establish a process for alerting active and retired members of the ,armed ,forces 7and their families7 about any applicable exposure of such individuals to perfluoroalkyl substances1 and any potential health risks resulting from such exposure4 7b7 ,applicable exposure defined ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 applicable exposure means exposure while serving on a military base that contains perfluoroalkyl substance contamination of more than the acceptable exposure limits provided by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7#j4jjd parts per trillion 7ppt7 for perfluorooctanoic acid 7,,pfoa7 and #j4jb ppt for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid 7,,pfos774 #cgd4 ,report on effects of wildfire and drought conditions on military readiness at ,united ,states ,naval ,observatory ,flagstaff ,station ,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 on the effects of wildfire and persistent drought conditions at the ,united ,states ,naval ,observatory ,flagstaff ,station4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of the threat that such conditions pose to the ,united ,states ,naval ,observatory ,flagstaff ,station1 including with respect to the mission of the facility1 continued operations1 military readiness1 military and civilian workforce1 housing1 and access to water at the facility4 7#b7 ,recommendations for actions to be taken by the ,secretary of ,defense1 and by ,congress1 to ensure the continued and safe operations of the facility4 #cge4 ,reports relating to aqueous film-forming foam substitutes and ,,pfas contamination at certain installations 7a7 ,report on progress towards ,,afff substitutes ,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 a report on the progress made towards1 and the status of any certification efforts relating to1 the replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam with a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent1 as required under section #cbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #acjg2 #aj ,,usc #bffa note prec474 7b7 ,report on non-,,afff ,,pfas contamination at certain military installations ,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 a report on 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 #cgf4 ,briefings on implementation of recommendations relating to safety and accident prevention ,beginning not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a biannual basis thereafter until such time as each recommendation referred to in this section has been implemented1 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 recommendations relating to safety and the prevention of accidents and mishaps 7including fatal accidents7 with respect to members of the ,armed ,forces1 including-- 7#a7 the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in the ,government ,accountability ,office report of ,july #bjba1 titled ,military ,vehicles3 ,army and ,marine ,corps ,should ,take ,additional ,actions to ,mitigate and ,prevent ,training ,accidents 7relating to vehicle safety72 7#b7 the recommendations of the ,national ,commission on ,military ,aviation ,safety under section #ajhg of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiib72 and 7#c7 the #aag recommendations of the ,readiness ,reform ,oversight ,committee of the ,department of the ,navy following the deaths of #ag members of the ,armed ,forces on the ,,uss ,john ,mc,cain and the ,,uss ,fitzgerald4 ,h ,other ,matters #cha4 ,accountability for 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 military working dogs 7a7 ,annual reporting requirement for contractors 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that each covered contractor submit to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 on an annual basis for the contract period1 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 7#b7 ,guidance ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 shall issue guidance on the annual reporting requirement under paragraph 7#a7 for purposes of carrying out this section4 7b7 ,annual report to ,congress ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and on an annual basis thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense a committees a report on the implementation of this section4 7c7 ,covered contractor defined ,the term covered contractor means a contractor of the ,department of ,defense the contract of which the ,secretary determines involves military working dogs4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,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 specified in section #iie7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,regulations to prohibit abandonment ,not later than #b 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 #chb4 ,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 #chc4 ,requirement of ,secretary of ,defense to reimburse ,state costs of fighting certain wildland fires 7a7 ,requirement ,section #bfia7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking may and inserting shall4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to any lease1 permit1 license1 or other grant of access that the ,secretary of ,defense enters into1 or grants1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #chd4 ,expanded consultation in training of ,national ,guard personnel on wildfire response ,section #cea of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia7 is amended by inserting and the ,national ,interagency ,fire ,center after ,bureau4 #che4 ,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 ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense 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 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7d7 ,explosives detection working dog ,in this section1 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 #chf4 ,establishment of ,army and ,air ,force ,safety ,commands2 implementation of accident investigation recommendations 7a7 ,safety ,commands 7#a7 ,army ,safety ,command 7,a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall establish within the ,department of the ,army an ,army ,safety ,command4 7,b7 ,commander ,there is a ,commander of the ,army ,safety ,command4 ,the ,commander shall be selected by the ,secretary of the ,army from among the general officers of the ,army who hold a rank of major general or higher4 7,c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,army ,safety ,command shall include1 with respect to the ,army1 the formulation of safety policy1 the development of risk management strategies1 the monitoring of risk adjudication processes1 the provision of safety-related training1 and such other duties as the ,secretary of the ,army may determine appropriate4 7#b7 ,air ,force ,safety ,command 7,a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish within the ,department of the ,air ,force an ,air ,force ,safety ,command4 7,b7 ,commander ,there is a ,commander of the ,air ,force ,safety ,command4 ,the ,commander shall be selected by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force from among the general officers of the ,air ,force who hold a rank of major general or higher4 7,c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,air ,force ,safety ,command shall include1 with respect to the ,air ,force1 the formulation of safety policy1 the development of risk management strategies1 the monitoring of risk adjudication processes1 the provision of safety-related training1 and such other duties as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may determine appropriate4 7#c7 ,transfer of preexisting organizational elements ,as of the date on which the ,safety ,command of a military department is established under this subsection1 any element of that military department responsible for the duties of such ,safety ,command as of the day before the date of such establishment 7including the duties1 responsibilities1 and personnel of any such element7 shall be transferred to such ,safety ,command4 7#d7 ,briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,safety ,command of a military department is established under this subsection1 the ,secretary of that military department shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the duties1 assigned personnel1 key lines of effort1 and organizational structure of such ,safety ,command4 7b7 ,implementation of accident investigation recommendation 7#a7 ,establishment of responsible entities 7,a7 ,army ,not later than #ahj days of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall establish within the ,department of the ,army an entity the primary responsibility of which is to ensure the implementation across the ,army of recommended actions arising from accident investigations conducted by the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,air ,force ,not later than #ahj days of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish within the ,department of the ,air ,force an entity the primary responsibility of which is to ensure the implementation across the ,air ,force of recommended actions arising from accident investigations conducted by the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of a military department establishes a responsible entity under paragraph 7#a71 that ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the duties1 assigned personnel1 key lines of effort1 and organizational structure of such entity4 #chg4 ,national standards for ,federal fire protection at military installations 7a7 ,standards required ,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 shall comply with the ,national ,consensus ,standards developed by the ,national ,fire ,protection ,association pursuant to section #ab7;d7 of the ,national ,technology ,transfer and ,advancement ,act of #aiie 7,pub4 ,l4 #ajd-aac2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb note72 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 ,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 #chh4 ,pilot program for tactical vehicle safety data collection 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall jointly carry out a pilot program to evaluate the feasibility of using data recorders to monitor1 assess1 and improve the readiness and safety of the operation of military tactical vehicles 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the pilot program are-- 7#a7 to allow for the automated identification of hazards and potential hazards on and off military installations2 7#b7 to mitigate and increase awareness of hazards and potential hazards on and off military installations2 7#c7 to identify near-miss accidents2 7#d7 to create a standardized record source for accident investigations2 7#e7 to assess individual driver proficiency1 risk1 and readiness2 7#f7 to increase consistency in the implementation of military installation and unit-level range safety programs across military installations and units2 7#g7 to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating metrics generated from data recorders into the safety reporting systems and to the ,defense ,readiness ,reporting ,system as a measure of assessing safety risks1 mitigations1 and readiness2 7#h7 to determine the costs and benefits of retrofitting data recorders on legacy platforms and including data recorders as a requirement in acquisition of military tactical vehicles2 and 7#i7 any other matters as determined by the ,secretary concerned4 7c7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall-- 7#a7 assess the feasibility of using commercial technology1 such as smartphones or technologies used by insurance companies1 as a data recorder2 7#b7 test and evaluate a minimum of two data recorders that meet the pilot program requirements2 7#c7 select a data recorder capable of collecting and exporting the telemetry data1 event data1 and driver identification during operation and accidents2 7#d7 install and maintain a data recorder on a sufficient number of each of the military tactical vehicles listed under subsection 7f7 at installations selected by the ,secretary concerned under subsection 7e7 for statistically significant results2 7#e7 establish and maintain a database that contains telemetry data1 driver data1 and event data captured by the data recorder2 7#f7 regularly generate for each installation selected under subsection 7e7 a dataset that is viewable in widely available mapping software of hazards and potential hazards based on telemetry data and event data captured by the data recorders2 7#g7 generate actionable data sets and statistics on individual1 vehicle1 and military installation2 7#h7 require commanders at the installations selected under subsection 7e7 to incorporate the actionable data sets and statistics into the installation range safety program2 7#i7 require unit commanders at the installations selected under subsection 7e7 to incorporate the actionable data sets and statistics into the unit driver safety program2 7#aj7 evaluate the feasibility of integrating data sets and statistics to improve driver certification and licensing based on data recorded and generated by the data recorders2 7#aa7 use open architecture to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7#ab7 carry out any other activities determined by the ,secretary as necessary to meet the purposes under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,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 develop a plan for implementing the pilot program4 7e7 ,locations ,each ,secretary concerned shall carry out the pilot program at not fewer than one military installation in the ,united ,states selected by the ,secretary concerned that meets the following conditions3 7#a7 ,contains the necessary force structure1 equipment1 and maneuver training ranges to collect driver and military tactical vehicle data during training and routine operation4 7#b7 ,represents at a minimum one of the five training ranges identified in the study by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states titled ,army and ,marine ,corps ,should ,take ,additional ,actions to ,mitigate and ,prevent ,training ,accidents that did not track unit location during the training events4 7f7 ,covered military tactical vehicles ,the pilot program shall cover the following military tactical vehicles3 7#a7 ,army ,strykers4 7#b7 ,marine ,corps ,light ,armored ,vehicles4 7#c7 ,army ,family of ,medium ,tactical ,vehicles4 7#d7 ,marine ,corps ,medium ,tactical ,vehicle ,replacements4 7#e7 ,army and ,marine ,corps ,high ,mobility ,multipurpose ,wheeled ,vehicles4 7#f7 ,army and ,marine ,corps ,joint ,light ,tactical ,vehicles4 7#g7 ,army and ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command ,ground ,mobility ,vehicles4 7#h7 ,army ,infantry ,squad ,vehicles4 7#i7 ,army ,heavy ,tactical ,wheeled ,vehicles4 7g7 ,metrics ,the ,secretaries shall develop metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program in monitoring1 assessing1 and improving vehicle safety1 driver readiness1 and mitigation of risk4 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial ,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 jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program that addresses the plan for implementing the requirements under subsection 7c71 including the established metrics under subsection 7g74 7#b7 ,interim ,not later than three years after the commencement of the pilot program1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the pilot program1 including the preliminary results in carrying out the pilot program1 the metrics generated during the pilot program1 disaggregated by military tactical vehicle1 location1 and service1 and the implementation plan under subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,final 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the program4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 assess the effectiveness of the pilot program in meeting the purposes under subsection 7b72 7ii7 include the metrics generated during the pilot program1 disaggregated by military tactical vehicle1 location1 and service2 7iii7 include the views of range personnel1 unit commanders1 and tactical vehicle operators involved in the pilot program on the level of effectiveness of the technology selected2 7iv7 provide a cost estimate for equipping legacy military tactical vehicles with data recorders2 7v7 determine the instances in which data recorders should be a requirement in the acquisition of military tactical vehicles2 7vi7 recommend whether the pilot program should be expanded or made into a program of record2 and 7vii7 recommend any statutory1 regulatory1 or policy changes required to support the purposes under subsection 7b74 7i7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term accident means a collision1 rollover1 or other mishap involving a motor vehicle4 7#b7 ,the term data recorder means technologies installed in a motor vehicle to record driver identification1 telemetry data1 and event data related to the operation of the motor vehicle4 7#c7 ,the term driver identification means data enabling the unique identification of the driver operating a motor vehicle4 7#d7 ,the term event data includes data related to-- 7,a7 the start and conclusion of each vehicle operation2 7,b7 a vehicle accident2 7,c7 a vehicle acceleration1 velocity1 or location with an increased potential for an accident2 or 7,d7 a vehicle orientation with an increased potential for an accident4 7#e7 ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,army with respect to matters concerning the ,army2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,navy with respect to matters concerning the ,navy and ,marine ,corps4 7#f7 ,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 7#g7 ,the term telemetry data includes-- 7,a7 time2 7,b7 vehicle distance traveled2 7,c7 vehicle acceleration and velocity2 7,d7 vehicle orientation1 including roll1 pitch1 and yaw2 and 7,e7 vehicle location in a geographic coordinate system1 including elevation4 #chi4 ,requirement for public disclosure of results of ,department of ,defense lead testing ,section #cde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afde2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgae note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or lead after 7commonly referred to as ,,pfas72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or lead after substances2 and 7#b7 in subsections 7b71 7d71 and 7e71 by inserting or lead after polyfluoroalkyl substances each place such term appears4 #cij4 ,briefing relating to use of recycled rubber waste products by ,department of ,defense ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbc1 the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,environment and ,energy ,resilience shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the use1 and potential use1 by the ,department of recycled and recyclable rubber products1 including an assessment of the utility of such use4 #cia4 ,revival of report on non-federalized ,national ,guard personnel1 training1 and equipment requirements ,section #ajejd7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking years #bjah through #bjbj and inserting years #bjbc through #bjbe4 #cib4 ,use of amounts available to ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance for removal of munitions and explosives of concern in ,guam 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use amounts available to the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance to remove munitions and explosives of concern from military installations in ,guam4 7b7 ,monitoring of removal ,the ,secretary shall monitor and assess the removal by the ,department of munitions and explosives of concern from military installations in ,guam and shall constantly update processes for such removal to mitigate any issues relating to such removal4 7c7 ,report on amounts necessary ,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 indicating the amounts necessary to conduct removal of munitions and explosives of concern from military installations in ,guam4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term munitions and explosives of concern has the meaning given that term in section #agi4c of title #cb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations4 #cic4 ,funding for ,utility ,helicopter ,mods 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #aja for ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #daja1 for ,utility ,helicopter ,mods1 ,line #jbf1 is hereby increased by #aj1jjj1jjj for #fjk,v,a ,generators4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for ,operations and ,maintenance1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for ,other ,service ,support1 ,line #dij1 is hereby reduced by #aj1jjj1jjj4 #cid4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the use of working dogs to detect early stages of diseases ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ongoing research effort conducted by the ,department of the ,army1 in partnership with the ,university of ,pennsylvania1 titled ,training ,aid ,delivery ,device #b4j ,training ,support for ,,covid-#ai ,detection1 is exploring the effectiveness of using scent detection working dogs to detect the early stages of diseases1 including the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai72 7#b7 this research effort will soon complete ,phase #b and has shown promising results1 including an accuracy rate of #hi percent in ,,covid-#ai detection from t-shirt samples2 and 7#c7 it is important that the ,department of ,defense funds ,phase #c of this research effort to determine whether the use of working dogs is a feasible method of responding to emerging disease threats in a low-cost1 low-burden1 timely1 and widely applicable manner4 #cie4 ,requirements to reduce 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 and 7#b7 determining the resulting out-of-pocket costs for such members over time4 7b7 ,uniform replacement allowance for certain officers 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a uniform replacement allowance under which each officer of the ,armed ,forces1 upon promotion to the grade of ,o-#d1 and once every three years thereafter for such time as the officer is in a grade of ,o-#d or above1 shall be eligible to receive the allowance described in paragraph 7#b7 for the purpose of replacing required uniform items that have exceeded the useful life of such items4 7#b7 ,allowance ,the allowance described in this paragraph is a cash allowance that the ,secretary shall calculate by multiplying the annual replacement cost of each required uniform item of an officer 7taking into account the expected useful life of the item pursuant to subsection 7a7 and the price of the item set by the ,defense ,logistics ,agency as of the date of the calculation7 by three4 7c7 ,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 items1 projected changes to such required uniform items1 and related costs anticipated by the ,secretary 7disaggregated by ,armed ,force74 ,such report shall include pricing information for each such item1 including items that are not considered uniquely military4 #cif4 ,recognition of service of military working dogs ,section #aabe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,general authority4-- before ,the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,recognition of service of military working dogs ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a decoration or other appropriate recognition to recognize military working dogs under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that are killed in action or that perform an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act in service to the ,united ,states4 4 #cig4 ,maintenance of publicly accessible website by ,joint ,safety ,council ,section #ahd7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,developing and maintaining 7including by updating on a basis that is not less frequent than once every #ahj days7 a publicly accessible ,internet website that contains the following3 7,a7 ,information for the families of deceased members of the armed forces who died in a fatal operational or training accident4 7,b7 ,information on the findings of each review or assessment conducted by the ,council4 7,c7 ,an identification of any recommendation of the ,council relating to the prevention of fatal accidents among members of the ,armed ,forces1 and information on the progress of the implementation of any such recommendation4 4 ,,iv ,military ,personnel ,authorizations ,a ,active ,forces #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces ,the ,armed ,forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army1 #dgc1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,navy1 #cdh1bbj4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps1 #agg1jjj4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force1 #cbc1djj4 7#e7 ,the ,space ,force1 #h1fjj4 #djb4 ,revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels ,section #fia7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,for the ,army1 #dgc1jjj4 7#b7 ,for the ,navy1 #cdh1bbj4 7#c7 ,for the ,marine ,corps1 #agg1jjj4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force1 #cbc1djj4 7#e7 ,for the ,space ,force1 #h1fjj4 4 ,b ,reserve ,forces #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve 7a7 ,in general ,the ,armed ,forces are authorized strengths for ,selected ,reserve personnel of the reserve components as of ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ccf1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #ahi1ejj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #eg1gjj4 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 of any reserve component are released from active duty during any fiscal year1 the end strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the ,selected ,reserve of such reserve component shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such units and by the total number of such individual members4 #dab4 ,end strengths for ,reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves ,within the end strengths prescribed in section #daa7;a71 the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces are authorized1 as of ,september #cj1 #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 #bf1fcj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1bhf4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status7 ,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 #i1hib4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1fif4 #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 the subsection 7a7 supersedes any other authorization of appropriations 7definite or indefinite7 for such purpose for fiscal year #bjbc4 ,v ,military ,personnel ,policy ,a ,officer ,personnel ,policy #eja4 ,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 #ejb4 ,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 #ejc4 ,exclusion of lead special trial counsel from limitations on general officers and flag officers on active duty ,section #ebf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ejb1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7g71 7h71 7i71 and 7j7 as subsections 7h71 7i71 7j71 and 7k71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,exclusion of officers serving as lead special trial counsel ,the limitations in subsection 7a7 do 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 this title4 4 #ejd4 ,constructive service credit for certain officers of the ,armed ,forces3 authorization2 special pay 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 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,the authority under this subsection expires on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 4 7b7 ,special pay for certain officers commissioned or appointed with constructive service credit 7#a7 ,establishment ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ccf the following new section3 #ccg4 ,special pay3 certain officers of the armed forces commissioned or appointed with constructive service credit 7a7 ,special pay authorized ,the ,secretary concerned may pay monthly special pay to an eligible officer under this section4 7b7 ,eligible officer defined ,in this section1 the term eligible officer means an officer who-- 7#a7 7,a7 received an original appointment in a commissioned grade on or after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7,b7 was credited by the ,secretary of the military department concerned with constructive service under section #ecc7;b77#a77;,d7 of title #aj2 or 7#b7 7,a7 was originally appointed in a warrant officer grade on or after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7,b7 was credited by the ,secretary concerned with constructive service under section #egb7;b7 of title #aj4 7c7 ,amount of pay ,the ,secretary concerned shall determine an amount of monthly special pay to pay to an eligible officer under this section4 ,such amount may not exceed #e1jjj per month4 7d7 ,relationship to other incentives ,special pay under this section is in addition to any other pay or allowance to which an eligible officer is entitled4 7e7 ,sunset ,no special pay may be paid under this section after ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 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 #ccf the following3 #ccg4 ,special pay3 certain officers of the armed forces commissioned or appointed with constructive service credit4 4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretaries concerned shall prescribe regulations to carry out the amendments made by this section not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the amendments made by this section4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the evaluation of such amendments by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 the recommendation of the ,secretary whether such amendments should be made permanent4 7e7 ,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 terms congressional defense committees and ,secretary concerned have the meanings given such terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eje4 ,clarification of grade of ,surgeon ,general of the ,navy ,section #hjgg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,grade ,the ,surgeon ,general1 while so serving1 shall hold the grade of ,o-#i4 4 #ejf4 ,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 #ejg4 ,survey of chaplains 7a7 ,development ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit entity or a federally funded research and development center to develop an anonymous survey of chaplains of the covered ,armed ,forces4 ,the survey shall include questions regarding the following3 7#a7 ,chaplain job satisfaction4 7#b7 ,the tools available for chaplains to minister to members of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,resources available to support religious programs4 7#d7 ,inclusion of chaplains in resiliency and wellness programs4 7#e7 ,the role of chaplains in embedded units1 headquarters activities4 and military treatment facilities4 7#f7 ,recruitment and retention of chaplains4 7#g7 ,any challenges in the ability of chaplains to offer ministry services4 7b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall administer the survey not later than #ahj days after development4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on the findings from the survey4 7d7 ,covered ,armed ,force defined ,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 #ejh4 ,independent review of ,army officer performance evaluations 7a7 ,study required ,not later than six months after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall seek to enter into an agreement with a private entity that the ,secretary determines appropriate to-- 7#a7 study the fitness report system used for the performance evaluation of ,army officers2 and 7#b7 provide to the ,secretary recommendations regarding how to improve such system4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the effectiveness of the fitness report system at evaluating and documenting the performance of ,army officers4 7#b7 ,a comparison of the fitness report system for ,army officers with best practices for performance evaluations used by public- and private-sector organizations4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the value of ,army fitness reports in providing useful information to officer promotion boards4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the value of ,army fitness reports in providing useful feedback to ,army officers being evaluated4 7#e7 ,recommendations to improve the ,army fitness report system to-- 7,a7 increase its effectiveness at accurately evaluating and documenting the performance of ,army officers2 7,b7 align with best practices for performance evaluations used by public- and private-sector organizations2 7,c7 provide more useful information to officer promotion boards2 and 7,d7 provide more useful feedback regarding evaluated officers4 7c7 ,access to data and records ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall ensure that the entity selected under subsection 7a7 has sufficient resources and access to technical data1 individuals1 organizations1 and records necessary to complete the study required under this section4 7d7 ,submission to ,department of the ,army ,not later than one year after entering into an agreement under subsection 7a71 the entity that conducts the study under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of the ,army a report on the results of the study4 7e7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,army receives the report under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary 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 ,b ,reserve ,component ,management #eaa4 ,grades of certain chiefs of reserve components 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,chief of ,army ,reserve ,section #gjch7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,the ,chief of ,army ,reserve1 while so serving1 holds the grade of lieutenant general4 4 7#b7 ,chief of ,navy ,reserve ,section #hjhc7;b7 of such title is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,the ,chief of ,navy ,reserve1 while so serving1 holds the grade of vice admiral4 4 7#c7 ,commander1 ,marine ,forces ,reserve ,section #hjhd7;b7 of such title is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,the ,commander1 ,marine ,forces ,reserve1 while so serving1 holds the grade of lieutenant general4 4 7#d7 ,chief of ,air ,force ,reserve ,section #ijch7;b7 of such title is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,the ,chief of ,air ,force ,reserve1 while so serving1 holds the grade of lieutenant general4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the day that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply to appointments made after such date4 #eab4 ,grade of ,vice ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau ,section #ajeje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,grade 7#a7 ,the ,vice ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall be appointed to serve in the grade of general4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate1 pursuant to subsection 7b7 of section #ebf of this title1 the position of ,vice ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau as one of the general officer and flag officer positions to be excluded from the limitations in subsection 7a7 of such section4 4 #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 ,financial assistance program for specially selected members3 ,army ,reserve and ,army ,national ,guard ,section #bajg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army may appoint as a cadet in the ,army ,reserve or ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states any eligible member of the program who-- 7,a7 7i7 is enrolled in the ,advanced ,course of the ,army ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps at a military college or a military junior college2 or 7ii7 7,i7 is enrolled in the ,advanced ,course of the ,army ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps at a civilian institution2 and 7,,ii7 has completed the second year of a course of study in science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 or a related field at such institution2 and 7,b7 will be under #ca years of age on ,december #ca of the calendar year in which the member eligible under this section for appointment as a second lieutenant in the ,army ,reserve or ,army ,national ,guard4 2 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army may prescribe regulations specifying-- 7,a7 the courses of study that may be pursued by a member of the program for purposes of meeting the requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii72 and 7,b7 the level of academic achievement needed to meet such requirement4 4 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,b77i71 by inserting or civilian institution after military junior college2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or civilian institution after military junior college2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by inserting or civilian institution after military junior college2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7h7 to read as follows3 7h7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army may appoint each year under this section not less than #bb cadets at each military junior college at which there are not less than #bb members of the program eligible under subsection 7b7 for such an appointment4 ,at any military junior college at which in any year there are fewer than #bb such members1 the ,secretary shall appoint each such member as a cadet under this section4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army may appoint each year under this section the number of cadets from civilian institutions that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate based on the needs of the ,army4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7j71 by inserting or civilian institution after military junior college4 #eae4 ,inspections of ,national ,guard 7a7 ,establishment ,chapter #a of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting1 after section #aje1 the following new section3 #aje;,a4 ,additional inspections 7a7 ,regular inspections required ,the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall each prescribe regulations pursuant to which the ,national ,guard of each ,state shall be inspected not less frequently than once every five years4 7b7 ,authorized inspectors ,an inspection of the ,national ,guard of a ,state under subsection 7a7 shall be conducted by-- 7#a7 in the case of the ,air ,national ,guard1 by a qualified member of the regular component of the ,air ,force or by the inspector general of the ,department of the ,air ,force2 or 7#b7 in the case of the ,army ,national ,guard1 by a qualified member of the regular component of the ,army or by the inspector general of the ,department of the ,army4 7c7 ,elements and recommendations ,each inspection under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a review and assessment of-- 7,a7 the command climate of the ,national ,guard of the ,state2 7,b7 the extent to which members of such ,national ,guard are treated with dignity and respect2 and 7,c7 the compliance of such ,national ,guard with statutory1 regulatory1 and other applicable requirements relating to-- 7i7 reporting and addressing sex-related offenses and sexual harassment2 7ii7 training in sexual assault prevention and response2 and 7iii7 training in suicide prevention2 and 7#b7 the inspector's recommendation as to whether the ,secretary of the military department concerned should designate the performance of such ,national ,guard as unsatisfactory1 satisfactory1 or excellent4 7d7 ,performance grade ,following the conclusion of an inspection of a ,national ,guard of a ,state under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall-- 7#a7 based on the results of the inspection1 designate the performance of such ,national ,guard as unsatisfactory1 satisfactory1 or excellent2 and 7#b7 post such designation on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,mandatory reinspection ,a ,national ,guard of a ,state that receives a designation of unsatisfactory under subsection 7d7 shall be reinspected in accordance with this section not later one year after the conclusion of the inspection that resulted in such designation4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days1 after the conclusion of each inspection under this section1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall submit a report on the results of such inspection-- 7,a7 to the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 summarize the results of the inspection with respect to each element specified in subsection 7c72 7,b7 indicate the designation issued for the ,national ,guard of the ,state under subsection 7d72 and 7,c7 in the case of a ,national ,guard of a ,state that received a designation of unsatisfactory under subsection 7d7 after a reinspection under subsection 7e71 include the ,secretary's recommendation as to whether-- 7i7 ,federal funds should be withheld from such ,national ,guard2 or 7ii7 such ,national ,guard unit should be transferred to another ,state4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term sex-related offense means an alleged sex-related offense 7as defined in section #ajdd;e7h7 of this title74 7#b7 ,the term sexual harassment means the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section #icd of this title 7article #acd of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense for purposes of such section 7article74 7#c7 ,the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #ija of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aje the following new item3 #aje;,a4 ,additional inspections4 4 #eaf4 ,requirement of consent of the chief executive officer for certain full-time ,national ,guard duty performed in a ,state1 ,territory1 or the ,district of ,columbia ,section #ejb7;f77#b77;,a7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,support of operations or missions undertaken by the member's unit at the request of the ,president or ,secretary of ,defense1 with the consent of-- 7i7 the chief executive officer of each ,state 7as that term is defined in section #ija of this title7 in which such operations or missions shall take place2 and 7ii7 if such operations or missions shall take place in the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 4 #eag4 ,extension of ,national ,guard support for ,fire,guard program ,section #eae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 #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 ,an analysis whether the covered action would facilitate-- 7,a7 total force integration2 and 7,b7 general officer progression4 7#g7 ,a description of how the covered activity will affect the ability of the covered unit 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,d7 ,to reassign any responsibility4 7,e7 ,to integrate1 in the case of-- 7i7 a covered unit and a unit of the regular component of a covered ,armed ,force2 or 7ii7 more than one covered unit4 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 ,plan to ensure reasonable access to the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the ,united ,states by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjca4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a proposal to increase the total number of units of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps to ensure reasonable access for students throughout the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the estimated cost of implementing the proposed increase in the number of such units4 7#c7 ,a prioritized list of the ,states and regions in which the ,secretary proposes adding additional units4 7#d7 ,actions the ,secretary expects to carry out to ensure adequate representation and fair access to such units for students in all regions of the ,united ,states1 including rural and remote areas and in underrepresented ,states4 7#e7 ,to the extent appropriate1 modifications to the requirements for such units1 including the requirements applicable to instructors1 to accommodate units in rural areas and small schools4 7#f7 ,a plan to increase school and community awareness of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps programs in underrepresented areas4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,reasonable access defined ,in this section1 the term reasonable access1 when used with respect to units of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps1 means a level of access determined by the ,secretary of ,defense be reasonable taking into account the demand for student participation1 the availability of instructors1 and the physical distance between units4 #eai;,a4 ,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 #eai;,b4 ,additional matters relating to support for ,fire,guard program ,section #eae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha71 as amended by section #eag1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before ,until2 7#b7 by striking support and inserting carry out2 7#c7 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#d7 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 #eai;,c4 ,divestiture of ,tactical ,control ,party ,no divestiture of any ,tactical ,control ,party specialist force structure from the ,air ,national ,guard may occur until the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau provides a report to the congressional defense committees describing-- 7#a7 the capability gaps caused by divestiture of ,tactical ,control ,party force structure from the ,air ,national ,guard and its impact on the ,department of ,defense to execute the ,national ,defense ,strategy2 and 7#b7 the impacts of such divestiture to the operational capabilities of the ,army ,national ,guard4 #eai;,d4 ,recognition of the ,army ,interagency ,training and ,education ,center as a joint activity of the ,national ,guard2 report 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,,aitec has been designated by the ,national ,guard ,bureau as a joint activity of the ,army and ,air ,national ,guard responsible for the following activities3 7,a7 ,mission assurance and other critical infrastructure protection activities in support of the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,homeland ,security entities4 7,b7 ,all-hazards disaster response training and exercises for the ,national ,guard in partnership with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal response enterprise organizations4 7#b7 ,,aitec is composed of members of the ,army and ,air ,national ,guard who possess relevant private-sector critical skills and experience in the fields of emergency response1 engineering1 cybersecurity1 electric power1 logistics1 telecommunications1 utilities1 medical1 rescue1 or such other fields as determined by evolving mission requirements4 7#c7 ,the ,national ,guard ,bureau has designated ,,aitec as having the following duties3 7,a7 ,providing the ,department of ,defense with-- 7i7 unique civilian expertise and experience of critical infrastructure protection1 ,chemical1 ,biological1 ,radiological1 and ,nuclear response1 emergency management1 control systems cybersecurity1 and incident management2 7ii7 training and exercise support of ,joint ,interagency ,training ,capability1 including ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,state and ,joint ,task ,force-,state ,headquarters elements1 ,national ,guard ,reaction ,forces1 ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,civil ,support ,teams1 and ,chemical1 ,biological1 ,radiological1 ,nuclear1 or ,high-,yield ,explosive ,emergency ,response ,force ,packages1 and ,homeland ,response ,forces2 and 7iii7 personnel to conduct ,mission ,assurance1 ,cybersecurity1 ,port ,security ,resiliency1 and other critical infrastructure assessments and training along with ,counter-,,ied and bombing prevention training to intergovernmental partners and first responders4 7,b7 ,on an ongoing basis1 partnering with the military departments1 the combatant commands1 other ,department of ,defense agencies1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal governments to conduct-- 7i7 all-threats1 all-hazards ,mission ,assurance assessments in the areas of ,mission ,assurance ,related ,programs and ,activities1 including cyber supply chain risk management1 position1 navigation1 and timing1 and unmanned systems on ,defense ,critical ,infrastructure2 7ii7 all-hazards and disaster response training and exercise support2 7iii7 infrastructure protection assessment activities1 cybersecurity1 and counter-,,ied and bombing prevention training for the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7iv7 ,port ,security ,resiliency assessments for the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,report ,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 appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an organizational plan and an estimate of the annual costs necessary for ,,aitec to complete its duties as described in subsection 7a77#c72 and 7#b7 the manpower requirements needed to adequately staff such duties4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,aitec means the ,army ,interagency ,training and ,education ,center4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given the term in section #gjb of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deeb74 #eai;,e4 ,enhancement of ,national ,guard ,youth ,challenge ,program 7a7 ,in general ,during fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense may provide assistance in addition to assistance under subsection 7d7 of section #eji of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a ,national ,guard ,youth ,challenge ,program of a ,state for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,new program start-up costs4 7#b7 ,special projects4 7#c7 ,workforce development programs4 7#d7 ,emergency costs4 7b7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,matching ,before the ,secretary may use the authority under this section1 the ,state shall comply with the matching requirement under such subsection4 7#b7 ,total assistance ,total assistance under this section may not exceed #e1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,reporting ,any assistance provided under this section shall be included in the annual report under subsection 7k7 of such section4 ,c ,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records #eba4 ,notification to next of kin upon the death of a member of the ,armed ,forces ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended accordingly73 #adic4 ,notification to next of kin or other appropriate person3 timing2 training 7a7 ,in general ,in the event of a death that requires the ,secretary of the military department concerned to provide a death benefit under this subchapter1 such ,secretary shall notify the next of kin or other appropriate person not later than four hours after such death4 7b7 ,death outside the ,united ,states ,if a death described in subsection 7a7 occurs outside the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall attempt to delay reporting1 by the media of the country in which such death occurs1 of the name of the decedent until after the ,secretary of the military department concerned has notified the next of kin or other appropriate person pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,training ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall include a training exercise regarding a death described in this section in each major exercise or planning conference conducted by such ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 #ebb4 ,direct acceptance of gifts from certain sources by enlisted members 7a7 ,authority ,section #bfja;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 respectively2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated1 by striking ,this section applies to and inserting 7#a7 ,a member described in this paragraph is2 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,a member described in this paragraph is an enlisted member of the armed forces4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the regulations2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,a member described in subsection 7b77#b7 may not accept a gift-- 7,a7 from a source described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 solicited by the member2 7,c7 that a reasonable person would believe was intended to influence the member in the performance of duties as a member2 or 7,d7 that a reasonable person would believe was intended to supplement the pay of the member4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 as redesignated1 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 1 7#b7 or 7#c72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking subsection 7b77#b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 #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 adding at the end ,no such period may exceed five years4 7b7 ,retroactive effect ,an agreement under such subsection1 made by a member of the ,armed ,forces on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 may not require such member to serve on active duty for a period longer than five years4 #ebd4 ,briefing and report on administrative separation boards ,subsection 7c7 of section #ebi;,b of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,briefing2 report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 a briefing on preliminary results of the study conducted under subsection 7a7 not later than ,december #bg1 #bjbb2 and 7#b7 a report on the final results of the study conducted under subsection 7a7 not later than ,may #ca1 #bjbc4 4 #ebe4 ,elimination of time limit for 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 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,during the time period 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 ,any4 #ebf4 ,prohibition on use of photographs by certain military promotion boards 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that no military promotion record of a covered ,armed ,force includes any official or unofficial photographs4 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 #ebg4 ,gender-neutral fitness standards for combat military occupational specialties of the ,army 7a7 ,establishment ,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 fitness standards for combat ,m,o,ss that are higher than those for non-combat ,m,o,ss2 and 7#b7 provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives setting forth-- 7,a7 the list of combat ,m,o,ss described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the methodology used to determine whether to include an ,,mos on such list4 7b7 ,,mos defined ,in this section1 the term ,,mos means a military occupational specialty4 #ebh4 ,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 ,report ,not later than six 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 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall implement the steps identified in the report under subsection 7b74 #ebi4 ,pilot program on remote personnel processing in the ,army 7a7 ,pilot program ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall implement a pilot program to test the use of a software application 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 ,application requirements ,the software application shall perform the following functions3 7#a7 ,enable the remote in-processing and out-processing of covered personnel1 including by permitting covered personnel to electronically sign forms4 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 ,selection of location ,in selecting a military installation for the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to the military installation that is the least popular according to preferences of ,army officers in the ,active ,duty ,officer ,assignment ,interactive ,module4 7d7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate on ,january #ast1 #bjbg4 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,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 #ebi;,a4 ,improving oversight of military recruitment practices in public secondary schools ,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 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 #ebi;,b4 ,enlistments3 compilation of directory and other prospective recruit information 7a7 ,compilation of prospective recruit information ,section #ejc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and inserting the following3 #ejc4 ,enlistments3 recruiting campaigns2 compilation of directory and other prospective recruit information 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,regular ,army and all that follows before the period at the end and inserting regular and reserve components of the armed forces2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,compilation of other prospective recruit information 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may collect and compile other prospective recruit information pertaining to individuals who are-- 7,a7 #ag years of age or older or in the eleventh grade 7or its equivalent7 or higher2 and 7,b7 enrolled in a secondary school in the ,united ,states 7including its territories and possessions7 or the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may make prospective recruit information collected and compiled under this subsection available to the armed forces for military recruiting purposes4 ,such information may not be disclosed for any other purpose4 7#c7 ,other prospective recruit information collected and compiled under #a this subsection shall be confidential1 and a person who has had access to such information may not disclose the information except for the purposes described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,in this subsection1 the term prospective recruit information means information for use in identifying prospective recruits1 tailoring marketing efforts to reach the primary recruit market1 and measuring the return on investment of ongoing marketing efforts4 ,citizens will be made aware of the categories of personally identifiable information 7,,pii71 as well as non-,,pii information1 to be collected and the purposes for which the categories of personal information are collected and used4 ,categories of information may include1 but are not limited to-- 7,a7 identifiers 7such as ,internet ,protocol address1 social media handles72 7,b7 information about your connected devices and how you interact with our apps and websites 7such as browser type1 unique device identifier1 cookie data1 and associated identifying and usage information72 7,c7 demographic 7such as date of birth1 high school or college graduation year1 grade currently enrolled in1 citizenship1 marital status1 household composition1 or veteran or military status72 7,d7 protected classification characteristics under state or federal law 7such as age and gender72 7,e7 audio or video information 7social media content1 photographs and videos shared on recruitment digital properties1 images and likeness captured at events72 7,f7 fitness activity data 7for example1 exercise length1 duration1 activities72 and 7,g7 login and profile information1 including screen name1 password and unique user ,,id for recruitment digital properties4 7#e7 ,the collection1 use1 and retention of a citizen's personal information shall be reasonably necessary and proportionate to military recruitment objectives4 7#f7 ,where possible1 citizens will have the ability to manage and_/or opt-out of data collection via a clear and easy to access process in compliance with state legislation4 4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out the amendments made by this section4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ca of such #aj title is amended by striking the item relating to section #ejc and inserting the following new item3 #ejc4 ,enlistments3 recruiting campaigns2 compilation of directory and other prospective recruit information4 4 #ebi;,c4 ,continuing military service for certain members eligible for chapter #fa retirement 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations that allow a covered member to continue to elect to serve in the ,armed ,forces-- 7#a7 in the current military occupational specialty of such covered member1 for which the covered member may not be deployable2 or 7#b7 in a military occupational specialty for which the covered member is deployable4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,a covered member who completes #bj years of service computed under section #abjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code shall not be denied any benefit under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs solely on the basis that the covered member elected to continue to serve in the ,armed ,forces instead of taking retirement under chapter #fa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,covered member defined ,in this section1 the term covered member means a member of the ,armed ,forces-- 7#a7 whom the ,secretary concerned determines possesses skill or experience vital to the ,armed ,force concerned2 7#b7 who incurs a disability-- 7,a7 while eligible for special pay under section #caj of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 that renders the member eligible for retirement under chapter #fa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 who elects to continue to serve in the ,armed ,forces instead of such retirement4 #ebi;,d4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the ,port ,chicago #ej ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,american people should recognize the role of racial bias in the prosecution and convictions of the ,port ,chicago #ej following the deadliest home front disaster in ,world ,war ,,ii2 7#b7 the military records of each of the ,port ,chicago #ej should reflect such exoneration of any and all charges brought against them in the aftermath of the explosion2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary of the ,navy should upgrade the general and summary discharges of each of the ,port ,chicago #ej sailors to honorable discharges4 #ebi;,e4 ,treatment of personally identifiable information regarding prospective recruits ,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 #ebi;,f4 ,implementation of certain recommendations regarding screening individuals who seek to enlist in the ,armed ,forces and countering extremist activity in the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,enlistment screening ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the seven recommendations of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness on page #b of the report titled ,screening ,individuals ,who ,seek to ,enlist in the ,armed ,forces1 submitted to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on ,october #ad1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,countering extremism ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement six recommendations of the ,countering ,extremist ,activity ,working ,group on pages #ae through #ah on the report entitled ,report on ,countering ,extremist ,activity ,within the ,department of ,defense published in ,december #bjba4 #ebi;,g4 ,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 7including use of civilian industry best practices7 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 #ebi;,h4 ,record of military service for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,standard record of service required ,chapter #ei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aafh the following new sections3 #aafh;a4 ,discharge or release3 record of military service 7a7 ,record of service required 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement a standard record of military service for all members of the armed forces 7including the reserve components71 regarding all duty under this title1 title #cb1 and title #ad4 7#b7 ,the record established under this section shall be known as the ,certificate of ,military ,service4 7b7 ,nature and scope ,a ,certificate of ,military ,service shall-- 7#a7 provide a standardized summary of the service1 in any ,federal duty status or on ,state active duty1 in the armed forces of a member of the armed forces2 7#b7 be the same document for all members of the armed forces2 and 7#c7 serve as the discharge certificate or certificate of release from active duty for purposes of section #aafh of this title4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate with other ,federal officers1 including the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 to ensure that a ,certificate of ,military ,service serves as acceptable proof of military service for receipt of benefits under the laws administered by such ,federal officers4 4 7b7 ,issuance to members of reserve components ,chapter #ei of such title1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by inserting after section #aafh;a the following new section3 #aafh;b4 ,record of military service3 issuance to members of reserve components ,an up-to-date record of military service under section #aafh;a of this title shall be issued to a member of a reserve component as follows3 7#a7 ,upon permanent change to duty status 7including retirement1 resignation1 expiration of a term of service1 promotion or commissioning as an officer1 or permanent transfer to active duty74 7#b7 ,upon discharge or release from temporary active duty orders 7minimum of #ij days on orders or #cj days for a contingency operation74 7#c7 ,upon promotion to each grade beginning with-- 7,a7 ,o-#c for commissioned officers2 7,b7 ,w-#c for warrant officers2 and 7,c7 ,e-#d for enlisted members4 7#d7 ,in the case of a member of the ,national ,guard1 upon any transfer to the ,national ,guard of another ,state or territory 7commonly referred to as an ,interstate ,transfer74 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments related to current discharge certificate authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #aafh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking his discharge certificate or certificate of release from active duty1 respectively1 and his final pay and inserting the member's record of military service under section #aafh;a of this title1 and the member's final pay2 and 7,b7 by striking him or his and inserting the member or the member's4 7#b7 ,heading amendment ,the heading of such section #aafh is amended to read as follows3 #aafh4 ,discharge or release from active duty3 limitations2 issuance of record of military service 4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ei of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #aafh and inserting the following new items3 #aafh4 ,discharge or release from active duty3 limitations2 issuance of record of military service4 #aafh;a4 ,discharge or release3 record of military service4 #aafh;b4 ,record of military service3 issuance to members of reserve components4 4 ,d ,military ,justice #eca4 ,sexual ,harassment ,independent ,investigations and ,prosecution 7a7 ,inclusion of sexual harassment in offenses subject to authority of special trial counsel 7#a7 ,definition of covered offense ,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-ha71 is 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 title4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect two years 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-ha7 as provided in section #eci;,c of that ,act4 7b7 ,independent investigation of sexual harassment 7#a7 ,definitions ,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-ha71 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking or ,space ,force and inserting ,space ,force1 or ,coast ,guard2 and 7ii7 by inserting or the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7in the case of a matter involving the ,coast ,guard when not operating as a service in the ,navy7 after ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term independent investigator means a member of the armed forces or a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7in the case of a matter involving the ,coast ,guard when not operating as a service in the ,navy7 who-- 7,a7 is outside the 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 concerned1 in the case of a member of the armed forces2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the case of a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7iii7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in the case of a civilian employee of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 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 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 #edc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 as provided in subsection 7c7 of that section4 #ecb4 ,matters in connection with special trial counsel 7a7 ,definition of covered offense 7#a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#ag77;,a7 of section #hja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #a 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 section #eca1 is further 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-- 7,a7 take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha72 and 7,b7 apply with respect to any offenses that occur after that date4 7b7 ,residual prosecutorial duties and other judicial1 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 but not limited to 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 ,justice71 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 7c7 ,amendments 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 7d7 ,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 7b72 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 7e7 ,additional reporting relative 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 and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 7with respect to the ,coast ,guard7 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees 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 offense1 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 these reforms on the military justice system4 7f7 ,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 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #ecc4 ,standards for imposition of commanding officer's non-judicial punishment 7a7 ,commanding officer's non-judicial punishment 7#a7 ,in general ,section #hae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7g7 as subsections 7d7 through 7h71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7b71 the following new subsection3 7c7 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 a commanding officer may not impose a punishment authorized in subsection 7b7 unless1 before the imposition of such punishment1 the commanding officer-- 7,a7 requests and receives legal guidance regarding the imposition of such punishment from a judge advocate or other legal officer of the armed force of which the commanding officer is a member2 and 7,b7 provides the member who may be subject to such punishment with an opportunity to consult appropriate legal counsel4 7#b7 ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to the punishments specified in subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 of subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,a commanding officer may waive the requirements set forth in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 on a case by case basis1 if the commanding officer determines such a waiver is necessary on the basis of operational necessity4 2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,effective date and applicability ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to punishments imposed under section #hae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 on or after such effective date4 7#c7 ,additional guidance required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary concerned shall prescribe regulations or issue other written guidance with respect to non-judicial punishment under section #hae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 that-- 7,a7 7i7 identifies criteria to be considered when determining whether a member of the armed forces is attached to or embarked in a vessel for the purposes of determining whether such member may demand trial by court-martial in lieu of punishment under such section 7article72 and 7ii7 establishes a policy about the appropriate and responsible invocation of such exception2 and 7,b7 establishes criteria commanders must consider when evaluating whether to issue a waiver under subsection 7c77#c7 of such section 7article7 7as added by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection7 on the basis of operational necessity4 7b7 ,modification of annual reports on racial and ethnic demographics in the military justice system ,section #dhf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#i7 with respect to principals on sea duty who were not attached to or embarked in a vessel 7as determined by the ,secretary of the ,navy or the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating71 the number of non-judicial punishments proposed and finalized under section #hae of this title 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 in total and disaggregated by-- 7,a7 whether the commanding officer imposing non-judicial punishment requested and received legal guidance regarding the imposition of such punishment from a judge advocate or other legal officer of the armed force of which the commanding officer is a member2 7,b7 whether the principal was provided the opportunity to consult appropriate legal counsel2 and 7,c7 statistical category as related to the principal2 and 7#aj7 with respect to principals on sea duty who were attached to or embarked in a vessel 7as determined by the ,secretary of the ,navy or the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating71 the number of non-judicial punishments proposed and finalized under section #hae of this title 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 in total and disaggregated by-- 7,a7 whether the commanding officer imposing non-judicial punishment requested and received legal guidance regarding the imposition of such punishment from a judge advocate or other legal officer of the armed force of which the commanding officer is a member2 7,b7 whether the principal was provided the opportunity to consult appropriate legal counsel2 and 7,c7 statistical category as related to the principal4 4 #ecd4 ,special trial counsel 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-ha7 as provided in section #eci;,c of that ,act4 #ece4 ,financial assistance for victims of offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,military ,crime ,victims ,financial ,assistance ,fund ,chapter #ec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #ajde the following new section3 #ajdd;g4 ,military ,crime ,victims ,financial ,assistance ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund to be known as the ,military ,crime ,victims ,financial ,assistance ,fund 7referred to in this section as the ,fund74 7b7 ,administration of fund ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall administer the ,fund consistent with the provisions of this section4 7c7 ,deposits ,there shall be deposited in the ,fund the following3 7#a7 ,any amounts appropriated to the ,fund4 7#b7 ,any amounts donated to the ,fund4 7d7 ,availability and use of fund ,amounts in the ,fund shall1 to the extent provided in appropriations ,acts1 be available solely for the payment of financial assistance to victims of covered violent offenses in accordance with the regulations prescribed under subsection 7e74 7e7 ,regulations ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations pursuant to which a victim of a covered violent offense may apply for and receive financial assistance payments from the ,fund4 ,such regulations shall provide as follows3 7#a7 ,a victim of a covered violent offense may apply to the ,fund for-- 7,a7 a standard payment2 7,b7 a reimbursement payment2 or 7,c7 a standard payment and a reimbursement payment4 7#b7 ,a standard payment to a victim shall be a fixed amount determined by the ,secretary of ,defense for each covered violent offense4 7#c7 ,a reimbursement payment to a victim shall be an amount determined by the ,secretary of ,defense that is sufficient to reimburse the victim for health care expenses1 travel expenses1 and expenses for property damage resulting from the covered violent offense1 subject to such limits as the ,secretary may prescribe4 ,a reimbursement payment may not be made for any expenses for which a victim receives reimbursement from other sources1 including insurance claims4 7#d7 ,an individual victim may receive not more than #ej1jjj from the ,fund per incident4 7#e7 ,the eligibility of a victim to receive payments from the ,fund shall be subject to such terms1 conditions1 and other requirements as the ,secretary may prescribe4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary may not make a payment from the ,fund if the amount of such payment would exceed the amounts available in the fund4 7f7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,february #a of each year1 the ,secretaries concerned1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of the amounts deposited to and paid from the ,fund during the preceding year2 7#b7 the number of victims who received payments from the ,fund during the preceding year1 set forth separately for each covered violent offense2 and 7#c7 an estimate of the amount of appropriations required1 if any1 to maintain the solvency of the fund for the period of two fiscal years following the date of the report4 7g7 ,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 covered violent offense means-- 7,a7 an offense under section #iah 7article #aah71 section #iai 7article #aai71 section #iai;a 7article #aai;a71 section #ibj 7article #abj71 section #ibj;b 7article #abj;b71 section #ibj;c 7article #abj;c71 section #ibb 7article #abb71 section #ibe 7article #abe71 section #ibh 7article #abh71 section #ibh;a 7article #abh;a71 section #ibh;b 7article #abh;b71 section #icj 7article #acj71 or the standalone offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section #icd 7article #acd7 of this title2 or 7,b7 an attempt to commit an offense specified in subparagraph 7,a7 as punishable under section #hhj of this title 7article #hhj74 7#c7 ,the term victim means individual who has suffered direct physical1 emotional1 or pecuniary harm as a result of the commission of a covered violent offense4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting before the item relating to section #ajde the following new item3 #ajdd;g4 ,military ,crime ,victims ,financial ,assistance ,fund4 4 7c7 ,applicability ,eligibility to receive a payment from the ,military ,crime ,victims ,financial ,assistance ,fund under section #ajdd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a771 shall be limited to individuals who-- 7#a7 are victims of covered violent offenses that occur on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 apply for payment from the ,fund after the effective date of the regulations prescribed under subsection 7e7 of such section #ajdd;g4 7d7 ,progress report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on plans of the ,secretary for implementing the ,military ,crime ,victims ,financial ,assistance ,fund under section #ajdd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 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 #ecf4 ,addressing sex-related offenses and sexual harassment involving members of the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,addressing certain sex-related offenses 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #hj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aefa;b the following new section3 #aefa;c4 ,addressing sex-related offenses and sexual harassment involving members of the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,an adjutant general who receives notice of an allegation of a sex-related offense or sexual harassment committed by a member of the ,national ,guard under the jurisdiction of the adjutant general shall1 not later than #gb hours after receiving such notice-- 7#a7 report the allegation to the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau2 and 7#b7 ensure that the alleged victim is informed of the availability of ,special ,victims' ,counsel in accordance with section #ajdd;e of this title1 as applicable4 7b7 ,initial report 7#a7 ,elements ,each report under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of the allegation4 7,b7 ,identification of-- 7i7 the individual who is alleged to have committed the offense2 7ii7 the alleged victim of the offense2 and 7iii7 the individual or entity that is investigating the allegation4 7,c7 ,a statement indicating whether the alleged victim has been informed of the availability of legal counsel in accordance with subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,late reports ,in the event that an adjutant general submits a report required under subsection 7a7 after the expiration of the #gb-;hour period specified in such subsection1 the report shall include-- 7,a7 the information specified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 an explanation of the reasons the report was not timely submitted4 7c7 ,final report ,not later than #cj days after determining whether or not to take action against a member of the ,national guard accused of a sex-related offense or sexual harassment1 the adjutant general shall submit to the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau a report that includes-- 7#a7 the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 a description of any administrative1 judicial1 or other action taken against the member2 and 7#c7 if no such action was taken1 an explanation of the reasons the adjutant general declined to take such action4 7d7 ,applicability ,the requirements of this section shall apply with respect to an allegation of a sex-related offense or sexual harassment of which an adjutant general receives notice after the date of the enactment of this section without regard to-- 7#a7 the jurisdiction in which the offense occurred2 or 7#b7 whether prosecution for the offense would be time barred by a statute of limitations4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term sex-related offense means an alleged sex-related offense 7as defined in section #ajdd;e7h7 of this title74 7#b7 ,the term sexual harassment means the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section #icd of this title 7article #acd of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense for purposes of such section 7article74 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 #aefa;b the following new item3 #aefa;c4 ,addressing sex-related offenses and sexual harassment involving members of the ,national ,guard4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect immediately after the effective date of the amendments made by part #a of subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 as provided in section #eci;,c of that ,act4 7c7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations implementing section #aefa;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 #ecg4 ,prohibition on sharing of information on domestic violence incidents ,section #aefb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,prohibition on sharing of certain information 7#a7 ,in general ,in a case in which the information maintained and reported by the ,secretary of a military department under subsection 7b7 includes the findings of an ,incident ,determination ,committee1 the ,secretary may not share such findings with any party other than the administrator of the database under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 on a case-by-case basis if the ,secretary determines that it is necessary to share the findings of an ,incident ,determination ,committee with a member of the ,armed ,forces or a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense acting within the scope of their official duties4 7#c7 ,incident ,determination ,committee defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,incident ,determination ,committee means a committee established at a military installation that is responsible for reviewing a reported incident of domestic violence and determining whether such incident constitutes serious harm to the victim according to the applicable criteria of the ,department of ,defense4 4 #ech4 ,mandatory notification of members of the ,armed ,forces identified in certain records of criminal investigations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aefg;b4 ,mandatory notification of members of the armed forces and reserve components identified in certain records of criminal investigations 7a7 ,notification of inclusion in ,,mcio records ,as soon as practicable after the conclusion of a criminal investigation for which a military criminal investigative organization is the lead investigative agency1 the head of such organization shall provide1 to any member or a former member of the armed forces and reserve components who is designated in the records of the organization as a subject of such investigation1 written notice of such designation4 7b7 ,initial notification of previous inclusion in ,,mcio records ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the head of each military criminal investigative organization shall provide1 to any member or former member of the armed forces and reserve components who is designated after ,january #a1 #bjaa in the records of the organization as a subject of a criminal investigation that is closed as of such date1 written notice of such designation4 7c7 ,contents of notice ,each notice provided under subsection 7a7 and 7b7 shall include the following information-- 7#a7 ,the date on which the member was designated as a subject of a criminal investigation in the records of the military criminal investigative organization4 7#b7 ,identification of each crime for which the member was investigated1 including a citation to each provision of chapter #dg of this title 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 that the member was suspected of violating1 if applicable4 7#c7 ,instructions on how the member may seek removal of the record in accordance with subsection 7d74 7d7 ,removal of record ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 establish a process through which a member of the armed forces and reserve components who receives a notice under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 may request the removal of the record that is the subject of such notice2 and 7#b7 issue uniform guidance1 applicable to all military criminal investigative organizations1 specifying the conditions under which such a record may be removed4 7f7 ,on-going and sensitive investigations ,the head of a military criminal investigative organization may waive the notification requirements of this section if such head determines that a notification made pursuant to this section would-- 7#a7 endanger any witness or victim of the offense under investigation2 7#b7 disclose the existence of an intelligence or counterintelligence investigation2 or 7#c7 compromise or reveal any other on-going criminal investigation4 7e7 ,military criminal investigative organization defined ,in this section1 the term military criminal investigative organization means any organization or element of the ,department of ,defense or an armed force that is responsible for conducting criminal investigations1 including-- 7#a7 the ,army ,criminal ,investigation ,command2 7#b7 the ,naval ,criminal ,investigative ,service2 7#c7 the ,air ,force ,office of ,special ,investigations2 7#d7 the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service2 and 7#e7 the ,defense ,criminal ,investigative ,service4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #aefg;b4 ,mandatory notification of members of the armed forces and reserve components identified in certain records of criminal investigations4 4 #eci4 ,sentencing parameters under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice for hate crimes ,section #eci;,e7e77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hef note7 is amended by inserting 7including whether the offense is described in section #bdi of title #ah7 after district court4 #eci;,a4 ,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 #eci;,b4 ,recommendations for sentencing of marijuana-based offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,recommendations ,the ,military ,justice ,review ,panel shall develop recommendations specifying appropriate sentencing ranges for offenses involving the use and possession of marijuana under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 ,in developing such recommendations1 the ,military ,justice ,review ,panel shall consider-- 7#a7 how the sentences typically imposed for marijuana-based offenses under such chapter compare to the sentences typically imposed for other comparable offenses1 such as offenses involving the misuse of alcohol2 7#b7 the overall burden on the military justice system of the current approach of the ,department of ,defense to sentencing marijuana-based offenses under such chapter2 and 7#c7 the historically discriminatory manner in which laws related to marijuana offenses have been enforced1 the potential for the continued discriminatory application of the law 7whether intentional or unintentional71 and recommendations for actions that can be taken to minimize the risk of such discrimination4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,military ,justice ,review ,panel shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the recommendations developed under subsection 7a74 #eci;,c4 ,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 appropriate congressional committees 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 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eci;,d4 ,public availability of military commission proceedings ,section #idi;d7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,in the case of any proceeding of a military commission under this chapter that is made open to the public1 the military judge may order arrangements for the availability of the proceeding to be watched remotely by the public through the internet4 4 #eci;,e4 ,review and report on the definition of consent for purposes of the offenses of rape and sexual assault under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,evaluation and review ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice shall commission a comprehensive evaluation and review of the definition of consent1 as set forth in section #ibj7;g77#g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abj7;g77#g7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7b7 ,elements ,the review and evaluation conducted under subsection 7a7 shall assess how the definition of consent set forth in section #ibj7;g77#g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abj7;g77#g7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 can be-- 7#a7 expanded to require knowledgeable and informed agreement1 freely entered into1 without any malicious factors or influences such as force1 coercion1 fear1 fraud or false identity1 or exploitation of a person's incapacity2 7#b7 enhanced through consultation with other recognized standards for the definition of such term2 and 7#c7 clarified to state clearly that-- 7,a7 the circumstances surrounding an incident of sexual contact are irrelevant when malicious factors induced compliance2 7,b7 consent for a sexual act does not constitute consent for all sexual acts2 and 7,c7 consent is revocable by either party during sexual conduct4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the commencement of the evaluation and review under subsection 7a71 the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the evaluation and review4 #eci;,f4 ,standards and reports relating to cases overseen by military criminal investigative organizations 7a7 ,standards required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop and implement uniform standards applicable to the military criminal investigative organizations of the ,department of ,defense that-- 7,a7 establish processes and procedures for the handling of cold cases2 7,b7 specify the circumstances under which a case overseen by such an organization shall be referred to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense for review2 and 7,c7 establish procedures to ensure that1 in the event an investigator transfers out of such an organization or otherwise ceases to be an investigator1 the cases overseen by such investigator are transferred to a new investigator within the organization4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the standards developed under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,implementation ,following the submittal of the report under paragraph 7#b71 but not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the standards developed under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report establishment of cold case unit in the ,army ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to ,congress a report on the feasibility of establishing a cold case unit in the ,army ,criminal ,investigation ,division that is similar to the cold case units operating within the ,naval ,criminal ,investigative ,service and the ,air ,force ,office of ,special ,investigations4 ,e ,other ,legal ,matters #eda4 ,clarifications of procedure in investigations of personnel actions taken against members of the ,armed ,forces in retaliation for protected communications 7a7 ,in general ,subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 of paragraph 7#d7 of section #ajcd7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,d7 7i7 ,upon determining that an investigation of an allegation under paragraph 7#a7 is warranted1 the ,inspector ,general making the determination shall expeditiously investigate the allegation to determine whether the protected communication or activity under subsection 7b7 was a contributing factor in the personnel action prohibited under subsection 7b7 that was taken or withheld 7or threatened to be taken or withheld7 against a member of the armed forces4 7ii7 ,in the case of a determination made by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense1 that ,inspector ,general may delegate responsibility for the investigation to an appropriate ,inspector ,general of a military department4 7iii7 ,the member alleging the prohibited personnel action may use circumstantial evidence to demonstrate that the protected communication or activity under subsection 7b7 was a contributing factor in the personnel action prohibited under subsection 7b74 ,such circumstantial evidence may include that the person taking such prohibited personnel action knew of the protected communication or activity1 and that the prohibited personnel action occurred within a period of time such that a reasonable person could conclude that the communication or protected activity was a contributing factor in the personnel action4 7iv7 ,if the ,inspector ,general determines it likelier than not that the member made a communication or participated in an activity protected under subsection 7b7 that was a contributing factor in a personnel action described in such subsection1 the ,inspector ,general shall presume such personnel action to be prohibited under such subsection unless the ,inspector ,general determines there is clear and convincing evidence that the same personnel action would have occurred in the absence of such protected communication or activity4 7,e7 ,if the ,inspector ,general preliminarily determines in an investigation under subparagraph 7,d7 that a personnel action prohibited under subsection 7b7 has occurred and that such personnel action shall result in an immediate hardship to the member alleging the personnel action1 the ,inspector ,general shall promptly notify the ,secretary of the military department concerned or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 as applicable1 of the hardship1 and such ,secretary shall take such action as such ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,such paragraph is further amended in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7h7 both places it appears and inserting subsection 7i74 #edb4 ,primary prevention of violence 7a7 ,annual primary prevention research agenda ,section #edi;,a7c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-hal #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 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 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 or domestic violence more than others2 7#c7 seek to identify factors that influence the prevention1 perpetration1 and victimization of sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and domestic violence2 7#d7 seek to improve the collection and dissemination of data on hazing and bullying related to sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and domestic violence2 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 by amending the text 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 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #eja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 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 the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report comparing the sexual harassment and prevention training of the ,department of ,defense with similar programs at other ,federal departments and agencies and including data collected by colleges and universities and other relevant outside entities4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7e7 ,incorporation of research and findings ,the ,primary ,prevention ,workforce established under subsection 7a7 shall1 on a regular basis1 incorporate findings and conclusions from the primary prevention research agenda established under section #edi;,a1 as appropriate1 into the work of the workforce4 7f7 ,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 ,appropriations of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #edc4 ,treatment of certain complaints from members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,regulations required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall issue regulations implementing subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7b7 ,mandatory ,,ig investigation of certain complaints 7#a7 ,inspector ,general investigation ,a complaint described in paragraph 7#b7 from a member an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department-- 7,a7 may be investigated only by the ,inspector ,general of the ,armed ,force or military department concerned2 and 7,b7 may not be referred to an individual in the chain of command of the complainant for investigation4 7#b7 ,complaint ,described ,a complaint described in this paragraph-- 7,a7 is a complaint alleging that there was a violation of a ,department of ,defense policy relating to the investigation1 processing1 or other administrative treatment of a report sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 or domestic violence2 and 7,b7 does not include a complaint alleging an actual act of sexual harassment1 sexual assault1 or domestic violence4 7c7 ,opportunity to withdraw complaints before referral to chain of command 7#a7 ,notice an opportunity to withdraw ,an ,inspector ,general of an ,armed ,force or military department who is in receipt of a complaint that is eligible for referral to the chain of command of the complainant may refer such complaint to the chain of command only if the ,inspector ,general-- 7,a7 notifies the complainant of the intent of the ,inspector ,general to make such referral2 and 7,b7 provides the complainant with the opportunity to withdraw the complaint during the period of #aj days following the issuance of such notice4 7#b7 ,effect of withdrawal ,if a complainant withdraws a complaint pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,inspector ,general may not refer the complaint to an individual in the complainant's chain of command and there shall be no further investigation of the complaint4 #edd4 ,pilot program on financial assistance for victims of domestic violence 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary makes grants1 on a discretionary basis1 to qualified victims of domestic violence to assist such victims in seeking refuge from an abuser4 7b7 ,disbursement ,a grant under subsection 7a7 may be disbursed-- 7#a7 as a single1 lump sum payment2 or 7#b7 in multiple payments at such times and in such amounts as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,maximum amount ,a qualified victim of domestic violence may receive not more than a total of #g1ejj in grants under subsection 7a7 during the victim's lifetime4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year prior to the termination date specified in subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 evaluates the effectiveness of the pilot program under this section2 7#b7 indicates whether the pilot program should be continued or expanded2 7#c7 takes into account voluntary feedback from program recipients and relevant ,department staff1 including direct testimonials about their experiences with the program and ways in which they think it could be improved2 and 7#d7 examines other potential actions that arise during the course of the program that the ,department could take to further protect the safety of program participants and eligible individuals1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate six years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations implementing this section4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term domestic violence means an act described in section #ibh;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abh;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7#b7 ,the term qualified victim of domestic violence means an individual who meets the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the individual is a member of an ,armed ,force or a spouse1 intimate partner1 or immediate family member of a member of an ,armed ,force4 7,b7 ,the individual reported an incident of domestic violence to an organization or element of the ,department of ,defense or to a civilian law enforcement organization4 7,c7 ,the individual or a dependent of that individual was an alleged victim of such incident4 7,d7 ,the individual demonstrates-- 7i7 an intent to seek refuge from the alleged abuser2 and 7ii7 a need for financial assistance4 #ede4 ,agreements with civilian victim service agencies 7a7 ,guidance required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 7with respect to the ,coast ,guard71 shall issue guidance pursuant to which installation commanders may enter into memoranda of understanding with qualified victim service agencies for purposes of providing services to victims of sexual assault in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,contents of agreement ,a memorandum of understanding entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that personnel of the sexual assault prevention and response program at a military installation may refer a victim of sexual assault to a qualified civilian victim service agency if such personnel determine that such a referral would benefit the victim4 7c7 ,victim service agency defined ,in this section1 the term victim service agency means an agency which may provide legal services1 counseling1 or safe housing4 #edf4 ,activities to improve information sharing and collaboration on matters relating to the prevention of and response to domestic abuse and child abuse and neglect among military families 7a7 ,enhancement of activities for awareness of military families regarding family advocacy programs and other similar services 7#a7 ,pilot program on information on ,f,a,ps for families ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of various mechanisms to inform families about the ,family ,advocacy ,programs and resiliency training of the covered ,armed ,forces during command orientation and during enrollment in the ,defense ,enrollment ,eligibility ,reporting ,system4 ,the matters assessed by the pilot program shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an option for training of family members on the ,family ,advocacy ,programs4 7,b7 ,the provision to families of information on the resources available through the ,family ,advocacy ,programs4 7,c7 ,the availability through the ,family ,advocacy ,programs of both restricting and unrestricted reporting on incidents of domestic abuse4 7,d7 ,the provision to families of information on the ,military ,one,source program of the ,department of ,defense4 7,e7 ,the provision to families of information on resources relating to domestic abuse and child abuse and neglect that are available through local community service organizations4 7,f7 ,the availability of the ,military and ,family ,life ,counseling ,program4 7#b7 ,outreach on ,,fap and similar services for military families ,each ,secretary of a military department shall improve the information available to military families under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary that are the victim of domestic abuse or child abuse and neglect in order to provide such families with comprehensive information on the services available to such families in connection with such violence and abuse and neglect4 ,the information so provided shall include a complete guide to the following3 7,a7 ,the ,family ,advocacy ,program of the covered ,armed ,force or military department concerned4 7,b7 ,military law enforcement services1 including the process following a report of an incidence of domestic abuse or child abuse or neglect4 7,c7 ,other applicable victim services4 7b7 ,improvement of collaboration in domestic abuse prevention services 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ,department of ,defense ,instruction #fdjj4ja1 relating to the ,family ,advocacy ,program of the ,department of ,defense1 shall be modified to enhance collaboration among the programs and entities specified in paragraph 7#b7 for the purpose of leveraging the expertise and resources of such programs and components to order to improve the availability and scope of domestic abuse prevention services for military families4 7#b7 ,programs and entities ,the programs and entities specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,family ,advocacy ,program of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,office of the ,department of ,defense4 7,c7 ,the ,defense ,suicide ,prevention ,office4 7,d7 ,the ,defense ,equal ,opportunity ,management ,institute4 7,e7 ,the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7,f7 ,the substance abuse prevention programs and entities of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7,g7 ,relevant programs and entities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,h7 ,civilian organizations with missions relevant to domestic abuse prevention1 including community health and social services organizations4 7,i7 ,such other programs and entities as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7c7 ,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 #edg4 ,inspector ,general investigation into discrimination against members and employees of ,middle ,eastern and ,north ,african descent 7a7 ,investigation ,the ,assistant ,inspector ,general for ,diversity and ,inclusion of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct an investigation into discrimination faced by members of the ,armed ,forces1 and civilian employees of the ,department1 who are of ,middle ,eastern or ,north ,african descent4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ,assistant ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a report containing the results of such investigation4 #edh4 ,time limit for processing certain administrative complaints 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aefa;b the following new section3 #aefa;c4 ,processing a harassment or military equal opportunity complaint 7a7 ,time limit ,an official authorized to take final action on a complaint from a member of the armed forces of harassment or prohibited discrimination shall ensure the procedures and requirements for the complaint are completed within #ahj days after the date on which any supervisor or designated office received the complaint4 7b7 ,judicial review 7#a7 ,pursuant to section #gjf7a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 a member of the armed forces may seek an order in a court of the ,united ,states directing the ,secretary concerned to take final action or provide a written explanation no later than #cj days after the court enters its order1 if an authorized official does not-- 7,a7 take final action on a complaint under subsection 7a7 within #ahj days2 or 7,b7 provide the member a written explanation of the final action taken on a complaint under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,pursuant to section #gjf7b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and no later than #cj days after a member of the armed forces receives a written explanation of the final action taken on a complaint under subsection 7a71 the member may seek review of the action in a court of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,april #a each year1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report of the total number of court orders sought under subsection 7b7 and orders granted by such courts4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term complaint means an allegation or report of harassment or prohibited discrimination4 7#c7 ,the term designated office means a military equal opportunity office or an office of the inspector general or staff judge advocate1 and any other departmental office authorized by the ,secretary concerned to receive harassment and prohibited discrimination complaints4 7#d7 ,the term harassment means behavior that is unwelcome or offensive to a reasonable person1 whether oral1 written1 or physical1 that creates an intimidating1 hostile1 or offensive environment4 7#e7 ,the term prohibited discrimination means unlawful discrimination1 including disparate treatment1 of an individual or group on the basis of race1 color1 national origin1 religion1 sex 7including pregnancy71 gender identity1 or sexual orientation4 7#f7 ,the term member of the armed forces means a member of an armed force serving on active duty4 7#g7 ,the term supervisor means a member of the armed forces in charge or command of other members of the armed forces or a civilian employee 7as defined in section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 authorized to direct and control service members4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aefa;b the following new item3 #aefa;c4 ,processing a harassment or military equal opportunity complaint4 4 #edi4 ,review and report on administration of sexual harassment claims 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall review the practices of the ,department of ,defense pertaining to the administration of sexual harassment claims4 ,as part of the review1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 assess the efforts of the ,department to prevent sexual harassment and protect members of the ,armed ,forces who submit sexual harassment claims2 and 7#b7 compile data and research on the prevalence of sexual harassment in the military1 including-- 7,a7 the number of sexual harassment incidents reported2 7,b7 the number and percentage of such reports that resulted in the initiation of legal proceedings against the alleged perpetrator2 and 7,c7 the number and percentage of such cases leading to convictions or other adverse action against the alleged perpetrator4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 #edi;,a4 ,interagency task force to protect members1 veterans1 and military families from financial fraud 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall establish an ,interagency ,task ,force on ,financial ,fraud targeting members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,task ,force established under this section shall include representatives from the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 7#c7 ,the ,federal ,trade ,commission4 7#d7 ,the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,bureau4 7#e7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7#f7 ,the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7#g7 ,the ,postal ,inspection ,service4 7#h7 ,three representatives1 appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 of non-governmental organizations 7at least one of whom is a representative of a veterans' service organization7 with expertise in identifying1 preventing1 and combatting financial fraud targeting members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and military families4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,task ,force shall regularly consult with the following3 7#a7 ,members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and members of military families that have been victims of financial fraud4 7#b7 ,relevant ,federal agencies and departments that are not represented on the ,task ,force4 7#c7 ,other relevant public and private sector stakeholders1 including ,state and local law enforcement agencies1 financial services providers1 technology companies1 and social media platforms4 7d7 ,meetings ,the ,task ,force shall not meet less frequently than three times per calendar year4 7e7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,task ,force is to identify and examine current and developing methods of financial fraud targeting members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and military families and issue recommendations to enhance efforts undertaken by ,federal agencies to identify1 prevent1 and combat such financial fraud4 7f7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,task ,force shall include the following3 7#a7 ,collecting and reviewing robust data pertaining to medical billing1 credit reporting1 debt collection1 and other serious financial challenges facing members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and military families4 7#b7 ,identifying and reviewing current methods of financial exploitation targeting members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and military families1 including-- 7,a7 imposter or phishing scams2 7,b7 investment-related fraud2 7,c7 pension poaching2 7,d7 veterans benefit fraud2 7,e7 fraudulent offers pertaining to employment or business opportunities2 7,f7 predatory lending2 7,g7 veteran charity schemes2 7,h7 foreign money offers and fake check scams2 7,i7 mortgage foreclosure relief and debt management fraud2 7,j7 military allotment system abuse2 and 7,k7 military records fraud4 7#c7 ,identifying and evaluating the new financial risks that emerging financial technologies1 including buy-now-pay-later credit and digital payment ecosystems1 may present to members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and military families4 7#d7 ,evaluating the efficacy of current ,federal programs1 educational campaigns1 policies1 and statutes1 including the ,military ,lending ,act and the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act1 in preventing and combatting financial fraud targeting members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and military families4 7#e7 ,developing recommendations to enhance efforts of ,federal agencies to detect1 prevent1 and combat financial fraud targeting members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and military families4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on its findings to date and recommendations to enhance the efforts of ,federal agencies to identify1 prevent1 and combat financial fraud targeting members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and military families4 7h7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 7#f7 ,the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 #edi;,b4 ,exclusion of evidence obtained without prior authorization ,section #bga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any information obtained by or with the assistance of a member of the ,armed ,forces in violation of section #ache of title #ah1 shall not be received in evidence in any trial1 hearing1 or other proceeding in or before any court1 grand jury1 department1 officer1 agency1 regulatory body1 legislative committee1 or other authority of the ,united ,states1 a ,state1 or a political subdivision thereof4 4 ,f ,member ,education #eea4 ,increase in maximum number of students enrolled at ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences ,section #baad7;f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #dj and inserting #fj4 #eeb4 ,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 7b71 the ,secretary of the military department concerned may provide the following support to a covered foundation3 7#a7 ,the use1 on an unreimbursed basis1 of facilities or equipment of the ,united ,states by the covered foundation1 authorized by any-- 7,a7 general or flag officer2 7,b7 ,senior ,executive ,service employee assigned to the ,service ,academy supported by that covered foundation2 or 7,c7 official designated by the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,endorsement by an individual described in paragraph 7#a7 of-- 7,a7 the covered foundation2 7,b7 an event of the covered foundation2 or 7,c7 an activity of the covered foundation4 7b7 ,limitations ,support under subsection 7a7 may be provided only if such support-- 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 and 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 foundation4 7c7 ,briefing ,in any fiscal year during which support is provided 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 congressional defense committees regarding the number of events or activities of a covered foundation in which an individual described in subsection 7a77#a7 participated 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 #eec4 ,agreement by a cadet or midshipman to play professional sport constitutes a breach of service obligation 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 ,the cadet may not obtain employment1 including as a professional athlete1 until after completing the cadet's commissioned service obligation4 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 by obtaining employment as a professional athlete 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 before completing the cadet's commissioned service obligation has breached an agreement under such subsection2 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 ,the midshipman may not obtain employment1 including as a professional athlete1 until after completing the midshipman's commissioned service obligation4 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 by obtaining employment as a professional athlete 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 before completing the midshipman's commissioned service obligation has breached an agreement under such subsection2 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 ,the cadet may not obtain employment1 including as a professional athlete1 until after completing the cadet's commissioned service obligation4 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 by obtaining employment as a professional athlete 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 before completing the cadet's commissioned service obligation has breached an agreement under such subsection2 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 ,school3 attendance by enlisted members 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that3 7#a7 ,the demands of the future operating environment need to be met by the most professional1 intelligent1 innovative1 and capable servicemembers our nation has ever produced4 7#b7 ,though officers comprise roughly #ah of the armed forces1 they receive significantly higher investments into their education up to the ,ph,d level than that of their enlisted counterparts4 7#c7 ,investing in enlisted advanced education will strengthen the lethality of the armed forces by producing higher quantities of noncommissioned officers able to operate through the intellectual demands of complex contingencies1 producing military leaders at rates higher than is otherwise feasible with the pool of eligible officers4 7#d7 ,conducting research and analysis on the impact of advanced education on enlisted servicemembers performance1 promotion rate1 misconduct1 and retention is critical to propelling the ,department of ,defense's initiatives for a modern1 state-of-the art approach to education and research to create and sustain an intellectual overmatch in today's warfighting domains4 7#e7 ,the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school serves as a converging point for all branches of the ,united ,states military while simultaneously offering innovative learning environments that1 combined1 offers an ideal testing ground to evaluate the potential benefits of expanding enlisted higher education across the ,joint ,force4 7b7 ,in general ,subsection 7a77#b77;,d77iii7 of section #hede of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking only on a space-available basis and inserting at a rate of acceptance not to be conditioned by the number of officer applications4 7c7 ,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 lethality of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,effects on rates of recruitment1 promotion 7including compensation to members71 and retention4 7#c7 ,effects on malign behavior by members of the ,armed ,forces4 #eee4 ,authority to waive tuition at ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology for certain private sector civilians ,section #idad;a7e77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in by striking ,the ,united and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,united2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,the ,director and ,chancellor of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology may waive tuition for a student1 enrolled under this section1 who attends a course for professional continuing education4 4 #eef4 ,terms of ,provost and ,academic ,dean of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology 7a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 of section #idad;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 ,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 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection is amended by striking appointed and inserting selected4 #eeg4 ,establishment of consortium for curricula in military education 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall establish a consortium of the institutions of military education and covered entities4 7b7 ,activities ,the duties of the consortium shall be to conduct research and develop common1 research-based curricula for the institutions of military education in order to improve military education for students of the consortium members4 7c7 ,curricula 7#a7 ,in general ,curricula developed by the consortium shall-- 7,a7 be more responsive to new opportunities and challenges in an era of great power competition1 and in which security requires knowledge of economics1 new technologies 7including artificial intelligence71 supply chains1 and adversarial governments2 7,b7 creatively apply military power to inform national strategy1 conduct globally integrated operations1 and fight under conditions of disruptive change2 and 7,c7 include non-military topics1 such as diplomacy1 economics1 information1 intelligence1 and culture4 7#b7 ,applied ,design for ,innovation of the ,defense ,analysis ,department at the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school ,the ,secretary may make permanent the curriculum of the ,applied ,design for ,innovation of the ,defense ,analysis ,department at the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school and use such curriculum as a model to be replicated at other institutions of military education4 7d7 ,director ,the ,director of the consortium shall be the ,president of ,national ,defense ,university4 7e7 ,meetings ,the consortium shall meet at the call of the ,director1 in accordance with the following3 7#a7 ,the consortium and the ,chiefs of the ,armed ,forces shall meet not less than once annually to establish or revise curricula4 7#b7 ,the consortium shall meet not less than twice annually to establish a plan of action and milestones to prepare curricula4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,interim report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representative an interim report on the organization1 activities1 funding1 actions and milestones of the consortium4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than ,september #cj of each year1 beginning in #bjbd and ending in #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representative a report describing the activities1 funding1 curricula created1 and research conducted by the consortium during the preceding year4 7g7 ,termination ,the consortium shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7h7 ,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 military service academies4 7#b7 ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education that the ,secretary determines has an established program of education regarding national security or technology relevant to the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 an entity that the ,secretary determines conducts research in policy relevant to the ,department of ,defense4 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,public ,law #hi-cbi2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#d7 ,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#e7 ,the term military service academy means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,united ,states ,military ,academy4 7,b7 ,the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy4 7,c7 ,the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy4 7#f7 ,the term professional military education schools means the schools specified in section #bafb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eeh4 ,establishment of consortium of institutions of military education for cybersecurity matters 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall establish a consortium of the institutions of military education and covered entities4 7b7 ,functions ,the functions of the consortium include the following3 7#a7 ,to provide a forum for members of the consortium to share information regarding matters of education on cybersecurity1 including-- 7,a7 education of cyber mission forces2 7,b7 lessons learned2 7,c7 the intersection of cybersecurity across all warfighting domains2 and 7,d7 other matters of cybersecurity related to national security4 7#b7 ,to develop a cybersecurity research agenda to-- 7,a7 identify gaps in cybersecurity of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 study offensive threats1 defensive threats1 and active deterrence in the cyber domain4 7#c7 ,to provide the ,secretary1 the consortium members1 and other entities determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 access to the expertise of the members of the consortium on matters relating to cybersecurity4 7#d7 ,to align the efforts of the members of the consortium to support cybersecurity of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,director ,the ,director of the consortium shall be the ,president of ,national ,defense ,university4 ,the ,director shall consult and coordinate with representatives of the institutions of military education and covered entities4 7d7 ,meetings ,the consortium shall meet at the call of the ,director1 including-- 7#a7 not less than once annually with the ,chiefs of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 not less than once annually to conduct cyber space war games wherein members of the consortium compete4 7e7 ,coordination with other entities ,the ,consortium shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordinate on matters of mutual interest and align its efforts with the consortium established under section #afei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cia note74 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,interim report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representative an interim report on the organization1 activities1 funding1 actions and milestones of the consortium4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than ,september #cj of each year1 beginning in #bjbd and ending in #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representative a report describing the activities1 funding1 research conducted by the consortium1 and other matters determined by the ,secretary1 during the preceding year4 7g7 ,termination ,the consortium shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7h7 ,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 military service academies4 7#b7 ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education that the ,secretary determines has an established program of education regarding cybersecurity or technology relevant to the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 an entity that the ,secretary determines conducts research in cybersecurity relevant to the ,department of ,defense4 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,public ,law #hi-cbi2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#d7 ,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#e7 ,the term military service academy means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,united ,states ,military ,academy4 7,b7 ,the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy4 7,c7 ,the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy4 7#f7 ,the term professional military education schools means the schools specified in section #bafb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eei4 ,commission on ,professional ,military ,education 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a commission to examine the purpose1 implementation1 outcomes1 and relevance of professional military education programs operated by the ,department of ,defense4 ,the commission shall be known as the ,commission on ,professional ,military ,education 7referred to in this section as the ,commission74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,two members appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 one of whom shall be a ,senator and one who may not be a ,senator4 7,b7 ,two members appointed by the ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 one of whom shall be a ,senator and one who may not be a ,senator4 7,c7 ,two members appointed by the ,chair of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 one of whom shall be a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives and one who may not be a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,two members appointed by the ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 one of whom shall be a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives and one who may not be a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,chair ,the ,commission shall have one ,chair1 selected by the members of the ,commission4 7c7 ,appointment2 initial meeting 7#a7 ,appointment ,members of the ,commission shall be appointed not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,initial meeting2 notice ,the ,commission shall hold its initial meeting on or before the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,in lieu of publication in the ,federal ,register1 the ,commission shall post a notice of such meeting on a publicly accessible website of the ,commission at least #ae days before such meeting4 7d7 ,meetings2 notice2 quorum2 vacancies 7#a7 ,in general2 notice ,after its initial meeting1 the ,commission shall meet-- 7,a7 upon the call of the ,chair of the ,commission2 and 7,b7 not fewer than #ae days after posting a notice of such meeting on a publicly accessible website of the ,commission1 in lieu of publication in the ,federal ,register4 7#b7 ,quorum ,five members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum for purposes of conducting business1 except that two members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum for purposes of receiving testimony4 7#c7 ,vacancies ,members shall be appointed for the life of the ,commission4 ,any vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7#d7 ,quorum with vacancies ,if vacancies in the ,commission occur on any day after #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the ,commission as of such day4 7e7 ,actions of ,commission 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall act by resolution agreed to by a majority of the members of the ,commission voting and present4 7#b7 ,subcommittees ,the ,commission may establish subcommittees composed of less than the full membership of the ,commission for purposes of carrying out the duties of the ,commission under this section4 ,the actions of any such subcommittee shall be subject to the review and control of the ,commission4 ,any findings and determinations made by such a subcommittee shall not be considered the findings and determinations of the ,commission unless approved by the ,commission4 7#c7 ,delegation ,any member1 agent1 or staff of the ,commission may1 if authorized by the ,chair of the ,commission1 take any action which the ,commission is authorized to take pursuant to this section4 7f7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,commission are as follows3 7#a7 ,to-- 7,a7 review the purpose and desired outcomes1 as indicated in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acbb4ce1 of professional military education in support of the ,national ,defense ,strategy2 and 7,b7 evaluate whether the ,armed ,forces are achieving such purpose and outcomes4 7#b7 ,to review and evaluate the means by which faculty assigned to teach professional military education are selected1 managed1 promoted1 evaluated1 and afforded academic freedom1 including-- 7,a7 members serving on active duty2 7,b7 civilian instructors who are military retirees2 and 7,c7 civilian instructors who are not military retirees4 7#c7 ,to-- 7,a7 review how members are selected for residential and non-residential professional military education2 7,b7 evaluate whether students are adequately prepared for professional military education programs2 and 7,c7 whether additional entrance requirements1 such as a writing assessment and academic prerequisites1 should be established4 7#d7 ,to-- 7,a7 review and assess how the performance of professional military education students is evaluated during the academic year2 7,b7 how such performance is reflected in the service records of such students2 and 7,c7 consider whether students assigned to residential professional military education at the war colleges should be objectively evaluated by the faculty for potential at more senior ranks4 7#e7 ,to review and evaluate whether and how professional military education prepares graduates for senior-level operational and strategic assignments4 7#f7 ,to review and evaluate whether and how the ,armed ,forces consider and fully leverage professional military education in subsequent assignments4 7#g7 ,to consider whether professional military education tracks focused on ,china1 ,russia1 or other key adversaries or topics of importance to the ,national ,defense ,strategy would provide value for the ,armed ,forces4 7#h7 ,with respect to professional military education curriculum1 to review and evaluate-- 7,a7 relevance to the ,national ,defense ,strategy and current and future defense needs1 including topics covered and modalities of instruction1 such as interactive seminars1 wargaming1 and other simulations2 and 7,b7 the process for developing and modifying the curriculum4 7#i7 ,to evaluate whether the ,armed ,forces have established a system of accountability to ensure that professional military education meets the defense needs of the ,united ,states at a reasonable cost4 7#aj7 ,to review and evaluate the appropriateness of the service commitments imposed by the ,armed ,forces for members selected for professional military education4 7g7 ,powers of ,commission 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission or1 on the authorization of the ,commission1 any subcommittee or member thereof1 may1 for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places1 take such testimony1 receive such evidence1 and administer such oaths4 7#b7 ,contracting ,the ,commission may1 to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation ,acts1 enter into contracts to enable the ,commission to discharge its duties under this section4 7#c7 ,information from ,federal agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission may secure directly from any executive department1 agency1 bureau1 board1 commission1 office1 independent establishment1 or instrumentality of the ,government information1 suggestions1 estimates1 and statistics for the purposes of this section4 7,b7 ,compliance ,except for the intelligence community 7as such term is defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7,chapter #cdc2 #fa ,stat4 #dif2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc771 each such department1 agency1 bureau1 board1 commission1 office1 establishment1 or instrumentality shall1 to the extent authorized by law1 furnish such information1 suggestions1 estimates1 and statistics directly to the ,commission1 upon request of the ,chair of the ,commission4 7,c7 ,classified information ,the ,commission shall handle and protect all classified information provided to it under this section in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations4 7#d7 ,assistance from ,department of ,defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,commission1 on a nonreimbursable basis1 such administrative services1 funds1 staff1 facilities1 and other support services as are necessary for the performance of the ,commission's duties under this section4 7#e7 ,postal services ,the ,commission may use the ,united ,states postal services in the same manner and under the same conditions as the departments and agencies of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,gifts ,no member or staff of the ,commission may receive a gift or benefit by reason of the service of such member or staff to the ,commission4 7h7 ,staff of ,commission 7#a7 ,director ,the ,chair of the ,commission1 in accordance with rules agreed upon by the ,commission1 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 ,detailees ,any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,commission without reimbursement from the ,commission1 and such detailee shall retain the rights1 status1 and privileges of his or her regular employment without interruption4 7#c7 ,consultant services ,the ,commission may procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of such title4 7i7 ,compensation and travel expenses 7#a7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each member of the ,commission may be compensated at not to exceed the daily equivalent of 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 ,code1 for each day during which that member is engaged in the actual performance of the duties of the ,commission under this section4 7,b7 ,federal officers or employees ,members of the ,commission who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states or ,members of ,congress shall receive no additional pay by reason of their service on the ,commission4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,commission1 members of the ,commission may be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the ,government service are allowed expenses under section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7j7 ,final report2 termination 7#a7 ,final report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,secretary of ,defense an unclassified report 7that may include a classified annex7 containing the findings and recommendations of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,termination 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission1 and all the authorities of this section1 shall terminate at the end of the #abj-;day period beginning on the date on which the final report under paragraph 7#a7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees4 7,b7 ,winding down ,the ,commission may use the #abj-;day period referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 for the purposes of concluding its activities1 including providing testimony to ,congress concerning the final report referred to in that subparagraph and disseminating the report4 #eei;,a4 ,increase in the number of individuals from the ,district of ,columbia who may be appointed to military service academies 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#e71 by striking ,five and inserting ,fifteen2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e74 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hded of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#e71 by striking ,five and inserting ,fifteen2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e74 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #iddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#e71 by striking ,five and inserting ,fifteen2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e74 #eei;,b4 ,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 ,any significant disparity in gender1 race1 ethnicity1 or other demographic category described in subsection 7b71 and any suspected cause of such disparity within the application or nominating process4 4 #eei;,c4 ,report on treatment of ,china in curricula of professional military education 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbb1 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 and 7,e7 the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school4 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 #eei;,d4 ,speech disorders of cadets and midshipmen 7a7 ,testing ,the ,superintendent of a military service academy shall provide testing for speech disorders to incoming cadets or midshipmen under the jurisdiction of that ,superintendent4 7b7 ,no effect on admission ,the testing under subsection 7a7 may not have any affect on admission to a military service academy4 7c7 ,results ,the ,superintendent shall provide each cadet or midshipman under the jurisdiction of that ,superintendent the result of the testing under subsection 7a7 and a list of warfare unrestricted line officer positions and occupation specialists that require successful performance on the speech test4 7d7 ,therapy ,the ,superintendent shall furnish speech therapy to a cadet or midshipman under the jurisdiction of that ,superintendent at the election of the cadet or midshipman4 7e7 ,retaking ,a cadet or midshipman whose testing indicate a speech disorder or impediment may elect to retake the testing once each academic year while enrolled at the military service academy4 #eei;,e4 ,amendments to pathways for counseling in the ,transition ,assistance ,program ,section #aadb7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking ,disability and inserting ,potential or confirmed disability2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking ,character and inserting ,potential or confirmed character2 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,m7 as subparagraph 7,r72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,l7 the following3 7,m7 ,child care requirements of the member 7including whether a dependent of the member is enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program74 7,n7 ,the employment status of other adults in the household of the member4 7,o7 ,the location of the duty station of the member 7including whether the member was separated from family while on duty74 7,p7 ,the effects of operating tempo and personnel tempo on the member and the household of the member4 7,q7 ,whether the member is an ,indian or urban ,indian1 as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7,public ,law #id-dcg2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc74 4 ,g ,member ,training and ,transition #efa4 ,information regarding apprenticeships for members during initial entry training 7a7 ,requirement ,chapter #ca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #eaj the following new section3 #eaj;a4 ,provision of information regarding apprenticeships during initial entry training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide to a member1 during initial entry training1 information regarding registered apprenticeship programs related to the military occupational specialty or career field of such member4 7b7 ,registered apprenticeship program defined ,in this section1 the term registered apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting1 after the item relating to section #eaj1 the following new item3 #eaj;a4 ,provision of information regarding apprenticeships during initial entry training4 4 #efb4 ,extremist activity by a member of the ,armed ,forces3 notation in service record2 ,,tap counseling 7a7 ,,tap counseling ,subsection 7b7 of section #aadb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph 7#bj73 7#bj7 ,in the case of a member who has violated ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acbe4jf 7or successor document71 relating to extremist activity1 in-person counseling1 developed by the ,secretary of ,defense in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 that includes-- 7,a7 information regarding why extremist activity is inconsistent with service in the armed forces and with national security2 7,b7 information regarding the dangers associated with involvement with an extremist group2 and 7,c7 methods for the member to recognize and avoid information that may promote extremist activity4 4 7b7 ,service record ,in the case of a member described in paragraph 7#bj7 of such subsection1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that the commanding officer of such member notes such violation in the service record of such member4 7c7 ,implementation date ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete development of counseling under such paragraph not later than the day that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that such counseling is carried out on and after such day4 #efc4 ,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 #efd4 ,training on digital citizenship and media literacy in annual cyber awareness training for certain members 7a7 ,in general ,the annual cyber awareness training provided to members of the covered ,armed ,forces shall include a digital literacy module regarding digital citizenship1 media literacy1 and protection against cyber threats 7such as influenced or digitally altered information74 7b7 ,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 digital citizenship means the ability to safely1 responsibly1 and ethically use communication technologies and digital information technology tools and platforms2 create and share media content using principles of social and civic responsibility and with awareness of the legal and ethical issues involved2 and participate in the political1 economic1 social1 and cultural aspects of life related to technology1 communications1 and the digital world by consuming and creating digital content1 including media4 7#c7 ,the term media literacy means the ability to access relevant and accurate information through media in a variety of forms2 critically analyze media content and the influences of different forms of media2 evaluate the comprehensiveness1 relevance1 credibility1 authority1 and accuracy of information2 make educated decisions based on information obtained from media and digital sources2 operate various forms of technology and digital tools2 and reflect on how the use of media and technology may affect private and public life4 #efe4 ,pilot grant program to supplement the transition assistance program of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall carry out a pilot grant program under which the ,secretary of ,defense provides enhanced support and funding to eligible entities to supplement ,,tap to provide job opportunities for industry recognized certifications1 job placement assistance1 and related employment services directly to covered individuals4 7b7 ,services ,under the pilot grant program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide grants to eligible entities to provide to covered individuals the following services3 7#a7 ,using an industry-validated screening tool1 assessments of prior education1 work history1 and employment aspirations of covered individuals1 to tailor appropriate and employment services4 7#b7 ,preparation for civilian employment through services like mock interviews and salary negotiations1 training on professional networking platforms1 and company research4 7#c7 ,several industry-specific learning pathways-- 7,a7 with entry-level1 mid-level and senior versions2 7,b7 in fields such as project management1 cybersecurity1 and information technology2 7,c7 in which each covered individual works with an academic advisor to choose a career pathway and navigate coursework during the training process2 and 7,d7 in which each covered individual can earn industry-recognized credentials and certifications1 at no charge to the covered individual4 7#d7 ,job placement services4 7c7 ,program organization and implementation model ,the pilot grant program shall follow existing economic opportunity program models that combine industry-recognized certification training1 furnished by professionals1 with online learning staff4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to consult with private entities to assess the best economic opportunity program models1 including existing economic opportunity models furnished through public-private partnerships4 7e7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the pilot grant program1 an entity shall-- 7#a7 follow a job training and placement model2 7#b7 have rigorous program evaluation practices2 7#c7 have established partnerships with entities 7such as employers1 governmental agencies1 and non-profit entities7 to provide services described in subsection 7b72 7#d7 have online training capability to reach rural veterans1 reduce costs1 and comply with new conditions forced by ,,covid-#ai2 and 7#e7 have a well-developed practice of program measurement and evaluation that evinces program performance and efficiency1 with data that is high quality and shareable with partner entities4 7f7 ,coordination with ,federal entities ,a grantee shall coordinate with ,federal entities1 including-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,transition and ,economic ,development of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#b7 the ,office of ,veteran ,employment and ,transition ,services of the ,department of ,labor4 7g7 ,metrics and evaluation ,performance outcomes shall be verifiable using a third-party auditing method and include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of covered individuals who receive and complete skills training4 7#b7 ,the number of covered individuals who secure employment4 7#c7 ,the retention rate for covered individuals described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,median salary of covered individuals described in paragraph 7#b74 7h7 ,site locations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall select five military installations in the ,united ,states where existing models are successful4 7i7 ,assessment of possible expansion ,a grantee shall assess the feasibility of expanding the current offering of virtual training and career placement services to members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces and covered individuals outside the ,united ,states4 7j7 ,duration ,the pilot grant program shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7k7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the termination of the pilot grant program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the pilot grant program1 including a description of specific activities carried out under this section2 and 7#b7 the metrics and evaluations used to assess the effectiveness of the pilot grant program4 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means-- 7,a7 a member of the ,armed ,forces participating in ,,tap2 or 7,b7 a spouse of a member described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given such term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,,tap means the transition assistance program of the ,department of ,defense under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eff4 ,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 report 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 ,study on ,skillbridge ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall submit to such ,committees a report containing the results of a study on how to change ,skillbridge to help covered individuals1 eligible for ,skillbridge1 find civilian employment in positions related to ,,stem4 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 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 ,skillbridge means an employment skills training program under section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #efc of this ,act4 7#d7 ,the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 #efg4 ,skillbridge3 apprenticeship programs 7a7 ,study ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 shall conduct a study to identify the private entities participating in ,skillbridge that offer positions in registered apprenticeship programs to covered members4 7b7 ,recruitment ,the ,secretary shall consult with officials and employees of the ,department of ,labor who have experience with registered apprenticeship programs to facilitate the ,secretary entering into agreements with entities that offer positions described in subsection 7a7 in areas where the ,secretary determines few such positions are available to covered members4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered member means a member of the ,armed ,forces eligible for ,skillbridge4 7#b7 ,the term registered apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 7#c7 ,the term ,skillbridge means an employment skills training program under section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #efc of this ,act4 #efh4 ,training on consequences of committing a crime in preseparation counseling of the ,transition ,assistance ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,subsection 7b7 of section #aadb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bj7 ,training regarding the consequences to such a member who is convicted of a crime1 specifically regarding the loss of benefits from the ,federal ,government to such member4 4 7b7 ,implementation date ,the ,secretary concerned shall carry out paragraph 7#bj7 of such subsection1 as added by subsection 7a71 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,development ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop the training under such paragraph4 7d7 ,progress briefing ,not later than #ahj days 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 regarding progress of the ,secretary in preparing the training under such paragraph4 #efi4 ,participation of members of the reserve components of the armed forces in the ,skill,bridge program ,section #aadc7;e77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,a member of the armed forces is eligible for a program under this subsection if-- 7,a7 the member-- 7i7 has completed at least #ahj days on active duty in the armed forces2 and 7ii7 is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces within #ahj days of the date of commencement of participation in such a program2 or 7,b7 the member is a member of a reserve component4 4 #efi;,a4 ,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 thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall jointly 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 #efi;,b4 ,outreach to members regarding possible toxic exposure 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall establish-- 7#a7 a new risk assessment for toxic exposure for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to work near burn pits2 and 7#b7 an outreach program to inform such members regarding such toxic exposure4 ,such program shall include information regarding benefits and support programs furnished by the ,secretary 7including eligibility requirements and timelines7 regarding toxic exposure4 7b7 ,promotion ,the ,secretary shall promote the program to members described in subsection 7a7 by direct mail1 email1 text messaging1 and social media4 7c7 ,publication ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish on a website of the ,department of ,defense a list of resources furnished by the ,secretary for-- 7#a7 members and veterans who experienced toxic exposure in the course of serving as a member of the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 dependents and caregivers of such members and veterans2 and 7#c7 survivors of such members and veterans who receive death benefits under laws administered by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,toxic exposure defined ,in this section1 the term toxic exposure has the meaning given such term in section #fca of the ,jeff ,miller and ,richard ,blumenthal ,veterans ,health ,care and ,benefits ,improvement ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-cae2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #aaaf note74 #efi;,c4 ,activities to assist the transition of members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans into careers in education 7a7 ,veterans-to-,classrooms ,program 7#a7 ,modification and redesignation of program ,section #aaed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking3 employment as teachers3 ,troops-to-,teachers ,program and inserting employment in schools3 ,veterans-to-,classrooms ,program2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,covered position 7,a7 ,the term covered position means a full-time position in an eligible school as-- 7i7 a teacher1 including an elementary school teacher1 a secondary school teacher1 and a career and technical education teacher2 7ii7 a school leader2 7iii7 a school administrator2 7iv7 a nurse2 7v7 a principal2 7vi7 a counselor2 7vii7 a teaching aide2 7viii7 specialized instructional support personnel2 7ix7 a school resource officer2 or 7x7 a contractor who performs the functions of a position described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7viii74 2 7iii7 by amending paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,eligible school ,the term eligible school means-- 7,a7 a public elementary school1 including a public elementary charter school2 7,b7 a public secondary school1 including a public secondary charter school2 or 7,c7 a ,bureau-funded school as defined in section #aada7c7 of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba7c774 2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,troops-to-,teachers and inserting ,veterans-to-,classrooms2 7v7 by striking paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#i73 7#i7 ,school resource officer ,the term school resource officer has the meaning given that term in section #agji7d7 of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajchi7d774 2 and 7vi7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated1 by striking and ,state and inserting specialized instructional support personnel1 and ,state2 7,c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a ,troops-to-,teachers ,program and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 may carry out a ,veterans-to-,classrooms ,program2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking become a teacher and inserting obtain a covered position2 and 7iii7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7,a7 by local educational agencies or charter schools in ,states with a shortage of individuals to fill covered positions1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,education4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7d77#d77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking or career or technical subjects and inserting career and technical education1 or subjects relating to a covered position2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting in a covered position or after seek employment2 7,e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking become a teacher and inserting obtain a covered position2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking as an elementary school teacher and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting in a covered position for not less than three school years in an eligible school to begin the school year after the member obtains the professional credentials required for the position involved2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by striking as a teacher in an eligible elementary school or secondary school or as a career or technical teacher and inserting in a covered position2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 in the first sentence1 by striking educational level1 certification1 or licensing and inserting educational level1 certification1 licensing1 or other professional credentials2 and 7bb7 in the second sentence1 by striking #e1jjj and inserting #i1jjj 7except as adjusted by the ,secretary in accordance with subparagraph 7,d772 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 by striking as an elementary school teacher1 secondary school teacher1 or career or technical teacher and inserting in a covered position2 and 7bb7 in clause 7ii71 by striking may not exceed #e1jjj1 unless the eligible school is a high-need school1 in which case the amount of the bonus may not exceed #aj1jjj and inserting may not exceed #i1jjj 7except as adjusted by the ,secretary in accordance with subparagraph 7,d771 unless the eligible school is a high-need school1 in which case the amount of the bonus may not exceed #ah1jjj 7except as so adjusted72 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 by striking #e1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj2 7bb7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #c1jjj and inserting #e1jjj2 and 7cc7 in clause 7iv71 by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #ah1jjj 7except as adjusted by the ,secretary in accordance with subparagraph 7,d772 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 7i7 ,the ,secretary may adjust the dollar amounts set forth in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b77ii71 and 7,c77iv7 to reflect changes in the ,consumer ,price ,index over the applicable period4 7ii7 ,in this subparagraph1 the term applicable period means-- 7,i7 with respect to an initial adjustment under clause 7i71 the period that has elapsed since the date of the enactment of the ,,teams ,act2 or 7,,ii7 with respect to any adjustment after the initial adjustment1 the period that has elapsed since the date of the most recent adjustment under clause 7i74 2 7,f7 in subsection 7f77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking become a teacher and inserting obtain a covered position2 and 7,,ii7 by striking as an elementary school teacher1 secondary school teacher1 or career or technical teacher and insert in a covered position2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 1 employment as an elementary school teacher1 secondary school teacher1 or career or technical teacher and inserting employment in a covered position2 7,g7 in subsection 7h77#b77;,a71 by striking as elementary school teachers1 secondary school teachers1 and career or technical teachers and inserting in covered positions2 7,h7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7j7 ,partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into one or more partnerships with ,states1 local educational agencies1 or covered entities-- 7,a7 to help sustain and expand the reach of the ,veterans-to-,classrooms ,program to promote careers in education among current and future veterans under this section2 7,b7 to provide information on the ,program in accordance with subsection 7k77#b7 in widely available1 user-friendly formats2 7,c7 to help recruit more veterans1 including veterans who are retired law enforcement officers1 and service members who are within #f months of transitioning out of the military into new careers in education2 7,d7 to promote careers in education among current and future veterans by providing veterans with information on other employment transition programs1 including-- 7i7 the ,veterans' ,employment ,training ,service and the ,national ,veterans' ,training ,institute of the ,department of ,labor2 7ii7 the transition assistance programs established under section #aadd of this title2 7iii7 the ,skill,bridge and ,career ,skills ,programs of the ,department of ,defense2 7iv7 the ,ameri,corps program carried out under subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abega et seq472 and 7v7 other transitional or educational programs2 and 7,e7 to promote careers in education by helping veterans learn about educational benefits available to them1 including ,post-#i_/aa ,educational ,assistance1 certification programs1 and applicable on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs1 to help veterans get into an educational career field4 7#b7 ,covered entity defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 an entity qualifying as an exempt organization under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 or 7,b7 an veterans service organization recognized by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for the representation of veterans under section #eijb of title #ch4 7k7 ,program information 7#a7 ,information from ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall make available1 on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense1 the information described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,information from covered entities ,each ,state1 local educational agency1 and covered entity that enters into a partnership with the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall make available1 on a publicly accessible website1 the information described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,information described ,the information described in this subparagraph is information on the ,veterans-to-,classrooms program authorized under this section1 including a description of the application process for the program and the potential benefits of participating in the program4 7l7 ,biennial review ,not less frequently than once every two years1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the ,veterans-to-,classrooms ,program4 ,at minimum1 the report shall include a comparison of the number of participants in the ,program during the period covered by the report relative to the number of stipends authorized under the ,program during such period4 7m7 ,process to streamline applications ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,,teams ,act1 the ,secretary shall implement a process to simplify the submission of applications under subsection 7d77#b74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #eh of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #aaed and inserting the following new item3 #aaed4 ,assistance to eligible members and former members to obtain employment in schools3 ,veterans-to-,classrooms ,program4 4 7#c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,references ,beginning on the effective date specified in paragraph 7#c71 any reference in ,federal law 7other than this ,act71 regulations1 guidance1 instructions1 or other documents of the ,federal ,government to the ,troops-to-,teachers ,program shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,veterans-to-,classrooms ,program4 7b7 ,veterans employable as school resource officers ,section #agji7d7 of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajchi7d77 is amended by inserting after a career law enforcement officer1 with sworn authority1 the following3 or a veteran 7as such term is defined in section #aja7b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code7 who is hired by a ,state or local public agency as a law enforcement officer for purposes of serving as a school resource officer1 who is4 7c7 ,task force on education careers for veterans 7#a7 ,task force ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall convene a task force to identify strategies that may be used to assist veterans in obtaining employment in the field of education4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the task force convened under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 consult regularly with veterans service organizations in performing the duties of the task force2 and 7,b7 coordinate administrative and regulatory activities and develop proposals to-- 7i7 identify ,state licensing and certification requirements that are excessive and unnecessarily burdensome for veterans seeking to transition into careers in education2 7ii7 identify potential compensation structures for educational employment that include salary credit for prior military and law enforcement experience2 7iii7 recommend incentives to encourage educational employers to hire veterans2 7iv7 assess the feasibility of establishing dedicated military veteran liaison positions in school districts2 7v7 examine how funds made available for the ,veterans-to-,classrooms ,program under section #aaed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be used to conduct outreach1 provide certification support1 and help ,states establish outreach centers for veterans2 and 7vi7 explore how partnerships entered by the ,secretary under subsection 7j7 of such section may be used to promote careers in education among veterans through collaboration with relevant employment transition programs1 including the ,transition ,assistance ,program1 the ,skill,bridge and ,career ,skills ,programs of the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,ameri,corps program4 7#c7 ,membership ,the task force shall consist of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the designee of the ,secretary1 who shall be the head of the task force2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,education1 or the designee of the ,secretary2 7,c7 the ,attorney ,general1 or the designee of the ,attorney ,general2 7,d7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 or the designee of the ,secretary2 7,e7 the ,secretary of ,labor1 or the designee of the ,secretary2 7,f7 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 or the designee of the ,director2 7,g7 four representatives from a veterans service organization1 selected by the ,president2 7,h7 a representative of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states2 and 7,i7 representatives of ,state and local governments selected by the ,president1 which may include representatives of ,state boards of education and relevant ,state licensing agencies4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date on which the task force is convened under paragraph 7#a71 the task force shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7i7 a description of actions that may be carried out by ,state and local governments to reduce barriers that interfere with the ability of veterans to transition into careers in education2 and 7ii7 recommendations for specific legislative and regulatory actions that may be carried out to reduce such barriers4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term veterans service organization means any organization recognized by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for the representation of veterans under section #eijb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 there are authorized to be appropriated #bdj1jjj1jjj to carry out the ,veterans-to-,classrooms ,program under section #aaed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 ,administration and ,service-wide ,activities1 ,line #ejj;,a1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #bdj1jjj1jjj4 #efi;,d4 ,funding for ,skillbridge 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #dcja1 line #ddj for ,office of ,secretary of ,defense1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj for the ,skillbridge program4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for ,washington ,headquarters ,services1 ,line #ejj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #efi;,e4 ,funding for ,skillbridge for law enforcement training 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #dcja1 line #ddj for ,office of ,secretary of ,defense1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj4 ,such additional amounts shall be for the ,skillbridge program under section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to provide training to members of the ,armed ,forces to become law enforcement officers4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for ,washington ,headquarters ,services1 ,line #ejj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #efi;,f4 ,numbers of certain nominations for cadets at the ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter following paragraph 7#aj71 by striking #aj and inserting #ae2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking #aej and inserting #bjj4 #efi;,g4 ,pilot transition assistance program for military spouses 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot transition assistance program for covered individuals 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7b7 ,services ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to a covered individual1 who elects to participate in the pilot program1 services similar to those available under ,,tap to members of the ,armed ,forces1 including the following3 7#a7 ,assessments of prior education1 work history1 and employment aspirations of covered individuals1 to tailor appropriate employment services4 7#b7 ,preparation for employment through services like mock interviews and salary negotiations1 training on professional networking platforms1 and company research4 7#c7 ,job placement services4 7#d7 ,services offering guidance on available health care resources1 mental health resources1 and financial assistance resources4 7#e7 ,training in mental health first aid to learn how to assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis4 7c7 ,locations ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program at #ab military installations located in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,duration ,the pilot program shall terminate five years after enactment4 7e7 ,report ,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 and ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the pilot program1 including a description of specific activities carried out under this section2 and 7#b7 the metrics and evaluations used to assess the effectiveness of the pilot program4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means a spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces eligible for ,,tap4 7#b7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given such term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,,tap means the ,transition ,assistance ,program under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #efi;,h4 ,guidelines for active duty military on potential risks and prevention of toxic exposures ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall jointly coordinate and establish guidelines to be used during training of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty to provide the members awareness of the potential risks of toxic exposures and ways to prevent being exposed during combat4 #efi;,i4 ,,gao report on use of transition programs by members of special operations forces 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the use of ,,dod transition programs by members assigned to special operations forces4 7b7 ,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 ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the preliminary findings of such review4 7c7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the committees identified in paragraph 7b7 a report containing the final results of such review on a date agreed to at the time of the briefing4 ,the ,,gao review shall include an examination of the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which members assigned to special operations forces participate in ,,dod transition programs4 7#b7 ,what unique challenges such members face in make the transition to civilian life and the extent to which existing ,,dod transition programs address those challenges4 7#c7 ,the extent to which the ,secretary directs such members to transition resources provided by non-governmental entities4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,dod transition programs means programs 7including ,,tap and ,skillbridge7 under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,defense that help members of the ,armed ,forces make the transition to civilian life4 7#b7 ,the term ,skillbridge means an employment skills training program under section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7#c7 ,the term special operations forces means the forces described in section #afg7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,,tap means the ,transition ,assistance ,program under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #efi;,j4 ,,gao report on screenings included in the health assessment for members separating from the ,armed ,forces ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on screenings included in the health assessment administered to members separating from the the ,armed ,forces4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a list of screenings are included in such assessment4 7#b7 ,whether such screenings-- 7,a7 are uniform across the ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 include questions to assess if the member is at risk for social isolation1 homelessness1 or substance abuse2 and 7,c7 include questions about community4 7#c7 ,how many such screenings result in referral of a member to-- 7,a7 community services2 7,b7 community services other than medical services2 and 7,c7 a veterans service organization4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of referrals described in paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,how organizations1 including veterans service organizations1 perform outreach to members in underserved communities4 7#f7 ,the extent to which organizations described in paragraph 7#e7 perform such outreach4 7#g7 ,the effectiveness of outreach described in paragraph 7#f74 7#h7 ,the annual amount of ,federal funding for services and organizations described in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e74 #efi,k4 ,department of defense report on third-party job search technology ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on potential partnership opportunities with companies that provide third-party job search software to assist active duty service members and veterans up to two years post-separation from the military find employment following their active duty service4 ,such report shall include the potential use and effectiveness of any such partnerships4 ,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 ,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 #egb4 ,rights of parents of children attending schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bafd the following new section3 #bafd;a4 ,rights of parents of children attending schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7a7 ,in general ,the parent of a child who attends a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity has the following rights3 7#a7 ,the right to review the curriculum 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 year4 7#d7 ,the right to review the budget1 including all revenues and expenditures1 of the school4 7#e7 ,the right to review all instructional materials and teacher professional development materials used by the school4 7#f7 ,the right to inspect a list of the books and other reading materials contained in the library of the school4 7#g7 ,the right to address the school advisory committee or the school board4 7#h7 ,the right to information about the school's discipline policy and any violent activity in the school4 7#i7 ,the right to information about any plans to eliminate gifted and talented programs or accelerated coursework at the school4 7#aj7 ,the right to be informed of the results of drinking water testing at school facilities4 7b7 ,disclosures and notifications ,consistent with the parental rights specified in subsection 7a71 a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall-- 7#a7 post on a publicly accessible website of the school-- 7,a7 the curriculum for each course and grade level2 7,b7 the academic standards or other learning benchmarks used by the school2 7,c7 notice of any proposed revisions to such standards or benchmarks and a copy of any such revisions2 7,d7 the budget for the school year1 including all revenues and expenditures 7including expenditures made for items and services provided by private entities72 and 7,e7 the results of drinking water testing at school facilities2 7#b7 provide the parents of a child attending the school with-- 7,a7 the opportunity to meet in-person with each teacher of their child not less frequently than twice during each school year at a time mutually agreed upon by both parties2 and 7,b7 notice of such opportunity at the beginning of each school year2 7#c7 make all instructional and educator professional development materials1 including teachers' manuals1 films1 tapes1 books or other reading materials1 or other supplementary materials used in any survey1 analysis1 or evaluation1 available for inspection by the parents of children attending the school2 7#d7 at the beginning of each school year1 provide parents a list of reading materials in the school library1 including a list of any reading materials that were added to or removed from the list of materials from the prior year2 7#e7 notify parents in a timely manner of any plans to eliminate gifted and talented programs or accelerated coursework at the school2 7#f7 except as provided in paragraph 7#g71 notify parents of any medical examinations or screenings the school may administer to their child and receive written consent from parents for any such examination or screening prior to conducting the examination or screening2 7#g7 in the event of an emergency that requires a medical examination or screening without time for parental notification1 promptly notify parents of such examination or screening and1 not later than #bd hours after the incident occurs1 provide an explanation of the emergency that prevented notification prior to such examination or screening2 7#h7 notify parents of any medical information that will be collected on their child1 receive written parental consent prior to collecting such information1 and provide parents an opportunity to inspect such information at the parent's request2 and 7#i7 notify parents of any policy changes involving their reporting obligations under the ,family ,advocacy ,program of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,school advisory committees and boards ,not less frequently than twice per year1 a school advisory committee or school board for a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall provide parents of children attending the school with the opportunity to address the advisory committee or school board on any matters relating to the school or the educational services provided to their children4 7d7 ,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 this title2 or 7#b7 any elementary or secondary school or program for dependents operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bafd the following new item3 #bafd;a4 ,rights of parents of children attending schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 4 #egc4 ,expansion of pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care ,section #ehi7;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 #agia note7 is amended by striking five locations and inserting six locations4 #egd4 ,extension of pilot program to expand eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools ,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 and inserting eight years4 #ege4 ,advisory panel on community support for military families with special needs ,section #efc7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agha;c note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,members ,the advisory panel shall consist of the following members1 appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense3 7,a7 ,nine individuals from military families with special needs1 with respect to whom the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7i7 one individual is the spouse of an enlisted member2 7ii7 one individual is the spouse of an officer in a grade below ,o-#f2 7iii7 one individual is a junior enlisted member2 7iv7 one individual is a junior officer2 7v7 individuals reside in different geographic regions2 7vi7 one individual is a member serving at a remote installation or is a member of the family of such a member2 and 7vii7 at least two individuals are members serving on active duty1 each with a dependent who-- 7,i7 is enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program2 and 7,,ii7 has an individualized education program4 7,b7 ,one representative of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7,c7 ,one representative of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 7,d7 ,one representative of the ,office of ,special ,needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7,e7 ,one or more representatives of advocacy groups with missions relating to the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program of the ,department of ,defense4 7,f7 ,one or more adult dependents enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program of the ,department of ,defense4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,transparency and accessibility ,the advisory panel shall-- 7,a7 provide advice that is relevant1 objective1 and transparent2 7,b7 ensure that any meetings or other proceedings of the advisory panel are accessible to the public2 and 7,c7 make available on a publicly accessible website-- 7i7 meeting announcements2 7ii7 minutes of meetings2 7iii7 the names of council representatives2 and 7iv7 regular updates on the progress of the panel in fulfilling the duties specified in paragraph 7#c74 4 #egf4 ,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 ,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 #ec1jjj1jjj shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance to local educational agencies under subsection 7a7 of section #egb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc;b74 7b7 ,impact aid for children with severe disabilities ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc pursuant to section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #bb1jjj1jjj 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 7c7 ,local educational agency defined ,in this section1 the term local educational agency has the meaning given that term in section #gjac7i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggac7i774 #egg4 ,verification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs 7a7 ,certification ,on an annual basis1 each commander of a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department shall submit to such ,secretary a written certification verifying whether the commander has confirmed the information contained in all impact aid source check forms received from local educational agencies as of the date of such certification4 7b7 ,report ,not later ,june #cj of each year1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report1 based on the information received under subsection 7a71 that identifies-- 7#a7 each military installation under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary that has confirmed the information contained in all impact aid source check forms received from local educational agencies as of the date of the report2 and 7#b7 each military installation that has not confirmed the information contained in such forms as of such date4 #egh4 ,,efmp grant program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program to award grants to1 and enter into agreements with1 eligible entities under which participating eligible entities shall provide1 to covered members assigned to ,p,r,is1 services described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,services ,services described in this subsection are the provision of-- 7#a7 training and information that help a covered dependent-- 7,a7 meet developmental1 functional1 and academic goals2 and 7,b7 prepare to lead a productive and independent adult life2 7#b7 training and information that help a covered member-- 7,a7 better understand the disabilities and educational1 developmental1 and transitional needs of the covered dependent of such covered member2 7,b7 participate in the development of an individualized education program for the covered dependent2 7,c7 communicate effectively and work collaboratively with individuals responsible for providing1 to covered dependents1 special education1 early intervention services1 transition services1 and related services2 and 7,d7 resolve a dispute1 regarding education or services described in subparagraph 7,c71 as expeditiously and effectively as possible1 including encouraging the use1 and explaining the benefits1 of alternative methods of dispute resolution2 and 7#c7 if an eligible entity is not a ,,pti-- 7,a7 information regarding services offered by the local ,,pti 7about which the eligible entity shall consult with the local ,,pti not less than once each quarter year72 and 7,b7 referrals of covered members to the local ,,pti4 7c7 ,co-location ,to the extent practical1 the ,secretary shall ensure that an eligible entity that participates in the program under this section shall provide services described in subsection 7b7 at a location on the military installation concerned where the ,secretary furnishes other services under the ,,efmp4 7d7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall implement the program under this section at-- 7#a7 six ,p,r,is 7one ,,pri for each covered ,armed ,force and one joint ,,pri7 not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 all ,p,r,is not later than four years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the plan of the ,secretary to implement the program under this section4 7f7 ,report ,not later than two years after the ,secretary implements the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on implementation of the program4 ,such report shall include evaluations of the following3 7#a7 ,satisfaction of covered members and covered dependents who receive services under such program4 7#b7 ,adherence of schools1 with respect to covered dependents described in paragraph 7#a71 to-- 7,a7 individualized education programs2 and 7,b7 plans under section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7,public ,law #ic-aab2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid74 7g7 ,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 congressional defense committees has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7#d7 ,the term covered dependent means a dependent-- 7,a7 of a member of a covered ,armed ,force2 7,b7 who is a minor2 and 7,c7 who is enrolled in the ,,efmp4 7#e7 ,the term covered member means a member-- 7,a7 of a covered ,armed ,force2 and 7,b7 with a covered dependent4 7#f7 ,the term ,,efmp means an ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program of the ,department of ,defense under section #agha;c7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,the term eligible entity means a private1 nonprofit entity1 or an institution of higher education1 that the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate to provide services described in subsection 7b74 7#h7 ,the term individualized education program has the meaning given such term in section #fad of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adad74 7#i7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#aj7 ,the term ,,pri means a primary receiving installation1 as that term is used in section #ehb of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agha;c note74 7#aa7 ,the term ,,pti means a parent training and information center1 as that term is defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7,public ,law #ia-bcj2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja74 #egi4 ,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 appropriate congressional committees a report summarizing activities taken by such ,secretary concerned to carry out subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 ,appropriations of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #egi;,a4 ,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 and fully implement 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 #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries concerned shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and to the ,states a report setting forth the recommendations developed under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,education and ,labor and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 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 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#d7 ,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 7#e7 ,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#f7 ,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 #egi;,b4 ,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 ,secretary4 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 #egi;,c4 ,feasibility study and report on pilot program to provide ,,potff services to separating members of special operations forces and certain family members 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the feasibility of a pilot program to provide1 to covered individuals1 services under ,,potff4 ,the report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an outline of the tools1 resources1 and personnel the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out the pilot program4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the potential benefits1 implications1 and effects of the pilot program4 7#c7 ,the ,,potff services that the ,secretary could provide to covered individuals under the pilot program4 7#d7 ,an assessment of how best to carry out the separation of covered members1 including any additional resources the ,secretary determines necessary4 7#e7 ,any legislative or administrative action that the ,secretary determines necessary to carry the such pilot program4 7#f7 ,any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means-- 7,a7 a covered member2 7,b7 an immediate family of a covered member2 or 7,c7 an individual eligible for a gold star lapel button under section #aabf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 on the basis of the relationship of such individual to a deceased member of special operations forces4 7#b7 ,the term covered member means a member of the ,armed ,forces-- 7,a7 assigned to special operations forces2 and 7,b7 who is separating from the ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,the term immediate family member has the meaning given that term in section #aghi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,,potff means the ,preservation of the ,force and ,family ,program of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command under section #aghh;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term special operations forces means the forces described in section #afg7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #egi;,d4 ,my,s,te,p3 provision online and in multiple languages ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide all services of the ,military ,spouse ,transition ,program 7commonly referred to as ,my,s,te,p7 online and in ,english1 ,spanish1 ,tagalog1 and the rest of the #aj most commonly spoken languages in the ,united ,states4 #egi;,e4 ,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 ,base closure process ,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 ,local educational agency ,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 ,military dependent students ,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 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 #egi;,f4 ,surveys regarding military spouses 7a7 ,surveys ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 shall determine the feasibility of-- 7#a7 measuring labor market outcomes and characteristics of military spouses with existing data from surveys conducted by the ,department of ,defense and ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics2 and 7#b7 modifying such surveys to capture more information about military spouses4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 determinations under subsection 7a72 7#b7 ways to implement modifications described in subsection 7a7 that comport with the ,employment ,situation ,report of the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics4 7#c7 and estimated costs to implement such modifications4 #egi;,g4 ,review of policies regarding single parents serving as members of the ,armed ,forces ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall review regulations and rules of the ,department of ,defense regarding single parents serving as members of the ,armed ,forces4 #egi;,h4 ,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 programs4 ,such information shall include the following elements1 disaggregated by ,state1 ,,zip code1 month1 and ,armed ,force3 7#a7 ,the number of children1 military families1 and child care providers who benefit from each program4 7#b7 ,whether such providers are nationally accredited or rated by the ,quality ,rating and ,improvement ,system of the ,state4 7#c7 ,the amounts of subsidy paid4 #egi;,i4 ,feasibility of inclusion of au pairs in pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that members of the ,armed ,forces who participate in the au pair exchange visitor program should be eligible for assistance under the pilot program of the ,department of ,defense to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care4 7b7 ,feasibility assessment ,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 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report 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 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,the term appropriate congressional committees means3 7#a7 ,the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #egi;,j4 ,report on the effects of economic inflation on families of members of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the extent to which economic inflation has affected families of members of the ,armed ,forces4 #egi,k4 ,report on the effects of the shortage of infant formula on the families of members of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the extent to which families of members of the ,armed ,forces-- 7#a7 have access to infant formula2 and 7#b7 have been affected by any shortage of infant formula available for consumer purchase from ,january #a1 #bjbb1 through the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #egi,l4 ,briefing on child care at ,camp ,bull ,simons ,not later than #ij days 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 congressional defense committees a joint briefing regarding the provision of child care at ,camp ,bull ,simons1 ,eglin ,air ,force ,base4 ,the briefing shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,risk mitigation measures that could allow the current proposed site to achieve certification for child care4 7#b7 ,plans for alternative locations1 including acquiring land for a military child development center 7as such term is defined in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 in proximity to ,camp ,bull ,simons4 7#c7 ,an update on public-private partnership agreements for child care that could alleviate the deficit in available child care at ,camp ,bull ,simons4 7#d7 ,current availability for child care1 and related wait times1 at military child development centers on the main campus of ,eglin ,air ,force ,base4 ,i ,decorations and ,awards #eha4 ,authority to award the ,medal of ,honor to a member of the ,armed ,forces for acts of valor while a prisoner of war 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,army ,section #gbga7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 including active resistance1 gallantry1 or defiance while serving as a prisoner of war after ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,navy and ,marine ,corps ,section #hbia7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 including active resistance1 gallantry1 or defiance while serving as a prisoner of war after ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,air ,force and ,space ,force ,section #ibga7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 including active resistance1 gallantry1 or defiance while serving as a prisoner of war after ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,coast ,guard ,section #bgcb7a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 including active resistance1 gallantry1 or defiance while serving as a prisoner of war after ,united ,states4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall prescribe regulations that set forth uniform standards for awarding the ,medal of ,honor to a member of the ,armed ,forces pursuant to an amendment made by subsection 7a74 ,such regulations shall apply retroactively to a member who was a prisoner of war before the date of the prescription of such regulations4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the number of individuals who may be eligible for a ,medal of ,honor pursuant to the amendments made by this section4 #ehb4 ,authorization for award of the ,medal of ,honor to ,david ,r4 ,halbruner for acts of valor on ,september #aa-ab1 #bjab 7a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,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 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this subsection 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 ,authorization for posthumous award of ,medal of ,honor to ,master ,sergeant ,roderick ,w4 ,edmonds for acts of valor during ,world ,war ,,ii 7a7 ,waiver of time limitations ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,president may award the ,medal of ,honor posthumously under section #gbga of such title to ,master ,sergeant ,roderick ,w4 ,edmonds for the acts of valor described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor referred to in subsection 7b7 are the actions of ,master ,sergeant ,roderick ,w4 ,edmonds on ,january #bg1 #aide1 as a prisoner of war and member of the ,army serving in ,germany in support of the ,battle of the ,bulge1 for which he has never been recognized by the ,united ,states ,army4 #ehd4 ,rescission of ,medals of ,honor awarded for acts at ,wounded ,knee ,creek on ,december #bi1 #ahij 7a7 ,in general ,each ,medal of ,honor awarded for acts at ,wounded ,knee ,creek1 ,lakota ,pine ,ridge ,indian ,reservation1 ,south ,dakota1 on ,december #bi1 #ahij1 is rescinded4 7b7 ,medal of ,honor ,roll ,the ,secretary concerned shall remove the name of each individual awarded a ,medal of ,honor for acts described in subsection 7a7 from the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 and ,coast ,guard ,medal of ,honor ,roll maintained under section #aacd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,return of medal not required ,no person may be required to return to the ,federal ,government a ,medal of ,honor rescinded under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,no denial of benefits ,this ,act shall not be construed to deny any individual any benefit from the ,federal ,government4 #ehe4 ,sense of ,congress regarding service of ,gary ,andrew ,cyr 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,on ,february #bc1 #aiga1 ,corporal ,gary ,andrew ,cyr was #ai years old4 7#b7 ,corporal ,cyr was assigned to the #ajth ,pathfinder ,detachment in ,may of #aigj and served as a ,special ,operations ,pathfinder until ,january #aigb4 7#c7 ,in ,february #aiga1 ,corporal ,cyr's ,pathfinder ,unit was tasked with supporting ,operation ,dak ,soo ,ri #ga-a1 a joint operation with ,korean infantry units4 7#d7 ,on ,february #bc1 #aiga1 ,corporal ,cyr was the ,pathfinder air traffic controller and cargo loadmaster for four flights and twelve landing pickup zones for the ,operation1 including the primary insertion point4 7#e7 ,this ,operation involved the insertion of over #a1jjj ,korean soldiers from two divisions and #ca sling loads of cargo transported by #ce helicopters over the course of the evening of ,february #bc1 #aiga4 7#f7 ,corporal ,cyr was responsible for coordinating incoming helicopter flights and providing accurate on-the-ground information to the pilots1 essentially operating as a one-man air traffic control tower inside a combat zone4 7#g7 ,corporal ,cyr's leadership and execution enabled the mission to be completed in a minimum time period with no damaged cargo or casualties4 7#h7 ,corporal ,cyr's actions were hailed by helicopter pilots and officers from the inserting battalions4 7#i7 ,corporal ,cyr's actions on ,february #bc epitomized the ,pathfinder motto of ,first in1 ,last out14 7#aj7 ,william ,p4 ,murphy1 ,commander of the #ajth ,pathfinder ,detachment1 submitted a recommendation for the award of a ,bronze ,star to ,corporal ,cyr to #ajth ,combat ,aviation ,battalion ,commander1 ,captain ,charles ,e4 ,markham4 7#aa7 ,captain ,markham approved the recommendation and submitted it to #agth ,aviation ,group ,commander1 ,lieutenant ,colonel ,jack ,a4 ,walker4 7#ab7 ,lieutenant ,colonel ,walker approved the recommendation4 7#ac7 ,the #ajth ,pathfinder ,detachment began to stand down in ,december #aiga and deactivated in ,january #aigb1 before ,corporal ,cyr could be awarded the ,bronze ,star4 7#ad7 ,corporal ,cyr's initial award was lost as a result of the deactivation4 7b7 ,purpose ,that the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 honors the heroism of ,corporal ,gary ,andrew ,cyr to successfully insert troops and ammunition on time and on target2 and 7#b7 believes the ,united ,states ,army1 in light of new information1 should consider revisiting decorating and honoring the courage and leadership of ,corporal ,gary ,andrew ,cyr4 #ehf4 ,eligibility of veterans of ,operation ,end ,sweep for ,vietnam ,service ,medal ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may1 upon the application of an individual who is a veteran who participated in ,operation ,end ,sweep1 award that individual the ,vietnam ,service ,medal4 #ehg4 ,authorization for award of ,medal of ,honor to ,e4 ,royce ,williams for acts of valor during the ,korean ,war 7a7 ,waiver of time limitations ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #hbih 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 #hbia of such title to ,e4 ,royce ,williams for the acts of valor described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of ,e4 ,royce ,williams1 as a lieutenant in the ,navy1 on ,november #ah1 #aieb1 for which he was previously awarded the ,silver ,star4 #ehh4 ,authorization for award of ,medal of ,honor to ,james ,capers1 ,jr4 for acts of valor as a member of the ,marine ,corps during the ,vietnam ,war 7a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in sections #hbih7;a7 and #hcjj 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 is authorized to award the ,medal of ,honor1 under section #hbia of such title1 to ,james ,capers1 ,jr4 for the acts of valor described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of ,james ,capers1 ,jr41 as a member of the ,marine ,corps1 during the period of ,march #ca through ,april #c1 #aifg1 during the ,vietnam ,war1 for which he was previously awarded the ,silver ,star4 #ehi4 ,inclusion of ,purple ,heart awards on military valor website ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the publicly accessible internet website of the ,department of ,defense that lists individuals who have been awarded certain military awards includes a list of each individual who meets each of the following criteria3 7#a7 ,the individual is awarded the ,purple ,heart for qualifying actions that occur after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the individual elects to be included on such list 7or1 if the individual is deceased1 the primary next of kin elects the individual to be included on such list74 7#c7 ,the public release of the individual's name does not constitute a security risk1 as determined by the ,secretary of the military department concerned4 #ehi;,a4 ,study on fraudulent misrepresentation about receipt of a military medal or decoration 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall conduct a study to identify any monetary or government benefits obtained through a fraudulent misrepresentation about the receipt a military decoration or medal as described by section #gjd7;c77#b7 or #gjd7;d7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall report to ,congress on the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7b7 and policy recommendations to resolve issues identified in the study4 ,j ,miscellaneous ,reports and ,other ,matters #eia4 ,electronic notarization for members of the ,armed ,forces ,section #ajdd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 7#a7 ,a person named in subsection 7b7 may exercise the powers described in subsection 7a7 through electronic means1 including under circumstances where the individual with respect to whom such person is performing the notarial act is not physically present in the same location as such person4 7#b7 ,a determination of the authenticity of a notarial act authorized in this section shall be made without regard to whether the notarial act was performed through electronic means4 7#c7 ,a log or journal of a notarial act authorized in this section shall be considered for evidentiary purposes without regard to whether the log or journal is in electronic form4 4 #eib4 ,disinterments from national cemeteries 7a7 ,applicability of authority to reconsider decisions of ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs or ,secretary of the ,army to inter the remains or memorialize a person in a national cemetery 7#a7 ,in general ,section #b7;c7 of the ,alicia ,dawn ,koehl ,respect for ,national ,cemeteries ,act 7,public ,law #aac-fe2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaa note7 is amended by striking after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting after ,november #ba1 #aiig4 7#b7 ,congressional notices ,upon becoming aware of a covered interment or memorialization-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall issue to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives written notice of such covered interment or memorialization2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 in the case of a covered interment or memorialization in ,arlington ,national ,cemetery1 shall issue to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives written notice of such covered interment or memorialization4 7#c7 ,covered interment or memorialization defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered interment or memorialization means an interment or memorialization-- 7,a7 in a national cemetery2 7,b7 between ,january #a1 #aiij and ,november #ba1 #aiig2 and 7,c7 that would have been subject to section #bdaa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by the ,alicia ,dawn ,koehl ,respect for ,national ,cemeteries ,act if subsection #b7;c7 of such ,act were amended by striking after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting on or after ,january #a1 #aiij4 7b7 ,disinterment of remains of ,andrew ,chabrol from ,arlington ,national ,cemetery 7#a7 ,disinterment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall disinter the remains of ,andrew ,chabrol from ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 7#b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of the ,army may not carry out paragraph 7#a7 until after notifying the next of kin of ,andrew ,chabrol4 7#c7 ,disposition ,after carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall-- 7,a7 relinquish the remains to the next of kin described in paragraph 7#b72 or 7,b7 if no such next of kin responds to notification under paragraph 7#b71 arrange for disposition of the remains the ,secretary of the ,army determines appropriate4 #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 ,notifications on manning of afloat naval forces ,section #eig7;d77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac note7 is amended by inserting or a commissioned ship undergoing nuclear refueling or defueling and any concurrent complex overhaul after ,register4 #eie4 ,pilot program on car sharing on military installations in ,alaska 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to carry out a pilot program to allow car sharing on military installations in ,alaska4 7b7 ,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 all military installations in ,alaska4 7#b7 ,provide to members assigned to military installations in ,alaska the resources the ,secretary determines necessary to participate in such pilot program4 7#c7 ,promote such pilot program to such members4 7c7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ij days after the date the ,secretary enters into an agreement under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to carry out the pilot program4 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 #eif4 ,support for members who perform duties regarding remotely piloted aircraft3 study2 report 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense 7in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation and ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration7 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 appropriate congressional committees a report containing the results of the study conducted under this section1 including any policy recommendations of the ,secretary regarding such results4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 ,appropriations of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7#c7 ,the term ,,rpa crew means members of covered ,armed ,forces who perform duties relating to remotely piloted aircraft4 7#d7 ,the term traditional aircraft means fixed or rotary wing aircraft operated by an onboard pilot4 #eig4 ,review of marketing and recruiting of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,not later that ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states and experts determined by the ,secretary1 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 #eih4 ,report on recruiting efforts of the ,army 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj 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 recruiting efforts of the ,army4 ,such report shall contain the following elements3 7#a7 ,a comparison of the number of active ,army enlistments from each region annually during fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb1 the number of recruiters stationed in each region1 and advertising dollars spent in each region1 including annual numbers and averages4 7#b7 ,a comparison of the number of active ,army enlistments produced by each ,army ,recruiting ,battalion during fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb1 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 specialty during fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the amount of ,federal funds spent on advertising per active duty enlistment by ,army ,recruiting ,battalion and region during fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb1 and a ranked list of those battalions from most efficient to least efficient4 7#e7 ,a comparison of the race1 religion1 gender1 education levels1 military occupational specialties1 and waivers for enlistment granted to enlistees by region and ,army ,recruiting ,battalion area of responsibility during fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 7b7 ,format ,the report under this section shall display data through infographics wherever possible4 7c7 ,publication ,not later than #cj days after submitting the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall publish1 on a publicly accessible website of the ,army1 the report and the data sets 7scrubbed of all personally identifiable information7 used to generate the report4 7d7 ,region defined ,in this section1 the term region means a region used for the #bjbj decennial census4 #eii4 ,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 pregnant1 regardless of whether the pregnancy was planned1 unplanned1 or the result of sexual abuse4 7#e7 ,although the ,armed ,forces were required to offer women who were involuntarily separated or discharged due to pregnancy the opportunity to request retention in the military1 many such women were not offered such opportunity4 7#f7 ,the ,armed ,forces did not provide 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 ,there are reports that the practice of the ,armed ,forces to systematically separate or discharge pregnant members caused some such members to seek an unsafe or inaccessible abortion1 which was not legal at the time1 or to put their children up for adoption1 and that1 in some cases1 some women died by suicide following their involuntary separation or discharge from the ,armed ,forces4 7#i7 ,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#aj7 ,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#aa7 ,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#ab7 ,today1 women comprise #ag percent of the ,armed ,forces1 and many are parents1 including #ab percent of whom are single parents4 7#ac7 ,while military parents face many hardships1 today's ,armed ,forces provides 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 7c7 ,expression of remorse ,congress hereby expresses deep remorse for the women who patriotically served in the ,armed ,forces1 but were forced1 by official ,united ,states policy1 to endure unnecessary and discriminatory actions1 including the violation of their constitutional right to due process of law1 simply because they became pregnant or became a parent while a member of the ,armed ,forces4 #eii;,a4 ,armed ,forces workplace and gender relations surveys ,subsection 7c7 of section #dha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,indicators of the assault 7including unwanted sexual contact7 that give reason to believe that the victim was targeted1 or discriminated against1 or both1 for a real or perceived status in a minority group based on race1 color1 national origin1 religion1 sex 7including gender identity1 sexual orientation1 or sex characteristics71 and any other factor considered appropriate by the ,secretary4 4 #eii;,b4 ,task ,force on ,historical and ,current ,barriers to ,african ,american ,participation and ,equal ,treatment in the ,armed ,services 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish within the ,department of ,defense a task force to be known as the ,task ,force on ,historical and ,current ,barriers to ,african ,american ,participation and ,equal ,treatment in the ,armed ,services 7hereafter referred to as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,task ,force shall advise1 consult with1 report to1 and make recommendations to the ,secretary1 as appropriate1 on the development1 refinement1 and implementation of policies1 programs1 planning1 and training which will provide redress for historical barriers to ,african ,american participation and equal treatment in the ,armed ,services4 7c7 ,studies and investigations 7#a7 ,investigation of historical record of slavery ,as part of its duties1 the ,task ,force shall identify1 compile1 examine1 and synthesize the relevant corpus of evidentiary documentation regarding the military or ,armed ,service's involvement in the institution of slavery4 ,the ,task ,force's documentation and examination shall include facts related to-- 7,a7 the capture and procurement of ,africans2 7,b7 the transport of ,africans to the ,united ,states and the colonies that became the ,united ,states for the purpose of enslavement1 including their treatment during transport2 7,c7 the sale and acquisition of ,africans and their descendants as chattel property in interstate and intrastate commerce2 7,d7 the treatment of ,african slaves and their descendants in the colonies and the ,united ,states1 including the deprivation of their freedom1 exploitation of their labor1 and destruction of their culture1 language1 religion1 and families2 and 7,e7 the extensive denial of humanity1 sexual abuse1 and the chatellization of persons4 7#b7 ,study of effects of discriminatory policies in the armed services ,as part of its duties1 the ,task ,force shall study and analyze the official policies or routine practices of the ,armed ,services with discriminatory intent or discriminatory effect on the formerly enslaved ,africans and their descendants in the ,armed ,services following the overdue recognition of such persons as ,united ,states citizens beginning in #ahfh4 7#c7 ,study of other forms of discrimination ,as part of its duties1 the ,task ,force shall study and analyze the other forms of discrimination in the ,armed ,services against freed ,african slaves and their descendants who were belatedly accorded their rightful status as ,united ,states citizens from #ahfh to the present4 7#d7 ,study of lingering effects of discrimination ,as part of its duties1 the ,task ,force shall study and analyze the lingering negative effects of the institution of slavery and the matters described in the preceding paragraphs on living ,african ,americans and their participation in the ,armed ,services4 7d7 ,recommendations for remedies 7#a7 ,recommendations ,based on the results of the investigations and studies carried out under subsection 7c71 the ,task ,force shall recommend appropriate remedies to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,issues addressed ,in recommending remedies under this subsection1 the ,task ,force shall address the following3 7,a7 ,how ,federal laws and policies that continue to disproportionately and negatively affect ,african ,americans as a group in the ,armed ,services1 and those that perpetuate the lingering effects1 materially and psycho-socially1 can be eliminated4 7,b7 ,how the injuries resulting from the matters described in subsection 7c7 can be reversed through appropriate policies1 programs1 and projects4 7,c7 ,how1 in consideration of the ,task ,force's findings1 to calculate any form of repair for inequities to the descendants of enslaved ,africans4 7,d7 ,the form of that repair which should be awarded1 the instrumentalities through which the repair should be provided1 and who should be eligible for the repair of such inequities4 7e7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than #ij days after the end of each year1 the ,task ,force shall submit a report to the ,secretary on its activities1 findings1 and recommendations during the preceding year4 7#b7 ,publication ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an annual report for a year under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish a public version of the report1 and shall include such related matters as the ,secretary finds would be informative to the public during that year4 7f7 ,composition2 governance 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of such number of members as the ,secretary may appoint from among individuals whom the ,secretary finds are qualified to serve by virtue of their military service1 education1 training1 activism or experience1 particularly in the field of history1 sociology1 and ,african ,american studies4 7#b7 ,publication of list of members ,the ,secretary shall post and regularly update on a public website of the ,department of ,defense the list of the members of the ,task ,force4 7#c7 ,meetings ,the ,task ,force shall meet not less frequently than quarterly1 and may convene additional meetings during a year as necessary4 ,at least one of the meetings during each year shall be open to the public4 7#d7 ,governance ,the ,secretary shall establish rules for the structure and governance of the ,task ,force4 7#e7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall complete the appointment of the members of the ,task ,force not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eii;,c4 ,plan to combat racial bias1 discrimination1 and harassment against ,asian ,american service members1 civilians1 and contractor personnel 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that3 7#a7 ,asian ,american service members1 civilians1 and contractors serve with honor and distinction in the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,asian ,americans continue to be underrepresented in the ,department of ,defense and other national security agencies1 especially at senior leadership and general and flag officer levels4 7#c7 ,greater recruitment1 retention1 and inclusion of ,asian ,american personnel1 particularly those with language skills and cultural competencies1 is critical to implementation of the ,administration's ,interim ,national ,security ,strategic ,guidance and ,national ,defense ,strategy1 both of which place greater emphasis on strategic competition in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#d7 ,the ,department of ,defense has a responsibility to take meaningful action in addressing the higher rates of racially or ethnically rooted bias1 discrimination1 and harassment experienced and reported by service members1 civilians1 and contractor personnel of ,asian ,american descent1 especially women4 7#e7 ,protecting and upholding our values in diversity1 equity1 and inclusion at home are essential to our efforts in promoting democracy and inclusion abroad4 7b7 ,plan required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of the extent to which ,department of ,defense service members1 civilians1 and contractor personnel experience anti-,asian bias1 discrimination1 or harassment1 including contributing factors such as the security clearance review process2 7,b7 a review of ,department of ,defense programs1 policies1 and practices that impact diversity1 equity1 and inclusion goals1 especially with respect to such service members1 civilians1 and contractor personnel who are ,asian ,americans2 and 7,c7 recommendations1 developed in consultation with ,asian ,american organizations1 to address unconscious bias1 discrimination1 and harassment targeted at ,asian ,americans and to improve recruitment and retention of ,asian ,american service members1 civilians1 and contractor personnel1 including accountability measures and improvements to services to inform and support personnel with resolving discrimination complaints through administrative or judicial processes2 and 7#b7 make the report required under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,implementation and update ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 implement the recommendations described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c72 and 7#b7 provide to the congressional defense committees an update on the implementation of such recommendations4 #eii;,d4 ,recurring report regarding ,,covid-#ai mandate ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #fj days thereafter until the ,secretary of ,defense lifts the requirement that a member of the ,armed ,forces shall receive a vaccination against ,,covid-#ai1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report1 without any personally identifiable information1 containing 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 #eii;,e4 ,pilot program on safe storage of personally owned firearms 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a voluntary 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 described in subsection 7c7 secure gun storage or safety devices for the purpose of securing personally owned firearms when not in use 7including by directly providing1 subsidizing1 or otherwise making available such devices74 7c7 ,voluntary participants ,a member of the ,armed ,forces described in this subsection is a member of the ,armed ,forces who elects to participate in the pilot program under subsection 7a7 and is stationed at a military installation selected under subsection 7e74 7d7 ,plan ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees 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 ,duration ,the duration of the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall be for a period of six years4 7g7 ,report ,upon the termination 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 secure gun storage or safety devices furnished to members of the ,armed ,forces under such pilot program4 7#b7 ,the cost of such pilot program4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the effect of such pilot program on suicide prevention4 7#d7 ,such other information as the ,secretary may determine appropriate1 except that such information may not include the personally identifiable information of a participant in such pilot program4 7h7 ,secure gun storage or safety device defined ,in this subsection1 the term secure gun storage or safety device means-- 7#a7 a device that1 when installed on a firearm1 is designed to prevent the firearm from being operated without first deactivating the device2 7#b7 a device incorporated into the design of the firearm that is designed to prevent the operation of the firearm by any individual without access to the device2 or 7#c7 a safe1 gun safe1 gun case1 lock box1 or other device that may be used to store a firearm and is designed to be unlocked only by a key1 combination1 or other similar means4 #eii;,f4 ,report on non-citizen members of the ,armed ,forces ,section #adg7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#i7 as paragraph 7#aj72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following new paragraph3 7#i7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on-- 7,a7 the number of members of the ,armed ,forces who are not citizens of the ,united ,states during the year covered by such report2 7,b7 the immigration status of such members2 and 7,c7 the number of such members naturalized2 and 4 #eii;,g4 ,report on instances of antisemitism ,the ,secretaries concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that identifies1 with respect to the equal opportunity programs under the jurisdiction of each ,secretary concerned-- 7#a7 all administrative investigations into allegations of antisemitism2 and 7#b7 all substantiated instances of antisemitism4 #eii;,h4 ,annual report regarding cost of living for members and employees of the ,department of ,defense ,section #acf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall submit annually to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing an analysis of the costs of living1 nationwide1 for 7#a7 members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty2 and 7#b7 employees of the ,department of ,defense4 4 #eii;,i4 ,review of recruiting efforts for women 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall evaluate the effectiveness and scale of existing outreach programs1 with the objective of creating new programs or adjusting the existing programs to increase the recruitment of women1 including young women1 for service in the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #cfe days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 evaluations of existing marketing and recruitment efforts to increase recruitment of women in the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 recommendations on new initiatives1 programs1 or practices to increase the recruitment of women in the ,armed ,forces4 #eii;,j4 ,report on support for pregnant members ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a summary of past1 current1 and future efforts to support pregnant members of the ,armed ,forces1 including-- 7#a7 the number of pregnant members who served at least one day of active duty in a calendar year2 7#b7 recommendations to improve efforts to support pregnant members4 #eii,k4 ,clarification of authority to solicit gifts in support of the mission of the ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency to account for members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense civilian employees listed as missing ,section #aeja;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by inserting solicit1 after the ,secretary may2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting solicitation or after provide that2 and 7,b7 by striking acceptance or use and inserting solicitation1 acceptance1 or use4 #eii,l4 ,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 congressional defense committees 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,m4 ,report on programs through which members of the ,armed ,forces may file anonymous concerns 7a7 ,review required ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a review that shall include an assessment of the extent to which the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department have-- 7#a7 issued policy and guidance concerning the establishment1 promotion1 and management of an anonymous concerns program2 7#b7 established safeguards in such policy and guidance to ensure the anonymity of concerns or complaints filed through an anonymous concerns program2 and 7#c7 used an anonymous concerns program-- 7,a7 for purposes that include services on a military installation2 and 7,b7 in settings that include-- 7i7 naval vessels2 7ii7 military installations outside the continental ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 remote locations4 7b7 ,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 congressional defense committees a report that includes the findings of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,anonymous concerns program defined ,in this section1 the term anonymous concerns program-- 7#a7 means a program that enables a member of the ,armed ,force to anonymously submit a complaint or concern related to topics that include-- 7,a7 morale2 7,b7 quality of life2 7,c7 safety2 or 7,d7 the availability of ,department of ,defense programs or services to support members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 does not include an anonymous reporting mechanism related to sexual harassment1 sexual assault1 anti-harassment complaints1 or military equal opportunity complaints4 #eii,n4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,ulysses ,s4 ,grant ,it is the ,sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the efforts and leadership of ,ulysses ,s4 ,grant in defending the ,united ,states deserve honor2 7#b7 the military victories achieved under the command of ,ulysses ,s4 ,grant were integral to the preservation of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 ,ulysses ,s4 ,grant is among the most influential military commanders in the history of the ,united ,states4 ,,vi ,compensation and ,other ,personnel ,benefits ,a ,basic ,pay and ,allowances #fja4 ,exclusion of ,,bah from gross household income for purposes of basic needs allowance ,section #djb;b7k77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of this title paid to such member4 4 #fjb4 ,basic allowance for housing for a member without dependents whose relocation would financially disadvantage such member ,section #djc7o7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,in the case of a member who is assigned2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,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 the ,secretary concerned may1 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 treat such member1 for the purposes of this section1 as if the unit to which the member is assigned did not undergo such a change4 4 #fjc4 ,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 #fjb1 is further amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating subsections 7m7 through 7p7 as subsections 7n7 through 7q72 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 and 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 at the time of the death of such sole dependent 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-- 7i7 is not occupying a housing facility under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned on the date of the death of the sole dependent2 or 7ii7 is occupying such housing on a rental basis on such date4 7#b7 ,the continuation of the rate of an allowance under this subsection shall terminate #cfe days after the date of the death of the sole dependent4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bhha;a7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #djc7n7 and inserting section #djc7o74 #fjd4 ,allowance for gym membership for certain members of the ,armed ,forces who reside more than #aj miles from a military installation 7a7 ,establishment ,chapter #g of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dbe the following new section3 #dbf4 ,allowance for gym membership for certain members of the armed forces who reside more than #aj miles from a military installation 7a7 ,allowance authorized ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may pay1 to a covered member1 a monthly allowance for a gym membership4 7b7 ,amount ,a monthly allowance to a covered member under this section shall be in an amount determined by the ,secretary of ,defense based on the average cost of a gym membership in the military housing area in which the covered member resides4 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 covered member means a member of a covered armed force-- 7,a7 who resides more than #aj miles from a military installation2 and 7,b7 who furnishes to the ,secretary of the military department concerned receipts or other evidence such member has a gym membership4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dbe the following3 #dbf4 ,allowance for gym membership for certain members of the armed forces who reside more than #aj miles from a military installation4 4 #fje4 ,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 #fjf4 ,reimbursement of certain child care costs incident to a permanent change of station or assignment 7a7 ,designated child care provider3 definition2 inclusion as authorized traveler ,section #dea7;a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by inserting 1 or as a designated child care provider if child care is not available to a member of the armed forces at a military child development center 7as that term is defined in section #ahjj of title #aj7 at the permanent duty location of such member not later than #cj days after the member arrives at such location before the period2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,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 4 7b7 ,authorization of reimbursement ,section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,reimbursement of certain child care costs incident to a member's permanent change of station or assignment 7#a7 ,from amounts otherwise made available for a fiscal year to provide travel and transportation allowances under this chapter1 the ,secretary concerned 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 this section as part of the reassignment2 7,c7 child care is not available at a military child development center 7as that term is defined in section #ahjj of title #aj7 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 ,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 ,a member may not apply for reimbursement under this subsection later than one year after a reassignment described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,in the event a household contains two or more members eligible for reimbursement under this subsection1 reimbursement may be paid to one member among such members as such members shall jointly elect4 4 #fjg4 ,allowable travel and transportation allowances3 complex overhaul ,section #deb7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 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 #fjh4 ,expansion of authority to reimburse a member of the uniformed services for spousal business costs arising from a permanent change of station ,subsection 7g7 of section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #fjf1 is further amended-- 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 #b1jjj 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 #fji4 ,permanent authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station ,subsection 7g7 of section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by sections #fjf and #fjh1 is further amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c74 #fji;,a4 ,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 #fjf1 #fjh1 and #fji1 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 #fji;,b4 ,establishment of allowance for certain relocations of pets of members of the uniformed services 7a7 ,establishment ,section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by sections #fjf1 #fjh1 #fji1 and #fji;,a1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,pet relocation arising from a permanent change of duty station to or from a location outside the continental ,united ,states 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall reimburse a member for costs-- 7,a7 to move a pet of the member2 and 7,b7 arising from a permanent change of duty station of such member to or from a location outside the continental ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,reimbursement provided to a member under this subsection may not exceed #b1jjj in connection with each permanent change of duty station described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,in this subsection1 the term pet has the meaning given such term in section #bbff of title #ah4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section takes effect on the day that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and applies to the relocation of a member of the uniformed services on or after such day4 #fji;,c4 ,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 #fji;,d4 ,,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 not reduce the cost-of-living allowance for a member of the ,armed ,forces assigned to a duty station located outside the ,united ,states except 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 to certain congressional committees ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the appropriate congressional committees 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 brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives regarding effects of this section on the allowance described in subsection 7a74 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 ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 #fji;,e4 ,pay for ,,dod and ,coast ,guard child care providers3 studies2 adjustment 7a7 ,,dod child care employee compensation review 7#a7 ,review 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 of public elementary schools in such geographic area2 and 7,b7 estimating the difference in average pay and the difference in average benefits between such child care employees and such employees of public elementary schools4 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 congressional defense committees and the ,coast ,guard committees 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 congressional defense committees and the ,coast ,guard committees a report summarizing the results of such studies4 7b7 ,coast ,guard child development center employee compensation review 7#a7 ,review required ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall1 for each geographic area in which the ,secretary operates a ,coast ,guard child development center1 conduct a study-- 7,a7 comparing the total compensation 7including all pay and benefits7 of child development center employees of each ,coast ,guard child development center in such geographic area1 to the total compensation of similarly credentialed employees of public elementary schools in such geographic area2 and 7,b7 estimating the difference in average pay and the difference in average benefits between such child development center employees and such employees of public elementary schools4 7#b7 ,schedule ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall complete the studies required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 for the geographic areas containing the ,coast ,guard installations with the #aj longest wait lists for child development services at ,coast ,guard 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 ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,coast ,guard committees and the congressional defense committees a report summarizing the results of the respective studies required under paragraph 7#a7 that the ,secretary has 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 respective studies required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,coast ,guard committees and the congressional defense committees a report summarizing the results of such studies4 7c7 ,compensation adjustment 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,department of ,defense ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense completes the study for a geographic area under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of each military department that operates a military child development center in such geographic area shall ensure that the dollar value of the total compensation1 including the pay and benefits1 of child care employees is not less than the average dollar value of the total compensation of similarly credentialed employees of public elementary schools in such geographic area4 7,b7 ,coast ,guard ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security completes the study for a geographic area under subsection 7b71 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall ensure that the dollar value of the total compensation1 including the pay and benefits1 of child development center employees in such geographic area is not less than the average dollar value of the total compensation of similarly credentialed employees of public elementary schools in such geographic area4 7#b7 ,adjustment limit ,no child care employee or child development center employee may have his or her pay or benefits decreased pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,department of ,defense ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,coast ,guard committees a report detailing the effects of changes in the total compensation under this subsection1 including the effects on the hiring and retention of child care employees and on the number of children for which military child development centers provide child care services4 7,b7 ,coast ,guard ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,coast ,guard committees and the congressional defense committees a report detailing the effects of changes in the total compensation under this subsection1 including the effects on the hiring and retention of child development center employees and on the number of children for which ,coast ,guard child development centers provide child development services4 7d7 ,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 ,defense or ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 as applicable4 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 terms child development center employee and ,coast ,guard child development center have the meanings given such terms in section #biba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,coast ,guard committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,the term elementary school means a day or residential school which provides elementary education1 as determined under ,state law4 7#g7 ,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 ,b ,bonus and ,incentive ,pays #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities 7a7 ,authorities relating to reserve forces ,section #iaj7;g7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to income replacement payments for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty service1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #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 #fab4 ,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 #ge1jjj4 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 #fac4 ,special pay and allowances for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to cold weather operations 7a7 ,special pay 7#a7 ,establishment ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ccf the following new section3 #ccg4 ,special pay3 members of the armed forces assigned to cold weather operations 7a7 ,special pay authorized ,the ,secretary concerned shall pay monthly special pay 7to be known as arctic pay7 to a member of the armed forces-- 7#a7 assigned to perform cold weather operations2 or 7#b7 required to maintain proficiency through frequent operations in cold weather4 7b7 ,amount of pay ,special pay under this section shall equal #cjj per month4 7c7 ,relationship to other pay or allowances ,special pay under this section is in addition to any other pay or allowance to which a member is entitled4 7d7 ,sunset ,no special pay may be paid under this section after ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 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 #ccf the following3 #ccg4 ,special pay3 members of the armed forces assigned to permanent duty stations in ,alaska4 4 7#c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations for the payment of arctic pay under section #ccg of such title1 as added by subsection 7a74 7b7 ,pilot allowance for broadband 7#a7 ,establishment ,chapter #g of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dbe the following new section3 #dbf4 ,allowance for broadband for members of the armed forces assigned to permanent duty stations in ,alaska 7a7 ,allowance authorized ,the ,secretary concerned shall pay1 to a member of the armed forces assigned to a permanent duty station in ,alaska1 a monthly allowance for broadband4 7b7 ,amount ,the monthly allowance to a member under this section shall be-- 7#a7 #abe during calendar year #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsequent calendar years1 an amount determined by the ,secretary of ,defense based on the difference between the average costs of unlimited broadband plans in ,alaska and in the continental ,united ,states4 7c7 ,sunset ,no allowance may be paid under this section after ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 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 #dbe the following3 #dbf4 ,allowance for broadband for members of the armed forces assigned to permanent duty stations in ,alaska4 4 7#c7 ,effective date ,section #dbf of such title1 as added by this subsection1 shall take effect on the day the ,secretary of ,defense prescribes regulations under paragraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,regulations ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out section #dbf of such title1 as added by this subsection4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 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 evaluation of the ,secretary of the allowance under section #dbf of such title1 as added by this subsection2 and 7,b7 any recommendation of the ,secretary regarding whether such allowance should be amended1 extended1 or made permanent4 7c7 ,travel and transportation allowance 7#a7 ,entitlement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations and guidance that entitle a member of the ,armed ,forces1 assigned to a permanent duty station in ,alaska1 to a one-time allowance for air travel for the member and dependents of such member4 7#b7 ,amounts ,if the air travel is to the permanent residence of the member1 the amount of the allowance shall equal the total costs of such air travel4 ,if such air travel is to another destination within the ,united ,states1 amount of the allowance shall be equal to the lesser of the following3 7,a7 ,the rate for such air travel under the ,city ,pair ,program of the ,general ,services ,administration 7or successor program7 in effect at the time of such air travel4 7,b7 ,the actual costs of such air travel4 7#c7 ,timing ,air travel reimbursed under such regulation may not commence later than #cj months after the member is assigned to a permanent duty station in ,alaska4 7#d7 ,additional authorization ,the ,secretary concerned may authorize an additional allowance for a member who has used the allowance to which such member is entitled under this subsection4 #fad4 ,authorization of incentive pay to a member of the ,armed ,forces whose disclosure of fraud1 waste1 or mismanagement results in cost savings to the military department concerned 7a7 ,authority ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ceh4 ,incentive pay for cost savings disclosures 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary concerned may pay an incentive pay to a member of the ,armed ,forces whose disclosure of fraud1 waste1 or mismanagement to a covered official1 results in cost savings for the military department concerned4 ,the amount of an award under this section may not exceed the lesser of-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj2 or 7#b7 an amount equal to #a percent of the cost savings that the covered official determines to be the total savings attributable to such disclosure4 7b7 ,calculation ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#b71 the covered official may take into account cost savings projected for subsequent fiscal years that will be attributable to such disclosure4 7c7 ,covered official defined ,in this section1 the term covered official includes the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,the ,inspector ,general concerned4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ceg the following3 #ceh4 ,incentive pay for cost savings disclosures4 4 #fae4 ,inflation bonus pay 7a7 ,bonus pay ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary concerned shall pay a bonus to each eligible member under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary concerned4 7b7 ,payment ,bonus pay under this section shall be paid to an eligible member on a monthly basis4 7c7 ,amount of pay ,each bonus payment under this section shall be in an amount determined by the ,secretary concerned1 based on prevailing economic conditions that adversely affect members1 but in no case shall be less than #b4d percent of the rate-- 7#a7 in effect on ,january #a1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 of1 for an eligible member-- 7,a7 pay under section #bjd of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 compensation under section #bjf of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,relationship to other pay and allowances ,bonus pay paid to an eligible member under this section is in addition to any other pay and allowances to which the eligible member is entitled4 7e7 ,termination ,no bonus may be paid under this section after ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7f7 ,eligible member defined ,in this section1 the term eligible member means a member of the uniformed services-- 7#a7 who is entitled to pay or compensation described in subsection 7c77#b72 and 7#b7 whose basic pay for #bjbc is less than #de1jjj4 #faf4 ,establishing complex overhaul pay 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations under section #ceb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the payment of special monthly pay 7to be known as complex overhaul pay7 to a member of the ,armed ,forces assigned to a naval vessel undergoing nuclear refueling or defueling and any concurrent complex overhaul4 7b7 ,amount of pay ,complex overhaul pay shall equal #bjj per month4 7c7 ,relationship to other pay or allowances ,complex overhaul pay is in addition to any other pay or allowance to which a member is entitled4 #fag4 ,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 7#d7 ,variations2 limitations ,the ,secretary may vary or limit the total number of available contracts and the combination of incentives within such contracts to target certain ,air ,force specialty codes1 ensure required assignments locations are filled1 and readiness is not negatively affected4 ,the ,secretary shall determine the criteria for such variations or limitations and include such criteria in the annual briefing under subsection 7e74 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 ,c ,family and ,survivor ,benefits #fba4 ,expanded eligibility for bereavement leave for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,expansion ,section #gja7m7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in paragraph 7#c7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 a spouse2 7,b7 a son or daughter2 or 7,c7 a parent4 7#d7 ,in this section1 the term son or daughter means-- 7,a7 a biological1 adopted1 step1 or foster son or daughter of the individual2 7,b7 a person who is a legal ward of the member1 or was a legal ward of the individual when the person was a minor or otherwise required a legal guardian2 or 7,c7 a person for whom the member stands in loco parentis or stood in loco parentis when the person was a minor or otherwise required the individual to stand in loco parentis4 7#e7 ,in this section1 the term parent means-- 7,a7 a biological1 adoptive1 step1 or foster parent of the individual1 or a person who was a foster parent of the individual when the individual was a minor2 7,b7 a legal guardian of the individual1 or person who was a legal guardian of the individual when the individual was a minor or otherwise required a legal guardian2 or 7,c7 a person who stands in loco parentis to the member or stood in loco parentis when the individual was a minor or otherwise required a person to stand in loco parentis4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the latter of ,july #c1 #bjbb1 and the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fbb4 ,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 shall 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 request from1 the person designated under subsection 7c71 proof of fair market value and ownership of the personal effects4 4 #fbc4 ,expansion of authorized assistance for providers of child care services to members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,expansion ,section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking financial assistance each place it appears and inserting covered assistance2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,covered assistance defined ,in this section1 the term covered assistance includes-- 7#a7 financial assistance2 and 7#b7 free or reduced-cost child care services furnished by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,techncial and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section heading ,the heading of such section is amended by striking financial4 7#b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #hh of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #agih and inserting the following3 #agih4 ,child care services and youth program services for dependents3 assistance for providers4 4 #fbd4 ,survivor ,benefit ,plan open enrollment period 7a7 ,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 enrollment period specified in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,eligible retired or former member ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 an eligible retired or former member is a member or former member of the uniformed services who1 on the day before the first day of the open enrollment period1 discontinued participation in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan under section #adeb7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and-- 7,a7 is entitled to retired pay2 or 7,b7 would be entitled to retired pay under chapter 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 subparagraph 7,a7 by reason of eligibility under subparagraph 7,b77i7 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 subparagraph 7,a7 by reason of eligibility under subparagraph 7,b77ii7 shall be treated for all purposes as providing a reserve-component annuity under the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan4 7b7 ,manner of making elections 7#a7 ,in general ,an election under this subsection must be made in writing1 signed by the person making the election1 and received by the ,secretary concerned before the end of the open enrollment period4 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 any such election 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 ,a person making an election under paragraph 7#a7 to provide a reserve-component annuity shall make a designation described in section #addh7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,election must be voluntary ,an election under this subsection is not effective unless the person making the election declares the election to be voluntary4 ,an election to participate in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan under this subsection may not be required by any court4 ,an election to participate or not to participate in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan is not subject to the concurrence of a spouse or former spouse of the person4 7c7 ,effective date for elections ,any such election shall be effective as of the first day of the first calendar month following the month in which the election is received by the ,secretary concerned4 7d7 ,open enrollment period defined ,the open enrollment period is the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,january #a1 #bjbd4 7e7 ,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 this subsection in the same manner as if the election were made under the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan4 7f7 ,premiums for open enrollment election 7#a7 ,premiums to be charged ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe in regulations premiums which a person electing under this subsection shall be required to pay for participating in the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan pursuant to the election4 ,the total amount of the premiums to be paid by a person under the regulations shall be equal to the sum of-- 7,a7 the total amount by which the retired pay of the person would have been reduced before the effective date of the election 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 member to participate under chapter #gc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 interest on the amounts by which the retired pay of the person would have been so reduced1 computed from the dates on which the retired pay would have been so reduced at such rate or rates and according to such methodology as the ,secretary of ,defense determines reasonable2 and 7,c7 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#b7 ,premiums to be credited to retirement fund ,premiums paid under the regulations shall be credited to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7#a7 ,the term ,survivor ,benefit ,plan means the program established under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #gc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term retired pay includes retainer pay paid under section #hccj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the terms uniformed services and ,secretary concerned have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund means the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund established under section #adfa7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fbe4 ,study and report on military installations with limited child care 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study 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 7#b7 ,elements ,the study shall identify the following with regards to each military installation described in paragraph 7#a73 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,e7 ,the unique needs or challenges facing the population of such military installation that may require additional tailored resources1 including-- 7i7 the needs of non-,english speaking members of that population2 and 7ii7 the needs of ,english as a second language members of that population4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of the study conducted under this section1 including any policy recommendations of the ,secretary to address the rising cost of child care near military installations and 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 #fbf4 ,hunger 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 acting through the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,military ,community and ,family ,policy1 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 from the survey on the use1 by such members and dependents1 of ,federal nutrition 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 under section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf71 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 and 7#d7 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 and 7,b7 receive such basic needs allowance2 7#e7 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#c72 and 7#f7 coordinate ,department of ,defense efforts to address food insecurity and nutrition4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 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 ,senate 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 ,d ,defense ,resale ,matters #fca4 ,prohibition on sale of ,chinese goods in commissary stores and military exchanges ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prohibit the sale1 at a commissary store or military exchange1 of goods-- 7#a7 manufactured in ,china2 7#b7 assembled in ,china2 7#c7 imported into the ,united ,states from ,china2 or 7#d7 containing materials from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,e ,miscellaneous ,rights1 ,benefits1 and ,reports #fda4 ,transitional compensation and benefits for the former spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces who allegedly committed a dependent-abuse offense during marriage 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading-- 7,a7 by striking separated for and inserting who commit2 and 7,b7 by inserting 2 health care after exchange benefits2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,punitive and ,other ,adverse ,actions ,covered and inserting ,covered members2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking offense4 and inserting offense2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 who is not described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 and whose former spouse alleges that the member committed a dependent-abuse offense-- 7,a7 during the marriage to the former spouse2 7,b7 for which the applicable statute of limitations has not lapsed2 and 7,c7 that an incident determination committee determines meets the criteria for abuse4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 in the case of a member described in subsection 7b77#c71 shall commence upon the date of the final decree of divorce1 dissolution1 or annulment of that member from the former spouse described in such subsection4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 ,health care for certain former spouses ,the ,secretary concerned shall treat a former spouse described in subsection 7b77#c7 as an abused dependent described in section #ajgf7;e7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ec of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #ajei and inserting the following3 #ajei4 ,dependents of members who commit dependent abuse3 transitional compensation2 commissary and exchange benefits2 health care4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this ,act shall apply to a former spouse described in subsection 7b77#c7 of such section #ajei1 as added by subsection 7a77#b7 of this section1 whose final decree of divorce1 dissolution1 or annulment described in subsection 7e77#a77;,c7 of such section #ajei1 as added by subsection 7a77#c7 of this section1 is issued on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fdb4 ,authorization of permissive temporary duty for wellness ,in order to reduce the rate of suicides in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,secretary of each military department may prescribe regulations that authorize a member of an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary to take not more than two weeks of permissive temporary duty each year to attend a seminar1 retreat1 workshop1 or outdoor recreational therapy event-- 7#a7 hosted by a non-profit organization2 and 7#b7 that focuses on psychological1 physical1 spiritual1 or social wellness4 #fdc4 ,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 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #fdd4 ,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 prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees 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 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 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,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#d7 ,the term ,,mha means military housing area4 7#e7 ,the term servicemember has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciaa74 #fde4 ,study and report on barriers to home ownership for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center or non-profit entity to conduct a study on the barriers to home ownership for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,at the conclusion of such study1 the ,secretary shall submit1 to the appropriate congressional committees1 a report containing the following elements3 7#a7 ,potential barriers to such home ownership1 including down payments1 concerns about home maintenance1 and challenges in selling a home4 7#b7 ,the percentage of members who use the basic allowance for housing to pay for a mortgage1 disaggregated by ,armed ,force1 rank1 and military housing area4 7#c7 ,any identified differences in home ownership rates among members correlated with race or gender4 7#d7 ,what percentage of members own a home before separating from the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,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 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #fdf4 ,plan for reimbursement of certain expenses of certain members and veterans related to ,afghanistan evacuation 7a7 ,plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan 7in this section referred to as the ,plan7 to reimburse members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty and veterans who expended personal funds in support of efforts to evacuate1 from ,afghanistan1 ,afghan nationals who previously supported military or reconstruction missions of the ,united ,states in ,afghanistan4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing the plan1 the ,secretary shall consult with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,state4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#c7 ,non-governmental organizations and veterans service organizations with expertise in supporting the evacuation of ,afghan nationals from ,afghanistan4 7c7 ,elements ,the ,plan shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,eligibility requirements for members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty and veterans to file a reimbursement claim under the ,plan4 7#b7 ,the criteria for reimbursement1 including the types of reimbursable claims and maximum reimbursement limit4 7#c7 ,the process for filing a reimbursement claim4 7#d7 ,the supporting documentation required to file a reimbursement claim4 7#e7 ,an estimate of the costs that would be associated with implementing the ,plan4 7d7 ,public availability ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall of ,defense post the plan on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means3 7#a7 ,with respect to the ,house of ,representatives3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services4 7#b7 ,with respect to the ,senate3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services4 #fdg4 ,expansion of the space-available travel program to allow certain disabled veterans to travel with a caregiver or dependent on certain aircraft 7a7 ,exception to limitation on use of travel program funds ,section #bfda;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the limitation in paragraph 7#b7 shall not apply to the use of funds to purchase or design new equipment to carry out paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 of subsection 7c74 4 7b7 ,certain caregiver or dependent eligibility for travel program ,section #bfda;b7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g71 respectively2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a771 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,subject to subsection 7f7 and under conditions and circumstances as the ,secretary shall specify in regulations under subsection 7a71 a caregiver or family caregiver 7as such terms are defined in section #agbj;,g of title #ch7 of a veteran with a permanent service-connected disability rated as total4 4 7c7 ,limitation on priority in travel program ,section #bfda;b7f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking a veteran eligible for travel pursuant to subsection 7c77#d7 and inserting an individual eligible for travel pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e7 of subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 by striking ,the authority in subsection 7c77#d7 each place it appears and inserting ,the authority in paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e7 of subsection 7c74 ,f ,disability and ,retired ,pay #fea4 ,elimination of cap on additional retired pay for extraordinary heroism for members of the ,army and ,air ,force who served during the ,vietnam ,era ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #adjb7;f77#b71 by striking ,the amount and inserting ,except in the case of a member who served during the ,vietnam ,era 7as that term is defined in section #abgca of this title71 the amount2 7#b7 in section #gcfa7;a77#b71 by inserting 7except in the case of a member who served during the ,vietnam ,era1 as that term is defined in section #abgca of this title7 after based2 and 7#c7 in section #icfa7;a77#b71 by inserting 7except in the case of a member who served during the ,vietnam ,era1 as that term is defined in section #abgca of this title7 after based4 ,,vii ,health ,care ,provisions ,a ,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits #gja4 ,clarification of coverage of artificial reproductive services for certain ,,tricare beneficiaries ,section #ajgd7;c77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 ,in providing for the coverage under this subsection of artificial reproductive services to any member of a covered armed force who incurs a serious injury or illness on active duty as specified in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the coverage of such services1 including gamete donation and surrogacy services1 is provided without regard to whether the member is married to a spouse of the same gender1 married to a spouse of the opposite gender1 or unmarried4 7,d7 ,in this paragraph1 the term covered armed force means the following3 7i7 ,the ,army4 7ii7 ,the ,navy4 7iii7 ,the ,marine ,corps4 7iv7 ,the ,air ,force4 7v7 ,the ,space ,force4 4 #gjb4 ,clarification of coverage of certain areolar nipple tattooing procedures under ,,tricare program 7a7 ,coverage under ,,tricare program ,section #ajgi7;a77#aa77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7including two-dimensional and three-dimensional areolar nipple tattooing7 after breast reconstructive surgery4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to breast reconstructive surgeries provided on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gjc4 ,,tricare ,dental for ,selected ,reserve ,section #ajgf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the header1 by striking selected reserve and2 and 7ii7 by striking for members of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve and2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the header1 by inserting individual ready after other2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,plan for ,selected ,reserve ,a dental benefits plan for members of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,no premium plans 7,a7 ,the dental insurance plan established under subsection 7a77#e7 is a no premium plan4 7,b7 ,members enrolled in a no premium plan may not be charged a premium for benefits provided under the plan4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,a71 by striking a member of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve or2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7k7 as subsections 7g7 through 7l71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,copayments under no premium plans ,a member who receives dental care under a no premium plan referred to in subsection 7d77#c7 shall pay no charge for any care described in subsection 7c74 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7i71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking subsection 7k77#b7 and inserting subsection 7l77#b74 #gjd4 ,report requirement for certain contracts under ,,tricare program 7a7 ,,gao report upon award of certain contracts ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajig;d the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #ajig;e4 ,,tricare program3 report requirement for certain contracts 7a7 ,,gao report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense enters into a major military health care contract1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the contract4 7b7 ,matters ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the contract for which the report is submitted1 a review of the process used in awarding the contract4 7c7 ,major military health care contract defined ,in this section1 the term major military health care contract means a contract the ,secretary determines is a managed care support contract for the administration of the ,,tricare program 7including the administration of medical and dental care services under such program7 and is estimated by the ,secretary to require an eventual total expenditure of more than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,submission of criteria to congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop specific criteria for the determination of a contract as a major military health care contract pursuant to section #ajig;e7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 and submit to the congressional defense committees a detailed list of such criteria4 #gje4 ,temporary requirement for contraception coverage parity under the ,,tricare program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that1 during the one-year period beginning on the date that is #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the imposition or collection of cost-sharing for certain services is prohibited as follows3 7#a7 ,pharmacy benefits program ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 of section #ajgd;g7a77#f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 cost-sharing may not be imposed or collected with respect to any eligible covered beneficiary for any prescription contraceptive on the uniform formulary provided through a retail pharmacy described in section #ajgd7;a77#b77;,e77ii7 of such title or through the national mail-order pharmacy program of the ,,tricare ,program4 7#b7 ,,tricare ,select ,notwithstanding any provision under section #ajge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 cost-sharing may not be imposed or collected with respect to any beneficiary under such section for a covered service that is provided by a network provider under the ,,tricare program4 7#c7 ,,tricare ,prime ,notwithstanding subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 of section #ajge;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 cost-sharing may not be imposed or collected with respect to any beneficiary under such section for a covered service that is provided under ,,tricare ,prime4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered service means any method of contraception approved by the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 any contraceptive care 7including with respect to insertion1 removal1 and follow up71 any sterilization procedure1 or any patient education or counseling service provided in connection with any such method1 care1 or procedure4 7#b7 ,the term eligible covered beneficiary has the meaning given such term in section #ajgd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the terms ,,tricare ,program and ,,tricare ,prime have the meaning given such terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gjf4 ,rates of reimbursement for providers of applied behavior analysis 7a7 ,in general ,in furnishing applied behavior analysis under the ,,tricare program to individuals described in subsection 7b7 during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the reimbursement rates for providers of applied behavior analysis are not less than the rates that were in effect on ,april #cj1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,individuals described ,individuals described in this subsection are individuals who are covered beneficiaries by reason of being a member or former member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,space ,force1 or ,marine ,corps1 including the reserve components thereof1 or a dependent of such a member or former member4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms covered beneficiary and ,,tricare program have the meaning given those terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gjg4 ,medical testing and related services for firefighters of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,provision of services ,during the annual periodic health assessment of each firefighter of the ,department of ,defense1 or at such other intervals as may be indicated in this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide to the firefighter 7at no cost to the firefighter7 appropriate medical testing and related services to detect1 document the presence or absence of1 and prevent1 certain cancers4 ,such services shall meet1 at a minimum1 the following criteria3 7#a7 ,breast cancer ,with respect to the breast cancer screening1 if the firefighter is a female firefighter-- 7,a7 such services shall include the provision of a mammogram to the firefighter-- 7i7 on at least a biannual basis if the firefighter is #dj years old to #di years old 7inclusive72 7ii7 on at least an annual basis if the firefighter is at least #ej years old2 and 7iii7 as clinically indicated 7without regard to age72 and 7,b7 in connection with such provision1 a licensed radiologist shall review the most recent mammogram provided to the firefighter1 as compared to prior mammograms so provided1 and provide to the firefighter the results of such review4 7#b7 ,colon cancer ,with respect to colon cancer screening-- 7,a7 if the firefighter is at least #dj years old1 and as otherwise clinically indicated1 such services shall include the communication to the firefighter of the risks and benefits of stool-based blood testing2 7,b7 if the firefighter is at least #de years old1 and as clinically indicated 7without regard to age71 such services shall include the provision1 at regular intervals1 of visual examinations 7such as a colonoscopy1 ,,ct colonoscopy1 or flexible sigmoidoscopy7 or stool-based blood testing2 and 7,c7 in connection with such provision1 a licensed physician shall review and provide to the firefighter the results of such examination or testing1 as the case may be4 7#c7 ,prostate cancer ,with respect to prostate cancer screening1 if the firefighter is a male firefighter1 the communication to the firefighter of the risks and benefits of prostate cancer screenings and the provision to the firefighter of a prostate-specific antigen test-- 7,a7 on an annual basis1 if the firefighter is at least #ej years old2 7,b7 on an annual basis1 if the firefighter is at least #dj years old and is a high-risk individual2 and 7,c7 as clinically indicated 7without regard to age74 7#d7 ,other cancers ,such services shall include routine screenings for any other cancer the risk or occurrence of which the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention has identified as higher among firefighters than among the general public1 the provision of which shall be carried out during the annual periodic health assessment of the firefighter4 7b7 ,optional nature ,a firefighter of the ,department of ,defense may opt out of the receipt of a medical testing or related service provided under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,use of consensus technical standards ,in providing medical testing and related services under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall use consensus technical standards in accordance with section #ab7;d7 of the ,national ,technology ,transfer and ,advancement ,act of #aiie 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb note74 7d7 ,documentation 7#a7 ,in general ,in providing medical testing and related services under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall document the acceptance rates of such tests offered and the rates of such tests performed2 7,b7 shall document tests results1 to identify trends in the rates of cancer occurrences among firefighters2 and 7,c7 may collect and maintain additional information from the recipients of such tests and other services1 to allow for appropriate scientific analysis4 7#b7 ,privacy ,in analyzing any information of an individual documented1 collected1 or maintained under paragraph 7#a71 in addition to complying with other applicable privacy laws1 the ,secretary shall ensure the name1 and any other personally identifiable information1 of the individual is removed from such information prior to the analysis4 7#c7 ,sharing with ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention ,the ,secretary may share data from any tests performed under subsection 7a7 with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 as appropriate1 to increase the knowledge and understanding of cancer occurrences among firefighters4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term firefighter has the meaning given that term in section #gjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #adda2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgdm note74 7#b7 ,the term high-risk individual means an individual who-- 7,a7 is ,african ,american2 7,b7 has at least one first-degree relative who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age2 or 7,c7 is otherwise determined by the ,secretary to be high-risk with respect to prostate cancer4 #gjh4 ,audit of behavioral health care network providers listed in ,,tricare directory 7a7 ,audit required ,the ,secretary of ,defense 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 ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees 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 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 ,secretary 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 ,secretary 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 ,secretary of ,defense 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 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 to recruit and retain behavioral health care providers4 7#e7 ,recommendations by the ,secretary1 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 #gji4 ,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 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine 7in this section referred to as the ,national ,academies7 for the ,national ,academies 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 than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,analysis by the ,national ,academies 7#a7 ,analysis ,under an agreement between the ,secretary and the ,national ,academies entered into pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies 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 component1 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the procedures under such component regarding credentialing and privileging for health care providers 7and an assessment of compliance with such procedures74 7,b7 ,an assessment of the processes under such component for quality assurance1 standard of care1 and incident review 7and an assessment of compliance with such processes74 7,c7 ,an assessment of the accountability processes under such component for health care providers who are found to have not met a required standard of care4 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 ,national ,academies with access to such records of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary may determine necessary for purposes of the ,national ,academies 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 ,national ,academies-- 7i7 shall maintain any personally identifiable information in records accessed by the ,national ,academies 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 ,report ,under an agreement entered into between the ,secretary and the ,national ,academies under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies1 not later than one year after the date of the execution of the agreement1 shall-- 7#a7 submit to the congressional defense committees and 7with respect to any findings concerning the ,coast ,guard when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy7 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 findings of the ,national ,academies with respect to the analysis conducted and recommendations developed under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 make such report 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 ,b ,health ,care ,administration #gba4 ,congressional notification requirement to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilities ,section #ajgc;c7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not modify the scope of medical care provided at a military medical treatment facility pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,c7 7including by modifying the staff1 types of services available1 or beneficiary population served1 at the facility71 unless-- 7i7 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 7ii7 a period of #ahj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary submits such notification2 and 7iii7 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 beneficiary and an opportunity to participate in at least two public forums convened by the ,secretary1 to discuss the transition plan and any related concerns4 7,b7 ,each notification under subparagraph 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 #gbb4 ,modification of certain deadline and requirement to transfer research and development functions to ,defense ,health ,agency ,section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbb and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking the ,army ,medical ,research and ,materiel ,command and inserting such elements and functions of the ,army ,medical ,research and ,materiel ,command as the ,secretary determines appropriate2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 and 7h7 as subsections 7h7 and 7i72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,report requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not take any action to exclude an element or function of the ,army ,medical ,research and ,materiel ,command from organization under or transfer to the ,defense ,health ,agency ,research and ,development pursuant to a determination referred to in subsection 7e77#a77;,b7 unless-- 7#a7 the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing an explanation of the determination and a plan for the proposed exclusion2 and 7#b7 a period of #ij days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary submits such report4 4 #gbc4 ,modification of requirement to transfer public health functions to ,defense ,health ,agency ,section #ajgc;c7e77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,a subordinate and inserting 7,a7 ,a subordinate2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii72 7#c7 in clause 7ii71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking comprised of and inserting except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 comprised of2 and 7,b7 by striking ,command each place it appears and inserting ,center2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of a military department may retain an element or function that would otherwise be organized under or transferred to the ,defense ,health ,agency ,public ,health pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii7 if the ,secretary of ,defense determines such element or function-- 7i7 addresses a need that is unique to that military department2 and 7ii7 is in direct support of operating forces and necessary to implement national security or defense strategies4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of a military department may not take any action to retain an element or function pursuant to a determination by the ,secretary of ,defense referred to in subparagraph 7,b7 unless-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing an explanation of such determination and a plan for the proposed retention2 and 7ii7 a period of #ij days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary submits such report4 4 #gbd4 ,other transaction authority for studies and demonstration projects relating to delivery of health and medical care ,section #ajib7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or transactions 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants7 after contracts4 #gbe4 ,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 #gbf4 ,improvements relating to ,medical ,officer of the ,marine ,corps position 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hjf 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 #hjdh4 ,medical ,officer of the ,marine ,corps 7a7 ,there is a ,medical ,officer of the ,marine ,corps who shall be appointed from among flag officers of the ,navy4 7b7 ,the ,medical ,officer of the ,marine ,corps1 while so serving1 shall hold the grade of rear admiral 7lower half74 4 7b7 ,exclusion from certain distribution limitations ,section #ebe of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,a naval officer while serving as the ,medical ,officer of the ,marine ,corps is in addition to the number that would otherwise be permitted for the ,navy for officers serving on active duty in the grade of rear admiral 7lower half7 under subsection 7a74 4 7c7 ,exclusion from active duty strength limitations prior to ,december #ca1 #bjbb ,section #ebf of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7k7 as subsection 7l72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following new subsection3 7k7 ,exclusion of ,medical ,officer of ,marine ,corps ,the limitations of this section do not apply to the flag officer who is serving as the ,medical ,officer of the ,marine ,corps4 4 7d7 ,exclusion from active duty strength limitations after ,december #ca1 #bjbb ,section #ebf;a of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 through 7k7 as subsections 7i7 through 7l71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection3 7h7 ,exclusion of ,medical ,officer of ,marine ,corps ,the limitations of this section do not apply to the flag officer who is serving as the ,medical ,officer of the ,marine ,corps4 4 #gbg4 ,authority for ,department of ,defense program to promote early literacy among certain young children as part of pediatric primary care 7a7 ,program ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aaji the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #aaji;,a4 ,authority for program to promote early literacy among certain young children as part of pediatric primary care 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a program to promote early literacy among young children the caregivers of whom are members of the armed forces as part of the pediatric primary care of such children4 7b7 ,activities ,activities under the program under subsection 7a7 shall be evidence-informed and include the following3 7#a7 ,the provision to pediatric primary care providers and other appropriate personnel of the ,department of training on early literacy promotion4 7#b7 ,the purchase and distribution of age-appropriate books to covered caregivers4 7#c7 ,the modification of waiting rooms in military medical treatment facilities1 including in specific clinics within such facilities1 to ensure such waiting rooms include materials that reinforce language-rich interactions between young children and their covered caregivers1 including a full selection of literature for young children4 7#d7 ,the dissemination to covered caregivers of education materials on pediatric early literacy4 7#e7 ,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 military medical treatment facility4 7d7 ,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 4 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 ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the extent to which the authority under section #aaji;,a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as added by subsection 7a77 is used1 including a description of any activities carried out under the program so authorized4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 shall be construed as requiring that a child have more than one caregiver as a condition of receiving services under1 or otherwise participating in1 the program authorized under such section #aaji;,a4 #gbh4 ,accountability for wounded warriors undergoing disability evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,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 requirement that a determination of fitness for duty under chapter #fa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 of a member of the ,armed ,forces falls under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,a description of the role of the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,organization in supporting the ,secretaries concerned in carrying out determinations of fitness for duty as specified in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,a requirement that a medical evaluation provided under the authority of the ,defense ,health ,agency under section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall comply with applicable law and ,department of ,defense regulations and shall be considered by the ,secretary concerned in determining fitness for duty under such chapter4 7#d7 ,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 the ,director is required to adhere to4 7#e7 ,a requirement that wounded1 ill1 and injured members of the ,armed ,forces shall not be denied the protections1 privileges1 or right to due process afforded under applicable law and regulations of the ,department of ,defense and the ,armed ,forces4 7#f7 ,a description of the types of due process protections1 privileges1 and rights afforded to members of the ,armed ,forces pursuant to paragraph 7#e71 including an identification of each such due process protection4 7b7 ,clarification of responsibilities regarding medical evaluation boards ,section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 and by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection 7h73 7h7 ,authorities reserved to the ,secretaries concerned regarding the disability evaluation system ,notwithstanding the responsibilities and authorities of the ,defense ,health ,agency with respect to the administration of military medical treatment facilities as set forth in this section1 including medical evaluations of members of the armed forces1 the ,secretary concerned shall maintain personnel authority over and responsibility for any member of the armed forces while the member is being considered by a medical evaluation board4 ,such responsibility shall include the following3 7#a7 ,responsibility for administering the morale and welfare of the member4 7#b7 ,responsibility for determinations of fitness for duty of the member under chapter #fa of this title4 4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gbi4 ,incentive payments for retention of certain behavioral health providers 7a7 ,incentive payments for certain behavioral health providers 7#a7 ,incentive payments ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 using authorities available to the ,secretary1 shall increase the use of incentive payments paid to individuals described in paragraph 7#b7 for the purpose of retaining such employees4 7#b7 ,eligible recipients ,individuals described in this paragraph are covered civilian behavioral health providers in the following professions3 7,a7 ,clinical psychologists4 7,b7 ,social workers4 7,c7 ,counselors4 7#c7 ,prioritization ,in increasing the use of incentive payments under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall give priority for such an incentive payment to an individual described in paragraph 7#b7 who is stationed at a remote installation or an installation with a higher-than-average turnover of covered civilian behavioral health providers1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,reports ,not later than ,february #a of each of calendar years #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,the number of covered civilian behavioral health providers as of the end of the fiscal year preceding the year in which the report is submitted1 disaggregated by the professions specified in paragraph 7#b7 and by whether the covered civilian behavioral health provider is stationed at a remote installation4 7,b7 ,of such covered civilian behavioral health providers1 the number who1 during such preceding fiscal year1 received an incentive payment referred to in paragraph 7#a71 disaggregated by the professions specified in paragraph 7#b7 and by whether the covered civilian behavioral health provider is stationed at a remote installation4 7,c7 ,with respect to such covered civilian behavioral health providers who so received an incentive payment1 the median and mean incentive payment amount so received1 disaggregated by the professions specified in paragraph 7#b7 and by whether the covered civilian behavioral health provider is stationed at a remote installations4 7,d7 ,for the five fiscal years preceding the year in which the report is submitted1 the aggregate amount of incentive payments referred to in paragraph 7#a7 paid to covered civilian behavioral health providers4 7,e7 ,a summary of the actions taken by the ,secretary to implement the requirements of this section4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of increasing the use of incentive payments under paragraph 7#a7 for improved retention of covered civilian behavioral health providers4 7,g7 ,any recommendations by the ,secretary for additional authorities1 or modifications to authorities already available to the ,secretary1 to further improve the retention of covered civilian behavioral health providers4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term behavioral health includes 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 military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,the term remote installation means a military installation that the ,secretary determines to be in a remote location4 #gcj4 ,clarification of license portability for health care providers providing services under ,reserve ,health ,readiness program ,for purposes of license portability under paragraph 7#a7 of section #ajid7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a health care provider who provides medical or dental services under the ,reserve ,health ,readiness program of the ,department of ,defense 7or any successor program7 and meets the requirements specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 of such section shall be considered a health-care professional described in such paragraph4 #gca4 ,policy of ,defense ,health ,agency on expanded recognition of board certifications for physicians ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall revise the policy of the ,defense ,health ,agency relating to credentialing and privileging under the military health system1 to expand the recognition of board certifications for physicians under such policy to a wide range of additional board certifications4 #gcb4 ,sleep ,apnea ,screening 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs shall provide a plan to the congressional defense committees for a pilot program to screen for obstructive sleep apnea among persons going through the officer accession program4 7b7 ,plan contents ,this plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 how many individuals will be tested under the pilot program2 and 7#b7 how much the pilot program would cost4 #gcc4 ,demonstration project on infant and early childhood mental health services for children of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,assessment of availability of services ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an assessment of the availability at military installations 7and in the surrounding communities7 of covered services at the ,federal1 ,state1 and local level for covered children1 for the purpose of ensuring access to such services for covered children with infant and early childhood mental health needs4 ,such assessment shall address1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,the availability of covered services that advance social and emotional development for covered children1 including any relevant certification or endorsement programs for professionals serving as infant and early childhood mental health consultants for military child development centers4 7#b7 ,the availability of adequate diagnostic and non-medical intervention covered services for covered children4 7#c7 ,the availability of supplemental covered services for covered children1 such as consultation services provided by licensed professionals who are appropriately certified or endorsed in infant and early childhood mental health1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,the ease of access to adequate covered educational or treatment services for covered children1 as appropriate1 such as the average duration of time spent on waiting lists prior to receiving such services4 7b7 ,review of best practices ,in developing the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a review of best practices across the ,united ,states for the provision of covered services to covered children4 ,such review shall include an assessment of any covered services of the ,federal or ,state government available in each ,state1 with an emphasis on the availability in locations where members of the ,armed ,forces with children reside4 7c7 ,demonstration projects 7#a7 ,projects authorized ,the ,secretary of ,defense may conduct one or more demonstration projects under this subsection to test and evaluate various approaches to the provision of covered services to covered children1 for the purposes of determining the efficacy of such approaches1 reducing incidents of behavioral issues among those with infant and early childhood mental health needs1 ensuring the early identification of such needs that may require non-medical intervention1 and such other related purposes as may be determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,participants ,the ,secretary may select for participation in the study-- 7,a7 members of the ,armed ,forces with covered children who elect to so participate2 and 7,b7 military child development centers that are located on or near military installations or that otherwise provide services to covered children4 7#c7 ,personnel ,in carrying out a demonstration project under this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,defense may assign personnel who hold a covered degree that the ,secretary determines appropriate for the provision of covered services to act as consultants for the provision of such services to covered children who are participants in the demonstration project4 ,under such demonstration project1 such assigned personnel may-- 7,a7 develop and monitor promotion and prevention1 and non-medical intervention1 plans for such participants2 7,b7 provide appropriate training in the provision of covered services to such participants2 7,c7 provide non-medical counseling services to such participants1 and any members of the ,armed ,forces who are the caregivers of such participants1 as appropriate2 7,d7 coordinate and collaborate with other relevant service providers on the military installation or in the surrounding community regarding covered services2 and 7,e7 become endorsed1 or work towards becoming endorsed1 by an organization that provides licensing or professional certifications recognized by the ,federal or ,state government for infant and early childhood mental health professionals4 7#d7 ,infant and early childhood mental health consultations 7,a7 ,curriculum ,as an activity under the demonstration project1 the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the development of a comprehensive professional development curriculum for use in training non-medical counselors in infant and early childhood mental health consultation services1 so that such counselors may serve as infant early childhood mental health consultants for covered children who are participants in the demonstration project4 7,b7 ,competency guidelines ,the curriculum under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be based on a set of competency guidelines that are-- 7i7 designed to enhance culturally sensitive1 relationship-focused practice within the framework of infant and early childhood mental health2 and 7ii7 recognized by an organization specified in paragraph 7#c77;,e7 for the purposes of certification or endorsement as a infant and early childhood mental health practitioner4 7#e7 ,contract authority 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into a contract1 or multiple contracts1 for the conduct of any demonstration project under this subsection4 7,b7 ,requirement for supervisory-level providers ,as a term of any contract that is entered into pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 for the implementation of special educational and behavioral intervention plans for covered children who are participants in the demonstration project1 the ,secretary shall require that any such plan be developed1 reviewed1 and maintained by supervisory-level providers approved by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,contractor requirements ,the ,secretary shall establish1 and ensure the implementation of1 the following3 7i7 ,minimum required criteria for the education1 training1 and experience of any contractor furnishing covered services pursuant to a contract under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,requirements for the supervision and oversight of contractors who are infant and early childhood mental health consultants1 including requirements for relevant credentials for such consultants and the frequency and intensity of such supervision4 7iii7 ,such other requirements as the ,secretary considers appropriate to ensure the safety and protection of covered children who are participants in the demonstration project4 7#f7 ,deadline to commence2 minimum period ,for each demonstration project conducted under this subsection-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall commence the demonstration project not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 the demonstration project shall be conducted for a period of not less than two years4 7#g7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an evaluation of the outcomes of each demonstration project conducted under this subsection1 to determine the efficacy of covered services provided under the demonstration project4 7,b7 ,matters ,each evaluation under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to the relevant demonstration project1 an assessment of the extent to which activities under the demonstration project contributed to the following3 7i7 ,positive outcomes for covered children4 7ii7 ,improvements to the services and continuity of care for covered children4 7iii7 ,improvements to military family readiness and enhanced military retention4 7d7 ,reports on demonstration projects ,not later than two years and #ahj days after the date of the commencement of a demonstration project under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the demonstration project4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the demonstration project4 7#b7 ,the results of the evaluation under subsection 7c77#g7 with respect to the demonstration project4 7#c7 ,a description of plans for the future provision of covered services1 in accordance with the model or approach evaluated pursuant to the demonstration project4 7e7 ,relationship to other benefits ,nothing in this section shall be construed as precluding a member of the ,armed ,forces1 or a dependent of such a member1 from eligibility for benefits under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to which such member or dependent would otherwise be eligible4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term child has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered child means the infant1 toddler1 or young child 7from birth to age five1 inclusive7 of a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,the term covered degree means a postsecondary degree that-- 7,a7 is awarded by an institution of higher of education eligible to participate in programs under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq472 and 7,b7 is in the field of mental health1 human development1 social work1 or a related field1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the term covered educational or treatment service-- 7,a7 means a service1 including a supportive service1 that provides quality early childhood education by promoting healthy social and emotional development and providing support for children experiencing mental health challenges2 and 7,b7 includes the conduct of assessments1 coaching for educators and parents1 and referrals to health care professionals with specialties in infant and early childhood mental health for diagnosis1 therapeutic treatment1 and early intervention4 7#e7 ,the term covered service means a covered educational and treatment service or any other medical or non-medical service1 including consultation services1 relating to the improvement of infant and early childhood mental health in the context of family1 community1 and culture4 7#f7 ,the term infant and early childhood mental health means the developing capacity of an infant1 toddler1 or young child 7from birth to age five1 inclusive71 to-- 7,a7 form close and secure adult and peer relationships2 7,b7 experience1 manage1 and express a full range of emotions2 and 7,c7 explore the environment and learn4 #gcd4 ,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 ,each commander 7or director1 as applicable7 of a military medical treatment facility shall issue a waiver for a fee that would otherwise be charged under the procedures implemented under subsection 7a7 to a civilian provided medical care at the facility 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 respective commander or director4 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d74 7b7 ,modified payment plan for certain civilians 7#a7 ,in general ,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 pay1 for any services not covered by such covered payer1 copays1 coinsurance1 deductibles1 or nominal fees4 7,b7 7i7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may bill only the covered payer for care provided to a civilian described in subparagraph 7,a74 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 ,secretary of ,defense shall reduce each fee that would otherwise be charged to the civilian under this section according to a sliding fee discount program4 7#c7 ,if a civilian specified in subsection 7a7 does not meet the criteria under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement an additional catastrophic waiver to prevent 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 #gce4 ,improvements to military medical treatment facilities and other facilities under military health system 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on any deficiencies of1 and necessary improvements to1 military medical treatment facilities and other covered facilities1 to ensure the design1 construction1 and maintenance of such facilities are in compliance with each covered code1 specification1 and standard4 ,such study shall include an identification of any necessary updates to the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria relating to military construction planning and design with respect to such facilities1 to ensure such compliance4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,first 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 on the findings of the study under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include-- 7,a7 for each covered facility1 a description of any deficiencies identified pursuant to such study2 and 7,b7 the plans of the ,secretary1 including costs and timelines1 to address such deficiencies through the rehabilitation1 repair1 or retrofit of the facility1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not later than one year after the date on which the report under paragraph 7#a7 is submitted1 and on an annual basis thereafter until the date on which the ,secretary determines all covered facilities are in compliance with each covered code1 specification1 and standard1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress made toward addressing any deficiency of a covered facility and maintaining covered facilities1 to ensure such compliance4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered code1 specification1 and standard-- 7,a7 means the latest published edition of any code1 specification1 or standard that incorporates the latest hazard-resistant and energy-efficient designs1 establishes minimum acceptable criteria for design1 construction1 or maintenance1 and is at least as stringent as the previously published edition2 and 7,b7 includes the following 7or the latest published edition thereof that is at least as stringent as the previously published edition73 7i7 ,the #bjba ,international ,energy ,conservation ,code4 7ii7 ,the ,,ashrae ,standard #ij4a4 7iii7 ,the ,,ashrae ,standard #agj4 7iv7 ,the ,,ashrae ,standard #ahi4c4 7v7 ,the ,american ,society of ,civil ,engineers ,minimum ,design ,loads for ,buildings and ,other ,structures 7,,asce ,standard ,,asce #g74 7vi7 ,the ,international ,wildland-,urban ,interface ,code4 7vii7 ,executive ,order #acfij of ,january #cj1 #bjae 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #fdbe7 7relating to a ,federal ,flood ,risk ,management ,standard for critical facilities74 7#b7 ,the term covered facility means any ,department of ,defense-owned facility used for activities under the military health system1 including military medical treatment facilities1 military ambulatory care and occupational health facilities1 and defense health research facilities4 #gcf4 ,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 #gcg4 ,affiliates ,sharing ,pilot ,program ,section #ecah7;g77#h77;,b77iii7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #c years after the date of enactment of this paragraph and inserting #c years after the date that the ,secretary of the ,treasury issues rules pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 #gch4 ,housing first report 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 submit to the ,financial ,services ,committee of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs ,committee of the ,senate1 a report about the effectiveness and success of housing first policies in addressing homelessness by connecting homeless individuals with housing and voluntary services4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include findings made by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development with respect to the barriers that people experiencing homelessness face when attempting to secure permanent housing4 7c7 ,housing first policy defined ,in this section1 the term housing first policy means a policy that prohibits conditioning the provision of housing assistance for an individual or family on-- 7#a7 individual or family participation in supportive services1 such as counseling1 job training1 or addiction treatment1 for such individual or family2 or 7#b7 such individuals or family meeting certain prerequisites1 including employment1 sobriety1 or lack of drug use4 ,c ,studies and ,reports #gda4 ,,gao study on coverage of mental health disorders under ,,tricare program and relationship to certain mental health parity laws 7a7 ,study and report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study to identify and assess the similarities and differences with respect to coverage of mental health disorders under the ,,tricare program and 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 ,matters ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of any overlaps or gaps between coverage requirements under the ,,tricare program and under the mental health parity laws1 with respect to treatment for the continuum of mental health disorders 7including substance use disorder74 7#b7 ,an identification of any existing or anticipated effects of any such overlaps or gaps on access to care by ,,tricare beneficiaries4 7#c7 ,an identification of denial rates under the ,,tricare program for requests by ,,tricare beneficiaries for coverage of mental or behavioral health care services1 and the overturn rates of appeals for such requests1 disaggregated by type of health care service4 7#d7 ,a list of each mental or behavioral health care provider type that is not an authorized provider type under the ,,tricare program4 7#e7 ,an identification of any anticipated effects of modifying coverage requirements under the ,,tricare program to bring such requirements into conformity with mental health parity laws1 including an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,potential costs to the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7with respect to matters concerning the ,coast ,guard when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy71 and ,,tricare beneficiaries as a result of such modification4 7,b7 ,the adequacy of the ,,tricare program network to support such modification4 7,c7 ,potential effects of such modification on access to care by ,,tricare beneficiaries4 7,d7 ,such other matters as may be determined appropriate by the ,comptroller ,general4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretaries receives the report submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on any statutory changes the ,secretaries determine necessary to close gaps in the coverage of mental health disorders under the ,,tricare program1 including any such gaps identified in the report1 to bring such coverage into conformity with requirements under mental health parity laws4 7d7 ,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 #gdb4 ,feasibility study on establishment of new command on defense health 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a new defense health command under which the ,defense ,health ,agency would be a joint component4 ,in conducting such study1 the ,secretary shall consider for the new command each of the following potential structures3 7#a7 ,a unified combatant command4 7#b7 ,a specified combatant command4 7#c7 ,any other defense health command structure the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,matters ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the new command specified in such subsection1 the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the organizational structure required to establish the new command with the following responsibilities and duties3 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 7i7 ,medical treatment1 advanced trauma management1 emergency surgery1 and resuscitative care4 7ii7 ,emergency and specialty surgery1 intensive care1 medical specialty care1 and related services4 7iii7 ,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 appropriate1 including with respect to the care services specified in subparagraph 7,d77iii74 7,f7 ,the conduct of existing research and education activities of the ,department of ,defense in the filed 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 7#b7 ,a description of 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#c7 ,a description of the roles of the ,surgeons ,general of the ,army1 ,navy and ,air ,force1 with respect to the commander of the new command4 7#d7 ,a description of the additional legislative authorities1 if any1 necessary to establish the new command4 7c7 ,briefing2 report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 provide to the ,committees of ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate briefing on the results of the study under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees of ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate briefing and report on the results of such study4 #gdc4 ,study and awareness initiative regarding use of qualified alternative therapies to treat certain members of the ,armed ,forces on terminal leave 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the use of qualified alternative therapies as alternative therapies to prescription opioids in the treatment of members of the ,armed ,forces on terminal leave preceding separation1 retirement1 or release from active duty4 7b7 ,participants ,the ,secretary shall select participants in the study under subsection 7a7 from among members of the ,armed ,forces on terminal leave-- 7#a7 who have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder1 a traumatic brain injury1 or any other condition involving severe pain1 as determined by the ,secretary for purposes of this section2 7#b7 who but for such participation1 would be prescribed opioid medications in connection with the treatment of such condition2 and 7#c7 who elect to participate in the study 7including in the post-study monitoring under subsection 7c774 7c7 ,post-study monitoring ,following the conclusion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall monitor the effects of such study on the health of former participants by conducting assessments of such former participants1 and shall submit to the congressional defense committees reports on the results of such monitoring1 at the following intervals3 7#a7 ,one year after the date of such conclusion4 7#b7 ,three years after the date of such conclusion4 7d7 ,effect on other benefits ,the eligibility or entitlement of a member of the ,armed ,forces to any other benefit under the laws administered by the ,secretary shall not be affected by the participation of the member in the study under this section 7including by participation in the post-study monitoring under subsection 7c774 7e7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of the study under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of any such findings relating to the benefits or other effects of using a qualified alternative therapy as an alternative to prescription opioids under the study2 and 7#b7 any recommendations of the ,secretary based on such findings4 7f7 ,education initiative ,the ,secretary shall carry out an education initiative regarding the use of a qualified alternative therapy for the treatment of the conditions referred to in subsection 7b77#a74 ,in carrying out such initiative1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration-- 7#a7 to the extent practicable1 the findings of the study under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the specific vulnerability to opioid abuse and substance abuse disorder of individuals transitioning from serving on active duty in the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#c7 best practices for reducing the stigmatization of qualified alternative therapies4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms active duty and ,armed ,forces have the meaning given those terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the term qualified alternative therapy means-- 7,a7 medicinal cannabis2 7,b7 methylenedioxymethamphetamine 7commonly referred to as ,,mdma72 and 7,c7 psilocybin4 #gdd4 ,report on composition of medical personnel of each military department and related matters 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five 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 ,matters ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to each military department1 the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the total number of medical personnel of the military department4 7,b7 ,an identification of the number of such medical personnel who are officers in a grade above ,o-#f4 7,c7 ,an identification of the number of such medical personnel who are officers in a grade below ,o-#g4 7,d7 ,an identification of the number of such medical personnel who are enlisted members4 7,e7 ,an assessment of potential issues relating to the composition of such medical personnel4 7,f7 ,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,g7 ,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 advisability of establishing within the ,department of the ,air ,force1 by not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a position of the ,medical ,officer of the ,space ,force with the responsibilities of advising the ,chief of ,space ,operations on all matters relating to health care for members of the ,space ,force and serving as the expert on such matters in working with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies on related issues4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the necessity of maintaining 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 7c7 ,disaggregation of certain data ,the data specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7b77#a7 shall be presented as a total number and disaggregated by each medical component of the respective military department4 7d7 ,inclusion of certain demographic data ,the data specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7b77#a7 shall include a description and analysis of the demographic information of the medical personnel covered by each such subparagraph1 including with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,race 7presented in the aggregate and disaggregated by the same major race categories as are used in the decennial census of population and housing conducted by the ,director of the ,census ,bureau74 7#b7 ,ethnicity4 7#c7 ,gender identity4 7e7 ,considerations in assessing certain ,space ,force matter ,in conducting the assessment pursuant to subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall take into consideration the tasks1 operations1 and specific health care considerations that accompany the space warfighting mission of the ,space ,force4 7f7 ,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 terms enlisted member and officer have the meanings given those terms 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 #gde4 ,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-ha7 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,briefing2 report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate-- 7i7 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 departments1 not later than ,december #bg1 #bjbb2 and 7ii7 a report on such analyses not later than ,may #ca1 #bjbc4 4 #gdf4 ,report on feasability of certain licensing models for ,department of ,defense-owned vaccines and other medical interventions relating to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility of a licensing model under which1 with respect to ,department of ,defense-owned vaccines or other medical interventions relating to ,,covid-#ai that are approved1 licensed1 or otherwise authorized for use in accordance with applicable law1 the ,secretary would grant to ,government-owned contractor-operated manufacturers nonexclusive licenses to manufacture such vaccines or other interventions4 7b7 ,matters ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include an evaluation of the estimated differences in the pricing of1 and equitable access to1 the vaccines and other interventions specified in such subsection1 that may arise as a result of-- 7#a7 the ,secretary granting exclusive licenses to manufacture such vaccines and other interventions1 as compared with nonexclusive licenses2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary granting either such license to ,government-owned contractor-operated manufacturers1 as compared with other manufacturers4 #gdg4 ,study on the impact of military trauma and intimate partner violence on maternal health outcomes 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a study on the impact of military trauma and intimate partner violence on maternal health outcomes1 with a focus on racial and ethnic backgrounds4 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a report to the ,congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a74 #gdh4 ,report on coverage of behavioral and mental health crisis services under ,,tricare program 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the scope of coverage under the ,,tricare program of inpatient and outpatient behavioral and mental health crisis services4 7b7 ,matters ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba1 an identification of the following3 7#a7 ,the total amount of funds expended under the ,,tricare program on behavioral and mental health crisis services1 disaggregated by the site at which the service was furnished4 7#b7 ,the total amount of funds expended under such program for other services furnished to individuals in behavioral or mental health crisis4 7#c7 ,the provider types that billed for the services specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term crisis services means the services identified as such in the document of the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,service ,administration published in #bjbj1 titled ,national ,guidelines for ,behavioral ,health ,crisis ,care3 ,best ,practice ,toolkit4 7#b7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gdi4 ,report on mental health provider readiness designations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall update the registry and provider lists under subsection 7b7 of section #gag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #hfh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgc note7 and submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 the number of providers that have received a mental health provider readiness designation under such section #gag1 disaggregated by geographic region and provider specialty2 and 7#b7 recommendations to incentivize1 or otherwise increase the number of1 providers with such designation4 #gej4 ,study on provider training gaps with respect to screening and treatment of maternal mental health conditions 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs1 shall conduct a study to identify gaps in the training of covered providers with respect to the screening and treatment of maternal mental health conditions4 ,such study shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the level of experience of covered providers with1 and the attitudes of such providers regarding1 the treatment of pregnant and postpartum women with mental or substance use disorders2 and 7#b7 recommendations for the training of covered providers1 taking into account any training gaps identified pursuant to the study4 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 ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing the findings of the study under section 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered provider means a maternal health care provider or behavioral health provider furnishing services under the military health system 7including under the ,,tricare program74 7#b7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gea4 ,report on mental health conditions and metabolic disease among certain members of ,armed ,forces ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study1 and submit to ,congress a report1 on the rate of incidence of the simultaneous presence among members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty of a metabolic disease and a mental health condition 7including post traumatic stress disorder1 depression1 and anxiety7 or substance use disorder4 #geb4 ,study on accessability of mental health providers and services for active duty members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the accessibility of mental health care providers and services for members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty1 including an assessment of-- 7#a7 the accessibility of mental health care providers on military installations2 7#b7 the accessibility of inpatient services for mental health care for such members2 and 7#c7 steps that may be taken to improve such accessibility4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing the findings of the study under subsection 7a74 #gec4 ,health-related behaviors survey and report 7a7 ,survey ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall conduct a health-related behaviors survey among the members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing the results of the survey under subsection 7a74 #ged4 ,report on ,coordination1 ,data ,sharing1 and ,evaluation ,efforts for ,suicide ,prevention ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall submit to each congressional committee with jurisdiction over the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 a report on the coordination1 data sharing1 and evaluation efforts on suicide prevention across these departments4 ,the report shall include3 7#a7 ,an overview of the functioning and core findings of the ,interagency ,task ,force on ,military and ,veterans ,mental ,health since its creation in #bjab4 7#b7 ,an accounting of the funding each ,department has obligated towards suicide prevention related research4 7#c7 ,an outline of methods of comparing programs and sharing best practices for suicide prevention by each ,department4 7#d7 ,an outline of the work to actively develop and improve joint suicide prevention practices based on information compiled and shared by each ,department4 7#e7 ,an outline of the plan each ,department has to achieve greater government efficiency and cross-agency coordination1 data sharing1 and evaluation in ,federal suicide prevention efforts1 in line with ,priority ,goal #e of the plan entitled1 ,reducing ,military and ,veteran ,suicide1 published by the ,white ,house in ,november #bjba4 7#f7 ,any other information the ,secretary of ,defense1 ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 or the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs determines to be appropriate4 #gee4 ,,gao study on ,,dod and ,,va mammogram and breast cancer screening policies 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review1 beginning not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to examine and determine whether current ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,veterans ,affairs policies allow individuals with dense breast1 regardless of age1 with no-cost or low-cost access through their health programs to all the screening and diagnostic tools needed to confirm breast cancer1 including when standard mammograms are inconclusive or ineffective in doing so4 7b7 ,contents ,the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 examine the utilization of existing screening and diagnosis tools by participants in health programs administered by the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 disaggregated by demographic characteristics2 7#b7 identify and examine barriers to greater access to such tools in each such agency1 including whether cost prevents individuals from receiving additional breast cancer diagnostic or screening exams that may confirm the presence of breast cancer2 7#c7 make recommendations on how each such agency can improve policies to best address the unique challenges identifying breast cancer in those with dense breasts2 7#d7 analyze how well such agencies' policies regarding breast cancer screening and diagnoses for those with dense breast align with coverage under other ,federal health care programs such as ,medicaid1 ,medicare1 coverage on the ,affordable ,care ,act health care marketplace1 and the recommendations of the ,united ,states ,preventive ,services ,task ,force2 7#e7 identify the most recent time that relevant policies were updated by each such agency and how often they are currently reviewed or updated2 7#f7 analyze how well existing policies reflect or include the best available science on helping women with dense breast receive accurate diagnosis regarding the presence or absence of cancer2 and 7#g7 identify any efforts by each such agency to educate health care providers who provide cancer screening1 treatment1 or diagnosis services and patients receiving such services on the limitations of mammograms in confirming breast cancer for those with dense breasts4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general may consult with breast cancer patients or their advocates receiving care through the health care systems of the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 health care providers supporting breast cancer care or organizations representing such providers1 other ,federal agencies1 and other stakeholders1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,study ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,congress a report on the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 containing a description of the study and any findings and conclusions of the study4 #gef4 ,study and report on rate of cancer-related morbidity and mortality 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct1 or enter into a contract with an appropriate federally funded research and development center to conduct1 a study to assess whether individuals 7including individuals on active duty or in a reserve component or the ,national ,guard7 assigned to the ,pease ,air ,force ,base and ,pease ,air ,national ,guard ,base for a significant period of time during the period of #aigj through #bjbj experience a higher-than-expected rate of cancer-related morbidity and mortality as a result of time on base or exposures associated with time on base compared to the rate of cancer-related morbidity and mortality of the general population of the ,united ,states1 accounting for differences in sex1 age1 and race4 7b7 ,completion2 report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide for-- 7#a7 the completion of the study under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the submission of a report on the results of the study to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term significant period of time shall be defined by the ,secretary of ,defense or by the entity conducting the study under subsection 7a71 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #geg4 ,,gao study on access to ,exceptional ,family ,member program and ,extended ,care ,health ,option program by members of reserve components 7a7 ,study and report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study to determine the barriers to members of the reserve components accessing the ,extended ,care ,health ,option program and the ,exceptional ,family ,member program of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report containing the findings of such study4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a77#b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the methodology used by the ,department of ,defense to disseminate information regarding the eligibility of members of the reserve components for the ,extended ,care ,health ,option program and the ,exceptional ,family ,member program upon such members commencing the performance of ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty4 7#b7 ,an identification of the timeline of the enrollment process for members of the reserve components in such programs and any effects of delayed enrollment1 such as exclusion from benefits or resources4 7#c7 ,an identification of impediments to enrollment in such programs among such members1 including an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,the availability of resources under such programs1 including specialist providers under the ,exceptional ,family ,member program1 at the time of enrollment in such programs4 7,b7 ,the availability of support under such programs at facilities of the reserve components4 7,c7 ,any misinformation provided to service members seeking enrollment4 7#d7 ,with respect to the ,exceptional ,family ,member program-- 7,a7 an identification of the number of families with a family member eligible to enroll in such program1 disaggregated by whether the member of the reserve component in such family is performing ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty2 7,b7 an assessment of the effects of navigating the process of enrollment in such program on the mission to which the member is assigned while performing ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty2 and 7,c7 an identification of the number of specialist providers and staff who support reserve component members through such program4 7#e7 ,recommendations on improving the dissemination of information regarding the eligibility of members of the reserve components for the ,extended ,care ,health ,option program and the ,exceptional ,family ,member program4 7#f7 ,recommendations on improvements to such programs with respect to the reserve components4 7c7 ,active ,guard and ,reserve defined ,the term ,active ,guard and ,reserve has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #geh4 ,kyle ,mullen ,naval safety enhancements ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or his designee to ,naval ,special ,warfare ,command1 shall conduct an appraisal of and provide recommended policies for improved medical care and oversight of individuals in the ,navy engaged in high-stress training environments1 in an effort to ensure sailor safety and prevent related long-term injury1 illness1 and death4 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that such recommended polices are implemented to the full extent practicable and in a timely manner4 #gei4 ,report on operational and physical and mental health effects of low recruitment and retention to ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the current operational tempo resulting from low recruitment to and retention in the ,armed ,forces and the resulting effects on the physical and mental health of members of the ,armed ,forces4 #gei;,a4 ,report on maternal mortality rates of female members of the ,armed ,forces ,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 on how maternal mortality rates may disproportionately affect female members of the ,armed ,forces 7as compared with female civilians74 ,such report shall include an identification of any relevant barriers to the access of health care for such female members and any recommendations by the ,secretary to improve such access and reduce such rates4 #gei;,b4 ,report on ,defense ,health ,agency contracts ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbc1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that includes1 with respect to fiscal years #bjbj1 #bjba1 and #bjbb-- 7#a7 the total number of contracts awarded by the ,defense ,health ,agency during each such fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the number and percent of such contracts for each such fiscal year that were-- 7,a7 protested and the protest was upheld2 7,b7 standard professional services contracts2 7,c7 issued as a direct award2 7,d7 in the case of the contracts described in subparagraph 7,c71 exceeded #e million in total value2 and 7,e7 awarded to the following3 7i7 ,businesses eligible to enter into a contract under section #h7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a774 7ii7 ,qualified ,h,u,b,zone small business concerns4 7iii7 ,small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans4 7iv7 ,small business concerns owned and controlled by women 7as defined in section #h7m77#a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7m77#a774 ,d ,other ,matters #gfa4 ,inclusion of exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as component of periodic health assessments 7a7 ,periodic health assessment ,each ,secretary concerned shall ensure that any periodic health assessment provided to a member of the ,armed ,forces includes an evaluation of whether the member has been-- 7#a7 based or stationed at a military installation identified by the ,secretary concerned as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation2 or 7#b7 exposed to such substances1 including by evaluating any information in the health record of the member4 7b7 ,separation history and physical examinations ,section #aade7;a77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that each physical examination of a member under subparagraph 7,a7 includes an assessment of whether the member was-- 7i7 based or stationed at a military installation identified by the ,secretary concerned as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation2 or 7ii7 exposed to such substances1 including by assessing any information in the health record of the member4 4 7c7 ,deployment assessments ,section #ajgd;f7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,an assessment of whether the member was-- 7i7 based or stationed at a military installation identified by the ,secretary concerned as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation2 or 7ii7 exposed to such substances1 including by assessing any information in the health record of the member4 7d7 ,provision of blood testing to determine exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances 7#a7 ,provision of blood testing 7,a7 ,in general ,if a covered evaluation of a member of the ,armed ,forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 the ,secretary concerned shall provide to that member1 during the covered evaluation1 blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances4 7,b7 ,inclusion in health record ,the results of blood testing of a member of the ,armed ,forces conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be included in the health record of the member4 7#b7 ,analysis of blood testing results 7,a7 ,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 plan1 consistent with ,department of ,defense ,instruction #fjee4je 7or such successor instruction71 to track and analyze1 including through the identification and analysis of trends1 the results of blood testing results provided pursuant to the paragraph 7#a7 or under section #gjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #adda2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgdm note74 7,b7 ,annual reports ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing a summary of the results of blood testing provided pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 at a ,department of ,defense-wide level4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered evaluation means-- 7,a7 a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with subsection 7a72 7,b7 a separation history and physical examination conducted under section #aade7;a77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7b72 or 7,c7 a deployment assessment conducted under section #ajgd;f7b77#b7 of such title1 as amended by subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gfb4 ,mandatory training on health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to each medical provider of the ,department of ,defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 #gfc4 ,non-medical counseling services for military families ,section #agha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7d7 ,non-medical counseling services 7#a7 ,in carrying out the duties of the ,office under subsection 7b71 the ,director of ,military ,family ,readiness ,policy may coordinate programs and activities for the provision of non-medical counseling services to military families through the ,military and ,family ,counseling ,program4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding any law regarding the licensure or certification of mental health professionals1 a mental health professional described in paragraph 7#c7 may provide non-medical counseling services through the ,military and ,family ,counseling ,program at any location in a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a ,commonwealth1 territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 without regard to where the provider or recipient of such services is located or the mode of the delivery of such services1 if the provision of such services is within the scope of the authorized ,federal duties of the professional4 7#c7 ,a mental health professional described in this paragraph is an individual who is-- 7,a7 a mental health professional who holds a current license or certification that is-- 7i7 issued by a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a ,commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 recognized by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 a member of the uniformed services1 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense1 or a contractor designated by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,c7 performing authorized duties for the ,department of ,defense under a program or as part of an activity referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,military and ,family ,counseling ,program means the ,military and ,family ,counseling ,program of the ,department of ,defense1 or any successor program4 7#b7 ,the term non-medical counseling services means mental health care services that-- 7,a7 are non-clinical1 short-term1 and solution-focused2 and 7,b7 address topics related to personal growth1 development1 and positive functioning4 4 #gfd4 ,clarifications relating to analysis of ,department of ,defense ,comprehensive ,autism ,demonstration ,program by ,national ,academies 7a7 ,clarifications ,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,a71 by inserting broadly after disorder2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting parental involvement in applied behavior analysis treatment1 and after including2 7,c7 by amending subparagraph 7,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 ,a review of the health outcomes1 including mental health outcomes1 for individuals who have received applied behavioral analysis treatments over time4 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting 1 since the inception of such program1 after demonstration program2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking effectiveness and inserting cost effectiveness1 program effectiveness1 and clinical effectiveness2 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting than in the general population after military families2 7,g7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,i72 and 7,h7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g71 as amended by subparagraph 7,f7 of this paragraph1 the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 ,an analysis on whether the diagnosis and treatment of autism is more prevalent among the children of military families than in the general population4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking nine months and inserting two years and seven months4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,such section is further amended by striking demonstration project each place it appears and inserting demonstration program4 #gfe4 ,clarification of eligibility for membership to independent suicide prevention and response review committee ,section #gch7;b77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahja7 is amended by inserting 1 unless the individual is a retired member of the ,armed ,forces or a former civilian employee of the ,department1 or the individual is hired for the purpose of serving on such committee after ,department of ,defense4 #gff4 ,improvement to ,wounded ,warrior ,service ,dog ,program ,section #gde of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#acd ,stat4 #cgaj2 ,public ,law #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,wounded ,warrior ,service ,dog ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense may award grants to nonprofit organizations to provide assistance dogs under such program4 7#b7 ,applications ,an applicant for a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines4 7#c7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select nonprofit organizations that submit applications for the award of grants under the ,wounded ,warrior ,service ,dog ,program using a competitive process4 7#d7 ,considerations for grant amount ,in determining the amount of a grant to award to a nonprofit organization selected under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,the merits of the application submitted by the nonprofit organization4 7,b7 ,whether1 and to what extent1 there is demand by covered members or covered veterans for assistance dogs provided by the nonprofit organization4 7,c7 ,the capacity and capability of the nonprofit organization to raise and train assistance dogs to meet such demand4 7,d7 ,such other factors as the ,secretary may determine appropriate4 7#e7 ,limitation on grant amounts ,the amount of a grant awarded to a nonprofit organization selected under paragraph 7#c7 may not exceed #b1jjj1jjj4 4 #gfg4 ,improvements relating to behavioral health care available under military health system 7a7 ,expansion of certain behavioral health programs at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences 7#a7 ,establishment of graduate programs ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish graduate degree-granting programs in counseling and social work at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 7#b7 ,expansion of clinical psychology graduate program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such steps as may be necessary to expand the clinical psychology graduate program of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 7#c7 ,post-award employment obligation 7,a7 ,agreement with ,secretary ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 as a condition of enrolling in a degree-granting program in clinical psychology1 social work1 or counseling at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences1 a civilian student shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to which the student agrees that1 if the student does not become a member of a uniformed service upon graduating such program1 the student shall 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 student was enrolled in such program4 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 employment obligation specified in such subparagraph4 7,c7 ,repayment ,a civilian graduate who does not complete the employment obligation required under the agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall repay to the ,secretary of ,defense a prorated portion of the student's costs of attendance in the program described in such paragraph4 ,the amount of such prorated portion shall be determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,applicability ,this subsection shall apply to civilian students who enroll in the first year of a degree-granting program in clinical psychology1 social work1 or counseling at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,implementation plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the implementation of this subsection4 ,such plan shall include-- 7,a7 a determination as to the resources for personnel and facilities required for such implementation2 7,b7 estimated timelines for such implementation2 and 7,c7 a projection of the number of graduates from the programs specified in paragraph 7#a7 upon the completion of such implementation4 7b7 ,scholarship-for-service program for civilian behavioral health providers 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program under which-- 7,a7 the ,secretary may provide-- 7i7 direct grants to cover tuition1 fees1 living expenses1 and other costs of attendance 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 ,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 ,the amount of such prorated portion shall be determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,implementation plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the implementation of this subsection4 ,such plan shall include-- 7,a7 a determination as to the resources required for such implementation2 7,b7 estimated timelines for such implementation2 and 7,c7 a projection of the number of recipients of assistance under paragraph 7#a7 upon the completion of such implementation4 7c7 ,report on behavioral health workforce 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #ij 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 ,,tricare program and submit to the congressional defense committees 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 ,,tricare program1 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 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 #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to address any shortfall of the behavioral health workforce identified under subsection 7c77#a77;,g74 ,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 cost of attendance has the meaning given that term in section #dgb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgll74 7#d7 ,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#e7 ,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#f7 ,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#g7 ,the term military behavioral health provider means a behavioral health provider who is a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#h7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#i7 ,the term military medical treatment facility means a facility specified in section #ajgc;d of such title4 7#aj7 ,the term remote installation means a military installation that the ,secretary determines to be in a remote location4 7#aa7 ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each commonwealth1 territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#ab7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gfh4 ,assignment of behavioral health providers and technicians to aircraft carriers 7a7 ,assignment ,beginning not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure there is assigned to each aircraft carrier not fewer than two military behavioral health providers and not fewer than two behavioral health technicians4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term behavioral health includes clinical psychology1 social work1 counseling1 and related fields4 7#b7 ,the term behavioral health technician means an enlisted member of the ,armed ,forces who is trained to perform clinical activities in support of a licensed behavioral health provider4 7#c7 ,the term military behavioral health provider means a behavioral health provider who is a member of the ,armed ,forces4 #gfi4 ,department of ,defense internship programs relating to civilian behavioral health providers 7a7 ,internship programs for civilian behavioral health 7#a7 ,establishment of programs ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish paid pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship programs for the purpose of training clinical psychologists to work as covered civilian behavioral health providers4 7#b7 ,employment obligation 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 as a condition of participating in an internship program under paragraph 7#a71 the participant shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to 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 ,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 employment obligation specified in such subparagraph4 7#c7 ,repayment ,an individual who participates in an internship program 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 cost of administering such program with respect to such individual and of any payment received by the individual under such program4 ,the amount of such prorated portion shall be determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,implementation plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the implementation of this subsection4 ,such plan shall include an explanation of how the ,secretary will adjust the workload and staffing of behavioral health providers in military medical treatment facilities to ensure sufficient capacity to supervise participants in the internship programs under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,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 such title4 #ggj4 ,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 beginning upon the accession of a member to the ,armed ,forces and repeated at regular intervals thereafter1 with the goal of detecting any need for cognitive enhancement or restoration resulting from potential brain exposures of the member1 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 development of a resource that would set forth specific criteria used in the awarding of potential grants for research projects relating to the direct correlation of environmental exposures and brain injuries to the brain health of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,h7 ,the incorporation 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 into 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 health1 to produce more efficient and effective results4 7c7 ,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 congressional defense committees a report setting forth a strategy and implementation plan of the ,department of ,defense to achieve the objectives of the ,initiative under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter until ,january #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees 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 7f7 ,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 #gga4 ,authority to conduct pilot program relating to monitoring of blast overpressure exposure 7a7 ,authority ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency may conduct1 as part of the initiative of the ,department of ,defense known as the ,warfighter ,brain ,initiative 7or any successor initiative71 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 7b7 ,locations ,monitoring activities under a pilot program conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be carried out in each training environment that the ,director determines poses a risk for blast overpressure exposure4 7c7 ,documentation and sharing of data ,if the ,director conducts a pilot program pursuant to subsection 7a71 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 #ggb4 ,standardization across ,department of ,defense of policies relating to service by individuals diagnosed with ,,hbv 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned1 shall-- 7#a7 review regulations1 establish policies1 and issue guidance relating to service 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 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 ,awareness1 education1 and training 7#a7 ,reviews and recommendations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 conduct a review of the education1 training1 and resources furnished to members of the ,armed ,forces regarding the regulations and policies of the ,department of ,defense that govern the screening1 documentation1 treatment1 management1 and practice standards for individuals diagnosed with ,,hbv1 including a review of the awareness and understanding of such policies within clinical settings2 7,b7 conduct a review of the resources and support services furnished to members of the ,armed ,forces diagnosed with ,,hbv1 including any resources containing information on-- 7i7 the health care options of the member2 or 7ii7 regulations or policies of the ,department relating to such diagnosed members2 and 7,c7 identify recommendations1 based on the findings of the reviews conducted under subsections 7,a7 and 7,b71 to improve the awareness and understanding of regulations and policies of the ,department for individuals diagnosed with ,,hbv4 7#b7 ,provision of education1 training1 resources1 and support ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 taking into account the recommendations under paragraph 7#a77;,c71 shall provide to members of the ,armed ,forces-- 7,a7 education1 training1 and resources to increase awareness and understanding of the regulations and policies of the ,department of ,defense that govern the screening1 documentation1 treatment1 management1 and practice standards for individuals diagnosed with ,,hbv1 including in health care settings2 and 7,b7 in the case of members of the ,armed ,forces diagnosed with ,,hbv1 education1 resources1 and support services regarding the regulations and policies of the ,department relating to such diagnosed members1 including with respect to enlistments1 assignments1 deployments1 retention standards1 and health care services available to such members4 7c7 ,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 #ggc4 ,certification program in provision of mental health services to members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and military families 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and 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 ,forces1 veterans1 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 education4 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 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the termination date specified in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the results of the curriculum and certification program developed and implemented under this section4 7f7 ,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 ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 #ggd4 ,pilot program on cryopreservation and storage 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to provide not more than #a1jjj members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty with the opportunity to cryopreserve and store their gametes prior to deployment in support of combat or special operations4 7b7 ,period 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for the cryopreservation and storage of gametes of a participating member of the ,armed ,forces under subsection 7a71 at no cost to the member1 in a facility of the ,department of ,defense or at a private entity pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7d7 until the date that is one year after the retirement1 separation1 or release of the member from the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,continued cryopreservation and storage ,at the end of the one-year period specified in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall authorize an individual whose gametes were cryopreserved and stored in a facility of the ,department as described in such paragraph to select1 including pursuant to an advance medical directive or military testamentary instrument completed under subsection 7c71 one of the following options3 7,a7 ,to continue such cryopreservation and storage in such facility with the cost of such cryopreservation and storage borne by the individual4 7,b7 ,to transfer the gametes to a private cryopreservation and storage facility selected by the individual4 7,c7 ,to authorize the ,secretary to dispose of the gametes of the individual not earlier than the date that is #ij days after the end of the one-year period specified in paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the individual4 7c7 ,advance medical directive and military testamentary instrument ,a member of the ,armed ,forces who elects to cryopreserve and store their gametes under this section shall complete an advance medical directive described in section #ajdd;c7b7 of title #aj1 ,united #be ,states ,code1 and a military testamentary instrument described in section #ajdd;d7b7 of such title1 that explicitly specifies the use of their cryopreserved and stored gametes if such member dies or otherwise loses the capacity to consent to the use of their cryopreserved and stored gametes4 7d7 ,agreements ,to carry out this section1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 may enter into agreements with private entities that provide cryopreservation and storage services for gametes2 and 7#b7 in selecting such private entities with which to enter into agreements1 shall 7to the maximum extent practicable7 select such private entities that offer multi-site storage and fertility testing services prior to cryopreservation4 #gge4 ,pilot program for participation by members of ,selected ,reserve in health professions scholarship and financial assistance programs 7a7 ,pilot program ,notwithstanding section #babc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense for the purpose of carrying out this section1 each ,secretary of a military department shall carry out a pilot program under which that ,secretary may modify service obligations for certain individuals under the health professions scholarship and financial assistance program of that military department1 to expand participation in such program to such individuals4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for participation in the pilot program under subsection 7a71 in addition to meeting the eligibility requirements under section #babb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 an individual may not have previously been a member of the health professions scholarship and financial assistance program4 7c7 ,conditions on participation 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of participating in the pilot program under subsection 7a71 an individual eligible under subsection 7b7 shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary of the military department concerned pursuant to which the individual agrees-- 7,a7 to participate as a member of the health professions scholarship and financial assistance program of that military department2 7,b7 to complete courses of study and specialized training under such program in a health profession discipline designated by that ,secretary as a critically needed wartime discipline2 and 7,c7 upon completion of participation in such program1 to satisfy1 in lieu of the active duty obligation under section #babc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a service obligation in the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve of that military department for the period described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,length of period of service ,the period described in this paragraph is a period of time of a length determined by the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 except that such period may not be shorter than a period equal to-- 7,a7 each year of participation in the health professions scholarship and financial assistance program pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 multiplied by two and a half2 plus 7,b7 if such participation was for a period of two years or fewer1 an additional two and a half years4 7#c7 ,details of service obligation ,unless otherwise specified by the ,secretary of the military department concerned-- 7,a7 any period of time spent in intern or residency training shall not be creditable in satisfying the service obligation under paragraph 7#a77;,c72 7,b7 any period of time used to satisfy another military service obligation shall not be creditable in satisfying the service obligation under paragraph 7#a77;,c72 and 7,c7 the period described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be a consecutive period of time4 7#d7 ,failure to complete 7,a7 ,alternative obligations ,a participant in the pilot program under subsection 7a7 who is relieved of the service obligation under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 before the completion of that service obligation may be given1 with or without the consent of the participant1 either of the following alternative obligations1 as determined by the ,secretary of the military department concerned3 7i7 ,a service obligation in the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve of another military department for a period of time not less than the remaining service obligation of the participant4 7ii7 ,repayment to the ,secretary of ,defense of a percentage of the total cost incurred by the ,secretary under such pilot program on behalf of the member pursuant to the repayment provisions of section #cjc;a7e7 or #cgc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,civilian employee alternative ,in addition to the alternative obligations specified in subparagraph 7,a71 if a participant in the pilot program under subsection 7a7 is relieved of the service obligation under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 by reason of the separation of the participant because of a physical disability1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned may give the participant a service obligation as a civilian employee employed as a health care professional in a facility of the uniformed services for a period of time determined by that ,secretary1 but not to exceed the remaining service obligation of the participant4 7d7 ,metrics and evaluations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish metrics1 and carry out evaluations using such metrics1 to determine the effectiveness of the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjbg4 7f7 ,briefings ,not later than #ahj days prior to the date on which the pilot program under subsection 7a7 terminates1 each ,secretary of a military department shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the effectiveness of the pilot program4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms course of study and specialized training have the meaning given those terms in section #babj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term health professions scholarship and financial assistance program has the meaning given the term program under such section4 7#c7 ,the term member of the health professions scholarship and financial assistance program has the meaning given the term member of the program under such section4 #ggf4 ,pilot program on ensuring pharmaceutical supply stability 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 shall establish a pilot program to acquire1 manage1 and replenish a #ahj-;day supply of at least #cj commonly used generic drugs at risk of shortage under the military health system as a result of a pharmaceutical supply chain disruption1 to ensure the stability of such supply4 7b7 ,military medical treatment facilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall select for participation in the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 not fewer than five military medical treatment facilities that are-- 7#a7 located in the continental ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 at the greatest risk of pharmaceutical supply chain disruption1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,elements ,in carrying out the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 use the systems and processes of the ,direct ,vendor ,delivery ,system established by section #ceb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-ajf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdeh note72 7#b7 include the establishment of a vendor managed inventory approach to pharmaceutical distribution1 to acquire1 manage1 and replenish the vendor-held supply described in subsection 7a7 to prevent product expiration and shortages2 and 7#c7 ensure guaranteed ,department of ,defense access to the vendor managed inventory approach specified in paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,termination ,the pilot program established under this section shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,initial report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the establishment of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a report on the design of the pilot program4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the military medical treatment facilities selected under subsection 7b7 and the generic drugs selected for the pilot program pursuant to subsection 7a72 7#b7 the plan for the implementation and management of the pilot program2 and 7#c7 key performance indicators to measure the success of the pilot program in ensuring the availability of generic drugs selected for the pilot program pursuant to subsection 7a74 7f7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days after the termination date under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a final report on the results of the pilot program4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 measurements of key performance indicators identified in the initial report required under subsection 7e72 7#b7 an analysis of the success of the pilot program in preventing shortages of commonly used generic drugs within the military medical treatment facilities selected under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 recommendations for further expansions of the pilot program1 including any legislative or regulatory proposals the ,secretary determines would reduce supply chain risk to commonly used generic drugs under the military health system4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term generic drug means a drug 7as defined in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bca77 that is approved pursuant to section #eje7;j7 of such ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee7;j774 7#b7 ,the term pharmaceutical supply chain disruption means a disruption described in the report of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense titled ,evaluation of the ,department of ,defense's ,mitigation of ,foreign ,suppliers in the ,pharmaceutical ,supply ,chain 7,,dodig-#bjba-abf7 and published on ,september #bj1 #bjba4 #ggg4 ,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 #ggh4 ,grant program for increased cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between ,united ,states and ,israel 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,psychological ,health and ,traumatic ,brain ,injury ,research ,program1 should seek to explore scientific collaboration between ,american academic institutions and nonprofit research entities1 and ,israeli institutions with expertise in researching1 diagnosing1 and treating post-traumatic stress disorder4 7b7 ,grant program ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out collaborative research between the ,united ,states and ,israel with respect to post-traumatic stress disorders4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ,agreement ,between the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,government of ,israel on the ,united ,states-,israel ,binational ,science ,foundation1 dated ,september #bg1 #aigb4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall be an academic institution or a nonprofit entity located in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,award ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this section to eligible entities that-- 7#a7 carry out a research project that-- 7,a7 addresses a requirement in the area of post-traumatic stress disorders that the ,secretary determines appropriate to research using such grant2 and 7,b7 is conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in ,israel under a joint research agreement2 and 7#b7 meet such other criteria that the ,secretary may establish4 7e7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such commitments and information as the ,secretary may require4 7f7 ,gift authority ,the ,secretary may accept1 hold1 and administer1 any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section4 ,such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the ,treasury in the ,department of ,defense ,general ,gift ,fund and shall be available1 subject to appropriation1 without fiscal year limitation4 7g7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that contains-- 7#a7 a description of how the eligible entity used the grant2 and 7#b7 an evaluation of the level of success of the research project4 7h7 ,termination ,the authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded4 #ggi4 ,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 appropriate congressional committees a notification of such determination4 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees 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 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,codes4 #ghj4 ,limitation on realignment or reduction of military medical manning end strength3 certification requirement and other reforms 7a7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,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 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries concerned may not realign or reduce military medical end strength authorizations during the period described in paragraph 7#b71 and after such period1 may not realign or reduce such authorizations unless-- 7,a7 the report is submitted under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 the certification is submitted under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,covered period ,the period described in this paragraph is a period of at least three years that begins on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,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 military medical manning requirements and submit to ,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 section4 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#aj7 ,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#aa7 ,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#ab7 ,such other reports as may be determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,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 and 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 subsection 7b74 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 paragraph 7#d7 or 7#f71 including with respect to funding necessary for such mitigation across fiscal years4 7d7 ,interim briefings and 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 how the ,secretary plans to meet the report requirement under subsection 7b7 and the certification requirement under subsection 7c74 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 such requirements4 7#c7 ,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 report required under subsection 7b7 and the certification required under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term medical personnel has the meaning given such term in section #aae;a7e7 of such title4 7#b7 ,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 #gha4 ,review and update of policy relating to command notification process and reduction of mental health stigma 7a7 ,review and update 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall review and update the ,department of ,defense ,instruction #fdij4jh1 titled ,command ,notification ,requirements to ,dispel ,stigma in ,providing ,mental ,health ,care to ,service ,members1 or any successor instruction4 7#b7 ,elements ,in carrying out the review and update of the instruction under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure the updated version-- 7,a7 provides health care providers with clear guidance on the process and timeline for making a required command notification2 7,b7 provides for the protection of the privacy of mental health information shared through such notification process1 including by-- 7i7 restricting access to such information to personnel for whom such specific knowledge is necessary for the conduct of official duties2 7ii7 requiring that military commanders1 and any other personnel with access to such information1 treat such information as any other health information1 including with respect to applicable privacy laws2 and 7iii7 setting forth updated training requirements for military commanders on the treatment of such information2 and 7,c7 directs military commanders to take steps to further reduce the stigma of mental health among members of the ,armed ,forces1 including by promoting mental health care as equivalent to other types of health care4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the progress made towards the completion of the review and update under subsection 7a74 #ghb4 ,grant program to study treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder using certain psychedelic substances 7a7 ,grant program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to conduct research on the treatment of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty with post-traumatic stress disorder using covered psychedelic substances4 7b7 ,criterion for approval ,the ,secretary may award a grant under this section to an eligible entity to conduct research if the ,secretary determines that the research involves a therapy that has the potential to demonstrate significant medical evidence of a therapeutic advantage4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may award a grant under this section to any of the following3 7#a7 ,a department or agency of the ,federal ,government or a ,state government4 7#b7 ,an academic institution4 7#c7 ,a nonprofit entity4 7d7 ,use of grant funds ,a recipient of a grant awarded under this section may use the grant to-- 7#a7 conduct one or more phase two clinical trials for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder that-- 7,a7 include members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty as participants in the clinical trial2 and 7,b7 use individual or group therapy assisted by covered psychedelic substances2 or 7#b7 train practitioners to provide treatment to members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty for post-traumatic stress disorder using covered psychedelic substances4 7e7 ,participation in clinical trials ,the ,secretary may authorize a member of the ,armed ,forces to participate in a clinical trial that is conducted using a grant awarded under this section or funds provided under subsection 7f7 and is authorized pursuant to section #eje of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee71 without regard to-- 7#a7 whether the clinical trial involves a substance included in the schedule under section #bjb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hab72 or 7#b7 section #iab;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #aab;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7f7 ,additional authority ,in addition to awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary may provide funds for a clinical research trial using covered psychedelic substances that is authorized pursuant to section #eje of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee7 and includes members of the ,armed ,forces as participants in the trial4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered psychedelic substances means any of the following3 7,a7 #c1d-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine 7commonly known as ,,mdma74 7,b7 ,psilocybin4 7,c7 ,ibogaine4 7,d7 #e-,methoxy-,n1,n-dimethyltryptamine 7commonly known as #e-,me,o-,,dmt74 7#b7 ,the term ,state includes any ,state1 district1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states4 #ghc4 ,pilot programs of ,defense ,health ,agency relating to sexual health 7a7 ,telehealth pilot program on sexual health 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall carry out a five-year telehealth pilot program for sexual health 7in this subsection referred to as the telehealth pilot program74 7#b7 ,eligibility ,an individual is eligible to participate in the telehealth pilot program if the individual is a member of the uniformed services on active duty enrolled in ,,tricare ,prime1 without regard to whether a health care professional has referred the individual for such participation4 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,eligible individuals seeking to participate in the telehealth pilot program shall submit to the ,director an application for participation at such time1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,director may prescribe4 7,b7 ,online accessibility ,any application form under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be accessible online4 7#d7 ,number of participants ,in selecting participants for the telehealth pilot program from among eligible individuals who have submitted an application in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 the ,director may establish a cap limiting the number of such participants only if-- 7,a7 the ,director determines that such limited participation is necessary as a result of limited provider availability2 and 7,b7 not later than #cj days after making such determination1 the ,director submits to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7i7 a description of the limited provider availability upon which the ,director has based such determination2 7ii7 an identification of the total number of eligible individuals who have submitted an application in accordance with paragraph 7#c72 and 7iii7 an estimated timeline for lifting the cap established4 7#e7 ,telehealth screenings 7,a7 ,in general ,under the telehealth pilot program1 the ,director shall furnish to any eligible individual who elects to participate in such program a telehealth screening4 ,during such screening1 a health care provider shall-- 7i7 conduct a remote assessment with respect to the individual's sexual health1 including any medication conditions related to the individual's sexual health 7ii7 provide comprehensive counseling on the full range of methods of contraception available to the individual1 in accordance with the clinical practice guidelines established under section #gah of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #fhf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgd;d note72 7iii7 as applicable1 diagnose the individual or1 pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 order appropriate follow-up diagnostic services as necessary as a result of the assessment under clause 7i72 and 7iv7 prescribe such prescription medications1 including contraceptives or ,pre-,exposure ,prophylaxis1 as may be determined necessary by the provider as a result of such assessment4 7,b7 ,laboratory diagnostic services ,in diagnosing an individual under subparagraph 7,a77iii71 a health care provider may furnish to the individual such laboratory diagnostic services as may be necessary for the diagnosis 7including mail-order laboratory diagnostic services74 7,c7 ,prescriptions ,the ,director shall ensure that prescriptions under subparagraph 7,a77iv7 may be filled through either military medical treatment facility pharmacies or the national mail-order pharmacy program under the ,,tricare program4 7#f7 ,follow-up remote appointments ,if a health care provider prescribes medications to an individual pursuant to a screening under the telehelath pilot program1 that health care provider shall conduct such follow-up remote appointments as may be necessary to monitor the health of the individual following fulfilment of the prescription4 7#g7 ,coordination with facilities ,the ,director shall coordinate with each military commander or director of a military medical treatment facility to facilitate the provision through the facility of laboratory and other services necessary for the furnishment of screenings and the fulfilment of prescriptions under the telehealth pilot program4 7#h7 ,contract authority ,in carrying out the telehealth pilot program1 the ,director may enter into contracts under such program with providers of mail-order laboratory services and providers of mail-order contraceptives or ,pre-,exposure ,prophylaxis for the furnishment of laboratory services or the fulfilment of prescriptions under paragraph 7#e74 7#i7 ,reports ,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 congressional defense committees a report on the status and effects of the telehealth pilot program4 ,each such report shall include1 with respect to the year covered by the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of health care providers who have furnished services under the telehealth pilot program1 dissagregated by whether the provider is a ,,tricare network provider4 7,b7 ,the average wait time for screenings under the telehealth pilot program4 7,c7 ,any effect of the telehealth pilot program with respect to the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7,d7 ,such other information relating to the status or effect of the telehealth pilot program as may be determined relevant by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,pilot program on required sexual health screenings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall carry out a five-year pilot program to require certain sexual health screenings 7in this subsection referred to as the pilot program74 7#b7 ,sexual health screenings 7,a7 ,in general ,under the pilot program1 the ,director shall ensure that1 during the period in which the pilot program is carried out1 each covered member completes a sexual health screening on an annual basis and prior to any deployment of the covered member4 7,b7 ,notice requirement ,the ,director shall ensure that1 prior to a covered member receiving a sexual health screening under the pilot program1 the covered member is provided notice1 and submits an acknowledgment1 that the results of such screening shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions under paragraph 7#c74 7,c7 ,option for follow-up appointment ,following the provision of a sexual health screening to a covered member under the pilot program1 the covered member may elect to receive a follow-up appointment related to such screening4 ,any such follow-up appointment shall be conducted by the provider specified in paragraph 7#d7 responsible for reviewing the results of the screening4 7#c7 ,confidentiality 7,a7 ,transmission of results outside chain of command ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the results of a sexual health screening furnished to a covered member under the pilot program shall be transmitted for review to the provider specified in paragraph 7#d7 at the military medical treatment facility nearest to the location at which the screening was furnished4 ,such results may not be transmitted to or otherwise accessed by the following3 7i7 ,any individual in the chain of command of the covered member4 7ii7 ,the primary health care provider for the unit of the covered member4 7,b7 ,exception at election of member ,the results of a sexual health screening furnished to a covered member under the pilot program may be transmitted for review to1 or otherwise accessed by1 the primary health care provider for the unit of the covered member at the election of the covered member4 7,c7 ,severability of results ,if a sexual health screening under the pilot program is furnished as part of a periodic health assessment 7or other similar assessment7 provided to a covered member1 the results of such screening shall be separated from the other results of the assessment for purposes of separate transmission and review in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,sexual health or infectious disease health care providers ,the ,director shall ensure that at each military medical treatment facility there is a health care provider with a specialty in sexual health or infectious diseases who shall review screening results under the pilot program4 7#e7 ,reports ,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 congressional defense committees a report on the status and effects of the pilot program4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered member means a member of a uniformed service described in section #ajgd7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term military medical treatment facility means a facility specified in section #ajgc;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the terms ,,tricare ,prime and ,,tricare program have the meaning given those terms in section #ajgb of such title4 #ghd4 ,drop boxes on military installations for deposit of unused prescription drugs 7a7 ,drop boxes ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure there is maintained on each military installation a drop box that is accessible to members of the ,armed ,forces and the family members thereof1 into which such members and family members may deposit unused prescription drugs4 7b7 ,prescription drug defined ,in this section1 the term prescription drug has the meaning given that term in section #ajgd;g7i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ghe4 ,funding for pancreatic cancer research 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #adje for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #deja1 for ,defense ,health ,program1 ,r,d research is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj 7with the amount of such increase to be used in support of the ,,crdmp ,program for ,pancreatic ,cancer ,research74 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for administration and service-wide activities1 ,defense ,human ,resources ,activity1 line #bdj1 is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #ghf4 ,psychological evaluations for members of the ,armed ,forces returning from ,kabul 7a7 ,initial evaluation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide an initial psychological evaluation to each member of the ,armed ,forces who-- 7#a7 served at the ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport in ,kabul1 ,afghanistan1 between ,august #ae and ,august #bi1 #bjba2 and 7#b7 has not already received a psychological evaluation with respect to such service4 7b7 ,additional evaluations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to each member of the ,armed ,forces who receives a psychological evaluation under subsection 7a71 or would have received such an evaluation but for the application of subsection 7a77#b7-- 7#a7 an additional psychological evaluation not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 a second additional psychological evaluation not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,reporting requirement ,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 on the number of members of the ,armed ,forces1 broken down by component 7,national ,guard1 ,reserve1 and ,active71 that are eligible for1 and receive1 an initial psychological evaluation-- 7#a7 under subsection 7a72 or 7#b7 otherwise resulting from service at the ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport in ,kabul1 ,afghanistan1 between ,august #ae and ,august #bi1 #bjba4 #ghg4 ,annual review and update of online information relating to suicide prevention ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 and on an annual basis thereafter1 each ,secretary of a military department shall-- 7#a7 review any information relating to suicide prevention or behavioral health1 including any contact information for related resources1 that is published on an ,internet website of the military department at the installation level2 7#b7 make updates to such information as may be necessary2 and 7#c7 submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that such information is up-to-date4 #ghh4 ,funding for post-traumatic stress disorder 7a7 ,funding ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated by section #adje for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in such division1 is hereby increased by #b1ejj1jjj for post-traumatic stress disorder4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated by section #adje for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding tables in division ,d1 for ,private ,sector ,care is hereby reduced by #b1ejj1jjj4 #ghi4 ,increased collaboration with ,,nih to combat triple negative breast cancer 7a7 ,in general ,the ,office of ,health of the ,department of ,defense shall work in collaboration with the ,national ,institutes of ,health to-- 7#a7 identify specific genetic and molecular targets and biomarkers for triple negative breast cancer2 and 7#b7 provide information useful in biomarker selection1 drug discovery1 and clinical trials design that will enable both-- 7,a7 triple negative breast cancer patients to be identified earlier in the progression of their disease2 and 7,b7 the development of multiple targeted therapies for the disease4 7b7 ,funding ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated by section #adje for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding tables in division ,d1 is hereby increased by #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7a74 7c7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated by section #adje for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding tables in division ,d1 for ,private ,sector ,care is hereby reduced by #aj1jjj1jjj4 #gij4 ,pilot program to improve military readiness through nutrition and wellness initiatives 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall carry out a pilot program to improve military readiness through nutrition and wellness initiatives4 7b7 ,unit selection ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall select for participation in the pilot program under subsection 7a7 a unit at a basic training facility or an early instructional facility of a military department4 7c7 ,elements ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall include the following activities3 7#a7 ,the development1 and administration to the unit selected pursuant to subsection 7b71 of an educational curriculum relating to nutrition1 physical fitness1 the proper use of supplements1 and any other human performance elements determined relevant by the ,secretary of the military department with jurisdiction over the unit4 7#b7 ,the provision to the unit of health-related testing4 7#c7 ,the provision to the unit of dietary supplements4 7d7 ,implementing partner 7#a7 ,selection ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall select as an implementing partner a single contractor to both carry out all of the activities under subsection 7c7 and manufacture at a manufacturing facility owned by the contractor the dietary supplements to be provided pursuant to subsection 7c77#c74 ,in making such selection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the contractor enforces an appropriate level of third-party review with respect to the quality and safety of products manufactured1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in selecting the contractor under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,whether the contractor has the ability to carry out each activity under subsection 7c71 in addition to the ability to manufacture the dietary supplements to be provided pursuant to subsection 7c77#c74 7,b7 ,whether the manufacturing facility of the contractor is a fully independent1 third-party certified1 manufacturing facility that holds the highest ,good ,manufacturing ,practice certification or rating possible1 as issued by a regulatory agency of the ,federal government4 7,c7 ,whether the manufacturing facility of the contractor1 and all finished products manufactured therein1 have been verified by a third-party as free from banned substances and contaminants4 7,d7 ,whether the contractor is in compliance with the adverse event reporting policy and third-party adverse event monitoring policy of the ,food and ,drug ,administration4 7,e7 ,whether the contractor implements a stability testing program that supports product expiration dating4 7,f7 ,whether the contractor has a credible and robust environment1 social1 and governance policy that articulates responsibilities and annual goals4 7,g7 ,whether the contractor has demonstrated at least five years of operation as a business in good standing in the industry4 7,h7 ,whether the contractor has a demonstrated history of maintaining relationships with nationally-recognized medical and health organizations4 7e7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the contractor selected under subsection 7d7 shall coordinate with the following3 7#a7 ,command1 training1 and medical officers and noncommissioned officers4 7#b7 ,outside experts 7including experts with relevant experience from research and testing organizations1 credible medical committees1 or hospitals7 that may lend personalized support1 capture data1 and facilitate third-party adverse event reporting4 7f7 ,duration ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall be for a period of six months4 7g7 ,report ,upon the termination of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the pilot program1 including any findings or data from the pilot program1 and a recommendation by the ,secretary of ,defense for improvements to the readiness of the ,armed ,forces based on such findings and data4 #gia4 ,guidance for addressing healthy relationships and intimate partner violence through ,,tricare ,program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall disseminate guidance on-- 7#a7 the provision through the ,,tricare ,program of universal education on healthy relationships and intimate partner violence2 and 7#b7 implementation of protocols through the ,,tricare ,program for-- 7,a7 routine assessment of intimate partner violence and sexual assault2 and 7,b7 promotion and strategies for trauma-informed care plans4 ,,viii ,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters ,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 ,writing award to encourage curiosity and persistence in overcoming obstacles in the defense acquisition system 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university shall establish an award to recognize members of the acquisition workforce 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 7b7 ,submission required ,a member of the acquisition workforce desiring an award under this section shall submit to the ,president such first-hand account4 7c7 ,amount of award ,a recipient of an award under this section shall receive #aj1jjj4 7d7 ,number of awards ,the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university may make not more than five awards each year4 7e7 ,webpage ,the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university shall establish and maintain a webpage to serve as a repository for submissions made under subsection 7b74 ,such webpage shall allow for public comments and discussion4 7f7 ,contents of submission ,the recipient of an award under this section shall demonstrate in the submission described under subsection 7b7-- 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-- 7,a7 critical thinking2 7,b7 incorporation of feedback from diverse perspectives2 and 7,c7 editing to achieve plain writing 7as defined in section #c of the ,plain ,writing ,act of #bjaj 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note774 7g7 ,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 ,writing award to encourage curiosity and persistence in overcoming obstacles in acquisition4 4 #hjb4 ,data requirements for commercial item pricing not based on adequate price competition 7a7 ,information required ,section #cdee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,a subsystem2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,with respect to a subsystem for which a contracting officer made a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and for a subsystem proposed as commercial 7as defined in section #ajc7a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 and that has not previously been determined commercial in accordance with section #cgjc7;d7 of this title1 the offeror shall provide the following information3 7,a7 ,an identification of a comparable commercial product that is customarily used by the general public or nongovernmental entities that serves as the basis for assertion that the proposed subsystem is a commercial product4 7,b7 ,a comparison of the essential physical characteristics and functionality between the proposed subsystem and the comparable commercial product in support of such assertion4 7,c7 ,the national stock number 7as defined in section #aja-cj4aja-c of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation771 if available1 for the comparable commercial product and the proposed subsystem4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,with respect to components or spare parts proposed as commercial for which a contracting officer made a determination under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the offeror shall provide the following information for components or spare parts proposed as commercial 7as defined in section #ajc7a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 and that have not previously been determined commercial in accordance with section #cgjc7;d7 of this title3 7,a7 ,an identification of a comparable commercial product that is customarily used by the general public or nongovernmental entities that serves as the basis for the assertion that the proposed components or spare parts are commercial products4 7,b7 ,a comparison of the essential physical characteristics and functionality between the proposed components or spare parts and the comparable commercial product in support of such assertion4 7,c7 ,the national stock number 7as defined in section #aja-cj4aja-c of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation771 if available1 for the comparable commercial product and the proposed components or spare parts4 4 7b7 ,modifications to information submitted ,section #cdee7;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting for certain procurements after submitted2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section1 and all that follows through to submit and inserting section that are not subject to the exceptions in section #cgjc7;a77#a7 of this title1 the offeror shall be required to submit to or to provide access to the contracting officer1 on an unredacted basis2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting all before prices paid2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 and the contents of such terms and conditions after commercial customers2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking information on and all that follows through same or similar and inserting information on prices for the same or similar2 7ii7 by striking conditions2 and inserting conditions1 and the contents of such terms and conditions2 and2 and 7iii7 by striking clauses 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv74 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking reasonableness of price1 and inserting the following3 reasonableness of price because the comparable products provided by the offeror are not a valid basis for a price analysis1 or the contracting officer determines the proposed price is not reasonable after evaluating prices paid1 the offeror shall be required to provide2 and 7ii7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 where a request for cost data shall be approved at a level above the contracting officer4 #hjc4 ,preference for domestic foods for military working dogs 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bhg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cijf4 ,preference for domestic foods for military working dogs ,with respect to the acquisition of food for military working dogs by the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistic ,agency shall give a preference for the acquisition of food that is manufactured or produced-- 7#a7 in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 by an entity that is based in the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 using only ingredients and materials that were grown1 mined1 manufactured1 or produced in the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of chapters for chapter #bhg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #cijf4 ,preference for domestic food for military working dogs4 4 #hjd4 ,life cycle management and product support ,section #dcbd7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by designating the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as so redesignated1 as paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 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,i71 respectively2 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 granting 2 and 7ii7 by inserting after approved life cycle sustainment plan the following3 approved by all covered individuals for such covered system2 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 access to technical data and computer software1 as well as contract delivery requirements for the data rights2 2 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g71 as so redesignated1 the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 an estimate of the number of personnel needed to operate and maintain the covered system2 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,i71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and at the end2 and 7,e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,i71 as so redesignated1 the following new subparagraph3 7,j7 a product support business case analysis that-- 7i7 addresses-- 7,i7 the costs1 benefits1 and risks to sustainment associated with the performance goals2 7,,ii7 the engineering and design considerations2 7,,iii7 intellectual property1 including access to technical data and computer software2 and 7,,iv7 the number of personnel needed to operate and maintain the covered system2 and 7ii7 explicitly addresses-- 7,i7 the tradeoffs made between the factors described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 the associated implications of such tradeoffs for-- 7aa7 design1 development1 production1 and operating and support costs2 7bb7 operational and materiel availability2 7cc7 the mix of active and reserve components of the military1 ,government civilian employee1 host nation support1 and contractor personnel to operate and maintain the covered system2 and 7dd7 the ability of the ,government to retain core logistics capability identified under section #bdfd and comply with the requirements under section #bdff4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,subsequent phases ,before granting approval for entry of the covered system into each subsequent phase of the acquisition after the phase described in section #dagb7;e77#g71 the milestone decision authority shall ensure that the life cycle sustainment plan described in paragraph 7#a7 for such covered system has been updated and again approved by all covered individuals for such covered system4 7#c7 ,covered individuals defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered individuals means-- 7,a7 a product support manager described in subsection 7c72 7,b7 a program manager 7as defined in section #agcg7;a772 7,c7 a program executive officer 7as defined in section #agcg7;a772 and 7,d7 an appropriate materiel1 logistics1 or fleet representative4 4 #hje4 ,extension of requirement to submit ,selected ,acquisition ,reports 7a7 ,repeal of termination ,section #dcea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7j74 7b7 ,repeal of termination of certain additional reports ,section #ajea7x7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah is amended by striking paragraph 7#d74 #hjf4 ,amendments to contractor employee protections from reprisal for disclosure of certain information 7a7 ,defense contracts 7#a7 ,addition of grantees1 subgrantees1 and personal services contractors ,section #dgja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in paragraphs 7#b77;,g7 and 7#c77;,a71 by striking or subcontractor and inserting 1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,h7 ,the ,pandemic ,response ,accountability ,committee 7established under section #aejaj of title ,v of division ,b of the ,,cares ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf774 7,i7 ,the ,integrity ,committee of the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency4 4 7,c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking contractor concerned and inserting contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor concerned2 7,,ii7 by inserting before the period at the end of the first sentence the following3 1 or to the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,pandemic ,recovery or the ,chair of the ,pandemic ,response ,accountability ,committee2 7,,iii7 by striking ,inspector ,general determines and inserting ,inspector ,general1 ,special ,inspector ,general1 or ,chair 7as applicable7 determines2 and 7,,iv7 by striking ,inspector ,general shall and inserting ,inspector ,general1 ,special ,inspector ,general1 or ,chair 7as applicable7 shall2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,inspector ,general each place it appears and inserting ,inspector ,general1 ,special ,inspector ,general1 or ,chair 7as applicable72 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,inspector ,general each place it appears and inserting ,inspector ,general1 ,special ,inspector ,general1 or ,chair 7as applicable72 7,d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a71 by striking contractor concerned and inserting contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor concerned2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting after ,order the contractor each place it appears the following3 1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting after contractor the following3 1 subcontractor1 grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7,e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking and subcontractors and inserting 1 subcontractors1 grantees1 subgrantees1 and personal services contractors2 and 7,f7 in subsection 7e77#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or grantee of and inserting grantee1 subgrantee1 or personal services contractor of2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or grantee and inserting grantee1 or subgrantee4 7#b7 ,additional amendments ,such section is further amended in subsection 7c77#a7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,consider disciplinary or corrective action against any ,department or ,administration official1 if appropriate4 4 7b7 ,civilian agency contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dgab of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,g71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,h7 ,the ,pandemic ,response ,accountability ,committee 7established under section #aejaj of title ,v of division ,b of the ,,cares ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf774 7,i7 ,the ,integrity ,committee of the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7,d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking or subgrantee each place it appears and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,consider disciplinary or corrective action against any executive branch official1 if appropriate4 2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 7,e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking and subgrantees and inserting subgrantees1 and personal services contractors2 7,f7 in subsection 7f77#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or subgrantee and inserting subgrantee1 or personal services contractor2 and 7,g7 by amending subsection 7g77#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,the term ,inspector ,general means any ,inspector ,general established by ,federal law1 including-- 7,a7 an ,inspector ,general appointed under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app472 7,b7 the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,pandemic ,recovery2 7,c7 the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,afghanistan ,reconstruction2 7,d7 the ,special ,inspector ,general for the ,troubled ,asset ,relief ,program2 and 7,e7 any ,inspector ,general that receives funding from1 or has oversight over contracts awarded for or on behalf of1 the executive agency concerned4 4 7#b7 ,additional amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,section #dgje of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7,b7 ,conforming amendments 7i7 ,title #ch ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #g of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,i7 in section #gca7;c77#d7-- 7aa7 by striking section #dgje7;b7 or2 and 7bb7 by striking 1 as the case may be2 and 7,,ii7 in section #gcc7;a77#e71 by striking section #dgje or4 7ii7 ,title #di ,section #djaaj7;d77#b77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 as in effect immediately before the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb1 before shall apply4 #hjg4 ,enhanced domestic content requirement for major defense acquisition programs 7a7 ,assessment required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the domestic source content of procurements carried out in connection with a major defense acquisition program4 7#b7 ,information repository ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an information repository for the collection and analysis of information related to domestic source content for products the ,secretary deems critical1 where such information can be used for continuous data analysis and program management activities4 7b7 ,enhanced domestic content requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 for purposes of chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies procured in connection with a major defense acquisition program are manufactured substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states if the cost of such component articles1 materials1 or supplies-- 7,a7 supplied not later than the date of the enactment of this ,act1 exceeds #fj percent of cost of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies procured2 7,b7 supplied during the period beginning ,january #a1 #bjbd1 and ending ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 exceeds #fe percent of the cost of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies2 and 7,c7 supplied on or after ,january #a1 #bjbi1 exceeds #ge percent of the cost of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies4 7#b7 ,exclusion for certain manufactured articles ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to manufactured articles that consist wholly or predominantly of iron1 steel1 or a combination of iron and steel4 7#c7 ,rulemaking to create a fallback threshold 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue rules to determine the treatment of the lowest price offered for a foreign end product for which #ee percent or more of the component articles1 materials1 or supplies of such foreign end product are manufactured substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states if-- 7i7 the application paragraph 7#a7 results in an unreasonable cost2 or 7ii7 no offers are submitted to supply manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies manufactured substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,termination ,rules issued under this paragraph shall cease to have force or effect on ,january #a1 #bjcj4 7#d7 ,applicability ,the requirements of this subsection-- 7,a7 shall apply to contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 shall not apply to a country that is a member of the national technology and industrial base 7as defined by section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7c7 ,major defense acquisition program defined ,the term major defense acquisition program has the meaning given in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjh4 ,mission-,based ,rapid ,acquisition ,account 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department of ,defense an account to be known as the ,mission-,based ,rapid ,acquisition ,account 7in this section referred to as the ,account7 to support the pilot program4 7b7 ,use of funds ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense may use the funds in the ,account to carry out the pilot program4 7c7 ,semiannual briefing ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall include in each briefing submitted under subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 of section #hga of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahee2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aia note7 after the date of the enactment of this ,act a briefing on the use of funds in the ,account1 including-- 7#a7 how the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense has used such funds to incent new small businesses to enter transactions for prototype projects with the ,department2 7#b7 support the rapid transition of the solutions described in subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 of such section #hga to warfighters2 and 7#c7 whether additional funding flexibility is needed to scale technologies4 7d7 ,pilot program defined ,in this section1 the term pilot program means the pilot program established under section #hga of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahee2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aia note74 #hji4 ,preference for offerors that meet certain requirements 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ccaj4 ,preference for offerors that meet certain requirements 7a7 ,in general ,in awarding contracts for the procurement of goods or services1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prioritize offerors that meet any of the following qualifications3 7#a7 ,the offeror has entered into an agreement-- 7,a7 with a labor organization2 7,b7 that provides the manner in which the offeror will-- 7i7 act with respect to lawful efforts by such labor organization to organize the employees of such offeror1 including an agreement that the offeror will not assist1 deter1 or promote such efforts2 and 7ii7 engage in collective bargaining with such labor organization2 and 7,c7 that is effective for the duration of the contract to be awarded4 7#b7 ,the offeror has entered into an agreement with a majority of the employees of the offeror or a labor organization1 effective for the duration of the contract to be awarded1 not to hire individuals to replace any employee of the offeror engaged in any strike1 picketing1 or other concerted refusal to work or to close a business in response to such a strike1 picketing1 or other refusal to work4 7#c7 ,the offeror has a collective bargaining agreement with a labor organization or a majority of the employees of the offeror4 7b7 ,prioritization order ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall further prioritize an offeror under subsection 7a7 for each qualification described in such subsection that such offeror meets4 7c7 ,application ,the prioritization required under this section shall-- 7#a7 be applied after any other preference or priority applicable to the award of the contract2 7#b7 be accorded weight that is not less than such other preference or priority2 and 7#c7 not be construed as superseding or replacing any such other preference or priority4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt1 displace1 or supplant any provision of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq474 7e7 ,employee2 employer2 labor organization defined ,in this section1 the terms employee1 employer1 and labor organization have the meanings given such terms in section #b of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for ,chapter #bda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ccaj4 ,preference for offerors that meet certain requirements4 4 7c7 ,applicability ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall apply only with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations #haa4 ,membership of ,coast ,guard on ,strategic ,materials ,protection ,board ,section #ahg7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,a senior official of the ,coast ,guard1 as designated by the ,secretary of the agency or department in which the ,coast ,guard operates1 only with respect to matters of the ,board relating to the ,coast ,guard4 4 #hab 4 ,comptroller ,general assessment of acquisition programs and efforts ,section #cjgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking initiatives and inserting efforts2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking initiatives and inserting efforts2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbf2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking initiatives each place it appears and inserting efforts2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking initiatives and inserting efforts2 and 7,b7 by striking initiatives each place it appears and inserting efforts4 #hac4 ,subcontracting requirements for certain contracts awarded to educational institutions 7a7 ,in general ,section #cbjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,subcontracting requirements for contracts awarded to educational institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of an agency shall require that a contract awarded to an educational institution pursuant to subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 includes a requirement that the educational institution subcontract with one or more minority institutions for a total amount of not less than #b percent of the amount awarded in the contract4 7#b7 ,minority institution ,in this subsection1 the term minority institution means-- 7,a7 a part ,b institution 7as that term is defined in section #cbb7b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa7b7772 or 7,b7 any other institution of higher education 7as that term is defined in section #aja of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 for which not less than #ej percent of the total student enrollment consists of students from ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the fields of science and engineering4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbf2 and 7#b7 apply with respect to contracts awarded by the ,secretary of ,defense on or after such date4 #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 to indemnification authority for research and development contracts 7a7 ,in general ,section #chfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,secretary of the military department concerned and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,secretary and all that follows through by him1 and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,secretary concerned and inserting ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #afhd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #babc7 is amended by inserting or the ,secretary of ,defense1 as applicable1 after ,secretary concerned4 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 #haf4 ,competition requirements for purchases from ,federal ,prison ,industries 7a7 ,competition requirements for purchases from ,federal ,prison ,industries ,section #cije of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following new sections3 7a7 ,market research ,before purchasing a product listed in the latest edition of the ,federal ,prison ,industries catalog published under section #dabd7;d7 of title #ah1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct market research to determine whether such product-- 7#a7 is comparable to products available from the private sector2 and 7#b7 best meets the needs of the ,department of ,defense in terms of price1 quality1 and time of delivery4 7b7 ,competition requirement ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,federal ,prison ,industries product is not comparable to products available from the private sector and does not best meet the needs of the ,department of ,defense in terms of price1 quality1 or time of delivery1 the ,secretary shall use competitive procedures or make an individual purchase under a multiple award contract for the procurement of the product4 ,in conducting such a competition or making such a purchase1 the ,secretary shall consider a timely offer from ,federal ,prison ,industries4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,february #a1 #bjbc4 #hag4 ,clarification of authority of the ,department of ,defense to carry out certain prototype projects ,subsection 7f7 of section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,follow-on production contracts or transactions 7#a7 ,a transaction entered into under this section for a prototype project shall provide for the award of a follow-on production contract or transaction to the participants in the transaction4 ,a transaction includes all individual prototype subprojects awarded under the transaction to a consortium of ,united ,states industry and academic institutions4 7#b7 ,a follow-on production contract or transaction provided for in a transaction under paragraph 7#a7 may be awarded to the participants in the transaction without the use of competitive procedures1 notwithstanding the requirements of chapter #bba of this title and even if explicit notification was not listed within the request for proposal for the transaction if-- 7,a7 competitive procedures were used for the selection of parties for participation in the transaction2 and 7,b7 the participants in the transaction successfully completed the prototype project provided for in the transaction4 4 #hah4 ,requirements for the procurement of certain components for certain naval vessels and auxiliary ships 7a7 ,requirements for the procurement of certain components for naval vessels ,section #dhfd7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,ship shafts and propulsion system components 7including reduction gears and propellers74 4 7b7 ,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#c7 of section #dhfd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,components for auxiliary ships ,subject to subsection 7k71 the following components3 7,a7 ,large medium-speed diesel engines4 7,b7 ,propulsion system components1 including reduction gears and propellers4 4 7#c7 ,implementation ,subsection 7k7 of section #dhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 is amended to read as follows3 7k7 ,implementation of auxiliary ship component limitation ,subsection 7a77#c7 shall apply only with respect to contracts awarded by a ,secretary of a military department for construction of a new class of auxiliary ship after the date of the enactment of this ,act using funds available for ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund programs or ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy4 4 #hai4 ,modification to prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems ,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-- 7#a7 procure or obtain1 or extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain any equipment1 system1 or service that uses any equipment or service related to unmanned aircraft systems provided by a covered unmanned aircraft system company2 or 7#b7 enter into a contract 7or extend or renew a contract7 with an entity that uses any equipment1 system1 or services provided by a covered unmanned aircraft system company4 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 subsections 7a7 or 7b7 if the operation1 procurement1 or obtainment2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking the restriction under subsection 7a7 and inserting any restrictions under subsections 7a7 or 7b72 and 7,b7 by striking operation or procurement and inserting operation1 procurement1 or obtainment2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,covered unmanned aircraft system companies ,the term covered unmanned aircraft system companies 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 #hbj4 ,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-bcb7 is 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 #hba4 ,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 #hbb4 ,require full domestic production of flags of the ,united ,states acquired by the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and in subsection 7l7 after subsections 7c7 through 7h72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,flag of the ,united ,states ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 funds appropriated or otherwise available to the ,department of ,defense may not be used for the procurement of a flag of the ,united ,states unless such flag is manufactured-- 7#a7 in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 from articles1 materials1 and supplies grown1 mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply only with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hbc4 ,guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property ,section #cgia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,guidelines and resources 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall develop guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property1 including-- 7,a7 model forms for specially negotiated licenses described under section #cggd7;c7 of this title 7as appropriate72 and 7,b7 an identification of definitions1 key terms1 examples1 and case studies that resolve ambiguities in the differences between-- 7i7 detailed manufacturing and process data2 7ii7 form1 fit1 and function data2 and 7iii7 data required for operations1 maintenance1 installation1 and training4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the guidelines and resources described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall regularly consult with appropriate persons4 4 #hbd4 ,compliance procedures for investigating the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by ,federal contractors prior to conditional offer 7a7 ,defense contracts ,section #dfeg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,compliance 7#a7 ,procedures for submission of complaint ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish1 and make available to the public1 procedures under which an applicant for a position with a ,department of ,defense contractor may submit to the ,secretary a complaint1 or any other information1 relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection 7a77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,investigation of compliance ,in addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,defense may investigate compliance with subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 in conducting a compliance evaluation under section #fj-a4bj1 #fj-cjj4fj1 or #fj-gda4fj of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #fj-a4bj1 #fj-cjj4fj1 or #fj-gda4fj of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation7 after determines2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking warning and inserting notice2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #fj-a4bj1 #fj-cjj4fj1 or #fj-gda4fj of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 after determines2 7ii7 by inserting as may be necessary after ,federal agencies2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 taking an action to impose a sanction described under section #bjb7g7 of ,executive ,order #aabdf 7related to equal employment opportunity7 and section #fj-a4bg of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 4 7b7 ,civilian agency contracts ,section #dgad7;b7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,compliance 7#a7 ,procedures for submission of complaint ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall establish1 and make available to the public1 procedures under which an applicant for a position with a ,federal contractor may submit to the ,secretary a complaint1 or any other information1 relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection 7a77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,investigation of compliance ,in addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,labor may investigate compliance with subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 in conducting a compliance evaluation under section #fj-a4bj1 #fj-cjj4fj1 or #fj-gda4fj of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking head of an executive agency and inserting ,secretary of ,labor2 7ii7 by inserting 1 based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the ,secretary of ,labor under section #fj-a4bj1 #fj-cjj4fj1 or #fj-gda4fj of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation7 after determines2 7iii7 by striking such head and inserting the ,secretary of ,labor2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking warning and inserting notice2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking head of an executive agency and inserting ,secretary of ,labor2 7ii7 by inserting 1 based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the ,secretary of ,labor under section #fj-a4bj1 #fj-cjj4fj1 or #fj-gda4fj of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 after determines2 7iii7 by striking such head and inserting the ,secretary of ,labor2 7iv7 by inserting as may be necessary after ,federal agencies2 and 7v7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 taking an action to impose a sanction described under section #bjb7g7 of ,executive ,order #aabdf 7related to equal employment opportunity7 and section #fj-a4bg of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 4 7c7 ,effective date ,this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after ,december #bj1 #bjbb4 #hbe4 ,reestablishment of ,commission on ,wartime ,contracting 7a7 ,in general ,there is hereby reestablished in the legislative branch under section #hda of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #bcj7 the ,commission on ,wartime ,contracting4 7b7 ,amendment to duties ,section #hda7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #bca7 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,general duties ,the ,commission shall study the following matters3 7,a7 ,federal agency contracting funded by overseas contingency operations funds4 7,b7 ,federal agency contracting for the logistical support of coalition forces operating under the authority of the #bjja or #bjjb ,authorization for the ,use of ,military ,force4 7,c7 ,federal agency contracting for the performance of security functions in countries where coalition forces operate under the authority of the #bjja or #bjjb ,authorization for the ,use of ,military ,force4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #hda of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #bcj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform each place it appears and inserting the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking of this ,act and inserting of the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking was first established each place it appears and inserting was reestablished by the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking ,on ,march #a1 #bjji and inserting ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 ,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 participation in the public-private talent exchange program established under section #aeii;g of this title-- 7,a7 for a total of #ajj members of the acquisition workforce in fiscal year #bjbd2 7,b7 for a total of #ejj such members in fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,c7 for a total of #a1jjj such members in fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter4 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 requirements 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,report on acquisition workforce educational partnerships ,section #agdf;a7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and the congressional defense committees and inserting 1 the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs of the ,senate4 #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 consider only highly qualified candidates who have-- 7,a7 demonstrated leadership abilities2 7,b7 experience using leading practices to develop talent in the private sector2 and 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 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 each national defense strategy required by section #aac7;g7 of this title and each national security strategy 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 shall use 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 7d7 ,consultation ,in planning and implementing the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall consult with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 including the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit and the ,strategic ,engagements ,director of the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer 7as established by the memorandum of the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense titled ,establishment of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer issued on ,december #h1 #bjba74 7#c7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 7#e7 ,the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7#f7 ,the ,superintendents of the ,service ,academies 7as defined in section #cdg of this title74 7#g7 ,the ,commanding ,general1 ,u4,s4 ,army ,cadet ,command4 7#h7 ,the ,commander1 ,jeanne ,m4 ,holm ,center for ,officer ,accessions and ,citizen ,development4 7#i7 ,the ,commander1 ,naval ,service ,training ,command4 4 #hcd4 ,repeal of certain provisions relating to acquisition workforce incentives 7a7 ,exchange ,program for ,acquisition ,workforce ,employees ,section #hhd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiae2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is repealed4 7b7 ,pilot ,program on ,temporary ,exchange of ,financial ,management and ,acquisition ,personnel ,section #aaaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is repealed4 7c7 ,flexibility in ,contracting ,award ,program ,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 #hce4 ,acquisition workforce incentives relating to training on and agreements with certain software businesses 7a7 ,training 7#a7 ,curricula ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of the ,acquisition ,innovation ,research ,center shall develop one or more curricula for members of the acquisition workforce on financing and operations of start-up businesses1 with a focus on covered start-up businesses4 7#b7 ,elements ,courses under curricula developed 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 developed under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,additional training materials ,in developing curricula required under paragraph 7#a71 the head of the ,acquisition ,innovation ,research ,center shall consider and incorporate appropriate training materials from 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 one or more members of the acquisition workforce to a covered start-up business1 or from a covered start-up business to an office of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall prioritize for participation in the pilot program established under this subsection members of the acquisition workforce who have completed a curricula 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 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall organize a conference1 to take place not less frequently than biannually1 to facilitate discussion between participants listed in subsection 7b7 on the following3 7,a7 ,best practices relating to acquisition of software4 7,b7 ,methods of effective collaboration between such participants4 7#b7 ,participants ,participants in a conference organized under paragraph 7#a7 may include the following3 7,a7 ,members of the acquisition workforce4 7,b7 ,employees of and investors in covered 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 unique approaches to negotiating and establishing software data rights in agreements for the procurement of software4 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 curricula 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 agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,flexible requirements relating to the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property based on the software to be acquired under the agreement4 7,b7 ,an identification and definition of the technical interoperability standards required for such software4 7,c7 ,flexible mechanisms for delivery of code for such software1 where each such mechanism includes documentation of the costs and benefits of such mechanism4 7#d7 ,parameters ,the ,united ,states shall seek to avoid asserting unlimited rights or government purpose rights to software acquired under an agreement entered into pursuant to the pilot program established under this section4 7#e7 ,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 covered start-up businesses means a start-up business that is a party to1 or is seeking to enter into1 an agreement with the ,department of ,defense1 the products and services of which include software as a substantial component of the offer for such agreement4 7#d7 ,the term start-up business means a business that is not publicly traded and that has not been acquired by a prime contractor4 ,d ,provisions ,relating to ,software and ,technology #hda4 ,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 #hdb4 ,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 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 #hdc4 ,curricula on software acquisitions and cybersecurity software or hardware acquisitions for covered individuals 7a7 ,curricula ,the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university1 shall develop 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 operational efforts of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command to combat cyber threats2 7#d7 mission requirements and current capabilites and systems of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7#e7 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#f7 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 7a74 ,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 ,congress1 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 ,congress1 ,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-- 7#a7 a contracting officer of the ,department of ,defense with responsibilities are related to software acquisitions or cybersecurity software or hardware acquisitions2 or 7#b7 a 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 #hdd4 ,report on covered software development 7a7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through ,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 each 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#b7 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 7,b7 is a covered defense business system1 as defined in section #bbbb7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 is a major defense acquisition program1 as defined in section #dbja of such title2 or 7,d7 is a major system1 as defined in section #cjda of such title4 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 #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aeji2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agdf note74 #hde4 ,other transaction authority clarification ,section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking military personnel and the supporting and inserting personnel of the ,department of ,defense or improving2 and 7,b7 by striking or materials in use and inserting materials1 or installations in use2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the term prototype project means 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 activity1 creation1 design1 development1 or demonstration of operational utility2 or 7,e7 any combination of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 4 #hdf4 ,existing agreement limits for ,operation ,warp ,speed 7a7 ,in general ,any award made to a consortium under section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 by the ,department of ,defense on or after ,march #a1 #bjbj1 to address the ,,covid-#ai pandemic through vaccines and other therapeutic measures using funds made available under a covered award shall not be counted toward any limit established prior to ,march #a1 #bjbj1 on the total estimated amount of all projects to be issued for a specified fiscal year 7except that such funds shall count toward meeting any guaranteed minimum value74 7b7 ,follow-on contracts ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not award a follow-on contract1 agreement1 or grant for any award described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 until the limit described in subsection 7a7 has been reached2 7#b7 until the term of the award described in subsection 7a7 has expired2 or 7#c7 unless such follow-on contract1 agreement1 or grant is made accordance with the terms and conditions of the award described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,covered award defined ,in this section1 the term covered award means an award made in support of the efforts led by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,department of ,defense1 known as ,operation ,warp ,speed1 to accelerate the development1 acquisition1 and distribution of vaccines and other therapies to address the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 and any successor efforts4 ,e ,industrial ,base ,matters #hea4 ,recognition of an association of eligible entities that provide procurement technical assistance 7a7 ,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 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 ,funding ,section #diee7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1ejj1jjj4 7d7 ,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-- 7i7 by striking ,director and inserting ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking entities -- and inserting entities--2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 including meetings of an association recognized under section #died7;f71 after meetings4 #heb4 ,update to plan on reduction of reliance on services1 supplies1 or materials from covered countries ,section #hdg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #ahdc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the report shall-- 7#a7 identify the services1 supplies1 or materials described in subsection 7a7 that are necessary to meet critical defense requirements in the event of a crisis or conflict2 7#b7 assess the priority of such services1 supplies1 and materials2 and 7#c7 provide options for reducing the reliance of the ,united ,states on services1 supplies1 or materials obtained from sources located in geographic areas controlled by covered countries4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsections3 7c7 ,biennial review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report under subsection 7b71 and every two years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall review and update the plan required under subsection 7a7 to ensure that the plan continues to accomplish the goals described in such subsection4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the ,secretary of ,defense completes a review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such review1 including-- 7i7 a description of the steps taken to implement the plan required under subsection 7a72 7ii7 a description of1 and explanation for1 any updates made to such plan under paragraph 7#a72 and 7iii7 an updated assessment of the priority of the services1 supplies1 or materials described in subsection 7a7 that are necessary to meet critical defense requirements in the event of a crisis or conflict4 7,b7 ,sunset ,this paragraph shall terminate on the date that is six years after the date on which the ,secretary submits the first report required under subparagraph 7,a74 7d7 ,report form ,the reports required under subsection 7b7 and 7c77#b7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 4 #hec4 ,modification to prohibition on certain procurements from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region ,section #hdh7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec42 #ace ,stat4 #ahdc7 is amended by striking for fiscal year #bjbb4 #hed4 ,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 heading1 by striking ,mentor-,protege ,pilot and inserting ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege2 7#b7 in subsections 7a7 and 7c71 by striking the term pilot each place it appears2 7#c7 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#d7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking two years each place it appears and inserting three years2 7#e7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,b71 by inserting manufacturing1 test and evaluation1 after inventory control12 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#c77;,c71 by striking subsection 7k7 and inserting subsection 7j72 7#g7 by striking subsection 7j72 7#h7 by redesignating subsections 7k7 through 7n7 as subsections 7j7 through 7m71 respectively2 7#i7 in subsection 7j71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking the term 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#aj7 in subsection 7l71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7l7 and inserting subsection 7k72 7#aa7 by amending subsection 7m71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7m7 ,transition report ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the amendments to the ,mentor-,protege ,program made in the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 including the efforts made to establish performance goals and outcome-based metrics and an evaluation of whether the ,mentor-,protege ,program is achieving such performance goals and outcome-based metrics4 2 and 7#ab7 by inserting after subsection 7m71 as so redesignated1 the following new subsection3 7n7 ,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 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 engineering1 software development1 or manufacturing customization that the protege firm must perform for a technology solution of the protege firm to be ready for integration with programs or systems of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,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 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 ,conforming amendment 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 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,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 prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hee4 ,microloan program2 definitions ,paragraph 7#aa7 of section #g7m7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7m77#aa77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,c71 by striking rural and all that follows to the end of the clause and inserting rural22 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 the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and ,american ,samoa4 4 #hef4 ,small ,business ,innovation ,program extension ,section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7 is amended by striking #bjbb each place it appears and inserting #bjbd4 #heg4 ,prohibition on covered airport contracts with certain entities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not award a contract for the procurement of infrastructure or equipment for a passenger boarding bridge at a covered airport to a covered contractor4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered airport means a military airport designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation under section #dgaah7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered contractor means a contractor of the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 that-- 7i7 is owned1 directed1 or subsidized by the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7ii7 has been determined by a ,federal court to have misappropriated intellectual property or trade secrets from an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 that-- 7i7 owns or controls1 is owned or controlled by1 is under common ownership or control with1 or is a successor to an entity described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 has entered into an agreement1 partnership1 or other contractual arrangement with such an entity2 or 7iii7 has accepted funding 7regardless of whether such funding is in the form of minority investment interest or debt7 from such an entity4 #heh4 ,risk management for ,department of ,defense supply chains 7a7 ,risk management for all ,department of ,defense supply chains ,not later than #ahj days 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 materiel for the ,department1 including pharmaceuticals2 7#b7 identify1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 supply chain information gaps regarding reliance on foreign suppliers of drugs1 including active pharmaceutical ingredients and final drug products2 and 7#c7 submit to ,congress 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 by 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 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 in case of a supply disruption4 7c7 ,responsiveness testing of ,defense ,logistics ,agency pharmaceutical contracts ,the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall modify ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,instructions #ejbe4jc and #caaj4ja-- 7#a7 to require ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,troop ,support to coordinate annually with customers in the military departments to conduct responsiveness testing of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency's contingency contracts for pharmaceuticals2 and 7#b7 to include the results of that testing1 as reported by customers in the military departments1 in the annual reports of the ,warstopper ,program4 #hei4 ,review of advances in domestic production of carbon fiber 7a7 ,review required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a review of the ,department of ,defense carbon fiber requirements necessary for current and future weapon system production and sustainment1 including-- 7#a7 an examination of the access to domestically produced carbon fiber to meet the requirements of the ,department2 and 7#b7 a review of developments in advanced carbon fiber production processes that can-- 7,a7 lower embedded energy consumption and improve sustainability2 7,b7 enable scalable production of carbon fiber and lower production costs2 and 7,c7 enhance competition and resilience in the ,united ,states industrial base4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report of the findings of the review described in subsection 7a71 including any recommendations the ,secretary may have for ensuring the ,department of ,defense access to sustainable1 affordable1 and domestically produced carbon fiber4 #hei;,a4 ,extension of transfer date for the verification of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans to the ,small ,business ,administration ,section #hfb7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f7 by striking means and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting means ,january #a1 #bjbd44 #hei;,b4 ,application of price evaluation preference for qualified ,h,u,b,zone small business concerns to certain contracts 7a7 ,in general ,section #ca7;c77#c7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;a7c77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,application to certain contracts ,the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply to an unrestricted order issued under an unrestricted multiple award contract or the unrestricted portion of a contract that is partially set aside for competition restricted to small business concerns4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall revise any rule or guidance to implement the requirements of this section4 #hei;,c4 ,codification of ,small ,business ,administration scorecard 7a7 ,in general ,section #hfh7;b7 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 paragraph 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 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,b7 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 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 #hei;,d4 ,modifications to the nonmanufacturer rule 7a7 ,in general ,section #h7;a77#ag7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77#ag77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,d7 ,denials ,upon denial of a waiver under subparagraph 7,b77iv77,i71 the ,administrator shall provide a justification of such denial1 and if appropriate1 make recommendations 7including examples7 for resubmitting a request for a waiver4 7,e7 ,information required for granted waivers ,a waiver granted under subparagraph 7,b77iv77,i7 shall include the following information3 7i7 ,the date on which the waiver terminates4 7ii7 ,a statement specifying that the contract to supply any product for which the waiver was granted must be awarded prior to the termination date in clause 7i74 7iii7 ,the total dollar value of the products that are subject to the waiver4 7iv7 ,an exclusive list of specific products identified by the ,administrator that are subject to the waiver1 regardless of the determination of the contracting officer submitted under such subparagraph4 7v7 ,a list of actions taken by the contracting ,federal agency for which a new such determination shall be required1 including-- 7,i7 modifications to the scope of the contract for which the waiver was granted2 and 7,,ii7 modifications to the contract type of such contract4 7,f7 ,modifications ,if a ,federal agency modifies a contract for which a waiver was granted under subparagraph 7,b77iv77,i7 in a manner described in subparagraph 7,e77v71 the head of such ,federal agency shall notify the ,administrator and seek a new waiver under subparagraph 7,b77iv77,i74 4 7b7 ,congressional notification and publication ,not later than #ae days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall publish on a website of the ,administration and submit to the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate any program guidance or standard operating procedures of the ,administration relating to the process by which the ,administrator grants waivers under section #h7;a77#ag77;,b77iv77,i7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77#ag77;,b77iv77,i774 #hei;,e4 ,study on small business assistance to foreign-based companies 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to determine the amount of small business assistance that has been received by foreign-based small business concerns during the period beginning on ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 including the amount of small business assistance that has been received by foreign-based small business concerns in total and disaggregated by country of origin4 7#b7 ,identifiable or proprietary information ,the ,comptroller ,general shall ensure that the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 does not include any identifiable or proprietary information of any foreign-based small business concern4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,country of origin ,the term country of origin means the country1 other than the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 in which a foreign-based small business concern is headquartered2 7,b7 under the laws of which an entity owning or holding1 directly or indirectly1 not less than #be percent of the economic interest of a foreign-based small business concern is organized2 or 7,c7 of which a person owning or holding1 directly or indirectly1 not less than #be percent of the economic interest of a foreign-based small business concern is a citizen4 7#b7 ,foreign-based small business concern ,the term foreign-based small business concern means a small business concern-- 7,a7 that is headquartered in a country other than the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 for which an entity organized under the laws of a country other than the ,united ,states1 or a citizen of such a country1 owns or holds1 directly or indirectly1 not less than #be percent of the economic interest of the small business concern1 including as equity shares or a capital or profit interest in a limited liability company or partnership4 7#c7 ,small business assistance ,the term small business assistance means any ,federal funds and other benefits available to small business concerns under programs administered by the ,small ,business ,administration1 including-- 7,a7 loans1 whether directly or indirectly made2 7,b7 grants2 and 7,c7 contracting preferences4 7#d7 ,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 #hei;,f4 ,report on strategic and critical materials 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that the annex provided by the ,department of ,defense under section #hea of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cggc7 did not contain every element required under such section4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbc1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing strategic and critical materials requirements of the ,department of ,defense1 including the gaps and vulnerabilities in supply chains of such materials4 7c7 ,elements ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall include in the report required by subsection 7b7 the following3 7#a7 ,the overall annual tonnage of each strategic or critical material used by the ,department of ,defense during the #aj-year period ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the benefits of a robust domestic supply chain for strategic and critical materials4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the effects of the use of waivers by the ,strategic ,materials ,protection ,board established under section #ahg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 on the domestic supply of strategic and critical materials4 7#d7 ,an identification of the improvements to the ,national ,defense ,stockpile that are required to further ensure that the ,department of ,defense has access to strategic and critical materials1 aligning the goals of the stockpile with those of the ,department and prioritize existing and future needs for emerging technologies4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the domestic processing and manufacturing capacity required to supply strategic and critical materials to the ,department of ,defense1 including identifying1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 domestic locations of proven sources of such strategic and critical materials with existing commercial manufacturing capabilities4 7#f7 ,an identification of all minerals that are strategic and critical materials1 and supply chains for such minerals1 that originate in or pass through the ,russian ,federation4 7#g7 ,an evaluation of the process required to immediately halt the procurement of minerals described in paragraph 7#f7 or products by the ,government without adversely affecting national security4 7#h7 ,any limits on the availability of information preventing or limiting the ,under ,secretary from fully addressing an element described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 in the report4 7#i7 ,any legislative recommendations1 statutory authority1 or appropriations necessary to improve the ability of the ,department to monitor and address its strategic and critical materials requirements4 7d7 ,form ,the report required in subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,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 #hei;,g4 ,report and modification to the national technology and industrial base 7a7 ,modification to the national technology and industrial base ,section #dhja7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting ,new ,zealand1 after ,australia14 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense 7or a designee7 shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on integration of the national technology and industrial base 7as defined in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 ,the report shall include1 at a minimum1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,progress towards implementation of the plan to increase integration of the national technology and industrial base developed pursuant to section #hha7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #beja note74 7#b7 ,examples of successful cross border integration under the national technology and industrial base that has enhanced national security and reduced barriers to collaboration4 7#c7 ,recommendations for improving the integration of the national technology and industrial base4 #hei;,h4 ,sense of ,congress on modernizing defense supply chain management 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the continued modernize ,department of ,defense supply chain management using private sector best practices where applicable is imperative to run effective domestic and overseas operations1 ensure timely maintenance1 and sustain military forces4 7#b7 ,congress supports the continued development and integration by the ,secretary of ,defense of advanced digital supply chain management and capabilities4 ,these capabilities should include tools that digitize data flows in order to transition from older1 inefficient manual systems1 modernize warehouse operations of the ,department of ,defense to use digitized data management and inventory control1 and maximize cybersecurity protection of logistics processes4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 to meet the unique needs of the ,department of ,defense regarding continuity of supply chain management in both garrison and deployed or austere environments1 the ,department must prioritize digital supply chain management solutions that use durable devices and technologies designed to operate in remote regions with limited network connectivity4 #hei;,i4 ,prohibition on the use of ,,logink 7a7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 each ,secretary of a military department1 and a defense contractor may not use ,,logink4 7#b7 ,applicability ,with respect to defense contractors1 the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall apply-- 7,a7 with respect to any contract of the ,department of ,defense entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this section2 7,b7 with respect to the use of ,,logink in the performance of such contract4 7b7 ,contracting prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department may not enter into any contract with an entity that uses ,,logink and shall prohibit the use of ,,logink in any contract entered into by the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,defense contractor ,with respect to any contract of the ,department of ,defense1 a defense contractor may not enter into a subcontract with an entity that uses ,,logink4 7#c7 ,applicability ,this subsection applies with respect to any contract entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this section4 7c7 ,,logink defined ,in this section1 the term ,,logink means the public1 open1 shared logistics information network known as the ,national ,public ,information ,platform for ,transportation ,logistics by the ,ministry of ,transport of ,china4 #hei;,j4 ,report on transition to ,phase ,,iii for ,small ,business ,innovation ,research and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program awards 7a7 ,report required ,on an annual basis1 each ,secretary of a military department 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall collect and submit to the ,president for inclusion in each budget submitted to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 data on the ,phase ,i1 ,phase ,,ii1 and ,phase ,,iii awards under the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs of the military department of the ,secretary for the immediately preceding five fiscal years1 including-- 7#a7 the aggregate funding amount for ,phase ,,iii awards in relevant program offices1 as selected by the each ,secretary of a military department2 7#b7 the change in ,phase ,,iii funding during the period covered by the report such selected program offices2 7#c7 the number of ,,sbir awards made by such selected program offices in under #ahj days during the period covered by the report2 and 7#d7 where possible1 an identification of specific recommendations from each ,secretary of a military department on opportunities to identify and expand best practices that demonstrate growth in ,phase ,,iii award funding4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms ,phase ,i1 ,phase ,,ii1 ,phase ,,iii1 ,,sbir1 and ,,sttr have the meanings given those terms1 respectively1 in section #i7;e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e774 #hei,k4 ,extension of participation in #h7;a7 program 7a7 ,in general ,a covered small business concern may1 subject to the regulations issued by the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration under subsection 7b71 elect to extend the period in which such covered small business concern participates in the program established under section #h7;a7 of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77 by one year4 7b7 ,emergency rulemaking authority ,not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall issue regulations to carry out this section without regard to the notice requirements under section #eec7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,covered small business concern defined 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term covered small business concern means a small business concern 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb77 that-- 7,a7 participated in the program established under section #h7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77 at any point during the period beginning on ,september #aj1 #bjbj1 and ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including a small business concern that graduated during such period2 7,b7 was not terminated or early graduated from such program during such period2 and 7,c7 did not voluntarily elect to cease participating in such program during such period as an alternative to termination or early graduation from such program1 as determined by the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration4 #hei,l4 ,access to contract bundling data ,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 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,bundled contract ,the term bundled contract has the meaning given such term in section #c7o7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7o774 7,b7 ,consolidated contract ,the term consolidated contract means a contract resulting from the consolidation of contracting requirements 7as defined in section #dd7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fegq7a7774 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting and consolidation after bundling2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and consolidation after contract bundling2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting or consolidated after of bundled2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting or consolidated after previously bundled2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by inserting or consolidated after were bundled2 and 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7aa7 by inserting or consolidated after to each bundled2 7bb7 in item 7aa71 by inserting or consolidation after the bundling2 7cc7 in item 7bb71 by inserting or consolidating after by bundling2 7dd7 in item 7cc71 by inserting or consolidated after the bundled2 7ee7 in item 7dd71 by inserting or consolidating after the bundling2 and 7ff7 in item 7ee7-- 7,,aa7 by inserting or consolidating after the bundling2 and 7,,bb7 by inserting bundled or after as prime contractors for the2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking provide1 upon request and all that follows and inserting the following3 provide to the ,administration procurement information referred to in this subsection for the contracting agency1 including the data and information described in paragraph 7#b7 and the information described in paragraph 7#d744 #hei,m4 ,report on small business concerns owned and controlled by women 7a7 ,in general ,section #h7m7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7m77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,report ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate a report on small business concerns owned and controlled by women4 ,such report shall include1 for the fiscal year preceding the date of the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,the total number of concerns certified as small business concerns owned and controlled by women1 disaggregated by the number of concerns certified by-- 7i7 the ,administrator2 or 7ii7 a national certifying entity approved by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,the amount of fees1 if any1 charged by each national certifying entity for such certification4 7,c7 ,the total dollar amount and total percentage of prime contracts awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by women pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 or pursuant to a waiver granted under paragraph 7#c74 7,d7 ,the total dollar amount and total percentage of prime contracts awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by women pursuant to paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h74 7,e7 ,with respect to a contract incorrectly awarded pursuant to this subsection because it was awarded based on an industry in which small business concerns owned and controlled by women are not underrepresented-- 7i7 the number of such contracts2 7ii7 the ,federal agencies that issued such contracts2 and 7iii7 any steps taken by ,administrator to train the personnel of such ,federal agency on the use of the authority provided under this subsection4 7,f7 ,with respect to an examination described in paragraph 7#e77;,b7-- 7i7 the number of examinations due because of recertification requirements and the actual number of such examinations conducted2 and 7ii7 the number of examinations conducted for any other reason4 7,g7 ,the number of small business concerns owned and controlled by women that were found to be ineligible to be awarded a contract under this subsection as a result of an examination conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#e77;,b7 or failure to request an examination pursuant to section #abg4djj of title #ac1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor rule74 7,h7 ,the number of small business concerns owned and controlled by women that were decertified4 7,i7 ,any other information the ,administrator determines necessary4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #h7m77#b77;,c7 of the ,small ,business ,act is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#d74 #hei,n4 ,native ,hawaiian ,organizations 7a7 ,competitive thresholds ,section #hjbj of title ,,viii of division ,a of the ,department of ,defense1 ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations to ,address ,hurricanes in the ,gulf of ,mexico1 and ,pandemic ,influenza ,act1 #bjjf 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg note7 is amended by striking with agencies of the ,department of ,defense and inserting with agencies and departments of the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in order to carry out the amendments made by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration1 in consultation with the ,administrator for ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 shall promulgate regulations2 and 7#b7 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council established under section #acjb7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall amend the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 ,f ,other ,matters #hfa4 ,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 #hfb4 ,regulations on use of fixed-price type contracts for major defense acquisition programs 7a7 ,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 regulations issued pursuant to section #hah of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #abj ,stat4 #bcbi7 regarding the use of fixed-price type contracts for a major defense acquisition program4 7b7 ,elements ,the revisions described in subsection 7a7 shall require the following3 7#a7 ,that 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 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 ,the limitation in paragraph 7#a7 may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the applicable service acquisition executive4 ,this waiver authority may not be delegated below the level of service acquisition executive4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 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 #hfc4 ,notification on retention rate policy 7a7 ,notice and wait ,a determination of the ,secretary of the ,navy that a contract for non-nuclear surface ship repair and maintenance made to a private entity requires the ,secretary of the ,navy to retain more than #a percent of the overall contract value may only be carried out after the end of a #cj-;day period beginning on the date on which the congressional defense committees receive the notification from the ,secretary of the ,navy under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,contents ,the notification described in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the rationale for making such determination4 7#b7 ,a description of the potential impact on the defense industrial base because of such determination4 7#c7 ,a description of how the ,navy plans to use1 to a greater extent1 the flexibility on retention rates pursuant to chapter #bgg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,termination ,this section and the requirements of this section shall terminate on the later of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd is enacted2 or 7#b7 ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #hfd4 ,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 enable employees of innovative technology companies to begin work under contracts more quickly by allowing the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency to administer the personal security clearances of the employees of innovative technology companies while the ,government completes the adjudication of the facility clearance application of the innovative technology company4 7b7 ,personal security clearance authority 7#a7 ,in general ,under the pilot program1 the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency may nominate and administer the personal security clearances of the employees of an innovative technology company while the ,government completes the adjudication of the facility clearance application of the innovative technology company if the innovative technology company is a contractor of the ,department of ,defense under a contract the performance of which requires that the innovative technology company have access to classified information4 7#b7 ,limitation ,under the pilot program1 the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency may administer the personal security clearances of employees of not more than-- 7,a7 #be innovative technology companies in ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 7,b7 #ej innovative technology companies in ,fiscal ,year #bjbd2 7,c7 #ge innovative technology companies in ,fiscal ,year #bjbe2 7,d7 #ajj innovative technology companies in ,fiscal ,year #bjbf2 and 7,e7 #abe innovative technology companies in ,fiscal ,year #bjbg4 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 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate a report on the progress of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of-- 7i7 the extent to which the authority under the pilot program has been used2 and 7ii7 the usefulness of such authority2 7,b7 the number of innovative technology companies for which the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency administered a personal security clearance of an employee under the pilot program2 7,c7 the number of programs of the ,department of ,defense affected by the pilot program2 7,d7 an analysis of the demand for additional innovative technology companies to participate in the pilot program1 including who may have been excluded from the program due to the limitation in subsection 7b77#b72 7,e7 the length of time required for the facility clearance adjudication of each innovative technology company for which the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency administered a personal security clearance of an employee under the pilot program2 7,f7 an estimate of the time saved on each contract with respect to which the authority under the pilot program is exercised by enabling employees of innovative technology companies to begin work before the ,government completes the adjudication of the facility clearance application of the innovative technology company2 7,g7 an assessment of any foreign intelligence threats posed by the pilot program2 7,h7 an assessment of the administrative costs and benefits of the pilot program2 and 7,i7 such other information that the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security jointly determine appropriate4 7e7 ,participant selection ,the ,defense ,innovation ,unit shall select innovative technology companies to participate in the pilot program4 7f7 ,sunset ,the pilot program shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7g7 ,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 ,innovative technology company ,the term innovative technology company means a company that-- 7,a7 provides goods or services related to-- 7i7 one or more of the fourteen 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 ,defense ,innovation ,unit under subsection 7e7 to participate in the pilot program4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the pilot program established under subsection 7a74 #hfe4 ,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 as defined by the ,secretary of ,defense for training the skilled industrial workers defined by the ,secretary of ,defense and 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 the program1 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 classroom-based 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 base2 and 7#c7 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 shipbuilding4 #hff4 ,temporary suspension of ,,covid-#ai vaccine mandate for ,department of ,defense contractors 7a7 ,independent report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study on the predicted effects of the requirement for contractors of the ,department of ,defense to receive a ,,covid-#ai vaccine on the performance of such a contractor on a contract2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of such study4 7b7 ,temporary suspension ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not implement a requirement for contractors of the ,department of ,defense to receive a ,,covid-#ai vaccine until such time as the ,comptroller ,general submits to the congressional defense committees the report under subsection 7a74 #hfg4 ,,gao report on ,department of ,defense contract financing and commercial best practices 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds as follows3 7#a7 ,in a #bjai report1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states directed the ,department of ,defense to ensure it conducts a comprehensive assessment of the effect that its contract financing and profit policies have on the defense industry and update that assessment on a recurring basis4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,defense has commissioned an independent study to evaluate-- 7,a7 free cash flow in the defense sector2 7,b7 impacts to cash flow depending on contract type and financing2 7,c7 financing and its impact on small businesses2 and 7,d7 the government accounting system requirements for contractors4 7b7 ,study and report ,not later than #f months after the date of the completion of the study described in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing such study1 including an evaluation of the tools and authorities the ,department of ,defense has available to ensure fair and reasonable pricing of commercial products and services4 #hfh4 ,prohibition on contracting with employers that violated the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract with an employer found to have violated section #h7;a7 of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeh7 during the three-year period preceding the proposed date of award of the contract4 7b7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into a contract with a employer described in subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 before awarding a contract1 such employer has settled all violations described under subsection 7a7 in a manner approved by the ,national ,labor ,relations ,board and the employer is in compliance with the requirements of any settlement relating to any such violation2 or 7#b7 7,a7 each employee of such employer is represented by a labor organization for the purposes of collective bargaining2 and 7,b7 such labor organization certifies to the ,secretary that the employer-- 7i7 is in compliance with any relevant collective bargaining agreement on the date on which such contract is awarded and will continue to preserve the rights1 privileges1 and benefits established under any such collective bargaining agreement2 or 7ii7 before1 on1 and after the date on which such contract is awarded1 has bargained and will bargain in good faith to reach a collective bargaining agreement4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms employer1 employee1 and labor organization have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #b of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb74 7d7 ,applicability ,this section and the requirements of this section shall apply to a contract entered into on or after ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #hfi4 ,amendments to contracting authority for certain small business concerns 7a7 ,socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns ,section #h7;a77#a77;,d77i77,,ii7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77#a77;,d77i77,,ii77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #g1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by striking #c1jjj1jjj and inserting #h1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,certain small business concerns owned and controlled by women ,section #h7m7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4#fcg7m77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking #g1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #d1jjj1jjj and inserting #h1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking #g1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #d1jjj1jjj and inserting #h1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,qualified hubzone small business concerns ,section #ca7;c77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;a7c77#b77;,a77ii77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking #g1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking #c1jjj1jjj and inserting #h1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans ,section #cf7;c77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f7c77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #g1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #c1jjj1jjj and inserting #h1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,certain veteran-owned concerns ,section #habg7;c77#b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting the dollar thresholds under section #cf7;c77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f7c77#b774 #hgj4 ,equitable adjustments to construction contracts 7a7 ,in general ,section #ae of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7x7 as subsection 7y72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7w7 the following new subsection3 7x7 ,interim partial payments for equitable adjustments to construction contracts 7#a7 ,request for an equitable adjustment ,a small business concern that was awarded a construction contract by an agency may submit a request for an equitable adjustment to the contracting officer of such agency if the contracting officer directs a change in the terms of the contract performance without the agreement of the small business concern4 ,such request shall-- 7,a7 be timely made pursuant to the terms of the contract2 and 7,b7 specify the estimated amount required to cover additional costs resulting from such change in the terms4 7#b7 ,amount ,upon receipt of a request for equitable adjustment from a small business concern under paragraph 7#a71 the agency shall provide to such concern an interim partial payment in an amount equal to not less than #ej percent of the estimated amount under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7#c7 ,limitation ,any interim partial payment made under this section may not be deemed to be an action to definitize the request for an equitable adjustment4 7#d7 ,flow-down of interim partial payment amounts ,a small business concern that receives an equitable adjustment under this subsection shall pay to a first tier subcontractor of such concern the portion of each interim partial payment received that is attributable to the increased costs of performance incurred by such subcontractor due to the change in the terms of the contract performance described in paragraph 7#a74 ,a first tier subcontractor that receives a portion of an interim partial payment under this section shall pay to a subcontractor 7at any tier7 the appropriate portion of such payment4 4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall implement the requirements of this section not later than the earlier of the following dates3 7#a7 ,the first day of the first full fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,october #a1 #bjbd4 #hga4 ,manufacturing of insulin 7a7 ,manufacturing of insulin ,for the purposes of manufacturing insulin for use under the military health system1 including under the ,,tricare program1 the ,secretary of ,defense may-- 7#a7 select one or more ,government-owned1 contractor-operated facilities to manufacture insulin2 7#b7 use existing pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities of the ,department of ,defense to produce insulin2 or 7#c7 establish new pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities to produce insulin4 7b7 ,sale ,any insulin manufactured under the authority of this section may be provided at a price not to exceed the cost to manufacture and distribute the insulin4 #hgb4 ,need for development and acquisition of natural rubber from domestic herbacious plant sources 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,policy1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for future investment by the ,department of ,defense in the development1 testing1 and evaluation of domestic natural rubber from herbaceous plants for military applications1 including a timeline for acquiring critical defense components and products using natural rubber from domestic sources4 7b7 ,contents ,the plan submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an unclassified assessment of the direct and indirect influence of ,china on the commercial availability of natural rubber1 including the effects on national security and the long-term implications for the defense supply chain1 specifically for military aircraft and vehicle tires4 7#b7 ,an overview of the current investment of the ,department of ,defense in domestic natural rubber production and the plans of the ,department for scaling and expanding such production to offset one percent of the annual importation of natural rubber into the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,a plan to provide additional funding for the initiatives identified in paragraph 7#b7 to achieve fielding of products and components with natural rubber from domestic sources not later than the end of fiscal year #bjbg4 7#d7 ,a strategy of ,united ,states-based rubber industry partners and component manufacturers for collaboration1 codevelopment1 and joint interest4 7#e7 ,a detailed description of the policies1 procedures1 budgets1 and accelerated acquisition and contracting mechanisms of the ,department of ,defense for near-term insertion of domestic natural rubber content to test and evaluate performance of natural rubber from domestic sources for tactical aircraft performance4 #hgc4 ,increased competitive opportunities and strategy for certain critical technology contractors 7a7 ,authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to increase competitive opportunities for appropriate ,u4,s4 companies to be awarded prime contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements1 or other transactions for commercial products or dual-use capabilities of which any component primarily relates to critical technology4 7#b7 ,strategy ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to increase competitive opportunities available for appropriate ,u4,s4 companies and protect the integrity of the defense industrial base4 ,the strategy shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of methods to enhance the availability of funds authorized by sections #djba and #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for appropriate ,u4,s4 companies to develop end items of critical technologies1 to rapidly prototype such end items1 to conduct continuous experimentation to improve such end items1 and to deliver capabilities to the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,processes to monitor and mitigate risks to the defense industrial base4 7,c7 ,processes to improve coordination by the military departments and other elements of the ,department of ,defense to carry out subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7b7 ,report ,along with the report required under section #dhad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is due after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with appropriate ,u4,s4 companies1 shall submit a report on the implementation of the strategy required in subsection 7a77#b7 and progress made to monitor and mitigate risks to the defense industrial base4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate ,u4,s4 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 commercial product has the meaning given in section #cjaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term dual-use has the meaning given in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term critical technology means a technology identified as critical by the ,secretary of ,defense1 which shall include-- 7,a7 biotechnology2 7,b7 quantum science2 7,c7 advanced materials2 7,d7 artificial intelligence and machine learning2 7,e7 microelectronics2 7,f7 space technology2 7,g7 advanced computing and software2 7,h7 hypersonics2 7,i7 integrated sensing and cyber2 7,j7 autonomous systems2 7,k7 unmanned systems2 7,l7 advanced sensing systems2 and 7,m7 advanced communications systems4 #hgd4 ,duties of small business development center counselors ,section #ba of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,cyber strategy training for small business development centers 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term cyber strategy means resources and tactics to assist in planning for cybersecurity and defending against cyber risks and cyber attacks2 and 7,b7 the term lead small business development center means a small business development center that has received a grant from the ,administration4 7#b7 ,certification program ,the ,administrator shall establish a cyber counseling certification program1 or approve a similar existing program1 to certify the employees of lead small business development centers to provide cyber planning assistance to small business concerns4 7#c7 ,number of certified employees ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the number of employees of each lead small business development center who are certified in providing cyber planning assistance under this subsection is not fewer than the lesser of-- 7,a7 #e2 or 7,b7 #aj percent of the total number of employees of the lead small business development center4 7#d7 ,consideration of small business development center cyber strategy ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,administrator1 to the extent practicable1 shall consider any cyber strategy methods included in the ,small ,business ,development ,center ,cyber ,strategy developed under section #ahda7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bffb74 7#e7 ,reimbursement for certification 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations and subparagraph 7,b71 the ,administrator shall reimburse a lead small business development center for costs relating to the certification of an employee of the lead small business development center under the program established under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,limitation ,the total amount reimbursed by the ,administrator under subparagraph 7,a7 may not exceed #cej1jjj in any fiscal year4 4 ,,ix ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,a ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters #ija4 ,increase in authorized number of ,assistant and ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense 7a7 ,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 #ah4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7#ad7 after ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense and inserting 7#ah74 7b7 ,increase in authorized number of deputy assistant secretaries of defense 7#a7 ,increase ,section #ach of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,the maximum number of ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense is #eg4 4 7#b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ijh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ach note7 is repealed4 #ijb4 ,responsibilities of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict ,section #ach7;b77#b77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7including explosive ordnance disposal7 after low intensity conflict activities4 ,b ,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters #iaa4 ,eligibility of ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau for appointment as ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,section #aeb7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 or the ,chief of ,space ,operations and inserting the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 or the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 #iab4 ,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 #iac4 ,explosive ordnance disposal defense program ,section #bbhd7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the ,department of ,defense and all that follows and inserting the ,program22 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 direct the executive agent to designate a joint program executive officer for the ,program2 and 7,d7 assign the ,director of the ,defense ,threat ,reduction ,agency to manage the ,defense-wide program element funding for the ,program4 4 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d72 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall designate a ,navy explosive ordnance disposal-qualified admiral officer to serve as the co-chair of the ,program2 and 7#f7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict shall designate the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,combating ,terrorism as the co-chair of the ,program4 4 #iad4 ,modification of report regarding the designation of the ,explosive ,ordnance ,disposal ,corps as a basic branch of the ,army ,section #ehb7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by inserting ,national ,guard ,bureau1 before ,army ,forces ,command2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army has designated an ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army as the key individual responsible for developing and overseeing policy1 plans1 programs1 and budgets1 and issuing guidance and providing direction on the explosive ordnance disposal activities of the ,army4 4 #iae4 ,clarification of roles and responsibilities for force modernization efforts of the ,army 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the ,army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the ,army4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify the official within the ,army who shall have primary responsibility for the force modernization efforts of the ,army1 and specify the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of that official2 7#b7 clearly define the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of the ,army ,futures ,command and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology with respect to such efforts2 7#c7 clarify the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of officials and organizations of the ,army with respect to acquisition in support of such efforts2 and 7#d7 include such other information as the ,secretary of the ,army determines appropriate4 7c7 ,role of ,army ,futures ,command ,in the event the ,secretary of the ,army does not submit the plan required under subsection 7a7 by the expiration of the #ahj day period specified in such subsection1 then beginning at the expiration of such period-- 7#a7 the ,commanding ,general of the ,army ,futures ,command shall have the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities assigned to the ,commanding ,general pursuant to ,army ,directive #bjbj-ae 7,achieving ,persistent ,modernization7 as in effect on ,november #af1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 any provision of ,army ,directive #bjbb-jg 7,army ,modernization ,roles and ,responsibilities71 or any successor directive1 that modifies or contravenes a provision of the directive specified in paragraph 7#a7 shall have no force or effect4 #iaf4 ,report on potential transition of all members of ,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 #iag4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense released the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy 7,october #bjbj7 and an ,implementation ,plan for such strategy 7,august #bjba72 7#b7 the purpose of the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy is to align electromagnetic spectrum activities across the ,department of ,defense to solve persistent gaps in the ability of the ,united ,states to project1 achieve1 and sustain electromagnetic spectrum superiority against adversaries and peer competitors1 most notably ,russia and ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7#c7 a goal of the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy is to ,establish ,effective ,,ems ,governance to unify ,department of ,defense-wide electromagnetic spectrum enterprise activities1 develop a continuous process improvement culture1 and promote policies that support ,department of ,defense electromagnetic spectrum capabilities and operations2 7#d7 electromagnetic spectrum superiority underpins each of the four priorities of the #bjbb ,national ,defense ,strategy of the ,department of ,defense2 7#e7 the projecting1 achievement1 and sustainment of electromagnetic spectrum superiority is inherently a joint operational mission that is fundamental to the success of military missions carried out by the ,united ,states and its allies across all warfighting domains2 7#f7 electromagnetic spectrum operations leadership in the ,pentagon must be consolidated and unambiguous to address persistent gaps in coordination of joint electronic warfare among the services and fragmentation in guidance from leadership in the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#g7 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 should provide to ,congress an unclassified version of the ,implementation ,plan for the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy in all future updates to the plan2 and 7,b7 as part of implementing the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy1 should-- 7i7 strengthen governance reforms to ensure necessary senior operational leadership2 and 7ii7 provide a coherent response to persistent gaps in joint electromagnetic spectrum operations across the areas of ,doctrine1 ,organization1 ,training1 ,materiel1 ,leadership1 ,personnel1 ,facilities and ,policy 7,,dotmlpf-,p72 ,c ,space ,national ,guard #iba4 ,establishment of ,space ,national ,guard 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established a ,space ,national ,guard that is part of the organized militia of the several ,states and ,territories1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,district of ,columbia-- 7,a7 in which the ,space ,force operates or where there are significant space launch or mission control facilities2 and 7,b7 active and inactive4 7#b7 ,reserve component ,there is established a ,space ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states that is the reserve component of the ,united ,states ,space ,force all of whose members are members of the ,space ,national ,guard4 7b7 ,composition ,the ,space ,national ,guard shall be composed of the ,space ,national ,guard forces of the several ,states and ,territories1 ,puerto ,rico and the ,district of ,columbia-- 7#a7 in which the ,space ,force operates or where there are significant space launch or mission control facilities2 and 7#b7 active and inactive4 #ibb4 ,no effect on military installations ,nothing in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle1 shall be construed to authorize or require the relocation of any facility1 infrastructure1 or military installation of the ,space ,national ,guard or ,air ,national ,guard4 #ibc4 ,implementation of ,space ,national ,guard 7a7 ,requirement ,except as specifically provided by this subtitle1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall implement this subtitle1 and the amendments made by this subtitle1 not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually for the five subsequent years1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 ,chief of the ,space ,force and ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of the ,space ,national ,guard pursuant to this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle4 ,this briefing shall address the current missions1 operations and activities1 personnel requirements and status1 and budget and funding requirements and status of the ,space ,national ,guard1 and such other matters with respect to the implementation and operation of the ,space ,national ,guard as the ,secretary and the ,chiefs jointly determine appropriate to keep ,congress fully and currently informed on the status of the implementation of the ,space ,national ,guard4 #ibd4 ,conforming amendments and clarification of authorities 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #aja-- 7i7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i71 respectively2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 ,the term ,space ,national ,guard means that part of the organized militia of the several ,states and territories1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,district ,of ,columbia1 active and inactive1 that-- 7,a7 is a space force2 7,b7 is trained1 and has its officers appointed under the sixteenth clause of section #h1 article ,i of the ,constitution2 7,c7 is organized1 armed1 and equipped wholly or partly at ,federal expense2 and 7,d7 is federally recognized4 7#g7 ,the term ,space ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states means the reserve component of the ,space ,force all of whose members are members of the ,space ,national ,guard4 2 and 7,b7 in section #ajaja-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting the following before the colon2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,the ,space ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states4 4 7#b7 ,title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #aja of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#ai7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#ba71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following new paragraphs3 7#h7 ,the term ,space ,national ,guard means that part of the organized militia of the several ,states and territories1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,district ,of ,columbia1 in which the ,space ,force operates1 active and inactive1 that-- 7,a7 is a space force2 7,b7 is trained1 and has its officers appointed under the sixteenth clause of section #h1 article ,i of the ,constitution2 7,c7 is organized1 armed1 and equipped wholly or partly at ,federal expense2 and 7,d7 is federally recognized4 7#i7 ,the term ,space ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states means the reserve component of the ,space ,force all of whose members are members of the ,space ,national ,guard4 4 7b7 ,reserve components ,chapter #ajjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by adding at the end the following new sections3 #ajaae4 ,space ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states3 composition ,the ,space ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states is the reserve component of the ,space ,force that consists of-- 7#a7 federally recognized units and organizations of the ,space ,national ,guard2 and 7#b7 members of the ,space ,national ,guard who are also ,reserves of the ,space ,force4 #ajaaf4 ,space ,national ,guard3 when a component of the ,space ,force ,the ,space ,national ,guard while in the service of the ,united ,states is a component of the ,space ,force4 #ajaag4 ,space ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states3 status when not in ,federal service ,when not on active duty1 members of the ,space ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states shall be administered1 armed1 equipped1 and trained in their status as members of the ,space ,national ,guard4 2 and 7#b7 in the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter1 by adding at the end the following new items3 #ajaae4 ,space ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states3 composition4 #ajaaf4 ,space ,national ,guard3 when a component of the ,space ,force4 #ajaag4 ,space ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states3 status when not in ,federal service4 4 ,x ,general ,provisions ,a ,financial ,matters #ajja4 ,general transfer authority 7a7 ,authority to transfer authorizations 7#a7 ,authority ,upon determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is necessary in the national interest1 the ,secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made available to the ,department of ,defense in this division for fiscal year #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 ,determination of budgetary effects ,the budgetary effects of this ,act1 for the purpose of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,house ,budget ,committee1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage4 #ajjc4 ,sense of ,congress relating to enlisted personnel subsistence ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should establish clear and consistent definitions of key terms for use in reporting budgetary and financial information related to enlisted personnel subsistence4 ,this information should be provided to ,congress as part of the ,department of ,defense budget justification materials relating to military personnel4 #ajjd4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the corrective action plans review process ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,deputy ,chief ,financial ,officer should incorporate appropriate steps to improve its corrective action plans review process1 including notices of findings and recommendations are appropriately linked to the correct corrective action plans to address such notices4 ,the ,deputy ,chief ,financial ,officer should also update ,department of ,defense guidance to instruct the ,department and components of the ,department to document root cause analysis when needed to address deficiencies auditors identified4 ,the ,deputy ,chief ,financial ,officer must provide a briefing to the relevant congressional committees on the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to link notices of findings and recommendations with the correct corrective action plans4 #ajje4 ,sense of ,congress relating to the ,fraud ,reduction ,task ,force ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,deputy ,chief ,financial ,officer should ensure that the ,secretary of ,defense designates all representatives to the ,fraud ,reduction ,task ,force as quickly as possible4 ,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 #bjbe4 ,c ,naval ,vessels and ,shipyards #ajba4 ,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 capability4 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 #ajbb4 ,number of ,navy operational amphibious ships ,section #hjfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,the naval combat forces of the ,navy shall include not less than #ca operational amphibious ships1 comprised of ,,lsd-#da class ships1 ,,lsd-#di class ships1 ,,lpd-#ag class ships1 ,,lpd-#ag ,flight ,,ii class ships1 ,,lhd-#a class ships1 ,,lha-#f ,flight #j class ships1 and ,,lha-#f ,flight ,i class ships4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 an operational amphibious ship includes an amphibious ship that is temporarily unavailable for worldwide deployment due to routine or scheduled maintenance or repair4 4 #ajbc4 ,availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of landing dock ships ,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 retire1 prepare to retire1 inactivate1 or place in storage any of the following ships3 7#a7 ,,uss ,germantown 7,,lsd-#db74 7#b7 ,,uss ,gunston ,hall 7,,lsd-#dd74 7#c7 ,,uss ,tortuga 7,,lsd-#df74 7#d7 ,,uss ,ashland 7,,lsd-#dh74 #ajbd4 ,availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of guided missile cruisers 7a7 ,in general ,subject to 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 to retire1 prepare to retire1 inactivate1 or place in storage more than four guided missile cruisers4 7b7 ,,uss ,vicksburg ,the ,,uss ,vicksburg may not be retired1 prepared to retire1 inactivated1 or placed in storage pursuant to subsection 7a74 #ajbe4 ,business case analyses on disposition of certain ,government-owned dry-docks 7a7 ,,afdm-#aj ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of a business case analysis under which the ,secretary shall present a comparison of the following four options for ,auxiliary ,floating ,dock1 ,medium-#aj in ,seattle1 ,washington 7in this section referred to as ,,afdm-#aj73 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 and use of ,,afdm-#aj in alternate locations under the same lease authorities in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,the relocation and use of ,,afdm-#aj in alternate locations under alternative lease authorities4 7#d7 ,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 7b7 ,graving dock at ,naval ,base1 ,san ,diego ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of a business case analysis under which the ,secretary shall present a comparison of the following two options for the ,government-owned graving dock at ,naval ,base ,san ,diego1 ,california3 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 ,the lease of such graving dock to an appropriate non-,government entity with expertise in the non-nuclear ship repair industry4 #ajbf4 ,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 the ,marine ,mammal ,system program1 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 ,system 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 ,system program1 including a detailed explanation of such deployment4 #ajbg4 ,deadline for #ge percent manning fill for ships undergoing nuclear refueling or defueling ,by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that the manning fill for each ship undergoing nuclear refueling or defueling1 and any concurrent complex overhaul1 is not less than-- 7#a7 #ge percent overall2 and 7#b7 #ge percent for enlisted grades ,e-#f and above4 #ajbh4 ,prohibition on deactivation of ,navy ,combat ,documentation ,detachment #bjf ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,navy may be obligated or expended to deactivate1 or prepare to deactivate ,navy ,combat ,documentation ,detachment #bjf4 #ajbi4 ,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 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 character 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 #ajcj4 ,availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of expeditionary transfer dock ships ,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 retire1 prepare to retire1 inactivate1 or place in storage the following ships3 7#a7 ,,esd-#a4 7#b7 ,,esd-#b4 #ajca4 ,availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of ,littoral ,combat ,ships ,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 retire1 prepare to retire1 inactivate1 or place in storage more than four ,littoral ,combat ,ships4 #ajcb4 ,briefing on fielding of ,,speir on all surface combatant vessels ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on an assessment1 including cost1 of fielding ,,speir on all surface combatant vessels4 #ajcc4 ,report on effects of ,multiple ,award ,contract-multi ,order contracting 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive report on the effects of ,multiple ,award ,contract-multi ,order contracting 7in this section referred to as ,,mac-,,mo7 on battle force ship availability and maintenance costs4 7b7 ,matters for inclusion ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis plan for the ,,mac-,,mo strategy4 7#b7 ,lessons learned from the ,,mac-,,mo strategy implementation4 7#c7 ,a description of the effects of competition opportunities following the shift to ,,mac-,,mo4 7#d7 ,an identification of best practices from the previous ,multi-ship ,multi-,option strategy that have been identified and applied to the ,,mac-,,mo strategy4 7#e7 ,an assessment of current perform-to-plan metrics and how such metrics have influenced ongoing contracting processes4 7#f7 ,an assessment of ,,mac-,,mo strategy on ship maintenance availabilities4 7#g7 ,an assessment of ship maintenance workload predictability under the ,,mac-,,mo strategy4 7#h7 ,an identification of any planned changes to account for schedule delays4 7#i7 ,an assessment of possible maintenance delays due to contract award processing that cross fiscal years4 #ajcd4 ,congressional notification regarding pending retirement of naval vessels viable for artificial reefing 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,navy should explore and solicit artificial reefing opportunities with appropriate entities for any naval vessel planned for retirement before initiating any plans to dispose of the vessel4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days before the retirement from the ,naval ,vessel ,register of any naval vessel that is a viable candidate for artificial reefing1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives notice of the pending retirement of such vessel4 #ajcd;,a4 ,award of contracts for ship repair work to non-homeport shipyards to meet surge capacity ,section #hffi;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,in order to meet surge capacity1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may solicit proposals from1 and award contracts for ship repair to1 non-homeport shipyards that otherwise meet the requirements of the ,navy for ship repair work4 4 ,d ,counterterrorism #ajce4 ,prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries ,no amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense may be used during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 to transfer1 release1 or assist in the transfer or release of any individual detained in the custody or under the control of the ,department of ,defense at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the custody or control of any country1 or any entity within such country1 as follows3 7#a7 ,libya4 7#b7 ,somalia4 7#c7 ,syria4 7#d7 ,yemen4 7#e7 ,afghanistan4 #ajcf4 ,report on threat posed by domestic terrorists 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the officials specified in subsection 7c71 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes an evaluation of the nature and extent of the domestic terror threat and domestic terrorist groups4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 describe the manner in which domestic terror activity is tracked and reported2 7#b7 identify all known domestic terror groups1 whether formal in nature or loosely affiliated ideologies1 including groups motivated by a belief system of white supremacy such as the ,proud ,boys and ,boogaloo2 7#c7 include a breakdown of the ideology of each group2 and 7#d7 describe the efforts of such groups1 if any1 to infiltrate or target domestic constitutionally protected activity by citizens for cooption or to carry out attacks1 and the number of individuals associated or affiliated with each group that engages in such efforts4 7c7 ,officials specified ,the officials specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7#c7 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 #ajcg4 ,consideration of human rights records of recipients of support of special operations to combat terrorism ,section #abg;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b7 by adding at the end of the following new subparagraph-- 7,d7 ,the processes through which the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall ensure that1 prior to a decision to provide any support to foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals1 full consideration is given to any credible information available to the ,department of ,state relating to violations of human rights by such entities4 4 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by inserting 1 including the promotion of good governance and rule of law and the protection of civilians and human rights before the period at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7i7 by striking the period at the end and inserting or violations of the laws of armed conflict1 including the ,geneva ,conventions of #aidi1 including--2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7i7 vetting units receiving such support for violations of human rights2 7ii7 providing human rights training to units receiving such support2 and 7iii7 providing for the investigation of allegations of gross violations of human rights and termination of such support in cases of credible information of such violations4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,j7 ,a description of the human rights record of the recipient1 including for purposes of section #cfb of this title1 and any relevant attempts by such recipient to remedy such record4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7i77#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,i7 ,an assessment of how support provided under this section advances ,united ,states national security priorities and aligns with other ,united ,states ,government efforts to address underlying risk factors of terrorism and violent extremism1 including repression1 human rights abuses1 and corruption4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7j7 ,prohibition on use of funds 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 no funds may be used to provide support to any foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals if the ,secretary of ,defense has credible information that the unit has committed a gross violation of human rights4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is required by extraordinary circumstances4 7#c7 ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to the foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals of a country if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that-- 7,a7 the government of such country has taken all necessary corrective steps2 or 7,b7 the support is necessary to assist in disaster relief operations or other humanitarian or national security emergencies4 7k7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed to constitute a specific statutory authorization for any of the following3 7#a7 ,the conduct of a covert action1 as such term is defined in section #ejc7;e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjic74 7#b7 ,the introduction of ,united ,states armed forces1 within the meaning of section #e7;b7 of the ,war ,powers ,resolution1 into hostilities or into situations wherein hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances4 7#c7 ,the provision of support to regular forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals for the conduct of operations that ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,forces are not otherwise legally authorized to conduct themselves4 7#d7 ,the conduct or support of activities1 directly or indirectly1 that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict4 4 #ajch4 ,consideration of human rights records of recipients of support of ,special ,operations for irregular warfare ,section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afci7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by adding at the end of the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,the processes through which the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 ensure that prior to a decision to provide support to individual members or units of foreign forces1 irregular forces1 or groups in a foreign country full consideration is given to any credible information available to the ,department of ,state relating to gross violations of human rights by such individuals or units4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b7 of such section-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,h72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following new subparagraph 7,g73 7,g7 ,a description of the human rights record of the recipient1 including for purposes of section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any relevant attempts by such recipient to remedy such record4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7h77#c71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,i7 ,an assessment of how support provided under this section advances ,united ,states national security priorities and aligns with other ,united ,states ,government interests in countries in which activities under the authority in this section are ongoing4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following new subsection 7i73 7i7 ,prohibition on use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 no funds may be used to provide support to any individual member or unit of a foreign force1 irregular force1 or group in a foreign country if the ,secretary of ,defense has credible information that such individual or unit has committed a gross violation of human rights4 7#b7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is required by extraordinary circumstances4 7#c7 ,exception ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to individual members or units of such foreign forces1 irregular forces1 or groups if the ,secretary of ,defense1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 determines that-- 7,a7 the government of such country has taken all necessary corrective steps2 or 7,b7 the support is necessary to assist in disaster relief operations or other humanitarian or national security emergencies4 4 ,e ,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations #ajda4 ,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 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj4 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 #ajdb4 ,security clearances for recently separated members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,improvements 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 beginning on the date on which a covered individual separates from the ,armed ,forces or the ,department of ,defense 7as the case may be71 if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the covered individual held a security clearance immediately prior to such separation and requires a security clearance of an equal or lower level for employment as a covered contractor1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 during the one-year period following such date1 treat the previously held security clearance as an active security clearance for purposes of such employment2 and 7,b7 during the two-year period following the conclusion of the period specified in subparagraph 7,a71 ensure that the adjudication of any request submitted by the covered employee for the reactivation of the previously held security clearance for purposes of such employment is completed by not later than #ahj days after the date of such submission4 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 #ajdc4 ,submission of national defense strategy in 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 unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex44 #ajdd4 ,common access cards for ,department of ,defense facilities for certain congressional staff 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop processes and procedures under which the ,secretary shall issue common access cards to staff of the congressional defense committees who need such access to facilitate the performance of required congressional oversight activities4 ,such common access cards shall provide such staff with access to all ,department of ,defense installations and facilities4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall implement the processes and procedures developed under subsection 7a7 by 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 7a74 #ajde4 ,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 #ajdf4 ,repository of local nationals working for or on behalf of ,federal ,government in theater of combat operations 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 there are well documented administrative issues with current and former ,special ,immigrant ,visa programs that significantly increase the application timeline and impact applicants seeking to verify their eligibly for these programs2 7#b7 administrative issues such a verification of employment1 characterization of service1 personnel data1 and biographical data needed for employment by a local national employee but not centrally maintained should not be a barrier for an applicant who has put themselves or their family at risk by providing faithful and valuable service in support the ,united ,states ,government2 7#c7 upon studying existing databases within the federal government1 none meet the requirement that would provide a centralized database that all federal departments and agencies could utilize to ensure that in the future1 eligible applicants do not have applications delayed or denied due to missing administrative data2 7#d7 the creation of such a database1 exercising current privacy data control policies1 would streamline the application process and provide independent and centralized verification that an applicant is indeed eligible for the program2 and 7#e7 ,special ,immigrant ,visa programs are consistent with our national values1 and therefore1 it is an obligation to make sure the accurate data necessary to verify and complete these applications expeditiously is available when needed4 7b7 ,database ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall establish and maintain a database listing all foreign nationals working for the ,united ,states ,government or any contractor or subcontractor 7at any tier7 of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,state1 or any other agency or instrumentality of the ,executive branch in a theater of combat operations4 ,this section and the requirements of this section shall be carried out consistent with the ,privacy ,act of #aigd4 7c7 ,requirements ,the database established under subsection 7b7 shall be electronic and searchable1 and shall include1 with respect to each foreign national so listed1 the following3 7#a7 ,full name and date of birth4 7#b7 ,contact information4 7#c7 ,local national or ,state ,,id ,number4 7#d7 ,passport number1 if applicable4 7#e7 ,job location4 7#f7 ,the component of ,government or contractor contact information4 7#g7 ,start and end dates1 total length of service1 and whether the foreign national has met the length of service requirement for the ,special ,immigrant ,visa program in that country1 if applicable4 7#h7 ,a thorough description of work duties and the location where duties were performed4 7#i7 ,any other information the ,secretary of ,defense or ,secretary of ,state deems appropriate4 7d7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 ,secretary of ,state1 the head of any other agency or instrumentality of the ,executive branch1 and each contractor or subcontractor 7at any tier7 of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,state1 or such other agency or instrumentality1 shall provide to any foreign national employee in the database established under subsection 7b71 at the end of each year of employment with the ,government1 contractor1 or subcontractor 7at any tier7 7as the case may be7 and on the date such employment terminates1 a written certification regarding such employee's total length of service4 #ajdg4 ,transfers and pay of nonappropriated fund employees 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall update policies and procedures1 as needed1 to expedite the process for interservice transfers of nonappropriated fund employees4 ,the ,secretary shall provide an update to the appropriate committees on the completion of such updates4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the following3 7#a7 ,the impact of the change on the processing time for transfers of nonappropropriated fund employees between nonappropriated fund instrumentaliteis in different military services4 7#b7 ,the impact of the changes on the processing time for reinstatement of nonappropriated fund employees to a nonappropriated fund instrumentality in a military service that is different from the military service where the individual was previously employed by a nonappropriated fund instrumentality4 7#c7 ,the impact of the changes on recruitment and retention of nonappropriated fund employees in general and specifically for nonappropriated fund employees of military child development centers4 #ajdh4 ,establishment of joint training pipeline between ,united ,states ,navy and ,royal ,australian ,navy 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,,aukus partnership between ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states presents a significant opportunity to enhance security cooperation in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#b7 parties to the ,,aukus partnership should work expeditiously to implement a strategic roadmap to successfully deliver capabilities outlined in the agreement2 7#c7 the ,united ,states should engage with industry partners to develop a comprehensive understanding of the requirements needed to increase capacity and capability2 7#d7 ,australia should continue to expand its industrial base to support production and delivery of future capabilities2 7#e7 the delivery of a nuclear-powered submarine to the ,government of ,australia would require the appropriate training and development of future commanding officers to operate such submarines for the ,royal ,australian ,navy2 and 7#f7 in order to uphold the stewardship of the ,naval ,nuclear ,propulsion ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense should work to coordinate an exchange program to integrate and train ,australian sailors for the operation and maintenance of nuclear-powered submarines4 7b7 ,exchange program ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall carry out an exchange program for ,australian submarine officers during #bjbc and each subsequent year4 ,under the program1 each year1 a minimum of two ,australian submarine officers shall be selected to participate in the program4 ,each such participant shall-- 7#a7 receive training in the ,navy ,nuclear ,propulsion ,school2 7#b7 following such training and by not later than ,july #a of the year of participation1 enroll in the ,submarine ,office ,basic ,course2 and 7#c7 following completion of such course1 be assigned to duty on an operational ,united ,states submarine at sea4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on 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 ,inspector ,general oversight of ,department of ,defense activities in response to ,russia's further invasion of ,ukraine ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense ,inspector ,general shall carry out comprehensive oversight and conduct reviews1 audits1 investigations1 and inspections of the activities conducted by the ,department of ,defense in response to ,russia's further invasion of ,ukraine1 initiated on ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 including military assistance provided to ,ukraine by the ,department of ,defense4 #ajej4 ,consultation of congressional defense committees in preparation of national defense strategy ,section #aac7;g77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph 7,d73 7,d7 ,in addressing the matters referred to in subparagraph 7,b77i7 and 7ii71 the ,secretary may seek the advice and views of the congressional defense committees1 through the ,chair and ,ranking ,members of the congressional defense committees4 ,the congressional defense committees1 through the ,chair and ,ranking ,member of the congressional defense committees1 may submit their advice and views to the ,secretary in writing4 ,any such written views shall be published as an annex to the national defense strategy4 4 #ajea4 ,prohibition on use of funds for aerial fumigation in ,colombia ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbb may be used to directly conduct1 support1 assist1 or contribute to the performance of the aerial fumigation of crops in ,colombia4 #ajeb4 ,assessment of suicide risk at military installations 7a7 ,procedure ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness and in collaboration with the ,defense ,suicide ,prevention ,office4 shall establish a procedure for assessing suicide risk at military installations4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the strategy and procedure for assessing suicide risk at military installations4 ,f ,studies and ,reports #ajfa4 ,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 #ajfb4 ,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 #ajad of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77iv71 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 #bjbd2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,quarterly briefings ,not later than #cj days after the last day of each fiscal quarter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on any assistance provided by the ,department of ,defense to the border security mission of the ,department of ,homeland ,security at the international borders of the ,united ,states during the quarter covered by the briefing4 ,each such briefing shall include each of the elements specified in subsection 7d77#a77;,b7 for such quarter4 4 #ajfc4 ,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 #ajfd4 ,combatant command risk assessment for airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj 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 #ajfe4 ,reports on effects of strategic competitor naval facilities in ,africa 7a7 ,initial report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #ae1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effects on the national security of the ,united ,states of current or planned covered naval facilities in ,africa4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of-- 7i7 any location in ,africa where a covered naval facility has been established2 and 7ii7 any location in ,africa where a covered naval facility is planned for construction4 7,b7 ,a detailed description of-- 7i7 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 7ii7 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-- 7i7 the effect that each current covered naval facility has had on ,united ,states interests1 allies1 and partners in and around ,africa2 7ii7 the effect that each planned covered naval facility is expected to have on ,united ,states interests1 allies1 and partners in and around ,africa2 7iii7 the policy objectives of ,china and ,russia in establishing current and future covered naval facilities at the locations identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iv7 the specific military capabilities supported by each current or planned covered naval facility4 7b7 ,update to report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing an update to the report required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of-- 7i7 any location in ,africa where a covered naval facility has been established since the date of the submittal of the report under subsection 7a72 and 7ii7 any location in ,africa where a covered naval facility has been planned for construction since such date4 7,b7 ,a detailed description of-- 7i7 any agreement entered into between ,china or ,russia and country or government in ,africa since such date providing for or enabling the establishment of a covered naval facility in ,africa2 and 7ii7 any efforts by the ,department of ,defense since such date 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 updated assessment of-- 7i7 the effect that each current covered naval facility has had on ,united ,states interests1 allies1 and partners in and around ,africa since such date2 7ii7 the effect that each planned covered naval facility has had on ,united ,states interests1 allies1 and partners in and around ,africa since such date2 7iii7 the policy objectives of ,china and ,russia1 including new objectives and changes to objectives1 in establishing current and future covered naval facilities at the locations identified in the report required under subsection 7a7 or in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iv7 the specific military capabilities supported by each current or planned covered naval facility at such locations1 including new capabilities and changes to capabilities4 7,d7 ,a detailed description of-- 7i7 the policy of the ,department of ,defense surrounding strategic competitor efforts to establish and maintain covered naval facilities in ,africa2 and 7ii7 any actual or planned actions taken by the ,department in response to such efforts and in coordination with global ,department priorities1 as identified in the national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,form ,a report required under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 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 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 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,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 #ajff4 ,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 #ajfg4 ,quarterly reports on ,operation ,spartan ,shield 7a7 ,in general ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 and make publicly available on an appropriate website of the ,department1 quarterly reports on ,operation ,spartan ,shield in a manner consistent with section #h,l of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7b7 ,form of reports ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,deadline for first report ,the ,inspector ,general shall submit the first quarterly report required under subsection 7a7 by not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajfh4 ,congressional notification of military information support operations in the information environment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days before the ,secretary of ,defense exercises the authority of the ,secretary to conduct a new military information support operation in the information environment1 as affirmed in section #afca7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cig note71 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees notice in writing of the intent to use such authority to conduct such operation4 7b7 ,elements ,a notification under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the type of support to be provided in the operation4 7#b7 ,a description of the personnel engaged in supporting or facilitating the operation4 7#c7 ,the amount obligated under the authority to provide support4 7#d7 ,the expected duration of the operation and the desired outcome of the operation4 7c7 ,annual report ,not later than #ij days after the last day of any fiscal year during which the ,secretary conducts a military support operation in the information environment1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on all such operations during such fiscal year4 ,such report shall include each of the following for each activity conducted pursuant to such an operation3 7#a7 ,the name of the activity4 7#b7 ,a description of the activity4 7#c7 ,the combatant command responsible for the activity4 7#d7 ,the desired outcome of the activity4 7#e7 ,the target audience for the activity4 7#f7 ,any means of dissemination used in the conduct of the activity4 7#g7 ,the cost of conducting the activity4 7#h7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the activity4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #ajfi4 ,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 #ajgj4 ,reports on hostilities involving ,united ,states ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #dh hours after any incident in which the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces are involved in an attack or hostilities1 whether in an offensive or defensive capacity1 the ,president 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 report on the incident1 unless the ,president-- 7#a7 otherwise reports the incident within #dh hours pursuant to section #d of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedc72 or 7#b7 has determined prior to the incident1 and so reported pursuant to section #abfd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedi71 that the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces involved in the incident would be operating under specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section #e7;b7 of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedd7;b774 7b7 ,matters to be included ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the statutory and operational authorities under which the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces were operating when the incident occurred1 including any relevant executive orders and an identification of the operational activities authorized under any such executive orders2 7#b7 the date1 location1 and duration of the incident and the other parties involved2 7#c7 a description of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces involved in the incident and the mission of such ,armed ,forces2 7#d7 the numbers of any combatant casualties and civilian casualties that occurred as a result of the incident2 and 7#e7 any other information the ,president determines appropriate4 7c7 ,form ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #ajga4 ,annual report on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations ,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 geographic coordinates of any strike resulting in civilian casualties occurring as a result of the conduct of the operation4 after location2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 including the justification for each strike conducted as part of the operation2 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 ,for each strike carried out as part of the operation1 an assessment of the destruction of civilian property4 7,g7 ,a summary of the determination of each completed civilian casualty assessment or investigation4 7,h7 ,for each investigation into 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 #ajgb4 ,justification for transfer or elimination of flying missions 7a7 ,in general ,prior to the relocation or elimination of any flying mission1 either with respect to an active or reserve component of a covered ,armed ,force1 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 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 the homeland defense mission4 7#d7 ,a plan for how the ,department of ,defense intends to fulfill or continue 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 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 national military airspace system4 7b7 ,covered ,armed ,force ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means-- 7#a7 ,the ,army4 7#b7 ,the ,navy4 7#c7 ,the ,air ,force4 #ajgc4 ,equipment of ,army reserve components3 annual report to ,congress ,section #ajeda7;b77#aj7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7#c7 by inserting1 after subparagraph 7,e71 the following new subparagraph 7,f73 7,f7 ,,mq-#a;,c ,gray ,eagle ,extended ,range2 and 4 #ajgd4 ,public availability of reports 7a7 ,requirements for withholding certain reports ,section #abb;a7b77#b77;,d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 if the ,secretary--2 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7,a7 gives public notice that the report will be withheld pursuant to such determination2 and 7,b7 submits to the congressional defense committees the reason for the determination that the information should not be made available to the public4 4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 and make publicly available on an appropriate website of the ,department of ,defense1 a report on the implementation of section #abb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 ,such report shall address-- 7#a7 the procedures under which members of the public may request a covered report under subsection 7a77#b7 of such section #abb;a2 and 7#b7 the procedures and criteria under which the ,secretary determines that a report that would otherwise be a covered report should not be made publicly available pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,d7 of such section1 as amended by subsection 7a74 #ajge4 ,quarterly reports on expenditures for planning and design of infrastructure to support permanent ,united ,states force presence on ,europe's eastern flank 7a7 ,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 subsection 7c7 until the date on which all such funds are expended4 7b7 ,contents ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an expenditure plan for the establishment of infrastructure to support permanent ,united ,states force presence in the covered region4 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-- 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 7d7 ,covered region ,in this section1 the term covered region means ,romania1 ,poland1 ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 ,estonia1 ,hungary1 ,bulgaria1 and ,slovakia4 #ajgf4 ,study on military training routes and special use air space near wind turbines 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 renewable energy development is expanding rapidly as the ,united ,states continues to invest in diversifying its energy portfolio2 7#b7 this expansion has to be carefully considered in its potential impacts to low-level military training routes and special use airspace of the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 it is imperative that the ,united ,states preserves access to national airspace for military test and training and activities to ensure military readiness while facilitating deployment of renewable energy projects1 such as wind turbines1 that enhance national and economic security in ways that are compatible with military airspace needs2 and 7#d7 the rapid proliferation of wind turbines around the world may require the ,armed ,forces to develop tactics1 training1 and procedures for operations in the vicinity of wind turbines in order to exploit potential adversaries' turbines for tactical advantage4 7b7 ,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 impacts of wind turbines on low-level training routes2 and 7,f7 identify current training routes impacted 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 ,coordination ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate 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 7c7 ,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 impacted 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 #ajgg4 ,study on ,joint ,task ,force ,indo-,pacific 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of a study conducted by the ,commander on the desirability and feasibility of establishing any of the following for the ,indo-,pacific region3 7#a7 ,a ,joint ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,a sub-unified command4 7#c7 ,another organizational structure to assume command and control responsibility for contingency response in the region4 7b7 ,elements ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of whether an additional organizational structure would better facilitate the planning and execution of contingency response in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#b7 ,an assessment of existing components and sub-unified commands to determine if any such components or commands are best positioned to assume the role of such an additional organizational structure4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the risks and benefits of headquartering such an additional organizational structure on ,guam 7or additional locations if the ,commander determines appropriate71 including a description and expected cost of any required command and control or associated upgrades4 7#d7 ,an identification of any additional entities that could be integrated1 on a standing basis1 into the staff of such an additional organizational structure1 along with associated benefits1 risks1 and options to mitigate any risks4 7#e7 ,an assessment of whether the best option for such an additional organizational structure would be a ,joint ,task ,force1 a sub-unified command1 or another organizational structure1 and what the best relationship would be with respect to other current or future ,united ,states commands and task forces in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#f7 ,a description of any additional resources or authorizations that would be required to establish such an additional organizational structure4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #ajgh4 ,biannual ,department of ,defense ,inspector ,general reporting on response to ,russian aggression and assistance to ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees biannual briefings on the status and findings of ,inspector ,general oversight1 reviews1 audits1 and inspections of the activities conducted by the ,department of ,defense response to ,russia's further invasion of ,ukraine1 initiated on ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 including military assistance provided to ,ukraine by the ,department of ,defense and the programs1 operations1 and contracts carried out with such funds1 including-- 7#a7 the oversight and accounting of the obligation and expenditure of funds used to assist ,ukraine and to respond to ,russia's further invasion of ,ukraine2 7#b7 the monitoring and review of contracts supported by such funds2 7#c7 the investigation of any relevant overpayments issues and of legal compliance by ,department of ,defense officials1 contractors1 and other relevant entities2 and 7#d7 the investigation of any end-use monitoring issues associated with articles provided to ,ukraine4 7b7 ,termination ,no briefing shall be required under subsection 7a7 after ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #ajgi4 ,review of security assistance provided to ,elie ,wiesel countries 7a7 ,review required ,not later than #cj days after the transmission of the first report required after the date of the enactment of this ,act under section #e of the ,elie ,wiesel ,genocide and ,atrocities ,prevention ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dda2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea note71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a review of risks related to the ,department of ,defense provision of security assistance to countries identified in the report as being at high or medium risk for atrocities4 ,such review shall include an assessment of risk associated with providing weapons and other forms of security cooperation programs and assistance1 including special operations forces programs1 to the governments of such countries1 with respect to atrocities1 conflict1 violence1 and other forms of instability4 7b7 ,congressional notification of certain changes ,if1 as a result of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary determines that the ,department of ,defense should stop or change the security assistance provided to a country1 the ,secretary shall submit notice of such determination to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #ajgi;,a4 ,report on ,department of ,defense practices regarding distinction between combatants and civilians in ,united ,states military operations 7a7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct 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 and individual members of the ,armed ,forces have 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 7,b7 target engagement criteria2 and 7,c7 whether military-aged males were presumptively targetable4 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 assessment 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 ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 #ajgi;,b4 ,report on ,department of ,defense recruitment advertising to racial and ethnic minority communities 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 efforts by the ,armed ,forces to ensure diversity among the force are commendable2 7#b7 it is cause for concern that efforts by the ,armed ,forces to ensure that the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states reflect the society of the ,united ,states are being reduced by the use of advertising that does not adequately target racial and ethnic minority communities2 7#c7 the ,armed ,forces face many challenges but should maintain1 and where possible1 increase advertising within racial and ethnic minority communities to support the commitment of the ,armed ,forces to ensuring a strong diverse force2 7#d7 to adequately reach minority communities1 the ,armed ,forces should use minority-owned media outlets and advertising agencies that have demonstrated an ability to connect with racial and ethnic minority communities2 7#e7 recruitment advertising within minority communities is an important avenue toward building interest and understanding in serving the ,united ,states in uniform2 and 7#f7 the ,armed ,forces and the ,department of ,defense should maintain a commitment to diversity recruiting and retention4 7b7 ,report ,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 with minority-owned media outlets and advertising agencies to adequately reach racial and ethnic minority communities4 #ajgi;,c4 ,public availability of information about cost of ,united ,states overseas military footprint ,section #ajij of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7c7 ,additional information ,for fiscal year #bjbc and each subsequent fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commissioner of the ,internal ,revenue ,service and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis1 shall post on the public ,internet website of the ,department of ,defense the costs to each ,united ,states taxpayer of the overseas military footprint of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7#a7 the costs of building1 maintaining1 staffing and operating all overseas military bases and installations2 7#b7 the personnel costs1 including compensation1 housing and health care1 for all members of the ,armed ,forces deployed overseas at any point throughout the fiscal year2 7#c7 the costs paid to contractors providing goods and services in support of overseas military bases1 installations1 and operations2 7#d7 the costs of conducting all overseas military operations1 including operations conducted by ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 operations conducted using unmanned weapons systems1 covert operations1 and operations undertaken by1 with1 and through partner forces2 7#e7 the costs of all overseas military exercises involving ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 and 7#f7 the costs of all military training and assistance provided by the ,united ,states to overseas partner forces4 7d7 ,display of information ,the information required to be posted under subsections 7a7 and 7c7 shall-- 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 overseas operation-- 7,a7 both the total cost to each taxpayer1 and the cost to each taxpayer for each fiscal year1 of conducting the overseas operation2 7,b7 a list of countries where the overseas operations have taken place2 and 7,c7 for each such country1 both the total cost to each taxpayer1 and the cost to each taxpayer for each fiscal year1 of conducting the overseas operations in that country4 4 #ajgi;,d4 ,study and report on potential inclusion of black box data recorders in tactical vehicles 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasability and advisability of equipping all tactical vehicles of the ,armed ,forces with black box data recorders4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #ajgi;,e4 ,report on the strategy and engagement efforts of the ,armed ,forces in ,hawaii 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall1 in collaboration with installation commanders and the relevant service commands1 develop and implement-- 7#a7 a strategy to improve the engagement efforts of the military with the local community in the ,state of ,hawaii2 and 7#b7 enhanced 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 the ,state of ,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 that describes the results of the strategy and engagement efforts implemented pursuant to subsection 7a74 #ajgi;,f4 ,department of ,defense engagement with ,native ,hawaiian organizations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on ,department of ,defense plans to identify1 standardize1 and coordinate best practices with respect to consultation and engagement with the ,native ,hawaiian community4 7b7 ,contents of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,plans for conducting education and training programs relating to consultation and engagement with the ,native ,hawaiian community1 including-- 7,a7 outreach activities for fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd2 and 7,b7 the degree to which ,native ,hawaiian community members 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 ,native ,hawaiian community groups involved or to be involved in the consultation process to update ,department of ,defense ,instruction #dgaj4jc 7or any successor document74 7#c7 ,a description of how ,department of ,defense ,instruction #dgaj4jc can be improved to reflect best practices and provide continuity across the military departments in practices1 policies1 training1 and personnel who conduct consultation with the ,native ,hawaiian community4 7#d7 ,a timeline for issuing the next update or successor document to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #dgaj4jc4 7#e7 ,a description of how the ,department of ,defense can enhance and expand education and training programs relating to consultation and engagement with the ,native ,hawaiian community and outreach activities for all commands and installations within the ,state of ,hawaii4 #ajgi;,g4 ,,ffrdc study on shipyard infrastructure optimization program efforts to optimize1 recapitalize and reconfigure facilities and industrial plant equipment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,navy shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate federally funded research and development center for the conduct of a detailed analysis of the efforts of the ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program to optimize1 recapitalize1 and reconfigure facilities and industrial plant equipment at the ,navy's public shipyard4 ,such analysis shall not cover any dry dock project4 7b7 ,matters for consideration ,an analysis conducted pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall include a consideration of each of the following items with respect to the ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program3 7#a7 ,the adequacy of the cost estimate guidance and methodology used by the ,navy4 7#b7 ,the estimated long-term cost and maintenance availability time savings offered from the specific1 major proposed facility and equipment improvements4 7#c7 ,the methodology of the ,navy for prioritizing the proposed facility and equipment improvements beyond their expected service lives4 7#d7 ,a comparison of current ,navy policies and procedures for large facility improvements in excess of #ejj1jjj1jjj to best practices used by other ,federal agencies and the private sector4 7#e7 ,options for improving the management and oversight of the program1 including staffing and contracting options for ensuring the adequate oversight of contracted activities1 support provided to the public shipyards and local shipyard construction agents1 and best practices for the management of large multi-contractor projects4 7#f7 ,estimates for current public shipyard facility restoration and modernization backlogs and the plans of the ,secretary of the ,navy to mitigate the current backlog either within the ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program or through another program4 7#g7 ,recommendations for improving the ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program based on the results of the analysis4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after the completion of an analysis pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the analysis4 7d7 ,public availability ,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 by the ,secretary publicly available on an appropriate website of the center4 #ajgi;,h4 ,study on efforts of the ,department of ,defense to reduce the use of single-use plastics 7a7 ,study required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to reduce reliance on single-use plastics4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall address-- 7,a7 the extent to which the ,department of ,defense-- 7i7 collects and tracks data on its use of single-use plastics2 and 7ii7 has set targets for reducing the use of such plastics2 7,b7 the status of the implementation of ,department of ,defense ,instruction #dgae4bc and ,executive ,order #adjeg as that instruction and order relate to single-use plastics2 7,c7 any ,department-wide or military service-specific initiatives to reduce reliance on single use plastics2 7,d7 any challenges that the ,department faces in reducing its reliance on single-use plastics and possible mechanisms to address those challenges2 7,e7 any recommendations to improve the ,department's efforts to reduce single-use plastics2 and 7,f7 any other matter the ,comptroller ,general determines is significant and relevant to the purposes of the study4 7b7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on any preliminary findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,final results ,the ,comptroller ,general shall provide the final results of the study conducted under subsection 7a7 to the congressional defense committees at such time and in such format as is mutually agreed upon by the committees and the ,comptroller ,general4 #ajgi;,i4 ,report on ,littoral ,explosive ,ordnance ,neutralization program of record 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,littoral ,explosive ,ordnance ,neutralization 7in this section referred to as ,,leon7 program of record4 7b7 ,matters for inclusion ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed plan of action and milestones for the implementation plan for the ,,leon program of record to enable such program to reach fully operational capable status4 7#b7 ,an identification of any manning1 training1 equipping1 or funding shortfalls or other barriers that could prevent the ,,leon program of record from reaching fully operational capable status4 7#c7 ,a review of achievable1 effective1 and suitable capabilities supporting technical architectures to collect1 store1 manage1 and disseminate information collected by ,,leon sensors4 7c7 ,consideration ,in preparing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall take into consideration the necessity of the ,marine ,corps explosive ordnance disposal requirements pertaining to the very shallow water mine countermeasures mission4 #ajgi;,j4 ,assessment1 plan1 and reports on the automated surface observing system 7a7 ,joint assessment and plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 shall-- 7,a7 conduct an assessment of resources1 personnel1 procedures1 and activities necessary to maximize the functionality and utility of the automated surface observing system of the ,united ,states that identifies-- 7i7 key system upgrades needed to improve observation quality and utility for weather forecasting1 aviation safety1 and other users2 7ii7 improvements needed in observations within the planetary boundary layer1 including mixing height2 7iii7 improvements needed in public accessibility of observational data2 7iv7 improvements needed to reduce latency in reporting of observational data2 7v7 relevant data to be collected for the production of forecasts or forecast guidance relating to atmospheric composition1 including particulate and air quality data1 and aviation safety2 7vi7 areas of concern regarding operational continuity and reliability of the system1 which may include needs for on-night staff1 particularly in remote and rural areas and areas where system failure would have the greatest negative impact to the community2 7vii7 stewardship1 data handling1 data distribution1 and product generation needs arising from upgrading and changing the automated surface observation systems2 7viii7 possible solutions for areas of concern identified under clause 7vi71 including with respect to the potential use of backup systems1 power and communication system reliability1 staffing needs and personnel location1 and the acquisition of critical component backups and proper storage location to ensure rapid system repair necessary to ensure system operational continuity2 and 7ix7 research1 development1 and transition to operations needed to develop advanced data collection1 quality control1 and distribution so that the data are provided to models1 users1 and decision support systems in a timely manner2 and 7,b7 develop and implement a plan that addresses the findings of the assessment conducted under subparagraph 7,a71 including by seeking and allocating resources necessary to ensure that system upgrades are standardized across the ,department of ,defense1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to the extent practicable4 7#b7 ,standardization ,any system standardization implemented under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall not impede activities to upgrade or improve individual units of the system4 7#c7 ,remote automatic weather station coordination ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in collaboration with relevant ,federal agencies and the ,national ,interagency ,fire ,center1 shall assess and develop cooperative agreements to improve coordination1 interoperability standards1 operations1 and placement of remote automatic weather stations for the purpose of improving utility and coverage of remote automatic weather stations1 automated surface observation systems1 and other similar stations and systems for weather and climate operations4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7,a7 details the findings of the assessment required by subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 the plan required by subparagraph 7,b7 of such subsection4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include a detailed assessment of appropriations required-- 7,a7 to address the findings of the assessment required by subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 to implement the plan required by subparagraph 7,b7 of such subsection4 7c7 ,government ,accountability ,office report ,not later than #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 evaluates the functionality1 utility1 reliability1 and operational status of the automated surface observing system across the ,department of ,defense1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the ,administration2 7#b7 evaluates the progress1 performance1 and implementation of the plan required by subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 7#c7 assesses the efficacy of cross-agency collaboration and stakeholder engagement in carrying out the plan and provides recommendations to improve such activities2 7#d7 evaluates the operational continuity and reliability of the system1 particularly in remote and rural areas and areas where system failure would have the greatest negative impact to the community1 and provides recommendations to improve such continuity and reliability2 7#e7 assesses ,federal coordination regarding the remote automatic weather station network1 air resource advisors1 and other ,federal observing assets used for weather and climate modeling and response activities1 and provides recommendations for improvements2 and 7#f7 includes such other recommendations as the ,comptroller ,general determines are appropriate to improve the system4 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 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajgi,k4 ,annual report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations 7a7 ,annual report ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on-- 7#a7 the use of online social media platforms by entities designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the ,department of ,state for recruitment1 fundraising1 and the dissemination of information2 and 7#b7 the threat posed to the national security of the ,united ,states by the online radicalization of terrorists and violent extremists4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the appropriate congressional committees are-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #ajgi,l4 ,report on protection of members of the ,armed ,forces from ,russian-sponsored armed attacks ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the actions taken to protect members of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states from armed attacks conducted by militants and terrorists in pursuit of bounties and inducements the agencies1 organizations1 or entities aligned with the ,russian ,federation4 #ajgi,m4 ,report on desalinization technology ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the application of desalinization technology for defense and national security purposes to provide drought relief to areas affected by sharp declines in water resources4 #ajgi,n4 ,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 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 the value1 feasibility1 and cost of increasing ,united ,states military capabilities in the ,caribbean basin1 particularly in and around ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 to-- 7,a7 combat transnational criminal organizations and illicit narcotics and weapons trafficking in the ,caribbean basin1 particularly in and around ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 7,b7 improve surveillance capabilities and maximize the effectiveness of counter-trafficking operations in the ,caribbean region2 7,c7 ensure1 to the greatest extent possible1 that ,united ,states ,northern ,command and ,united ,states ,southern ,command have the necessary assets to support and increase measures to detect1 interdict1 disrupt1 or curtail illicit narcotics and weapons trafficking activities within their respective areas of operations in the ,caribbean basin2 7,d7 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 7,e7 increase supply chain resiliency and near-shoring in global trade2 and 7,f7 strengthen the ability of the security sector to respond to1 and become more resilient in the face of1 major disasters1 including to ensure critical infrastructure and ports can come back online rapidly following disasters4 7#b7 ,an assessment of ,united ,states military force posture in the ,caribbean basin1 particularly in and around ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and relevant locations in the ,caribbean basin4 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 #ajgi,o4 ,annual report on unfunded priorities of ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency ,chapter #i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbb;c the following new section3 #bbb;d4 ,unfunded priorities of ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency3 annual report 7a7 ,reports 7a7 ,reports4-,not later than #aj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,director of the ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and to the congressional defense committees1 a report on the unfunded priorities of the ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall specify1 for each unfunded priority covered by such report1 the following3 7,a7 ,a summary description of such priority1 including the objectives to be achieved if such priority is funded 7whether in whole or in part74 7,b7 ,the additional amount of funds recommended in connection with the objectives under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,account information with respect to such priority1 including the following 7as applicable73 7i7 ,line ,item ,number 7,,lin7 for applicable procurement accounts4 7ii7 ,program ,element 7,,pe7 number for applicable research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts4 7iii7 ,sub-activity group 7,,sag7 for applicable operation and maintenance accounts4 7#b7 ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall present the unfunded priorities covered by such report in order of urgency of priority4 7c7 ,unfunded priority defined ,in this section1 the term unfunded priority1 in the case of a fiscal year1 means a program1 activity1 or mission requirement of the ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency 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 requirement associated with an operational or contingency plan of a combatant command or other validated requirement2 and 7#c7 would have been recommended for funding through the budget referred to in paragraph 7#a7 by the ,director of the ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency in connection with the budget if additional resources had been available for the budget to fund the program1 activity1 or mission requirement4 4 #ajgi,p4 ,review of ,navy study on ,requirements for and ,potential ,benefits of ,realistically ,simulating ,real ,world and ,near ,peer ,adversary ,submarines ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall conduct a review of the study conducted by the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 ,n#id entitled ,requirements for and ,potential ,benefits of ,realistically ,simulating ,real ,world and ,near ,peer ,adversary ,submarines1 published ,november #a1 #bjba1 to determine compliance with congressional intent and reconcile the findings of the study with instructions provided by ,congress through the conference report #aaf-fag accompanying ,h4,r4 #fcie1 the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 ,such review shall include an addendum that includes-- 7#a7 views from ,navy commands responsible for responding to foreign threats from adversary manned1 diesel-powered submarines including the ,navy's ,fifth and ,seventh ,fleets1 including views on the ability to conduct threat assessments related to submersibles operated by third world and near-peer adversaries in the areas of operations of such commands2 and 7#b7 input from relevant training schools and range operators associated with antisubmarine warfare regarding current training platforms intended to replicate such threats and the effectiveness of such training platforms4 #ajgi,q4 ,report on unmanned traffic management systems at military bases and installations 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 appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a detailed description of the threat of aerial drones and unmanned aircraft to ,united ,states national security2 and 7#b7 an assessment of the unmanned traffic management systems of every military base and installation 7within and outside the ,united ,states7 to determine whether the base or installation is adequately equipped to detect1 disable1 and disarm hostile or unidentified unmanned aerial systems4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajgi,r4 ,report on non-domestic fuel use ,not later than #fj 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 total dollar amount the ,department of ,defense spent on fuel from non-domestic sources during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjba1 and ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajgi,s4 ,report on human trafficking as a result of ,russian invasion of ,ukraine ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on human trafficking as a result of the ,russian invasion of ,ukraine4 ,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 section 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 #djbc4 7#e7 ,section #ddbc7;e7 is amended by striking section #djjc and inserting section #djbc4 7#f7 ,section #dhca7;a7 is amended by striking section #djjb and inserting section #djbb4 7#g7 ,section #dhcc7;c7 is amended by striking section #djjb and inserting section #djbb4 7b7 ,,ndaa for fiscal year #bjbb ,effective as of ,december #bg1 #bjba1 and as if included therein as enacted1 the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #ijg7;a7 is amended by striking #aaf-bhc and inserting #aae-bcb4 7c7 ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj ,effective as of ,december #bg1 #bjba1 and as if included therein as enacted1 the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #ije is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting a period at the end2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad ,effective as of ,december #bg1 #bjba1 and as if included therein as enacted1 the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,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 of 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 ,ronald ,v4 ,dellums ,memorial ,fellowship for ,women of ,color in ,,steam 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a fellowship program1 which shall be known as the ,ronald ,v4 ,dellums ,memorial ,fellowship for ,women of ,color in ,,steam1 to provide scholarships and internships for eligible students with high potential talent in ,,steam4 7b7 ,objectives ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with institutions of higher education and relevant professional associations1 nonprofit organizations1 and relevant defense industry representatives on the design of the program2 and 7#b7 design the program in a manner such that the program-- 7,a7 increases awareness of and interest in employment in the ,department of ,defense among underrepresented students in the ,,steam fields1 particularly women of color1 who are pursuing a degree in a ,,steam field2 7,b7 supports the academic careers of underrepresented students1 especially women of color1 in ,,steam fields2 and 7,c7 builds a pipeline of women of color with exemplary academic achievements in a ,,steam field relevant to national security who can pursue careers in national security and in areas of national need4 7c7 ,components ,the fellowship program shall consist of-- 7#a7 a scholarship program under subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 an internship program under subsection 7e74 7d7 ,selection 7#a7 ,in general ,each fiscal year1 subject to the availability of funds1 the ,secretary shall seek to select at least #cj eligible students to participate in the fellowship program under this section4 7#b7 ,students from minority-serving institutions and historically ,black colleges and universities ,the ,secretary may not award fewer than #ej percent of the fellowships under this section to eligible students who attend historically ,black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions4 7#c7 ,priority ,in awarding scholarships under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to students who are eligible to receive ,federal ,pell ,grants under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a74 7#d7 ,scholarship 7,a7 ,award ,each fellow shall receive a scholarship for each academic year of the fellowship program4 7,b7 ,amount ,the amounts of scholarships awarded under this section shall not exceed-- 7i7 #aj1jjj per student in an academic year2 and 7ii7 #dj1jjj per student in the aggregate4 7,c7 ,use of scholarship funds ,a fellow who receives a scholarship may only use the scholarship funds to pay for the cost of attendance at an institution of higher education4 7#e7 ,consideration of underrepresented students in ,,steam fields ,in awarding a fellowship under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the number and distribution of minority and female students nationally in science and engineering majors2 7,b7 the projected need for highly trained individuals in all fields of science and engineering2 7,c7 the present and projected need for highly trained individuals in science and engineering career fields in which minorities and women are underrepresented2 and 7,d7 the lack of minorities and women in national security1 especially in science and engineering fields in which such individuals are traditionally underrepresented4 7#f7 ,student agreement ,as a condition of the receipt of a scholarship under this section1 a fellow shall agree-- 7,a7 to maintain standard academic progress2 7,b7 to complete an internship described in subsection 7e7 in a manner that the ,secretary determines is satisfactory2 and 7,c7 upon completion of the degree that the student pursues while in the fellowship program1 to work for the ,federal ,government or in the field of education in the area of study for which the scholarship or fellowship was awarded1 for a period specified by the ,secretary1 which shall not be longer than the period for which scholarship assistance was provided to such student4 7#g7 ,enforcement of agreement ,the ,secretary may enforce the agreement under paragraph 7#f7 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#h7 ,direct hire authority ,any appointment of a fellow under paragraph 7#f77;,c7 to a position in the ,federal ,government shall be made without regard to the provisions of section #ccjd and sections #ccji through #ccah of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,internship 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an internship program that provides each student who is awarded a fellowship under this section with an internship in a an organization or element of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each internship shall-- 7,a7 to the extent practicable1 last for a period of at least #aj weeks2 7,b7 include a stipend for transportation and living expenses incurred by the fellow during the fellowship2 and 7,c7 be completed during the initial #b-year period of the fellowship4 7#c7 ,mentorship ,to the extent practicable1 each fellow 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 7f7 ,duration and extensions 7#a7 ,duration ,each fellowship awarded under this section shall be for a period of two years4 7#b7 ,extensions ,subject to this paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f71 a fellow may apply for1 and the ,secretary may grant1 a #a-year extension of the fellowship4 7#c7 ,number of extensions ,there shall be no limit on the number of extensions under paragraph 7#a7 that the ,secretary may grant an eligible student4 7#d7 ,limitation on degrees ,a fellow may use an extension of a fellowship under this section for the pursuit of not more than the following number of graduate degrees3 7,a7 ,two master's degrees1 each of which must be in a ,,steam field4 7,b7 ,one doctoral degree in a ,,steam field4 7#e7 ,treatment of extensions ,an extension granted under this subsection does not count for the purposes of determining-- 7,a7 the number of fellowships authorized to be granted for a year under subsection 7d77#a72 or 7,b7 the percentage of fellowships granted to eligible students for a year1 as determined under subsection 7d77#b74 7#f7 ,extension requirements ,a fellow may receive an extension under this subsection only if-- 7,a7 the fellow is in good academic standing with the institution of higher education in which the fellow is enrolled2 7,b7 the fellow has satisfactorily completed an internship under subsection 7e72 and 7,c7 the fellow is currently enrolled full-time at an institution of higher education and pursuing1 in a ,,steam field-- 7i7 a bachelor's degree2 7ii7 a master's degree2 or 7iii7 a doctoral degree4 7g7 ,limitation on administrative costs ,for each academic year1 the ,secretary may use not more than #e percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for administrative purposes1 including for purposes of-- 7#a7 outreach to institutions of higher education to encourage participation in the program2 and 7#b7 promotion of the program to eligible students4 7h7 ,administration of program ,the ,secretary may appoint a lead program officer to administer the program and to market the program among students and institutions of higher education4 7i7 ,reports ,not later than #b years after the date on which the first fellowship is awarded under this section1 and each academic year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing-- 7#a7 a description and analysis of the demographic information of students who receive fellowships under this section1 including information with respect to such students regarding-- 7,a7 race1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by the same major race groups as the decennial census of the population2 7,b7 ethnicity2 7,c7 gender identity2 7,d7 eligibility to receive a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a72 and 7,e7 in the case of graduate students1 whether the students would be eligible to receive a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7 if they were studying at the undergraduate level2 7#b7 an analysis of the effects of the program2 7#c7 a description of-- 7,a7 the total number of students who obtain a degree with fellowship funds each year2 and 7,b7 the type and total number of degrees obtained by fellows2 and 7#d7 recommendations for changes to the program and to this section to ensure that women of color are being effectively served by such program4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,help1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term cost of attendance has the meaning given that term in section #dgb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;,,ii74 7#c7 ,the term eligible student means an individual who-- 7,a7 submits an application for a fellowship under this section2 7,b7 is enrolled1 or will be enrolled for the first year for which the student applies for a fellowship1 in either the third or fourth year of a four-year academic program2 and 7,c7 is enrolled1 or will be enrolled for the first year for which the student applies for a fellowship1 in an institution of higher education on at least a half-time basis4 7#d7 ,the term fellow means a student that was selected for the fellowship program under subsection 7d74 7#e7 ,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#f7 ,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#g7 ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution specified in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#h7 ,the term ,,steam means science1 technology1 engineering1 arts1 and mathematics4 7#i7 ,the term underrepresented student in a ,,steam field means a student who is a member of a minority group for which the number of individuals in such group who receive bachelor's degrees in ,,steam fields per #aj1jjj individuals in such group is substantially fewer than the number of ,white1 non-,hispanic individuals who receive bachelor's degrees in ,,steam fields per #aj1jjj such individuals4 #ajhc4 ,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 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 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 #ajhd4 ,commission on ,civilian ,harm 7a7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established a commission1 to be known as the ,commission on ,civilian ,harm 7in this section referred to as the ,commission74 7b7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,general responsibilities ,the ,commission shall carry out a study of the following3 7,a7 ,civilian harm resulting from1 or incidental to1 the use of force by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces that occurred during the period of inquiry4 7,b7 ,the policies1 procedures1 rules1 and regulations of the ,department of ,defense for the prevention of1 mitigation of1 and response to civilian harm that were in effect during the period of inquiry4 7#b7 ,particular duties ,in carrying out the general responsibilities of the ,commission under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall carry out the following3 7,a7 ,conduct an investigation into the record of the ,united ,states with respect to civilian harm during the period of inquiry1 including by investigating a representative sample of incidents of civilian harm that occurred where the ,united ,states used military force 7including incidents confirmed by media and civil society organizations and dismissed by the ,department of ,defense7 by conducting hearings1 witness interviews1 document and evidence review1 and site visits1 when practicable4 7,b7 ,identify the recurring causes of civilian harm1 as well as the factors contributing to civilian harm1 resulting from the use of force by ,united ,states ,armed ,forces during the period of inquiry and assess whether such causes and factors could be addressed and1 if so1 whether they were resolved4 7,c7 ,assess the extent to which the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces have implemented the recommendations of ,congress1 the ,department of ,defense1 other ,government agencies1 or civil society organizations1 or the recommendations contained in studies sponsored or commissioned by the ,united ,states ,government1 with respect to the protection of civilians and efforts to minimize1 investigate1 and respond to civilian harm resulting from1 or incidental to1 ,united ,states military operations4 7,d7 ,assess the responsiveness of the ,department of ,defense to incidents of civilian harm and the practices for responding to such incidents1 including-- 7i7 assessments2 7ii7 investigations2 7iii7 acknowledgment2 and 7iv7 the provision of compensation payments1 including the use of congressionally authorized ex gratia payments1 assistance1 and other responses4 7,e7 ,assess the extent to which the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces comply with the rules1 procedures1 policies1 memoranda1 directives1 and doctrine of the ,department of ,defense for preventing1 mitigating1 and responding to civilian harm4 7,f7 ,assess the extent to which the policies1 protocols1 procedures1 and practices of the ,department of ,defense for preventing1 mitigating1 and responding to civilian harm comply with applicable international humanitarian law1 applicable international human rights law1 and ,united ,states law1 including the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 7,g7 ,assess incidents of civilian harm that occurred1 or allegedly occurred1 during the period of inquiry1 by-- 7i7 determining whether any such incidents were concealed1 and if so by assessing the actions taken to conceal2 7ii7 assessing the policies and procedures for whistle-blowers to report such incidents2 7iii7 determining the extent of the responsiveness and effectiveness of ,inspector ,general oversight1 as applicable1 regarding reports of incidents of civilian harm2 and 7iv7 assessing the accuracy of the ,united ,states ,government public civilian casualty estimates4 7,h7 ,assess the short-1 medium-1 and long-term consequences of incidents of civilian harm that occurred during the period of inquiry on-- 7i7 the affected communities1 including humanitarian consequences2 7ii7 the strategic interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 the foreign policy goals and objectives of the ,united ,states4 7,i7 ,assess the extent to which the ,department of ,defense ,instruction on ,responding to ,civilian ,harm in ,military ,operations1 as required by section #icf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note71 addresses issues identified during the investigation of the ,commission and what further measures are needed to address issues that the ,commission identifies during its operations4 7,j7 ,assess the extent to which ,united ,states diplomatic goals and objectives were affected by the incidents of civilian harm during the period of inquiry4 7c7 ,authorities 7#a7 ,security clearances ,the appropriate ,federal departments or agencies shall cooperate with the ,commission in expeditiously providing to the members and staff of the ,commission appropriate security clearances1 to the extent possible1 pursuant to existing procedures and requirements4 ,no person shall be provided with access to classified information under this section without the appropriate security clearances4 7#b7 ,hearings and evidence ,the ,commission or1 on the authority of the ,commission1 any portion thereof1 may1 for the purpose of carrying out this section-- 7,a7 hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places1 take such testimony1 receive such evidence1 and administer such oaths as the ,commission1 or such portion thereof1 may determine advisable2 and 7,b7 provide for the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books1 records1 correspondence1 memoranda1 papers1 and documents as the ,commission1 or such portion thereof1 may determine advisable4 7#c7 ,inability to obtain documents or testimony ,in the event that the ,commission is unable to obtain testimony or documents needed to conduct its work1 the ,commission shall notify the congressional defense committees and appropriate investigative authorities4 7#d7 ,access to information ,the ,commission may secure directly from the ,department of ,defense any information or assistance that the ,commission considers necessary to enable the ,commission to carry out the requirements of this section4 ,upon receipt of a request of the ,commission for information or assistance1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall furnish such information or assistance expeditiously to the ,commission4 ,whenever information or assistance requested by the ,commission is unreasonably refused or not provided1 the ,commission shall report the circumstances to ,congress without delay4 7d7 ,composition 7#a7 ,number and appointment ,the ,commission shall be composed of #ab members who are civilian individuals not employed by the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,membership ,the members shall be appointed as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,majority ,leader and the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate shall each appoint one member4 7,b7 ,the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,minority ,leader shall each appoint one member4 7,c7 ,the ,chair and the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate shall each appoint one member4 7,d7 ,the ,chair and the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives shall each appoint one member4 7,e7 ,the ,chair and the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate shall each appoint one member4 7,f7 ,the ,chair and ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives shall each appoint one member4 7#c7 ,chair and ,vice ,chair ,the ,commission shall elect a ,chair and ,vice ,chair from among its members4 7#d7 ,deadline for appointment ,members shall be appointed to the ,commission under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#e7 ,nongovernmental appointees ,an individual appointed to serve as a member of the ,commission may not be an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government or of any ,state or local government or a member of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces serving on active duty4 7e7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,initial meeting ,the ,commission shall meet and begin the operations of the ,commission not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,quorum2 vacancies ,after its initial meeting1 the ,commission shall meet upon the call of the ,chair or a majority of its members4 ,five members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum4 ,any vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made4 7f7 ,staffing 7#a7 ,appointment and compensation ,the ,chair1 in accordance with rules agreed upon by the ,commission1 may 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 functions1 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 paragraph may exceed the equivalent of that payable for a position at level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,personnel ,the ,commission shall have the authorities provided in section #cafa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall be subject to the conditions set forth in such section1 except to the extent that such conditions would be inconsistent with the requirements of this section4 7#c7 ,personnel as ,federal employees 7,a7 ,in general ,the staff director and any personnel of the ,commission who are employees shall be employees under section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for purposes of chapters #fc1 #ha1 #hc1 #hd1 #he1 #hg1 #hi1 and #ij of that title4 7,b7 ,members of ,commission ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be construed to apply to members of the ,commission4 7#d7 ,qualifications ,commission personnel should have experience and expertise in areas including-- 7,a7 international humanitarian law2 7,b7 human rights law2 7,c7 investigations2 7,d7 humanitarian response2 7,e7 ,united ,states military operations2 7,f7 national security policy2 7,g7 the languages1 histories1 and cultures of regions that have experienced civilian harm during the period of inquiry2 and 7,h7 other such areas the members of the ,commission determine necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the ,commission under subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,contracting ,the ,commission may1 to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation ,acts1 enter into contracts to enable the ,commission to discharge its duties under this section4 7#f7 ,consultant services ,the ,commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,interim report ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbd1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an interim report on the study referred to in subsection 7b77#a71 including the results and findings of such study as of that date4 7#b7 ,other reports ,the ,commission may1 from time to time1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees such other reports on such study as the ,commission considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,final report ,not later than two years after the date of the appointment of all of the members of the ,commission under subsection 7d71 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a final report on such study4 ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 the findings of the ,commission2 and 7,b7 recommendations based on the findings of the ,commission to improve the prevention1 mitigation1 assessment1 and investigation of incidents of civilian harm4 7#d7 ,public availability ,the ,commission shall make publicly available on an appropriate internet website an unclassified version of each report submitted by the ,commission under this subsection and shall ensure that such versions are minimally redacted only for legitimately classified information4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term civilian harm means-- 7,a7 the death or injury of a civilian2 or 7,b7 destruction of civilian property4 7#c7 ,the term period of inquiry means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force 7,public ,law #ajg-dj2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda note7 and ending on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 #ajhe4 ,department of ,defense ,center for ,excellence in ,civilian ,harm ,mitigation 7a7 ,center for ,excellence in ,civilian ,harm ,mitigation 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 ,center for ,excellence in ,civilian ,harm ,mitigation 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall operate a ,center for ,excellence in ,civilian ,harm ,mitigation4 ,the purpose of the center shall be to 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 more standardized civilian-harm operational reporting and data management processes to improve data collection1 sharing1 and learning to enable the ,department of ,defense to better learn from disparate investigations and events2 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 develop and recommend training and exercises for the prevention and investigation of civilian harm2 7#e7 develop a repository of civilian casualty and civilian harm information2 and 7#f7 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 ,center for ,excellence in ,civilian ,harm ,mitigation4 4 7b7 ,deadline for establishment ,the ,center for ,excellence in ,civilian ,harm ,mitigation1 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 ,center for ,excellence in ,civilian ,harm ,mitigation4 #ajhf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming a warship the ,,uss ,fallujah ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,navy should name a warship the ,,uss ,fallujah4 #ajhg4 ,standardization of sectional barge construction for ,department of ,defense use on rivers and intercoastal waterways ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that any sectional barge used by the ,department of ,defense-- 7#a7 is built to a design that has been reviewed and approved1 to the extent possible1 by the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping1 for the intended barge service1 and using the rule set of the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping for building and classing steel vessels for service on rivers and intercoastal waterways2 and 7#b7 has a deck design that provides for a minimum concentrated load capacity of #aj1jjj pounds per square foot4 #ajhh4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming warships after deceased ,navy ,medal of ,honor recipients ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,navy should name warships after deceased ,navy recipients of the ,medal of ,honor from ,world ,war ,i to the present1 who have not had a vessel named in their honor1 as follows3 7#a7 ,tedford ,h4 ,cann4 7#b7 ,ora ,graves4 7#c7 ,john ,mac,kenzie4 7#d7 ,patrick ,mc,gunigal4 7#e7 ,john ,h4 ,balch4 7#f7 ,joel ,t4 ,boone4 7#g7 ,jesse ,w4 ,covington4 7#h7 ,edouard ,izac4 7#i7 ,david ,e4 ,hayden4 7#aj7 ,alexander ,g4 ,lyle4 7#aa7 ,francis ,e4 ,ormsbee1 ,jr4 7#ab7 ,orlando ,h4 ,petty4 7#ac7 ,oscar ,schmidt1 ,jr4 7#ad7 ,daniel ,a4 ,j4 ,sullivan4 7#ae7 ,frank ,m4 ,upton4 7#af7 ,john ,o4 ,siegel4 7#ag7 ,henry ,breault4 7#ah7 ,thomas ,j4 ,ryan4 7#ai7 ,george ,r4 ,cholister4 7#bj7 ,thomas ,eadie4 7#ba7 ,william ,r4 ,huber4 7#bb7 ,william ,badders4 7#bc7 ,james ,h4 ,mc,donald4 7#bd7 ,john ,mihalowski4 7#be7 ,samuel ,g4 ,fuqua4 7#bf7 ,william ,e4 ,hall4 7#bg7 ,herbert ,schonland4 7#bh7 ,nathan ,g4 ,gordon4 7#bi7 ,arthur ,m4 ,preston4 7#cj7 ,eugene ,b4 ,fluckey4 7#ca7 ,robert ,bush4 7#cb7 ,rufus ,g4 ,herring4 7#cc7 ,franklin ,j4 ,pierce4 7#cd7 ,george ,l4 ,street4 7#ce7 ,george ,e4 ,wahlen4 7#cf7 ,william ,l4 ,mc,gonagle4 #ajhi4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the service and crew of the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city is a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine named after ,oklahoma ,city1 the capital and most populous city in ,oklahoma1 and is the second ship in the history of the ,navy to bear that name4 7#b7 ,the motto of the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city is ,the ,sooner1 ,the ,better1 which is a testament to both the spirit of the people of ,oklahoma ,city and the readiness of the #adj-person crew of the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city4 7#c7 ,the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city was christened and launched on ,november #b1 #aihe1 sponsored by ,linda ,m4 ,nickles1 and was commissioned for service on ,july #i1 #aihh1 with ,commander ,kevin ,john ,reardon as the first commanding officer of the submarine4 7#d7 ,since the commissioning of the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city1 the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city has traveled around the globe multiple times and has served in the ,mediterranean1 the ,persian ,gulf1 the ,pacific1 and1 most recently1 ,apra ,harbor1 ,guam4 7#e7 ,in the aftermath of the ,april #ai1 #aiie1 bombing of the ,alfred ,p4 ,murrah ,federal ,building in ,oklahoma ,city1 the crew of the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city donated blood in support of the victims of the deadliest act of home- grown terrorism in the history of the ,united ,states1 which resulted in the deaths of #afh individuals4 7#f7 ,the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city was the first ,navy submarine to transition from navigation using paper charts to an all-electronic navigation suite4 7#g7 ,on ,friday1 ,may #bj1 #bjbb1 the inactivation ceremony for the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city was held in ,puget ,sound ,naval ,shipyard to honor nearly #cd years of service4 7#h7 ,throughout the career of the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city1 the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city supported a range of missions1 including anti-surface warfare1 anti-submarine warfare1 targeted strike missions1 and intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance missions4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,congress recognizes the service of the ,los ,angeles-class attack submarine the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city and the crew of the ,,uss ,oklahoma ,city1 who served the ,united ,states with valor and bravery4 #ajij4 ,target date for deployment of #e;,g wireless broadband infrastructure at all military installations 7a7 ,target required ,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 ,the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees and annual 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 ,no report shall be required under subsection 7b7 after the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajia4 ,inclusion of ,air ,force student pilots in personnel metrics for establishing and sustaining dining facilities at ,air ,education and ,training ,commands ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall revise the personnel metrics with respect to establishing and sustaining dining facilities at ,air ,education and ,training ,commands in the ,united ,states to include ,air ,force student pilots4 #ajib4 ,sense of ,congress regarding conduct of international naval review on ,july #d1 #bjbf 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that ,july #d1 #bjbf1 is the #bejth birthday of the ,united ,states of ,america4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,navy should conduct an international naval review on ,july #d1 #bjbf4 #ajic4 ,sense of ,congress regarding crisis at the ,southwest border 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,noncitizens with criminal convictions are routinely encountered at ports of entry and between ports of entry on the ,southwest land border4 7#b7 ,some of the inadmissible individuals encountered on the southwest border are known or suspected terrorists4 7#c7 ,transnational criminal organizations routinely move illicit drugs1 counterfeit products1 and trafficked humans across the ,southwest land border4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the current level of illegal crossings and trafficking on the ,southwest border represents a national security threat2 7#b7 the ,department of ,defense has rightly contributed personnel to aid the efforts of the ,united ,states ,government to address the crisis at the ,southwest border2 7#c7 the ,national ,guard and active duty members of the ,armed ,forces are to be commended for their hard work and dedication in their response to the crisis at the ,southwest land border2 and 7#d7 border security is a matter of national security and the failure to address the crisis at the ,southwest border introduces significant risk to the people of the ,united ,states4 #ajid4 ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy 7a7 ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy 7in this section referred to as the ,commission74 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of eight members1 of whom-- 7i7 two shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 one of whom shall be a ,member of the ,senate and one whom shall not be2 7ii7 two shall be appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 one of whom shall be a ,member of the ,senate and one whom shall not be2 7iii7 two shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 one of whom shall be a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives and one whom shall not be2 and 7iv7 two shall be appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 one of whom shall be a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives and one whom shall not be4 7,b7 ,appointment date ,the appointments of the members of the ,commission shall be made not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,c7 ,effect of lack of appointment by appointment date ,if one or more appointments under subparagraph 7,a77i7 is not made by the appointment date specified in subparagraph 7,b71 the authority to make such appointment or appointments shall expire1 and the number of members of the ,commission shall be reduced by the number equal to the number of appointments so not made4 ,if an appointment under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 7iii71 7iv71 or 7v7 is not made by the appointment date specified in subparagraph 7,b71 the authority to make an appointment under such subparagraph shall expire1 and the number of members of the ,commission shall be reduced by the number equal to the number otherwise appointable under such subparagraph4 7,d7 ,expertise ,in making appointments under this subsection1 consideration should be given to individuals with expertise in naval policy and strategy1 naval forces capability1 naval nuclear weapons1 ,naval force structure design1 organization1 and employment1 shipbuilding1 and shipbuilding infrastructure4 7#c7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies ,members shall be appointed for the life of the ,commission4 ,any vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7#d7 ,chair and vice chair ,the ,commission shall select a ,chair and ,vice ,chair from among its members4 7#e7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,commission have been appointed1 the ,commission shall hold its initial meeting4 7#f7 ,meetings ,the ,commission shall meet at the call of the ,chair4 7#g7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number of members may hold hearings4 7b7 ,duties of the ,commission 7#a7 ,study on naval force structure 7,a7 ,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-- 7i7 to make recommendations on the size and force mixture of ships2 and 7ii7 to make recommendations on the size and force mixture of naval aviation2 7,b7 ,considerations ,in undertaking the study required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall carry out each of the following3 7i7 ,an evaluation and identification of a structure for the ,navy that-- 7,i7 has the depth and scalability to meet current and anticipated requirements of the combatant commands2 7,,ii7 assumes three different funding levels of #bjbc appropriated plus inflation2 #bjbc appropriated with #c-e percent real growth2 and unconstrained to meet the needs for war in the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,european ,command2 7,,iii7 ensures that the ,navy has the capacity needed to support current and anticipated homeland defense and disaster assistance missions in the ,united ,states2 7,,iv7 provides for sufficient numbers of members of the ,navy to ensure a #aae percent manning level of all deployed ships1 similar to ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command2 7,v7 recommends a peacetime rotation force operational tempo goals2 7,,vi7 recommends forward stationing requirements2 and 7,,vii7 manages strategic and operational risk by making tradeoffs among readiness1 efficiency1 effectiveness1 capability1 and affordability4 7ii7 ,an evaluation and identification of combatant command demand and fleet size1 including recommendations to support a balance of-- 7,i7 readiness2 7,,ii7 training2 7,,iii7 routine ship maintenance2 7,,iv7 personnel2 7,v7 forward presence2 and 7,,vi7 depot level ship maintenance4 7iii7 ,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 7iv7 ,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 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall conduct a detail study on shipbuilding1 shipyards1 and integrating advanced information technologies such as augmented reality an artificial intelligence on the current fleet4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall consider the following3 7i7 ,recommendations for specific changes to the ,navy's ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program1 to include legislative changes to providing a multi-year appropriation2 additionally provides recommendations for bringing into the shipyards innovative technology companies as part of the overall modernization effort4 7ii7 ,recommendations for changes to the ship design and build program1 to reduce risk1 reduce cost1 accelerate build timelines1 and takes an incremental approach to change in future ship building4 7iii7 ,recommendations for changes to the ship depot maintenance program in order to reduce overhaul timelines1 integrate current technologies into ships1 and reduces costs4 7#c7 ,report ,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 by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 together with its recommendations for such legislative actions as the ,commission considers appropriate in light of the results of the studies4 7c7 ,powers of the ,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 ,chair of the ,commission1 the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the ,commission4 7#c7 ,postal services ,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 7d7 ,commission personnel matters 7#a7 ,compensation of members ,each member of the ,commission who is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government may be compensated at a rate not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of #aee1djj 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 or ,members of ,congress shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,the members 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 7#c7 ,staff 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,chair of the ,commission may1 without regard to the civil service laws and regulations1 appoint and terminate an executive director and such other additional personnel as may be necessary to enable the ,commission to perform its duties4 ,the employment of an executive director shall be subject to confirmation by the ,commission4 7,b7 ,compensation ,the ,chair of the ,commission may fix the compensation of the executive director and other personnel without regard to chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to classification of positions and ,general ,schedule pay rates1 except that the rate of pay for the executive director and other personnel may not exceed the rate payable for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of such title4 7#d7 ,detail of government employees ,any ,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#e7 ,procurement of temporary and intermittent services ,the ,chair of the ,commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at rates for individuals which do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of such title4 7e7 ,termination of the ,commission 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,inapplicability of termination requirement under ,,faca ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the activities of the ,commission under this section4 #ajie4 ,transfer of aircraft to other departments for wildfire suppression and other purposes ,section #ajih7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff7 is amended by inserting 1 search and rescue1 or emergency operations pertaining to wildfires after purposes4 #ajif4 ,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 #ajig4 ,availability of information regarding procurement of equipment by ,state and local governments through the ,department of ,defense ,section #bha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,availability of information 7#a7 ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 shall establish and maintain a publicly available internet website that provides up-to-date and comprehensive information1 in a searchable format1 on the purchase of equipment under the procedures established under subsection 7a7 and the recipients of such equipment4 7#b7 ,the information required to be made publicly available under paragraph 7#a7 includes all unclassified information pertaining to such purchases1 including-- 7,a7 the catalog of equipment available for purchase under subsection 7c72 7,b7 for each purchase of equipment under the procedures established under subsection 7a7-- 7i7 the recipient ,state or unit of local government2 7ii7 the purpose of the purchase2 7iii7 the type of equipment2 7iv7 the cost of the equipment2 and 7v7 the administrative costs under subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 other information the ,secretary determines is necessary4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall update the information included on the internet website required under paragraph 7#a7 on a quarterly basis4 4 #ajih4 ,report on purchase and use by ,department of ,defense of location data generated by ,americans' phones and their internet metadata 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and make available to the public on an internet website of the ,department of ,defense a report that-- 7#a7 identifies each covered entity that is currently1 or during the five year period ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act was1 without a court order-- 7,a7 obtaining in exchange for anything of value any covered records2 and 7,b7 intentionally retaining or intentionally using such covered records2 and 7#b7 for each covered entity identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 identifies-- 7,a7 each category of covered record the covered entity1 without a court order1 is obtaining or obtained1 in exchange for anything of value2 7,b7 whether the covered entity intentionally retained or is intentionally retaining each category of covered records pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 whether the covered entity intentionally uses or used each category of covered records identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,d7 whether such obtaining1 retention1 and use ceased before the date of the enactment of this ,act or is ongoing4 7b7 ,form ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7c7 ,determination of parties to a communication ,in determining under this section whether a party to a communication is likely to be located inside or outside the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary shall consider the ,internet ,protocol 7,,ip7 address used by the party to the communication1 but may also consider other information known to the ,secretary4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered entities means the ,defense ,agencies1 ,department of ,defense activities1 and components of the ,department that-- 7,a7 are under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security2 or 7,b7 over which the ,under ,secretary exercises planning1 policy1 funding1 or strategic oversight authority4 7#b7 ,the term covered records includes the following3 7,a7 ,location data generated by phones that are likely to be located in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,domestic phone call records4 7,c7 ,international phone call records4 7,d7 ,domestic text message records4 7,e7 ,international text message records4 7,f7 ,domestic netflow records4 7,g7 ,international netflow records4 7,h7 ,domestic ,domain ,name ,system records4 7,i7 ,international ,domain ,name ,system records4 7,j7 ,other types of domestic internet metadata4 7,k7 ,other types of international internet metadata4 7#c7 ,the term domestic means a telephone or an internet communication in which all parties to the communication are likely to be located in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 7,a7 ,the term international means a telephone or an internet communication in which one or more parties to the communication are likely to be located in the ,united ,states and one or more parties to the communication are likely to be located outside the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,the term international does not include a telephone or an internet communication in which all parties to the communication are likely to be located outside the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,the term obtain in exchange for anything of value means to obtain by purchasing1 to receive in connection with services being provided for consideration1 or to otherwise obtain in exchange for consideration1 including an access fee1 service fee1 maintenance fee1 or licensing fee4 7#f7 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term retain means the storage of a covered record4 7,b7 ,the term retain does not include the temporary storage of a covered record that will be1 but has not yet been1 subjected to a process in which the covered record1 which is part of a larger compilation containing records that are not covered records1 are identified and deleted4 7#g7 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term use1 with respect to a covered record1 includes analyzing1 processing1 or sharing the covered record4 7,b7 ,the term use does not include subjecting the covered record to a process in which the covered record1 which is part of a larger compilation containing records that are not covered records1 are identified and deleted4 #ajii4 ,national tabletop exercise 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than #cfe days of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a tabletop exercise designed to test the resiliency of the ,united ,states across all aspects of national power in the event of an invasion of a covered defense partner4 ,the ,secretary may conduct subsequent similar exercises on a biennial basis4 7b7 ,planning and preparation ,a tabletop exercise under this section shall be prepared by ,department of ,defense personnel4 7c7 ,private sector ,in accordance with applicable laws and regulations regarding the protection of national security information1 the ,secretary may invite non-,government individuals or entities to participate in a tabletop exercise under this section4 7d7 ,international partners ,the ,secretary may invite allies and partners of the ,united ,states to participate in a tabletop exercise under this section4 7e7 ,observers ,the ,secretary may invite representatives from the executive and legislative branches of the ,federal ,government to observe a tabletop exercise under this section4 7f7 ,consultation requirement ,the ,secretary shall plan and execute a tabletop exercise under this section in consultation with the heads of the ,federal departments and agencies who participate in the exercise1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,elements ,a tabletop exercise under this section shall be designed to evaluate the following elements3 7#a7 ,the ,federal ,government response across all elements of national power to an invasion of a covered defense partner4 7#b7 ,the ability of the ,united ,states covered ,armed ,forces1 alongside allied and partner militaries1 to defeat an invasion of a covered defense partner4 7#c7 ,the resilience of domestic critical infrastructure and logistical chokepoints that may inhibit the mobility of the ,united ,states covered ,armed ,forces in responding to an invasion of a covered defense partner4 7#d7 ,the ability of the ,united ,states to coordinate an effective international public and private sector response4 7h7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which at 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 7,b7 recommendations to improve the response of the ,united ,states across all elements of national power in the case of an invasion of a covered defense partner2 7,c7 recommendations to improve the domestic resiliency and vulnerability of critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states in the case of an invasion of a covered defense partner2 and 7,d7 appropriate strategies to address the recommendations identified in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c74 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means-- 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 defense partner means a country that is-- 7,a7 identified as a partner in the document entitled ,department of ,defense ,indo-,pacific ,strategy ,report issued on ,june #a1 #bjai2 and 7,b7 located within #ajj miles of the coast of a strategic competitor4 7#d7 ,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 #ajii;,a4 ,greenhouse gas mitigation actions and results dashboard ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a dashboard on an appropriate website of the ,department of ,defense and make publicly available on such dashboard relevant information on investments in non-,,ghg technologies1 numbers of demonstrations completed1 and information on links to commercialization in the civilian sector4 ,such dashboard shall be similar to the dashboard on the ,department of ,defense's internal ,advana ,dashboard4 #ajii;,b4 ,administration of risk-based surveys to certain educational institutions 7a7 ,development required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting though the ,voluntary ,education ,institutional ,compliance ,program of the ,department of ,defense1 shall develop a risk-based survey for oversight of covered educational institutions4 7b7 ,scope 7#a7 ,in general ,the scope of the risk-based survey developed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,specific elements ,at a minimum the scope determined under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,rapid increase or decrease in enrollment4 7,b7 ,rapid increase in tuition and fees4 7,c7 ,complaints tracked and published from students pursuing programs of education1 based on severity or volume of the complaints4 7,d7 ,student completion rates4 7,e7 ,indicators of financial stability4 7,f7 ,review of the advertising and recruiting practices of the educational institution1 including those by third-party contractors of the educational institution4 7,g7 ,matters for which the ,federal ,government or a ,state ,government brings an action in a court of competent jurisdiction against an educational institution1 including matters in cases in which the ,federal ,government or the ,state comes to a settled agreement on such matters outside of the court4 7c7 ,action or event 7#a7 ,suspension ,if1 pursuant to a risk-based survey under this section4 the ,secretary determines that an educational institution has experienced an action or event described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may suspend the participation of the institution in ,department of ,defense programs for a period of two-year1 or such other period as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,action or event described ,an action or event described in this paragraph is any of the following3 7,a7 ,the receipt by an educational institution of payments under the heightened cash monitoring level #b payment method pursuant to section #dhg7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid74 7,b7 ,punitive action taken by the ,attorney ,general1 the ,federal ,trade ,commission1 or any other ,federal department or agency for misconduct or misleading marketing practices that would violate the standards defined by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,c7 ,punitive action taken by a ,state against an educational institution4 7,d7 ,the loss1 or risk of loss1 by an educational institution of an accreditation from an accrediting agency or association1 including notice of probation1 suspension1 an order to show cause relating to the educational institution's academic policies and practices or to its financial stability1 or revocation of accreditation4 7,e7 ,the placement of an educational institution on provisional certification status by the ,secretary of ,education4 7d7 ,database ,the ,secretary shall establish a searchable database or use an existing system1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 to serve as a central repository for information required for or collected during site visits for the risk-based survey developed under subsection 7a71 so as to improve future oversight of educational institutions4 7e7 ,covered educational institution ,in this section1 the term covered educational institution means an educational institution selected by the ,secretary based on quantitative1 publicly available metrics indicating risk designed to separate low-risk and high-risk institutions1 to focus on high-risk institutions4 #ajii;,c4 ,briefing on ,guam and ,northern ,mariana ,islands military construction costs ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on ,guam and the ,northern ,mariana ,islands on the future military construction requirements based on emerging threats in the region1 ongoing relocations of members of the ,armed ,forces1 and the total amount of funds obligated or expended from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available and for implementing the ,record of ,decision for the relocation of ,marine ,corps4 ,such briefing shall include-- 7#a7 the projected funding for military construction through fiscal year #bjcj2 7#b7 the projected sustainment costs associated with military infrastructure through fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7#c7 military infrastructure requirements through fiscal year #bjcj exceeding the current funding restriction4 #ajii;,d4 ,resources to implement ,department of ,defense policy on civilian harm in connection with ,united ,states military operations 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to facilitate fulfillment of the requirements in section #icf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note74 7b7 ,personnel ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall do the following3 7#a7 ,assign within each of the ,united ,states ,central ,command1 the ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 the ,united ,states ,southern ,command1 the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 and the ,united ,states ,northern ,command not fewer than two personnel who shall have primary responsibility for the following in connection with military operations undertaken by such command3 7,a7 ,providing guidance and oversight relating to prevention of and response to harm to civilians1 promotion of observance of human rights1 and the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure1 including ensuring implementation of the policy of the ,department of ,defense on harm to civilians resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7,b7 ,overseeing civilian harm prevention1 mitigation1 and response functions on behalf of the commander of such command4 7,c7 ,receiving reports of harm to civilians and conducting assessments and investigations relating to such harm4 7,d7 ,analyzing incidents and trends with respect to harm to civilians1 identifying lessons learned1 and ensuring that lessons learned are incorporated into updated command guidance and practices4 7,e7 ,offering condolences and amends for harm to civilians1 including ex gratia payments4 7,f7 ,ensuring the integration of activities relating to civilian harm prevention1 mitigation1 and response1 the protection of civilians1 and promotion of observance of human rights in security cooperation activities4 7,g7 ,working with the ,center for ,excellence established under section #ahd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ajhe4 7,h7 ,consulting with non-governmental organizations on civilian harm and human rights matters4 7#b7 ,assign within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy not fewer than two personnel who shall have primary responsibility for implementing and overseeing implementation by the components of the ,department of ,defense of ,department policy on harm to civilians resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7#c7 ,assign within the ,joint ,staff not fewer than two personnel who shall have primary responsibility for the following3 7,a7 ,overseeing implementation by the components of the ,department of ,defense of ,department policy on harm to civilians resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7,b7 ,developing and sharing in the implementation of such policy4 7,c7 ,communicating operational guidance on such policy4 7c7 ,training1 software1 and other requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,in each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department may obligate and expend1 from amounts specified in paragraph 7#b71 not more than #e1jjj1jjj for the following3 7,a7 ,training related to civilian harm prevention1 mitigation1 and response4 7,b7 ,information technology equipment1 support and maintenance1 and data storage1 in order to implement the policy of the ,department relating to harms to civilians resulting from ,united ,states military operations as required by section #icf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai4 7#b7 ,funds ,the funds for a fiscal year specified in this subparagraph are funds as follows3 7,a7 ,in the case of the ,secretary of ,defense1 amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide4 7,b7 ,in the case of a ,secretary of a military department1 amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for operation and maintenance for the components of the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary4 #ajii;,e4 ,availability of modular small arms range for ,army ,reserve in ,puerto ,rico ,the ,secretary of ,army shall ensure that a modular small arms range is made available for the ,army ,reserve in ,puerto ,rico4 #ajii;,f4 ,independent epidemiological analysis of health effects from exposure to ,department of ,defense activities in ,vieques 7a7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine for the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine to perform the services covered by this section4 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,studies 7#a7 ,in general ,under an agreement between the ,secretary and the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine under this section1 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine shall carry out epidemiological studies of the short-term1 long-term1 primary1 and secondary health effects caused or sufficiently correlated to exposure to chemicals and radioactive materials from activities of the ,department of ,defense in the communities of concern1 including any recommendations4 ,in carrying out such studies1 the ,national ,academies may incorporate the research generated pursuant to funding opportunity number ,,epa-,g#bjai-,,ord-,a#a4 7#b7 ,elements ,the epidemiological studies carried out under paragraph 7#a7 and the recommendations developed under such paragraph shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a list of known contaminants and their locations that have been left by the ,department of ,defense in the communities of concern4 7,b7 ,for each contaminant under subparagraph 7,a71 an epidemiological study that-- 7i7 estimates the disease burden of current and past residents of ,vieques1 ,puerto ,rico1 from such contaminants2 7ii7 incorporates historical estimates of residents' groundwater exposure to contaminants of concern that-- 7,i7 predate the completion of the water-supply pipeline in #aigh2 7,,ii7 include exposure to groundwater from ,atlantic ,weapons ,fleet ,weapons ,training ,area ,area of ,concern ,e and any other exposures that the ,national ,academies determine necessary2 7,,iii7 consider differences between the aquifers of ,vieques2 and 7,,iv7 consider the differences between public and private wells1 and possible exposures from commercial or agricultural uses2 and 7iii7 includes estimates of current residents' exposure to chemicals and radiation which may affect the groundwater1 food1 air1 or soil1 that-- 7,i7 include current residents' groundwater exposure in the event of the water-supply pipeline being temporarily lost2 and 7,,ii7 is based on the actual practices of residents in ,vieques during times of duress1 for example the use of wells for fresh water following ,hurricane ,maria4 7,c7 ,an identification of ,military ,munitions ,response ,program sites that have not fully investigated whether contaminants identified at other sites are present or the degree of contamination present4 7,d7 ,the production of separate1 peer-reviewed quality research into adverse health outcomes1 including cancer1 from exposure to drinking water contaminated with methyl tert-butyl ether 7,,mtbe74 7,e7 ,any other factors the ,national ,academies determine necessary4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the execution of an agreement under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine shall-- 7,a7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of the ,national ,academies under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 make available to the public on a publicly accessible website a version of the report that is suitable for public viewing4 7#b7 ,form ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term communities of concern means ,naval ,station ,roosevelt ,roads and the former ,atlantic ,fleet ,weapons ,training ,area4 #ajii;,g4 ,participation in ,federal ,transportation ,incentive ,p,rogram ,the ,secretary of ,navy shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,transportation and public shipyards to increase participation in the ,federal ,transportation ,incentive ,program by-- 7#a7 identifying current challenges in the ,program structure2 and 7#b7 implementing modifications that would reduce impediments to use and provide incentives for increased use by ,federal employees4 #ajii;,h4 ,report on initiatives of ,department of ,defense to source locally and regionally produced foods for installations of the ,department 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report detailing-- 7#a7 current procurement practices of the ,department of ,defense regarding food for consumption or distribution on installations of the ,department2 7#b7 efforts by the ,department of ,defense to establish and strengthen farm to base initiatives to source locally and regionally produced foods1 including seafood1 for consumption or distribution at installations of the ,department2 7#c7 efforts by the ,department to collaborate with relevant ,federal agencies1 including the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 and the ,department of ,commerce1 to procure locally and regionally produced foods2 7#d7 opportunities where procurement of locally and regionally produced foods would be beneficial to members of the ,armed ,forces1 their families1 military readiness by improving health outcomes1 and farmers near installations of the ,department2 7#e7 barriers currently preventing the ,department from increasing procurement of locally and regionally produced foods or preventing producers from partnering with nearby installations of the ,department2 and 7#f7 recommendations for how the ,department can improve procurement practices to increase offerings of locally and regionally produced foods4 7b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajii;,i4 ,limitations on sale and use of portable heating devices on military installations 7a7 ,prohibition on sale of unsafe portable heating devices at commissary stores and ,,mwr retail facilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the following types of portable heating devices are not sold at a commissary store or ,,mwr retail facility3 7#a7 ,portable heating devices that do not comply with applicable voluntary consumer product safety standards4 7#b7 ,portable heating devices that do not have an automatic shutoff function4 7b7 ,education for families living in military housing ,the commander of a military installation shall ensure that members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to that installation and living in military family housing1 including military family housing acquired or constructed pursuant to subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are provided with the recommendations of the ,consumer ,product ,safety ,commission for operating portable heating devices safely4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,mwr retail facility has the meaning given that term in section #ajfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term portable heating device means an electric heater that-- 7,a7 is intended to stand unsupported 7freestanding72 7,b7 can be moved from place to place within conditioned areas in a structure2 7,c7 is connected to a nominal #abj ,,vac electric supply through a cord and plug2 7,d7 transfers heat by radiation1 convection1 or both 7either natural or forced72 and 7,e7 is intended for residential use4 #ajii;,j4 ,training and information for first responders regarding aid for victims of trauma-related injuries ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,department of ,defense shares best practices with1 and offers training to1 ,state and local first responders regarding how to most effectively aid victims who experience trauma-related injuries4 #ajii,k4 ,public availability of cost of certain military operations to each ,united ,states taxpayer ,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 overseas 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 shall-- 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 overseas contingency operation-- 7,a7 both the total cost to each taxpayer1 and the cost to each taxpayer for each fiscal year1 of conducting the overseas contingency operation2 7,b7 a list of countries where the overseas 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 #ajii,l4 ,report on ,department of ,defense plan to achieve strategic overmatch in the information environment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the following3 7#a7 ,a plan1 developed in cooperation with relevant ,federal agencies1 for the ,department of ,defense to achieve strategic overmatch in the information environment1 including-- 7,a7 modifications and updates to existing policy or guidance2 7,b7 a description of impacts to future budget requests and funding priorities2 7,c7 updates to personnel policies to ensure the recruitment1 promotion1 retention1 and compensation incentives for individuals with the necessary skills in the information environment2 and 7,d7 a description of improvements to the collection1 prioritization1 and analysis of open source intelligence to better inform the understanding of competitors and adversaries to the ,department of ,defense in the information environment4 7#b7 ,a description of any initiatives1 identified in cooperation with relevant ,federal agencies1 that the ,secretary of ,defense and such ,federal agencies may undertake to assist and incorporate allies and partner countries of the ,united ,states into efforts to achieve strategic overmatch in the information environment4 7#c7 ,a description of other actions1 including funding modifications1 policy changes1 or congressional action1 are necessary to further enable widespread and sustained information environment operations of the ,department of ,defense relevant ,federal agencies4 7#d7 ,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 ,,xi ,civilian ,personnel ,matters #aaja4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas ,subsection 7a7 of section #aaja of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dfae71 as most recently amended by section #aaab of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha71 is further amended by striking through #bjbb and inserting through #bjbc4 #aajb4 ,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-ha71 is further amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd4 #aajc4 ,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-- 7#a7 develop a standardized identification credential for ,defense law enforcement officers2 7#b7 issue such credential to each such officer at no cost to such officer2 and 7#c7 ensure that 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 #aajd4 ,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 #aaje4 ,increase in positions eligible for enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology positions in science and technology reinvention laboratories 7a7 ,in general ,section #djid7;e77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking five and inserting ten4 7b7 ,application ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect immediately after section #hea7;a74 #aajf4 ,,gao ,report on ,federal ,employee ,paid ,leave ,act 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit1 to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report on the implementation of the ,federal ,employee ,paid ,leave ,act 7subtitle ,a of title ,,lxxvi of division ,f of ,public ,law #aaf-ib71 the ,paid ,parental ,leave ,technical ,corrections ,act of #bjbj 7section #aajc of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc1 and the amendments made by such ,acts4 7b7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall review1 assess1 and provide recommendations1 as appropriate1 on the following3 7#a7 ,any data collected or used by the ,office of ,personnel ,management on the use of paid parental leave provided by such ,acts and the amendments made by such ,acts4 7#b7 ,office of ,personnel ,management and ,federal agencies' efforts to make employees aware of paid parental leave under such ,acts and the amendments made by such ,acts1 address any obstacles to the use of paid parental leave1 and monitor the impact of such ,acts and the amendments made by such ,acts on hiring1 recruitment1 and retention of employees4 #aajg4 ,inflation bonus pay for certain ,department of ,defense civilian employees 7a7 ,general ,schedule and other employees 7#a7 ,bonus ,on the first day of the first pay period beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbc1 and on the first day of each of the months of ,february through ,december in calendar year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall pay a bonus to each civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense who-- 7,a7 is under the ,general ,schedule and has an annual rate of basic pay equal to #de1jjj or less2 or 7,b7 is within the civil service 7as that term is defined in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code71 is not under the ,general ,schedule or the ,federal ,wage ,system1 and has an annual rate of basic pay equal to #de1jjj or less4 7#b7 ,amount ,the monthly bonus paid under paragraph 7#a7 to an employee shall be in an amount determined by the ,secretary1 based on prevailing economic conditions that adversely affect civilian employees1 but in no case shall be less than #b4d percent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for such employee on the first day of such pay period4 7b7 ,federal ,wage ,system employees 7#a7 ,bonus ,on the first day that the wage survey adjustment for fiscal year #bjbc takes effect in ,october of that fiscal year1 and on and the first day of each of the months of ,november through ,september of such fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall pay a bonus to each civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense who-- 7,a7 is a prevailing rate employee under the ,federal ,wage ,system2 and 7,b7 has an annual rate of basic pay equal to #de1jjj or less4 7#b7 ,amount ,the monthly bonus paid under paragraph 7#a7 to an employee shall be in an amount determined by the ,secretary1 based on prevailing economic conditions that adversely affect civilian employees1 but in no case shall be less than #b4d percent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for such employee on the first day that such adjustment takes effect4 7c7 ,limitations ,a bonus under subsection 7a7 or 7b7-- 7#a7 may not be paid after ,december #a1 #bjbc1 or ,september #a1 #bjbc1 respectively2 and 7#b7 shall not be considered to be basic pay of an employee for any purpose4 #aajh4 ,flexible workplace programs ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each ,secretary of a military department modifies any guidance relating to flexible workplace programs to ensure that maximum practicable flexibility is allowed to permit employees to perform all or a portion of the duties of such employees-- 7#a7 at a telecommuting center established pursuant to statute2 or 7#b7 through the use of flexible workplace services agreements4 #aaji4 ,,gao study on ,federal ,wage ,system parity with local prevailing wage rate 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the parity between the ,federal ,wage ,system and the prevailing wage rate for wage grade workers who maintain or repair1 or help support those who maintain or repair ,u4,s4 ,navy ships or submarines and-- 7#a7 are employed at the four ,u4,s4 ,navy public shipyards2 7#b7 are employed at domestic ,u4,s4 naval bases with facilities to maintain or repair ,u4,s4 ,navy ships or submarines and are in vicinity of competitive private defense industry2 or 7#c7 are employed at domestic ,u4,s4 naval bases with facilities to maintain or repair ,u4,s4 ,navy ships or submarines and are located within close commuting distance from a high-income area1 such that wage grade jobs must compete with other means of employment for workers of equivalent skillsets and academic achievement4 7b7 ,other requirements ,such study shall also review-- 7#a7 the ,government-wide administration of the ,federal ,wage ,system including the regulations1 policies1 and processes for establishing or modifying geographic boundaries of local wage areas2 7#b7 the process of developing and administering the local wage surveys and setting wage schedules for all ,federal ,wage ,system workers including those discussed in subsection 7a72 7#c7 the use of ,federal contractors to perform work skills and occupational duties comparable to ,federal ,wage ,system employees at the four ,u4,s4 ,navy public shipyards and domestic ,u4,s4 naval bases with facilities to maintain or repair ,u4,s4 ,navy ships or submarines2 7#d7 the legal framework of the ,federal ,wage ,system and ,department of ,defense and ,office of ,personnel ,management policies as compared to the ,general ,schedule system1 including differences in the local wage areas for workers1 such as occupational coverage1 geographic coverage1 pay ranges1 pay increase limits1 and pay adjustment cycles2 and 7#e7 provide recommendations to ,congress1 as applicable1 based on the findings4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on preliminary findings of such review4 7d7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the committees identified in subsection 7c7 a report containing the final results of such review on a date agreed to at the time of the briefing4 #aaaj4 ,temporary authority to appoint retired members of the ,armed ,forces to ,military ,health ,system positions ,section #aajh 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 subsection 7a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7b7 or 7c72 7#b7 in the heading for subsection 7b71 by striking ,positions and inserting ,defense industrial base facility positions2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,military health system positions ,the positions in the ,department described in this subsection are medical or health profession positions in the civil service within the military health system4 2 and 7#e7 by amending subsection 7f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7 of this section7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term civil service has the meaning given that term in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the term medical or health profession positions means any position listed under any of paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of section #gdja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 the terms member and ,secretary concerned have the meaning given those terms in section #aja of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #aaaa4 ,purchase of retired handguns by ,federal law enforcement officers 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall establish a program under which a ,federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired handgun from the ,federal agency that issued the handgun to such officer4 7b7 ,limitations ,a ,federal law enforcement officer may purchase a retired handgun under subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 the purchase is made during the #f-month period beginning on the date the handgun was so retired2 7#b7 with respect to such purchase1 the officer has passed a background check within #cj days of purchase under the national instant criminal background check system established under the ,brady ,handgun ,violence ,prevention ,act2 and 7#c7 with respect to such purchase1 the officer is in good standing with the ,federal agency that employs such officer4 7c7 ,cost ,a handgun purchased under this section shall be sold at the fair market value for such handgun taking into account the age and condition of the handgun4 7d7 ,sense of ,congress on use of funds ,it is the sense of ,congress that any amounts received by the ,government from the sale of a handgun under this section should be transferred and used to fund evidence-based gun violence prevention or gun safety education and training programs4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,federal law enforcement officer has the meaning given that term in section #aae7;c77#a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the term handgun has the meaning given that term in section #iba7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 the term retired handgun means any handgun that has been declared surplus by the applicable agency4 #aaab4 ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps 7a7 ,in general ,subpart ,i of part ,,iii of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #ajd ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps ,sec4 #ajdja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajdjb4 ,establishment4 ,sec4 #ajdjc4 ,organization4 ,sec4 #ajdjd4 ,assignments4 ,sec4 #ajdje4 ,reservist continuing education4 ,sec4 #ajdjf4 ,congressional reports4 #ajdja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,active reservist ,the term active reservist means a reservist holding a position to which such reservist has been appointed under section #ajdjc7;c77#b74 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration4 7#c7 ,covered ,executive agency ,the term covered ,executive agency means an ,executive agency as defined in section #aje1 except that such term includes the ,united ,states ,postal ,service1 the ,postal ,regulatory ,commission1 and the ,executive ,office of the ,president4 7#d7 ,program ,the term ,program means the program established under section #ajdjb7;a74 7#e7 ,reservist ,the term reservist means an individual who is a member of the ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps4 #ajdjb4 ,establishment 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,general ,services ,administration a program to establish1 manage1 and assign a reserve of individuals with relevant skills and credentials1 to be know as the ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps1 to help address the digital and cybersecurity needs of covered ,executive agencies4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,guidance ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall issue guidance for the ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps1 which shall include procedures for coordinating with covered ,executive agencies to-- 7,a7 identify digital and cybersecurity needs which may be addressed by the ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps2 and 7,b7 assign active reservists to address such needs4 7#b7 ,recruitment and initial assignments ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall begin recruiting reservists and assigning active reservists under the ,program4 #ajdjc4 ,organization 7a7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps shall be administered by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 establish standards for serving as a reservist1 including educational attainment1 professional qualifications1 and background checks2 7,b7 ensure the standards established under subparagraph 7,a7 are met2 7,c7 recruit individuals to the ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps2 7,d7 activate and deactivate reservists as necessary2 7,e7 coordinate with covered ,executive agencies to-- 7i7 determine the digital and cybersecurity needs which reservists shall be assigned to address2 7ii7 ensure reservists have access1 resources1 and equipment required to address digital and cybersecurity needs which such reservists are assigned to address2 and 7iii7 analyze potential assignments for reservists to determine outcomes1 develop anticipated assignment timelines1 and identify covered ,executive agency partners2 7,f7 ensure reservists acquire and maintain appropriate security clearances2 and 7,g7 determine what additional resources1 if any1 are required to successfully implement the ,program4 7b7 ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps participation 7#a7 ,service obligation agreement 7,a7 ,in general ,an individual may become a reservist only if such individual enters into a written agreement with the ,administrator to become a reservist4 7,b7 ,contents ,the agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 require the individual seeking to become a reservist to serve as a reservist for a three-year period1 during which such individual shall serve not less then #cj days per year as an active reservist2 and 7ii7 set forth all other the rights and obligations of the individual and the ,general ,services ,administration4 7#b7 ,compensation ,the ,administrator shall determine the appropriate compensation for service as a reservists1 except that the annual pay for such service shall not exceed #aj1jjj4 7#c7 ,employment protections ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall prescribe such regulations as necessary to ensure the reemployment1 continuation of benefits1 and non-discrimination in reemployment of active reservists1 provided that such regulations shall include1 at a minimum1 those rights and obligations set forth under chapter #dc of title #ch4 7#d7 ,penalties 7,a7 ,in general ,a reservist that fails to accept an appointment under subsection 7c77#b7 or fails to carry out the duties assigned to reservist under such an appointment shall1 after notice and an opportunity to be heard-- 7i7 cease to be a reservist2 and 7ii7 be fined an amount equal to the sum of-- 7,i7 an amount equal to the amounts1 if any1 paid under section #ajdje with respect to such reservist1 and 7,,ii7 the difference between the amount of compensation such reservist would have received if the reservist completed the entire term of service as a reservist agreed to in the agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 and the amount of compensation such reservist has received under such agreement4 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply with respect to a failure of a reservist to accept an appointment under subsection 7c77#b7 or to carry out the duties assigned to the reservist under such an appointment if-- 7i7 the failure was due to the death or disability of such reservist2 or 7ii7 the ,administrator determines that subparagraph 7,a7 should not apply with respect to the failure4 7c7 ,hiring authority 7#a7 ,corps leadership ,the ,administrator may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc 7other than sections #ccjc and #ccbh7 of this title1 qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service in the ,general ,service ,administration for which the primary duties are related to the management or administration of the ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,corps reservists 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc 7other than sections #ccjc and #ccbh71 qualified reservists to temporary positions in the competitive service for the purpose of assigning such reservists under section #ajdjd and to otherwise carry out the ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps4 7,b7 ,appointment limits 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may not appoint an individual under this paragraph if1 during the #cfe-;day period ending on the date of such appointment1 such individual has been an officer or employee of the executive or legislative branch of the ,united ,states ,government1 of any independent agency of the ,united ,states1 or of the ,district of ,columbia for not less than #acj days4 7ii7 ,automatic appointment termination ,the appointment of an individual under this paragraph shall terminate upon such individual being employed as an officer or employee of the executive or legislative branch of the ,united ,states ,government1 of any independent agency of the ,united ,states1 or of the ,district of ,columbia for #acj days during the previous #cfe days4 7,c7 ,employee status ,an individual appointed under this paragraph shall be considered a special ,government employee 7as such term is defined in section #bjb7;a7 of title #ah74 7,d7 ,additional employees ,individuals appointed under this paragraph shall be in addition to any employees of the ,general ,services ,administration whose duties relate to the digital or cybersecurity needs of the ,general ,services ,administration4 #ajdjd4 ,assignments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may assign active reservists to address the digital and cybersecurity needs of covered ,executive agencies1 including cybersecurity services1 digital education and training1 data triage1 acquisition assistance1 guidance on digital projects1 development of technical solutions1 and bridging public needs and private sector capabilities4 7b7 ,assignment-specific access1 resources1 supplies1 or equipment ,the head of a covered ,executive agency shall1 to the extent practicable1 provide each active reservist assigned to address a digital or cybersecurity need of such covered ,executive agency under subsection 7a7 with any specialized access1 resources1 supplies1 or equipment required to address such digital or cybersecurity need4 7c7 ,duration ,an assignment of an individual under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date determined by the ,administrator2 7#b7 the date on which the ,administrator receives notification of the decision of the head of the covered ,executive agency1 the digital or cybersecurity needs of which such individual is assigned to address under subsection 7a71 that such assignment should terminate2 or 7#c7 the date on which the assigned individual ceases to be an active reservist4 #ajdje4 ,reservist continuing education 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator may pay for reservists to acquire training and receive continuing education1 including attending conferences and seminars and obtaining certifications1 that will enable reservists to more effectively meet the digital and cybersecurity needs of covered ,executive agencies4 7b7 ,application ,the ,administrator shall establish a process for reservists to apply for the payment of reasonable expenses related to the training or continuing education described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the expenditures under this subsection4 #ajdjf4 ,congressional reports ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the ,program1 including-- 7#a7 the number of reservists2 7#b7 a list of covered ,executive agencies that have submitted requests for support from the ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps2 7#c7 the nature and status of such requests2 and 7#d7 with respect to each such request to which active reservists have been assigned and for which work by the ,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps has concluded1 an evaluation of such work and the results of such work by-- 7,a7 the covered ,executive agency that submitted the request2 and 7,b7 the reservists assigned to such request4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of chapters for part ,,iii of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item related to chapter #ajc the following new item3 #ajd4,national ,digital ,reserve ,corps#ajdjc 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #cj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until fiscal year #bjbc1 to carry out the program established under section #ajdjb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 ,b ,,plum ,act of #bjbb #aaba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,periodically ,listing ,updates to ,management ,act of #bjbb or the ,,plum ,act of #bjbb4 #aabb4 ,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 and 7,b7 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 ,positions 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 ,,xii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,a ,assistance and training #abja4 ,modifications to annual reports on security cooperation 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,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 preceding the fiscal year in which such report is submitted1 pursuant to one or more of the authorities listed 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 a-- 7,a7 brief overview of the primary security cooperation objectives for the activities encompassed by the report2 7,b7 a description of how such activities advance the theater security cooperation strategy of the relevant geographic combatant command2 and 7,c7 a description of efforts to prevent civilian harm and human rights violations4 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 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,e7 ,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,f7 ,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,g7 ,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 #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,f7 ,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,g7 ,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,h7 ,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,i7 ,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 operational 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 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 the foreign country4 7,f7 ,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 in the activity4 7,g7 ,with respect to each training event that commenced under section #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,h7 ,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 cost to provide such assistance4 4 #abjb4 ,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 #abjc4 ,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 #abjd4 ,modification to authority to build capacity of foreign security forces ,subsection 7a7 of section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or other counter-illicit trafficking operations before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,operations or activities that maintain or enhance the climate resilience of military or security infrastructure supporting security cooperation programs under this section4 4 #abje4 ,public report on military capabilities of ,china1 ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 and ,russia 7a7 ,public report on military capabilities of covered countries ,chapter #bc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dhf the following new section3 #dhg4 ,public report on military capabilities of covered countries 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,january #cj of each year through #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall make publicly available on the internet website of the ,department of ,defense a report on the military capabilities of each covered country4 7b7 ,matters included ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to each covered country-- 7#a7 an assessment of the grand strategy1 security strategy1 and military strategy1 including the goals and trends of such strategies2 7#b7 an estimate of the funds spent annually on developing conventional forces1 unconventional forces1 and nuclear and missile forces2 7#c7 an assessment of the size and capabilities of the conventional forces2 7#d7 an assessment of the size and capability of the unconventional forces and related activities2 7#e7 with respect to the forces described in subsection 7d77#c77;,b71 an assessment of the types and amount of support1 including-- 7,a7 lethal and non-lethal supplies2 and 7,b7 training provided2 and 7#f7 an assessment of the capabilities of the nuclear and missile forces and related activities1 including-- 7,a7 the nuclear weapon capabilities2 7,b7 the ballistic missile forces2 and 7,c7 the development of the nuclear and missile forces since the preceding year4 7c7 ,form ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall be made available in unclassified form1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 7d7 ,nonduplication of efforts ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use or add to any existing reports completed by the ,secretary of ,defense or ,director of ,national ,intelligence to respond to the reporting requirement under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term conventional forces means1 with respect to a covered country1 military forces designed to conduct operations in sea1 air1 space1 cyberspace1 the electromagnetic spectrum1 or land1 other than unconventional forces1 ballistic forces1 and cruise missile forces4 7#b7 ,the term covered country means each of the following3 7,a7 ,china4 7,b7 ,iran4 7,c7 ,north ,korea4 7,d7 ,russia4 7#c7 ,the term unconventional forces1 with respect to a covered country-- 7,a7 means forces that carry out missions typically associated with special operations forces2 and 7,b7 includes any organization that-- 7i7 has been designated by the ,secretary of ,state as a foreign terrorist organization under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi72 or 7ii7 has been assessed by the ,secretary of ,defense as being willing to act under the control or at the direction of such covered country4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #bc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item related to section #dhf the following item3 #dhg4 ,public report on military capabilities of covered countries4 4 #abjf4 ,security cooperation programs with foreign partners to advance women1 peace1 and security 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,v of chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cec4 ,women1 peace1 and security programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 may conduct or support security cooperation programs and activities involving the national military or national-level security forces of a foreign country or other covered personnel to advise1 train1 and educate such forces or such other covered personnel with respect to-- 7#a7 the recruitment1 employment1 development1 retention1 promotion1 and meaningful participation in decision making of women and underrepresented groups2 7#b7 sexual harassment1 sexual assault1 domestic abuse1 and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence that disproportionately impact women and underrepresented groups2 7#c7 the integration of gender analysis into security sector policy1 planning1 exercises1 and training2 7#d7 the requirements of women and underrepresented groups1 including providing appropriate gender sensitive equipment and facilities2 7#e7 the development of educational curriculum on women1 peace1 and security within professional military education programming and other security forces training2 7#f7 the establishment1 training1 and development of gender advisory workforces within women1 peace1 and security programs2 and 7#g7 the implementation of activities described in this subsection4 7b7 ,payment of expenses for advancement of objectives ,the ,secretary of ,defense may pay for the travel1 transportation1 and subsistence expenses of national military and national-level security forces of a foreign country or other covered personnel that the ,secretary considers necessary for the advancement of the objectives of this section4 7c7 ,other covered personnel defined ,in this section1 the term other covered personnel means personnel of-- 7#a7 the ministry of defense1 or a governmental entity with a similar function1 of a foreign country2 7#b7 a regional organization with a security mission2 7#c7 personnel of a friendly foreign government other than personnel of national security forces2 or 7#d7 personnel of a non-governmental organization4 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 adding at the end the following new item3 #cec4 ,women1 peace1 and security programs4 4 7c7 ,women1 peace1 and security curricula for pre-commissioning education programs and joint professional military education 7#a7 ,integration of women1 peace1 and security curricula ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a plan to incorporate women1 peace1 and security studies as a component of the core curricula of pre-commissioning education programs and joint professional military education programs to further implementation of the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-fh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note71 including an analysis of the resources needed to develop a standardized women1 peace1 and security curriculum4 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 appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the report under paragraph 7#b7 detailing the plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the term joint professional military education program means a program or course of instruction established pursuant to a provision of chapter #ajg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,the term pre-commissioning education program means a program or course of instruction established for-- 7i7 the ,united ,states ,military ,academy2 7ii7 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy2 or 7iii7 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy4 7d7 ,plan for development and management of gender advisor workforce 7#a7 ,plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a plan to standardize the role and duties of the gender advisor workforce of the ,department of ,defense responsible for supporting the implementation of the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-fh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note74 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall consist of such elements relating to the development and management of the gender advisor workforce1 including an assessment of-- 7,a7 the funds1 resources1 and authorities needed to establish and develop the gender advisor role into a full-time1 billeted1 and resourced position across organizations within the ,department of ,defense1 including the military departments1 ,armed ,forces1 the combatant commands1 and defense agencies and field activities2 7,b7 the actions the ,secretary will take to develop and standardize position descriptions of the gender advisor workforce1 including gender advisors and gender focal points1 across organizations within the ,department2 7,c7 the ,department's existing training programs for gender advisors and gender focal points1 including the creation and funding of a credentialing program for gender advisors to foster the development of a professionalized cadre of gender advisors4 7,d7 a self-assessment of the ,department's progress in implementing a fully trained cadre of gender advisors appropriately placed within the ,department and a plan to address any gaps or deficiencies2 and 7,e7 the actions the ,secretary will carry out for incorporating the total amount of expenditures and proposed appropriations necessary to support the program1 projects1 and activities of the gender advisor workforce into future years defense program submissions to ,congress4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the ,secretary's progress in implementing the plan required by paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the term gender advisor workforce means all gender advisors and gender focal points across the ,department of ,defense4 #abjg4 ,strategy for security cooperation 7a7 ,strategy required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy to improve security partner cooperation1 increase the safety of ,united ,states personnel in partner countries1 and increase the safety of the personnel of such countries1 by working to improve partner military operations4 ,such strategy shall seek to advance accurate targeting and avoid unintentionally targeting civilians or life-sustaining civilian infrastructure1 which has the potential to put ,united ,states and partner country personnel in life-threatening danger by radicalizing local populations1 and shall include improvements to the ability of partner countries with respect to-- 7#a7 intelligence collection1 evaluation1 and dissemination1 including by improving the evaluation of hostile intent and discernment between hostile intent and hostile action2 and 7#b7 the evaluation and accuracy of determining correct targets by increasing understanding of civilian populations1 population centers1 and local civilian infrastructure such as water systems infrastructure1 food infrastructure1 and education and health care infrastructure4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #abjh4 ,general ,thaddeus ,kosciuszko ,exchange ,program 7a7 ,authority ,the ,commander of ,united ,states ,army ,special ,operations ,command shall seek to carry out a training program pursuant to section #cbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 between special operations forces under the jurisdiction of the ,commander and special operations forces of the ,polish ,army4 ,such program shall be known as the ,general ,thaddeus ,kosciuszko ,memorial ,exchange ,program for ,polish-,american ,defense ,cooperation4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program include the following3 7#a7 ,to create an enduring training cooperation program to enhance the national security and defensive capabilities of the ,united ,states and ,poland4 7#b7 ,to enable both countries to effectively respond to emerging threats and future challenges in ,eastern ,europe and around the globe4 7#c7 ,to increase the interoperability1 combined readiness1 joint planning capabilities1 and shared situational awareness between special operations forces described in subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,to provide a program for the exchange of such special operations forces that will increase readiness and capacity to counter adversarial operations1 including-- 7,a7 enhancing and increasing the capability to counter irregular and asymmetrical warfare2 7,b7 enhancing and increasing the capability to respond to1 and conduct1 information operations2 7,c7 enhancing and increasing the capability to counter land and air assaults1 including the capacity to conduct urban warfare2 and 7,d7 any other relevant training that the ,secretary of ,defense determines relevant1 including training at military training centers and professional military education institutions of the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,to encourage the deepening and number of training programs among ,,nato allies and partners to strengthen joint resiliency1 readiness1 and deterrence capabilities1 to facilitate peace in the transatlantic region4 7c7 ,eligibility ,officers and enlisted members of such special operations forces may participate in the program under this section4 7d7 ,progress report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding progress of the ,commander in carrying out the training program4 #abji4 ,assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation of programs and activities ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the processes that the ,department of ,defense uses to assess1 monitor1 and evaluate programs and activities under section #abg;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afci74 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of such programs and activities in achieving desired outcomes2 7#b7 identification of lessons learned and best practices in carrying out such programs and activities2 and 7#c7 an explanation of the extent to which such lessons are used to improve future programs and activities carried out under such authorities of the ,department of ,defense4 #abji;,a4 ,report on chief of mission concurrence 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report evaluating the processes by which chiefs of mission provide concurrence to the exercise of the authority pursuant to section #abg;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the most significant impediments to each relevant chief of mission's ability to inform and consult in a timely manner with relevant individuals at relevant missions or bureaus of the ,department of ,state2 7#b7 the lessons learned from such consultations2 7#c7 procedures and agreements between departments that enable ,secretary of ,state to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that such relevant individuals have the security clearances necessary and access to relevant compartmented and special programs to so consult in a timely manner with respect to such concurrence2 and 7#d7 the lessons learned from such procedures and agreements and required improvements so identified4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by section 7a7 may be provided in classified form4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #abji;,b4 ,repeal of limitation on costs covered under humanitarian demining assistance ,subsection 7c77#c7 of section #djg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 #abji;,c4 ,modification to fellowship program to add training relating to urban warfare ,section #cde of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by adding at the end the following sentence3 ,in addition to the areas of combating terrorism and irregular warfare1 the program should focus training on urban warfare42 and 7#b7 by adding at the end of subsection 7d7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,a discussion of how the training from the previous year incorporated lessons learned from ongoing conflicts4 4 ,b ,matters relating to ,afghanistan and ,pakistan #abaa4 ,extension and modification of the ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,program ,section #fjb7;b77#c77;,f7 of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd4 #abab4 ,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#ab7 through 7#ai71 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 ,afghanistan2 and 7,b7 the ability of the ,united ,states to detect emerging threats emanating from ,afghanistan against the ,united ,states and former coalition 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 personnel involved in over-the-horizon counterterrorism options4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#af71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,afganistan and inserting ,afghanistan4 #abac4 ,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 #abba4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #cdea7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,extension of waiver authority ,subsection 7l77#c77;,d7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #abbb4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #abcf of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceeh7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #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 #cbb1ejj1jjj and inserting #ceh1jae1jjj4 7c7 ,extension of waiver authority ,subsection 7o77#e7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7d7 ,limitation on availability of funds ,of the amount of funds made available for fiscal year #bjbb 7and available for obligation as of the date of the enactment of this ,act7 and fiscal year #bjbc to carry out section #abcf of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceeh71 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the appropriate congressional committees the report required by section #abbc7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha74 #abbc4 ,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#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 funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,navy1 and the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for travel expenses1 not more than #fe percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which a staffing plan for the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq is completed4 #abbd4 ,extension and modification of report on the military capabilities of ,iran and related activities ,subsection 7a7 of section #abbg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aigb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and annually thereafter for #a year after enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 after ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by inserting ,hamas1 ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad1 ,popular ,front for the ,liberation of ,palestine1 after ,lebanese ,hezbollah14 #abbe4 ,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 #abbf4 ,report on assisting ,iranian dissidents and people access telecommunications tools 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking of the ,senate a report that includes the matters described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,matters described ,the matters described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the ,iranian ,government's ability to impose internet shutdowns1 censor the internet1 and track ,iranian dissidents1 labor organizers1 political activists1 or human rights defenders inside ,iran through targeted digital surveillance or other digital means4 7#b7 ,a list of technologies1 including hardware1 software1 and services incident to personal communications1 including set-top boxes 7,,stb71 satellites1 and web developer tools1 that would encourage the free flow of information to better enable the ,iranian people to communicate with each other and the outside world4 7#c7 ,an assessment on whether existing ,united ,states policy impedes the ability of ,iranians to circumvent the ,iranian ,government's attempt to securitize access to the internet and block access to the internet at times of civil unrest4 7#d7 ,a review of the legal exemptions that authorize access to information technology and how such exemptions or any accompanying general licenses may be altered to mitigate any hindrances imposed on ,iranian dissidents and activists inside ,iran4 7#e7 ,an assessment of whether further exemptions or alterations to existing exemptions and general licenses are necessary to support ,iranian citizens' access to the internet and to assist their efforts to circumvent internet shutdowns and targeted digital surveillance from the ,iranian ,government4 7c7 ,form ,the report required pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex if such annex is provided separately from such unclassified version4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term targeted digital surveillance means the use of items or services that enable an individual or entity 7with or without the knowing authorization of the product's owner7 to detect1 monitor1 intercept1 collect1 exploit1 preserve1 protect1 transmit1 retain1 or otherwise gain access to the communications1 sensitive or protected information1 work product1 browsing data1 research1 identifying information1 location history1 and online and offline activities of other individuals1 organizations1 or entities4 #abbg4 ,state ,department authorization for pavilion at ,expo #bjbe ,osaka 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 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 there is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd funds for a ,united ,states pavilion at ,expo #bjbe ,osaka1 subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7b7 ,cost-share requirement ,funds made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 to the ,department of ,state for a ,united ,states pavilion at ,expo #bjbe ,osaka shall be made available on a cost-matching basis1 to the maximum extent practicable1 from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government4 7c7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,funds made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 to the ,department of ,state for a ,united ,states pavilion at ,expo #bjbe ,osaka may be obligated only after the appropriate congressional committees are notified not less than #ae days prior to such obligation4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,such notification shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the source of such funds1 including any funds reprogrammed or transferred by the ,department of ,state to be made available for such pavilion4 7,b7 ,an estimate of the amount of investment such pavilion could bring to the ,united ,states4 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 7b74 7,d7 ,a certification that each entity receiving amounts for a contract1 grant1 or other agreement to construct1 maintain1 or otherwise service such pavilion-- 7i7 is not in violation of the labor laws of ,japan1 the ,foreign ,corrupt ,practices ,act of #aigg 7,public ,law #ie-bac71 and any other applicable anti-corruption laws2 and 7ii7 does not employ1 or otherwise utilize1 a victim of trafficking 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb774 7d7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which a ,united ,states pavilion at ,expo #bjbe ,osaka is opened1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the number of ,united ,states businesses that participated in such pavilion2 and 7#b7 the dollar amount and source of any matching funds obtained by the ,department4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section ceases to be effective on ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #abbh4 ,report on the ,u4,n4 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 ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report that includes a detailed description of-- 7#a7 an assessment of the ,u4,n4 arms embargo on ,iran on its effectiveness in constraining ,iran's ability to supply1 sell1 or transfer1 directly or indirectly1 arms or related materiel1 including spare parts1 when it was in place2 and 7#b7 the measures that the ,departments of ,state and ,defense are taking to constrain ,iranian arms proliferation and combat the supply1 sale1 or transfer of weapons to or from ,iran4 #abbi4 ,report on ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps-affiliated operatives abroad ,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 ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate 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 nations to inform them of the threat posed by ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps-affiliated officials serving in diplomatic and consular roles in third party countries4 #abbi;,a4 ,repeal of ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force ,against ,iraq ,resolution of #bjjb ,the ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force ,against ,iraq ,resolution of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bdc2 #aaf ,stat4 #adih2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda note7 is hereby repealed4 #abbi;,b4 ,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 ,report and strategy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a written strategy to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production and trafficking and affiliated networks linked to the regime of ,bashar al-,assad in ,syria4 ,such strategy shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a strategy to target1 disrupt1 and degrade networks that directly or indirectly support the narcotics infrastructure of the ,assad regime1 particularly through diplomatic and intelligence support to law enforcement investigations and to build counter-narcotics capacity to partner countries through assistance and training to law enforcement services in countries1 other than ,syria1 that are receiving or transiting large quantities of ,captagon4 7#b7 ,information relating to the use of statutory authorities1 including the ,caesar ,syria ,civilian ,protection ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hgia note71 the ,foreign ,narcotics ,kingpin ,designation ,act 7popularly referred to as the ,kingpin ,act71 section #dhi of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act 7relating to the international narcotics control strategy report71 and associated actions to target individuals and entities directly or indirectly associated with the narcotics infrastructure of the ,assad regime4 7#c7 ,information relating to the use of global diplomatic engagements associated with the economic pressure campaign against the ,assad regime to target its narcotics infrastructure4 7#d7 ,a strategy for leveraging multilateral institutions and cooperation with international partners to disrupt the narcotics infrastructure of the ,assad regime4 7#e7 ,a strategy for mobilizing a public communications campaign to increase awareness of the extent of the connection of the ,assad regime to illicit narcotics trade4 7#f7 ,a description of the countries receiving or transiting large shipments of ,captagon1 and an assessment of the counter-narcotics capacity of such countries to interdict or disrupt the smuggling of ,captagon1 including an assessment of current ,united ,states assistance and training programs to build such capacity in such countries4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 ,d ,matters relating to ,russia #abca4 ,extension of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,russia ,section #abcb7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bdhh71 is amended by striking #bjba1 or #bjbb and inserting #bjba1 #bjbb1 or #bjbc4 #abcb4 ,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 #ajfh7 is amended by inserting salaries and stipends1 and sustainment after supplies and services14 7b7 ,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 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,of the funds available for fiscal year #bjbb pursuant to subsection 7f77#g7 and inserting ,of the funds available for fiscal year #bjbc pursuant to subsection 7f77#h72 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 of 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 7c7 ,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 amount1 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 amount1 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 7,f7 ,a description1 including relevant dollar value amounts1 of the articles provided to ,ukraine by the recipient country which are being replenished4 7,g7 ,a certification that the transfer of the articles in the national security interest of the ,united ,states1 and a justification for that determination4 4 7d7 ,funding ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,for fiscal year #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 4 7e7 ,termination of authority ,subsection 7h7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 7f7 ,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 #abcc4 ,prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of ,russia over ,crimea 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to implement any activity that recognizes the sovereignty of ,russia over ,crimea4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 may waive the restriction on the obligation or expenditure of funds required by subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 determines that to do so is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 submits a notification of the waiver1 at the time the waiver is invoked1 to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #abcd4 ,assessment of ,russian strategy in ,ukraine 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 appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the strategic1 operational1 and organizational strengths and weaknesses of the ,russian ,federation's military strategy for the invasion and occupation of ,ukraine1 including an assessment of efforts and sources of leverage that could be used to exploit the weaknesses in that strategy as part of the effort to provide assistance to ,ukraine4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the assessment of ,russia's military strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include at a minimum a description of the following3 7#a7 ,strategic strengths and weaknesses4 7#b7 ,operational strengths and weaknesses4 7#c7 ,organizational and logistical strengths and weaknesses4 7#d7 ,strengths and weaknesses related to ,russian employment of ,russia's ,federal ,security ,service 7,,fsb71 national guard1 and reserve units4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7d7 ,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#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 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' behavior2 and 7,d7 all foreign persons engaged significantly with ,russian private military companies4 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 7e7 ,report on lessons learned from war ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of each military department1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of lessons learned by the respective military departments from the conflict following the ,russian invasion of ,ukraine that includes the following3 7#a7 ,lessons learned from intelligence-sharing activities conducted between the ,united ,states1 ,,nato1 the ,european ,union1 and ,ukraine throughout the conflict4 7#b7 ,observed tactics and techniques of information-related capabilities and the integration of information-related capabilities in supporting ,ukraine objectives4 7#c7 ,analysis of the capabilities1 tactics1 and techniques implemented throughout the conflict following the ,russian invasion of ,ukraine1 from each military department1 with a focus on the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force4 7#d7 ,analysis of all collected information to identify recurring strengths and weaknesses in ,united ,states and ,,nato tactics1 training1 and equipment4 7#e7 ,recommendations to address any corrective actions4 7f7 ,form2 publication ,the report required by subsection 7e7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 ,the unclassified portion of such report shall be published on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 7g7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states could greatly benefit from on-the-ground combat observations of the conflict following the ,russian invasion of ,ukraine to learn lessons about modern warfare between near-peer adversaries1 and successful and unsuccessful aspects of both sides' tactics1 operations1 and strategy2 7#b7 expert projections of how this conflict was likely to unfold were inaccurate1 suggesting the ,united ,states has many lessons to learn from this conflict2 7#c7 the ,department of ,defense should1 when feasible1 organize ,combat ,observation ,teams1 who should be given battlefield access as non-combatants1 with specialized skill sets to collect information1 including by conducting first-person interviews1 or other conflict-specific assessments and observations2 7#d7 such collection and observations should occur after the conflict has largely subsided1 and the physical1 political1 and escalatory risk of sending an ,american combat observer team is sufficiently low2 7#e7 such teams should consist of talented senior officers and non-commissioned officers with appropriate experience and specialties for their task2 7#f7 ,combat ,observation ,teams should be encouraged to interview ,ukrainian military members1 and civilians1 conduct site surveys1 and work with the ,united ,states embassy and other allied countries as appropriate2 and 7#g7 the time is ripe for an infusion of lessons from ,ukraine1 and observations could ensure the ,united ,states is prepared for the future of modern warfare and conflict4 #abce4 ,report on efforts by the ,russian ,federation to expand its presence and influence in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and in consultation with the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 as necessary1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that identifies efforts by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to expand its presence and influence in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean through diplomatic1 military1 intelligence1 and other means1 and describes the implications of such efforts on the national defense and security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of-- 7,a7 the countries of ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean with which the ,government of the ,russian ,federation maintains especially close diplomatic1 military1 and intelligence relationships2 7,b7 the number and content of strategic partnership agreements or similar agreements1 including any non-public1 secret1 or informal agreements1 that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation has established with countries and regional organizations of ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean2 7,c7 the countries of ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean to which the ,government of the ,russian ,federation provides foreign assistance or disaster relief 7including access to ,,covid-#ai vaccines71 including a description of the amount and purpose of1 and any conditions attached to1 such assistance2 7,d7 recent visits by senior officials of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 including its state-owned or state-directed enterprises1 to ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean1 and visits by senior officials from ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean to the ,russian ,federation2 and 7,e7 the existence of any defense exchanges1 military or police education or training1 and exercises between any military or police organization of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and military1 police1 or security-oriented organizations of countries of ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean1 including port visits by the ,russian ,navy4 7#b7 ,a detailed description of-- 7,a7 the impact ,russia's war in ,ukraine has or may have on its diplomatic1 military1 and intelligence activities in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean2 7,b7 the relationship between the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and the ,governments of ,venezuela1 ,cuba1 ,nicaragua1 and ,bolivia2 7,c7 attempts by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to develop relations with the ,governments of ,brazil and ,argentina1 two countries whose leaders met with ,russian ,president ,vladimir ,putin in ,moscow shortly before the invasion of ,ukraine2 7,d7 military installations1 assets1 and activities of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean that currently exist or are planned for the future1 including the size1 location1 and purpose of any deployed ,russian ,federation ,armed ,forces or security contractors associated with the ,russian ,federation2 7,e7 the purpose of and operations emanating from the ,russian ,federation's operations center in ,managua1 ,nicaragua2 7,f7 the ,russian ,federation's subversion of ,united ,states sanctions on ,venezuela's oil sector2 7,g7 the ,russian ,federation's involvement in the border dispute between ,venezuela and ,guyana2 7,h7 sales or transfers of defense articles and services by the ,russian ,federation to countries of ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean2 7,i7 any other form of military or security cooperation or assistance between the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or its associated paramilitary organizations1 and paramilitary organizations and countries in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean2 7,j7 the nature1 extent1 and purpose of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation's intelligence activities in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean2 7,k7 the role of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation in transnational crime in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean1 including drug trafficking1 money laundering1 and organized crime2 7,l7 the methods by which the ,government of the ,russian ,federation expands its influence through support to transnational criminal organizations in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean2 and 7,m7 efforts by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to build its media presence through government-directed disinformation1 misinformation1 or information warfare campaigns in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean1 including attempts to influence electoral outcomes1 realize military objectives1 or destabilize governments4 7#c7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the specific objectives that the ,government of the ,russian ,federation seeks to achieve by expanding its presence and influence in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean1 including any objectives articulated in official documents or statements2 7,b7 the degree to which the ,government of the ,russian ,federation uses its presence and influence in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean to encourage1 pressure1 or coerce governments in the region to support its defense and national security goals1 including policy positions taken by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation at international institutions2 7,c7 how the ,russian ,federation uses multilateral organizations1 in particular the ,community of ,latin ,american and ,caribbean ,states 7,,celac71 a regional organization that excludes the ,united ,states1 to expand its presence and influence in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean2 and 7,d7 the specific actions and activities undertaken by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean that present the greatest threats or challenges to the ,united ,states' defense and national security interests in the region4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,state determines is appropriate4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may include a classified annex4 ,the report and its classified annex shall be prepared consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abcf4 ,expansion of cooperation and training with ,ukraine 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ajj1jjj1jjj to build the capacity of foreign security forces pursuant to relevant authorities under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,amounts so authorized shall be made available to provide assistance to ,ukrainian military pilots and associated persons for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,training and familiarity building with ,united ,states fixed-wing aircraft and other air platforms as appropriate for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat4 7#b7 ,training on the use of munitions sets determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,establishing a rapport between the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and the armed forces of ,ukraine to build partnerships for the future4 7#d7 ,enhancement of capabilities for aerial combat operations4 7#e7 ,focusing on the ability of ,ukraine to teach current and future pilots on fixed-wing aircraft and other air platforms in ,ukraine and elsewhere1 especially during the ongoing ,russian invasion of ,ukraine4 7#f7 ,fostering a better understanding of the air platforms1 tactics1 and techniques of the ,united ,states and other member countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 7b7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #ae days before providing assistance or support using amounts made available pursuant to the authorization under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a notification containing the following elements3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of the assistance or support to be provided1 including-- 7,a7 the objectives of such assistance or support4 7,b7 the budget for such assistance or support2 and 7,c7 the expected or estimated timeline for delivery of such assistance or support4 7#b7 ,a description of such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,air ,force1 ,flying ,hour ,program1 ,line #jhj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #ajj1jjj1jjj4 #abcg4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that the ,,nato-,russia ,founding ,act1 signed ,may #bg1 #aiig1 in ,paris1 does not constrain the deployment of ,united ,states or ,,nato forces in any way4 #abch4 ,report on ,department of ,defense plan for responding to ,russia's invasion of ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #f months thereafter1 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 ,department of ,defense plan for responding to ,russia's invasion of ,ukraine1 initiated on ,february #bd1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 military assistance provided to ,ukraine by the ,department of ,defense and the programs1 operations1 and contracts to be carried out under the plan described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 both the short-term 7the next #f months7 and long-term 7the next #ab months7 strategic outlook or plan with respect to such programs1 operations1 and contracts4 #abci4 ,prohibition on ,russian participation in the ,g#g 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to exclude the ,russian ,federation from the ,group of ,seven or reconstitute a ,group of ,eight that includes the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no ,federal funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to take any action to support or facilitate-- 7#a7 the participation of the ,russian ,federation in a ,group of ,seven proceeding2 or 7#b7 the reconstitution of a ,group of ,eight that includes the ,russian ,federation4 #abdj4 ,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 #abda4 ,task force to track security assistance to ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on best practices for creating a ,task ,force or ,working ,group to determine how to track and monitor ,united ,states defense articles and defense services made available to ,ukraine4 ,such report shall also identify gaps or needs for greater research investment in developing predictive modeling that can forecast the movement of weapons1 to be used for weapons tracking in ,ukraine and in future conflicts where the ,united ,states provides security assistance4 7b7 ,implementation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the submission of the report required by subsection 7a71 the best practices and recommendations identified in such report shall be implemented4 7c7 ,update ,the ,president shall provide to the congressional defense committees quarterly updates on the progress of implementation in accordance with subsection 7b74 #abdb4 ,report on risk of nuclear war in ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense ,department shall provide ,congress with a risk assessment on the likelihood of the use of a nuclear weapon as a result of the ,russian invasion of ,ukraine and whether and by how much this risk increases the longer that the war continues4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #abdc4 ,report on distribution and use of weapons in ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to ,congress describing-- 7#a7 the distribution and use of ,united ,states weaponry provided to the ,ukrainian military including compliance with ,united ,states law1 including those prohibiting such weaponry from being provided to extremist groups2 and 7#b7 any efforts underway to prevent the illicit distribution or use of such weapons and the effectiveness of any such efforts4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #abdd4 ,report from ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,ukraine ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbd1 the ,chairperson of the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on the oversight infrastructure established with respect to ,united ,states assistance to ,ukraine1 that also includes the following3 7#a7 the structure the ,federal ,government is currently using or plans to adopt 7including the specific agencies charged7 to oversee the expenditure of assistance to ,ukraine2 7#b7 whether that oversight structure is best suited to conduct such oversight2 7#c7 whether there are any gaps in oversight over the expenditure of funds for assistance to ,ukraine2 7#d7 whether the agencies identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 are positioned to be able to accurately oversee and track ,united ,states assistance to ,ukraine over the long term2 and 7#e7 the lessons learned from the manner in which oversight over expenditures of assistance to ,ukraine has been conducted4 ,e ,matters relating to ,europe and ,,nato #abfa4 ,sense of ,congress on ,united ,states defense posture in ,europe following the further invasion of ,ukraine ,it is the sense of ,congress as follows3 7#a7 ,the further invasion of ,ukraine presents a sea change to the security environment in ,europe that requires a long-term shift in the force posture of the ,united ,states and its allies1 in order to ensure the maintenance of collective deterrence4 ,as ,general ,milley1 ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs1 recently noted1 ,we are witness to the greatest threat to peace and security of ,europe and perhaps the world in my #db years of service in uniform4 ,the ,russian invasion of ,ukraine is threatening to undermine not only ,european peace and stability but global peace and stability4 99 99 99 ,we are at a pivot point in the geostrategic history of ,europe and perhaps the globe44 7#b7 ,adjustments to force posture in ,europe must be commensurate to this challenge4 ,alongside allied investments1 it is necessary for the ,united ,states to alter its force posture to establish additional permanently stationed and continuous rotational forces along ,europe's eastern flank4 ,given the current conditions1 it would be untenable for the ,united ,states to seek to revert to ,united ,states force levels and positioning present in ,europe before ,russia's further invasion of ,ukraine1 to rely solely on allied forces for further force posture enhancements1 or adopt a path to transition away from investments in ,europe through the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative 7,,edi71 except for exceptional cases4 7#c7 ,as ,general ,tod ,wolters1 ,commander of ,u4,s4 ,european ,command1 has stated1 investments made through ,,edi since #bjad have proved essential to the ,united ,states ability to respond to the ,ukraine crisis1 deploying units in #e days that would have taken as long as #ba days4 ,general ,wolters further stated1 ,to take an ,armored ,brigade ,combat ,team and launch it from the continental ,united ,states1 and put it on ,european turf1 and have the tanks that comprise that ,brigade ,combat ,team to shoot1 move1 and communicate and fire on range in one week is an amazing accomplishment4 ,and that was facilitated by those ,army ,prepositioned ,stocks and it was practiced in previous exercises which are part of the ,,edi fund4 ,i would just say that when we demonstrated to the ,european community1 and to the ,,nato community1 and to the world how well we can shoot1 move1 and communicate and transition a large force from ,,conus to ,europe at that pace1 it's something that demonstrates the great value of ,,edi44 7#d7 ,past decisions made by the ,department of ,defense and ,congress about prepositioned stocks1 mobility1 and funding for ,,edi led directly to this ability to quickly reinforce the area of operations in this crisis1 and ,,edi investments will be crucial for adaptation to the new ,european security environment4 ,the ,department of ,defense should continue to strongly support ,,edi investments with a focus on adapting deterrence to the new security environment and incorporating lessons learned from the conflict in ,ukraine1 and it should not seek a path to ,,edi's sunset4 7#e7 ,the ,united ,states recognizes that strong alliances and partnerships are crucial to the maintenance of ,united ,states national and global security4 ,the ,,nato alliance has grown more robust and more united in response to ,russia's aggression in ,ukraine4 ,members of ,,nato have announced substantial changes in their defense commitments1 adopting measures to meet and exceed their ,wales ,pledge commitments to spend #b percent of ,gross ,domestic ,product on defense and increasing commitments to ,,nato battle group and air policing missions1 while sending vital defense assistance to ,ukraine4 ,congress commends such members of ,,nato for their adoption and sustainment of these efforts4 ,such commitments are vital to the long-term effort required to maintain deterrence in the ,european theater4 ,the ,united ,states should continue to work with allies on complementary investments to establish in ,europe a mature1 fully integrated deterrence platform capable of responding to the expanded threat of ,russian aggression and supporting ,,nato allies' ongoing efforts to collectively resist direct and hybrid threats to shared values1 interests1 and ideals4 7#f7 ,the ,united ,states should also redouble efforts to assist ,,nato allies1 particularly on ,europe's eastern periphery1 in modernizing and integrating their defense capabilities taking into account lessons from ,russia's war in ,ukraine1 including efforts to provide artillery1 ,,mlrs1 ,,manpads1 air defenses1 and other capabilities4 7#g7 ,as it reinforces deterrence1 the ,united ,states should recognize the acute risks now facing allies on ,russia's periphery and pursue national security investments and strategies commensurate to the challenge1 including additional ,,edi programs1 in the ,black ,sea1 the ,baltics1 the ,arctic1 and ,central ,europe1 in order to maintain the credibility of the sacred obligation under ,article #e of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty to defend every inch of ,,nato territory44 7#h7 ,likewise1 the ,united ,states should keep in mind the particularly significant challenges posed to non-,,nato ,european partners and seek security strategies to continue cooperation and support their sovereign rights1 while also pursuing security policies that support stability in areas of substantial malign effort such as the ,western ,balkans4 7#i7 ,the ,united ,states continues to recognize the importance of the long-term ,baltic ,security ,initiative assistance plan that the ,department of ,defense is carrying out under section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the crucial role that such investments play in deterring ,russian aggression in that region4 #abfb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,nato membership for ,finland and ,sweden ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states strongly supports membership for ,finland and ,sweden in the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato74 #abfc4 ,matters relating to climate change at ,,nato ,the ,president shall direct the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 to-- 7#a7 advocate for adequate resources towards understanding and communicating the threat posed by climate change to allied civil security 7specifically for the climate action and resilience agendas72 7#b7 support the establishment of a ,,nato ,center of ,excellence for ,climate and ,security2 7#c7 advocate for an in-depth critical assessment of ,,nato's vulnerability to the impacts of climate change1 building upon the ,secretary ,general's #bjbb climate change and security impact assessment1 that evaluates and analyzes ,,nato's resilience in responding to the threat climate change will pose on migration1 food insecurity1 and housing insecurity2 and 7#d7 communicate the core security challenge posed by climate change as articulated in ,,nato's strategic concept4 #abfd4 ,baltic ,reassurance ,act 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,russian ,federation seeks to diminish the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 and recreate its sphere of influence in ,europe using coercion1 intimidation1 and outright aggression4 7#b7 ,deterring the ,russian ,federation from such aggression is vital for transatlantic security4 7#c7 ,the illegal occupation of ,crimea by the ,russian ,federation and its continued engagement of destabilizing and subversive activities against independent and free states is of increasing concern4 7#d7 ,the ,russian ,federation also continues to disregard treaties1 international laws and rights to freedom of navigation1 territorial integrity1 and sovereign international borders4 7#e7 ,the ,russian ,federation's continued occupation of ,georgian and ,ukrainian territories and the sustained military buildup in the ,russian ,federation's ,western ,military ,district and ,kaliningrad has threatened continental peace and stability4 7#f7 ,the ,baltic countries of ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania are particularly vulnerable to an increasingly aggressive and subversive ,russian ,federation4 7#g7 ,in a declaration to celebrate #ajj years of independence of ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania issued on ,april #c1 #bjah1 the ,trump ,administration reaffirmed ,united ,states commitments to these ,baltic countries to improve military readiness and capabilities through sustained security assistance and explore new ideas and opportunities1 including air defense1 bilaterally and in ,,nato1 to enhance deterrence across the region4 7#h7 ,these highly valued ,,nato allies of the ,united ,states have repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to advancing mutual interests as well as those of the ,,nato alliance4 7#i7 ,the ,baltic countries also continue to participate in ,united ,states-led exercises to further promote coordination1 cooperation1 and interoperability among allies and partner countries1 and continue to demonstrate their reliability and commitment to provide for their own defense4 7#aj7 ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 and ,estonia each hosts a respected ,,nato ,center of ,excellence that provides expertise to educate and promote ,,nato allies and partners in areas of vital interest to the alliance4 7#aa7 ,united ,states support and commitment to allies across ,europe has been a lynchpin for peace and security on the continent for over #gj years4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states is committed to the security of the ,baltic countries and should strengthen cooperation and support capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving the defense and security of such countries4 7#b7 ,the ,united ,states should lead a multilateral effort to develop a strategy to deepen joint capabilities with ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 ,estonia1 ,,nato allies1 and other regional partners1 to deter against aggression from the ,russian ,federation in the ,baltic region1 specifically in areas that would strengthen interoperability1 joint capabilities1 and military readiness necessary for ,baltic countries to strengthen their national resilience4 7#c7 ,the ,united ,states should explore the feasibility of providing long range1 mobile air defense systems in the ,baltic region1 including through leveraging cost-sharing mechanisms and multilateral deployment with ,,nato allies to reduce financial burdens on host countries4 7c7 ,defense assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with appropriate counterparts of ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 ,estonia1 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 allies1 and other regional partners1 conduct a comprehensive1 multilateral assessment of the military requirements of such countries to deter and resist aggression by the ,russian ,federation that-- 7,a7 provides an assessment of past and current initiatives to improve the efficiency1 effectiveness1 readiness1 and interoperability of ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 and ,estonia's national defense capabilities2 and 7,b7 assesses the manner in which to meet those objectives1 including future resource requirements and recommendations1 by undertaking activities in the following areas3 7i7 ,activities to increase the rotational and forward presence1 improve the capabilities1 and enhance the posture and response readiness of the ,united ,states or forces of ,,nato in the ,baltic region4 7ii7 ,activities to improve air defense systems1 including modern air-surveillance capabilities4 7iii7 ,activities to improve counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities4 7iv7 ,activities to improve command and control capabilities through increasing communications1 technology1 and intelligence capacity and coordination1 including secure and hardened communications4 7v7 ,activities to improve intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities4 7vi7 ,activities to enhance maritime domain awareness4 7vii7 ,activities to improve military and defense infrastructure1 logistics1 and access1 particularly transport of military supplies and equipment4 7viii7 ,investments to ammunition stocks and storage4 7ix7 ,activities and training to enhance cyber security and electronic warfare capabilities4 7x7 ,bilateral and multilateral training and exercises4 7xi7 ,new and existing cost-sharing mechanisms with ,united ,states and ,,nato allies to reduce financial burden4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes each of the following3 7,a7 ,a report on the findings of the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,a list of any recommendations resulting from such assessment4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the resource requirements to achieve the objectives described in subsection 7a77#a7 with respect to the national defense capability of ,baltic countries1 including potential investments by host countries4 7,d7 ,a plan for the ,united ,states to use appropriate security cooperation authorities or other authorities to-- 7i7 facilitate relevant recommendations included in the list described in paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 expand joint training between the ,armed ,forces and the military of ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 or ,estonia1 including with the participation of other ,,nato allies2 and 7iii7 support ,united ,states foreign military sales and other equipment transfers to ,baltic countries especially for the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,i7 of subsection 7a77#b74 7d7 ,congressional defense committees defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term congressional defense committees includes-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #abfe4 ,report on efforts of ,,nato to counter misinformation and disinformation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection 7b7 a report on efforts of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 and ,,nato member states to counter misinformation and disinformation4 7b7 ,congressional committees specified ,the congressional committees specified in this subsection are the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess-- 7,a7 vulnerabilities of ,,nato member states and ,,nato to misinformation and disinformation and describe efforts to counter such activities2 7,b7 the capacity and efforts of ,,nato member states and ,,nato to counter misinformation and disinformation1 including ,united ,states cooperation with other ,,nato members states2 and 7,c7 misinformation and disinformation campaigns carried out by authoritarian states1 particularly ,russia and ,china2 and 7#b7 include recommendations to counter misinformation and disinformation4 #abff4 ,improvements to the ,,nato ,strategic ,communications ,center of ,excellence 7a7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to prioritize funding through ,,nato's common budget to-- 7#a7 enhance the capability1 cooperation1 and information sharing among ,,nato1 ,,nato member countries1 and partners1 with respect to strategic communications and information operations2 and 7#b7 facilitate education1 research and development1 lessons learned1 and consultation in strategic communications and information operations4 7b7 ,certification ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the ,secretary has assigned executive agent responsibility for the ,center to an appropriate organization within the ,department of ,defense1 and detail the steps being under taken to strengthen the role of ,center in fostering strategic communications and information operations within ,,nato4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report outlining-- 7#a7 the recommendations of the ,secretary with respect to improving strategic communications within ,,nato2 and 7#b7 the recommendations of the ,secretary with respect to strengthening the role of the ,center in fostering strategic communications and information operations within ,,nato4 7d7 ,briefings required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on a biannual basis on-- 7#a7 the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to strengthen the role of the ,center in fostering strategic communications and information operations within ,,nato2 7#b7 how the ,department of ,defense is working with the ,,nato ,strategic ,communications ,center of ,excellence and the interagency to improve ,,nato's ability to counter and mitigate disinformation1 active measures1 propaganda1 and denial and deception activities of ,russia and ,china2 and 7#c7 how the ,department of ,defense is developing ways to improve strategic communications within ,,nato1 including by enhancing the capacity of and coordination with the ,,nato ,strategic ,communications ,center of ,excellence4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #abfg4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancing strategic partnership1 defense and security cooperation with ,georgia 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,georgia is a valued friend and strategic partner of the ,united ,states and a ,,nato aspirant that has consistently sought to advance shared values and mutual interests to include deploying alongside ,united ,states forces in ,iraq and ,afghanistan4 7#b7 ,over the past #cj years of partnership1 the ,united ,states has contributed to strengthening ,georgia's progress on the path of ,european and ,euro-,atlantic integration4 7#c7 ,security in the ,black ,sea region is a matter of strategic importance for the ,united ,states1 especially amid ,russia's unprovoked and unjustified war on ,ukraine4 ,enhancing ,georgia's self-defense and whole-of-government resistance and resilience capacity is critical for ,euro-,atlantic security1 the ,united ,states's national security objectives and strategic interests in the ,black ,sea region4 7#d7 ,georgia is a significant economic1 energy transit1 and international trade hub4 ,georgia is an integral part of the ,east-,west corridor that is vital to ,european energy security and diversification of strategic supply-chain routes for the ,united ,states and ,europe4 7#e7 ,continuous illegal occupation of two ,georgian regions by ,russia1 its accelerated attempts of de-facto annexation of both regions and hybrid warfare tactics including political interference1 cyber-attacks1 and disinformation and propaganda campaigns pose immediate challenges to the national security of ,georgia and the security of ,europe4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should-- 7#a7 reaffirm support and take steps to enhance and deepen the steadfast strategic partnership in all priority areas of the #bjji ,united ,states--,georgia ,charter on ,strategic ,partnership and in line with the #bjaf ,memorandum of ,understanding on ,deepening the ,defense and ,security ,partnership between the ,united ,states and ,georgia2 7#b7 continue firm support to ,georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders2 7#c7 intensify efforts towards de-occupation of ,georgia's territories and peaceful resolution of ,russia-,georgia conflict1 including through consolidation of decisive international action to ensure full and unconditional fulfilment by the ,russian ,federation of its international obligations1 inter alia implementation of the ,,eu-mediated #ab ,august #bjjh ,ceasefire ,agreement2 7#d7 continue strong support and meaningful participation in the ,geneva ,international ,discussions for ensuring implementation of the ,ceasefire ,agreement by the ,russian ,federation and achieving lasting peace and security in ,georgia2 7#e7 continue working to strengthen press freedom1 democratic institutions1 and the rule of law in ,georgia in order to help secure its path of ,euro-,atlantic integration and aspirant ,,nato and ,,eu membership2 7#f7 prioritize and deepen defense and security cooperation with ,georgia1 including the full implementation and potential acceleration of the ,georgia ,defense and ,deterrence ,enhancement ,initiative1 increased military financing of ,georgia's equipment modernization plans to enhance ,georgia's deterrence1 territorial defense1 whole-of-government resistance and resilience capacity1 and to foster readiness and ,,nato interoperability2 7#g7 support existing and new cooperation formats to bolster cooperation among ,,nato1 ,georgia and ,black ,sea regional partners to enhance ,black ,sea security especially in the changed security environment including increasing the frequency1 scale and scope of exercises such as ,,nato ,article #e exercises and assistance to ,georgia's ,defense ,forces modernization efforts2 7#h7 enhance assistance to ,georgia in the cyber domain through training1 education1 and technical assistance to enable ,georgia to prevent1 mitigate and respond to cyber threats2 and 7#i7 continue support and assistance to ,georgia in countering ,russian disinformation and propaganda campaigns intended to undermine the sovereignty of ,georgia1 credibility of its democratic institutions and ,european and ,euro-,atlantic integration4 #abfh4 ,report on improved diplomatic relations and defense relationship with ,albania 7a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 jointly with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the viability of military infrastructure in ,durrs1 ,albania1 and ,vlor1 ,albania1 as locations for cooperative security activities1 including ,,nato activities and exercises that advance ,,nato and shared security objectives and enhance interoperability4 ,the report shall also include a description of-- 7#a7 opportunities for the ,united ,states to support training for ,albania's military forces2 7#b7 the current status of such training activities with ,albania1 including the level of progress toward interoperability1 absorption of assistance1 ability to sustain equipment provided1 and other relevant factors that enhance ,albania's ability to contribute to ,,nato objectives and maritime security2 and 7#c7 a cost estimate for any potential ,u4,s4 investments and activities4 #abfi4 ,restriction of entities from using ,federal funds from engaging1 entering into1 and awarding public works contracts 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ccbj4 ,restriction of entities from using ,federal funds to engage1 enter into1 and award public works contracts 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 ,federal funds may not be provided to any covered entity for any covered public works project4 7b7 ,requirements ,any entity receiving funds for any covered public works project shall be free from any obligations1 influences1 or connections to any covered entity4 7c7 ,exception ,this section shall only apply to projects that are located in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means any entity that-- 7,a7 is headquartered in ,china2 7,b7 is owned1 directed1 controlled1 financed1 or influenced directly or indirectly by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,,ccp1 or the ,chinese military1 including any entity for which the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,,ccp1 or the ,chinese military have the ability1 through ownership of a majority or a dominant minority of the total outstanding voting interest in an entity1 board representation1 proxy voting1 a special share1 contractual arrangements1 formal or informal arrangements to act in concert1 or other means1 to determine1 direct1 or decide for an entity in an important manner2 or 7,c7 is a parent1 subsidiary1 or affiliate of any entity described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,covered public works project ,the term covered public works project means any project of the construction1 repair1 renovation1 or maintenance of public buildings1 structures1 sewers1 water works1 roads1 bridges1 docks1 underpasses and viaducts1 as well as any other improvement to be constructed1 repaired or renovated or maintained on public property to be paid1 in whole or in part1 with public funds or with financing to be retired with public funds in the form of lease payments or otherwise4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #cc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ccbj4 ,restriction of entities from using ,federal funds to engage1 enter into1 and award public works contracts4 4 7c7 ,non-,federal public works ,chapter #ce of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cejf4 ,restriction of ,states and local governments from using ,federal funds to engage1 enter into1 and award public works contracts 7a7 ,in general ,a ,state or local government receiving ,federal funds may not provide such funds to any covered entity for any covered public works project4 7b7 ,requirements ,a ,state or local government shall verify that any entity receiving funds for any covered public works project is free from any obligations1 influences1 or connections to any covered entity4 7c7 ,exception ,this section shall only apply to projects that are located in a ,state4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means any entity that-- 7,a7 is headquartered in ,china2 7,b7 is owned1 directed1 controlled1 financed1 or influenced directly or indirectly by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,,ccp1 or the ,chinese military1 including any entity for which the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,,ccp1 or the ,chinese military have the ability1 through ownership of a majority or a dominant minority of the total outstanding voting interest in an entity1 board representation1 proxy voting1 a special share1 contractual arrangements1 formal or informal arrangements to act in concert1 or other means1 to determine1 direct1 or decide for an entity in an important manner2 or 7,c7 is a parent1 subsidiary1 or affiliate of any entity described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,covered public works project ,the term covered public works project means any project of the construction1 repair1 renovation1 or maintenance of public buildings1 structures1 sewers1 water works1 roads1 bridges1 docks1 underpasses and viaducts1 as well as any other improvement to be constructed1 repaired or renovated or maintained on public property to be paid1 in whole or in part1 with public funds or with financing to be retired with public funds in the form of lease payments or otherwise4 4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ce of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cejf4 ,restriction of ,states and local governments from using ,federal funds to engage1 enter into1 and award public works contracts4 4 7e7 ,updating regulations ,the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation and the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall be revised to implement the provisions of this ,act4 7f7 ,rule of applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect1 and shall apply to projects beginning on or after1 #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abgj4 ,modification to ,united ,states membership in interparliamentary group ,section #acaf7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bjja7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,membership ,the ,cyprus1 ,greece1 ,israel1 and the ,united ,states #ca ,interparliamentary ,group shall include a group1 to be known as the ,united ,states group1 that consists of-- 7#a7 not more than #f ,united ,states ,senators1 who shall be appointed jointly by the majority leader and the minority leader of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 not more than #f ,members of the ,united ,states ,house of ,representatives1 who shall be appointed jointly by the ,speaker and minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #abga4 ,limitation on transfer of ,f-#af aircraft ,the ,president may not sell or authorize a license for the export of new ,f-#af aircraft or ,f-#af upgrade technology or modernization kits pursuant to any authority provided by the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 to the ,government of ,turkey1 or to any agency or instrumentality of ,turkey unless the ,president provides to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the congressional defense committees a certification-- 7#a7 that such transfer is in the national interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 that includes a detailed description of concrete steps taken to ensure that such ,f-#afs are not used by ,turkey for repeated unauthorized territorial overflights of ,greece4 ,,xiii ,other matters relating to foreign nations ,a ,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region #acja4 ,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,b7-- 7i7 by striking ,a summary and inserting a summary2 and 7ii7 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 the doctrine1 capabilities1 organization1 and operational employment of the ,people's ,liberation ,army special operations forces4 4 7#b7 ,in paragraph 7#h71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,special operations capabilities4 4 7#c7 ,by redesignating paragraph 7#ad7 as paragraph 7#ae74 7#d7 ,by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 the following3 7#ad7 ,an analysis of the activities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the ,pacific ,islands region4 4 #acjb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,south ,korea ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,south ,korea continues to be a critical ally of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the presence of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,south ,korea serves as a strong deterrent against ,north ,korean military aggression and as a critical support platform for national security engagements in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#c7 the presence of approximately #bh1ejj members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to ,south ,korea serves not only as a stabilizing force to the ,korean peninsula but also as a reassurance to all our allies in the region2 and 7#d7 the ,united ,states should continue to-- 7,a7 maintain and strengthen its bilateral relationship with ,south ,korea and with other regional allies such as ,japan2 and 7,b7 maintain its existing robust military presence in ,south ,korea to deter aggression against the ,united ,states and its allies and partners4 #acjc4 ,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 a sufficient self-defense capability1 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 the asymmetric defense strategy of ,taiwan1 including anti- ship1 coastal defense1 anti-armor1 air defense1 undersea warfare1 advanced command1 control1 communications1 computers1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance1 and resilient command and control capabilities2 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 a sufficient self- defense capability1 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 identifying improvements in ,taiwan's ability to use asymmetric military capabilities to enhance its defensive capabilities1 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 be committed to the defense of 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 #acjd4 ,sense of ,congress and report on ,united ,states security cooperation with ,india 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 should build upon the #bjaf designation of ,india as a ,major ,defense ,partner of the ,united ,states by seeking to improve interoperability and actively looking for opportunities for joint military exercises2 and 7#b7 should strengthen security cooperation with ,india in the ,indian ,ocean by-- 7,a7 conducting high-end exercises and increasing joint training exercises2 7,b7 expanding the geographic scope of joint military activities between relevant ,united ,states commands and the ,indian military in the ,western ,indian ,ocean2 and 7,c7 expanding military training programs and exercises1 including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 in coordination with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report regarding-- 7#a7 opportunities for deeper defense cooperation with ,india2 7#b7 the defense relationship between the ,russian ,federation and ,india2 7#c7 the defense relationship between the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,india2 and 7#d7 the defense relationship between the ,united ,states1 ,australia1 ,japan1 and ,india4 #acje4 ,modification to report on resourcing ,united ,states defense requirements for the ,indo-,pacific region and report on enhancing defense cooperation with allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific 7a7 ,in general ,section #abea of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended in subsection 7d77#a77;,b7 by amending clause 7v7 to read as follows3 7v7 ,an assessment of security cooperation authorities1 activities1 or resources required to achieve such objectives4 4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the feasibility and advisability of enhancing defense cooperation with allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific region that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of relevant cooperation between key allies and leading partners in the ,indo-,pacific region and the ,united ,states during the preceding calendar year1 including mutual visits1 exercises1 training1 and equipment opportunities4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the feasibility of enhancing cooperation between key allies and leading partners in the ,indo-,pacific region on a range of activities1 including-- 7,a7 interoperability and coordination2 7,b7 disaster and emergency response2 7,c7 enhancing maritime domain awareness and maritime security2 7,d7 cyber defense and communications security2 7,e7 military medical cooperation2 7,f7 virtual combined exercises and training activities2 7,g7 advancing programs for ,united ,states military advisors to assist in training the active and reserve components of key allies and leading partners in the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7,h7 expanding the activities of the ,national ,guard in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#c7 ,any other matters the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command considers appropriate4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #acjf4 ,report on support and sustainment for critical capabilities in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command necessary to meet operational requirements in certain conflicts with strategic competitors 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 and other ,federal officials that the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command determines to be appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the support and sustainment for critical capabilities in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command that are necessary to meet operational requirements in a conflict with a strategic competitor of a duration that exceeds #f months4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the posture and capabilities of the current strategic force laydown of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 including capabilities such as-- 7i7 command1 control1 communications1 computers1 cyber1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance 7commonly referred to as ,c#e;,,isr7 assets2 7ii7 surface1 subsurface1 land1 air1 and space disposition and capabilities2 7iii7 strategic long-range precision fires1 missile defense1 and anti-air capabilities2 7iv7 force protection of assets and critical infrastructure2 7v7 logistics and sustainment capabilities1 including positioning1 quantity1 and distribution of fuels2 and 7vi7 munitions required to meet operational requirements4 7,b7 ,a detailed assessment of any gaps in the required capabilities described in subparagraph 7,a7 relative to the requirements of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command in both steady state and in such a conflict with a strategic competitor1 including gaps in any capabilities described in the report required by section #abea7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 7,c7 ,an assessment of measures required to mitigate the gaps described in subparagraph 7,b7 before ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 ,the assessment shall include associated costs with enhancing ,united ,states1 allied1 and partner military posture1 basing1 and sustainment infrastructure in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command to best meet the operational requirements described in subparagraph 7,a71 including in ,states1 territories1 and possessions of the ,united ,states and regional allies and partners4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 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 ,senate2 and 7#b7 the term strategic competitor means a country labeled as a strategic competitor in the ,summary of the #bjah ,national ,defense ,strategy of the ,united ,states of ,america3 ,sharpening the ,american ,military's ,competitive ,edge1 issued by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to section #aac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acjg4 ,modification to ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative ,section #abea7;d7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #ciea7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,subsequent report ,not later than #ae days after the submission of the report required by paragraph 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a subsequent report containing a comparison of the specific cost estimates required by items 7aa7 through 7ff7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b77vi77,,ii7 to the funding provided in the budget of the ,president 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for such items for such fiscal year4 4 #acjh4 ,seize the ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be established in the ,department of ,defense an initiative1 to be known as the ,seize ,the ,initiative ,fund 7referred to in this section as the ,fund71 for the use of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command to increase the ability of covered ,armed ,forces to respond to contingencies in the ,indo-,pacific4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbc for the allowable uses described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,allowable uses ,the funds authorized to be appropriated by this section shall be used by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments1 for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,activities to increase the presence of covered ,armed ,forces west of the international dateline in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility4 7#b7 ,activities to improve infrastructure to enhance the responsiveness of covered ,armed ,forces west of the international dateline in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility4 7#c7 ,activities to enhance prepositioning in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility of equipment of covered ,armed ,forces4 7#d7 ,activities to enhance contingency response in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility4 7d7 ,initial plan required ,the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall1 within #ahj days of the enactment of this act1 provide the congressional defense committees with a plan to use funds authorized pursuant to this section4 ,such plan1 to the extent practicable1 shall be consistent with other plans required to be produced by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 including under section #abdb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aigh74 7e7 ,covered ,armed ,forces ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the following forces of the ,united ,states3 7#a7 ,the ,army4 7#b7 ,the ,navy4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force4 7#e7 ,the ,space ,force4 #acji4 ,modification to ,china military power report ,section #abjb7;b77#g77;,b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 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 ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa1 especially with respect to ,iran and ,china's relationship with ,iranian proxies such as ,hezbollah in ,lebanon1 the ,houthis 78,ansar ,allah07 in ,yemen1 the ,assad regime in ,syria1 and ,iranian-backed militias in ,iraq2 4 #acaj4 ,modifications to public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,section #abfj;,h7c7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by adding at the end the following sentence3 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall also consider information related to a ,chinese military company operating directly or indirectly in the ,united ,states or any of its territories and possessions that is provided jointly by the chairperson and ranking member of each of the congressional defense committees in making such determinations44 7b7 ,determination prompted by joint submission of information ,section #abfj;,h 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 redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 7as amended7 the following3 7d7 ,determination required ,not later than #cj days after receiving information described in the second sentence of subsection 7c7 with respect to an entity1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 determine if that entity meets the criteria for inclusion on the list required under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 submit an unclassified report1 without any designation relating to dissemination control1 to the chairperson and ranking member of the committee that provided the information with respect to such determination1 including whether the ,secretary intends to list such entity publicly4 4 #acaa4 ,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 ,office of 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 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 ,involvement in the implementation of the military-civil fusion strategy of ,china4 7,b7 ,participation in the defense industrial base of ,china4 7,c7 ,affiliation 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 ,relationship with any security1 defense1 police1 or within the ,government of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7,f7 ,any other factor the ,secretary determines is appropriate4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of each entity identified pursuant to subsection 7a7 in classified and unclassified forms1 and shall include in such submission1 as applicable1 an explanation of any entities deleted from such list with respect to a prior list4 7#b7 ,concurrent publication ,concurrent with the submission of each list described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish the unclassified portion of such list in the ,federal ,register4 7#c7 ,ongoing revisions ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall make additions or deletions to the most recent list submitted under paragraph 7#a7 on an ongoing basis based on the latest information available4 7#d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 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 7c7 ,people's ,liberation ,army defined ,in this section1 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 #acab4 ,sense of ,congress on inviting ,taiwan to the ,rim of the ,pacific exercise ,it is the sense of ,congress that the naval forces of ,taiwan should be invited to participate in the ,rim of the ,pacific exercise conducted in #bjbd4 #acac4 ,joint exercises with ,taiwan 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 joint military exercises with ,taiwan are an important component of improving military readiness and joint operability of both countries2 7#b7 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 and other commands in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility1 already possess the legal authority to carry out such exercises2 and 7#c7 the ,united ,states should better use existing authorities to improve the readiness and joint operability of ,united ,states and ,taiwanese forces4 7b7 ,authority recognized ,the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command is authorized to carry out military exercises with ,taiwan that-- 7#a7 include multiple warfare domains and make extensive use of military common operations network used by ,united ,states1 allied1 and ,taiwanese forces2 7#b7 to the maximum extent practical1 incorporate the cooperation of #b or more combatant and subordinate unified commands2 and 7#c7 present a complex military problem and include a force presentation of a strategic competitor4 #acad4 ,taiwan defense cooperation 7a7 ,study ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the heads of such other agencies as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 shall complete a study on the feasibility of additional ,department of ,defense resources necessary to facilitate increased military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall assess the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the military cooperation handled by the ,department of ,defense between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan during the preceding calendar year1 including arm sales1 mutual visits1 exercises1 and training4 7#b7 ,the additional manpower required to facilitate the arms sales process to ,taiwan and other matters as specified in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,the overall cost and anticipated efficiency of such additional resources4 7#d7 ,such other matters as may be determined relevant by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the findings of the study under subsection 7a71 including with respect to each element specified in subsection 7b74 #acae4 ,modification of prohibition on participation of the people's republic of china in rim of the pacific 7rimpac7 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 ongoing genocide in ,china1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state on ,january #ai1 #bjba1 recognized and apologized for committing such genocide1 and engaged in a credible justice and accountability process for all victims of such genocide4 4 #acaf4 ,addition to next annual report on military and security developments involving ,china ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include1 in the next report submitted on or before ,march #a1 #bjbc1 to fulfill the requirements under section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note71 a robust analysis of developments in both the ,space ,systems ,department and the ,network ,systems ,department of the ,strategic ,support ,force of ,china4 #acag4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancing ,,nato efforts to counter misinformation and disinformation ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should-- 7#a7 prioritize efforts to enhance the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization' 7,,nato's7 capacity to counter misinformation and disinformation2 7#b7 support an increase in ,,nato's human1 financial1 and technological resources and capacity dedicated to understand1 respond to1 and fight threats in the information space2 and 7#c7 support building technological resilience to misinformation and disinformation4 #acah4 ,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 #acai4 ,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 ,affairs1 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 ,u4,s4 ,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 ,implement the ,interim ,national ,security ,strategic ,guidance1 or the most recent ,national ,security ,strategy1 with respect to the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#b7 ,implement the #bjbb ,indo-,pacific ,strategy1 or successor documents1 that set forth the ,u4,s4 ,government strategy toward the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#c7 ,implement the ,state-,,usaid ,joint ,strategic ,plan with respect to the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#d7 ,enhance meaningful diplomatic and economic relations with allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific and demonstrate an enduring ,u4,s4 commitment to the region4 7#e7 ,secure and advance ,u4,s4 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 ,u4,s4 diplomatic personnel and facilities currently available in the ,indo-,pacific region to achieve the objectives outlined in subsection 7c71 through consultation with ,u4,s4 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 ,u4,s4 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 ,u4,s4 strategic messaging and spotlight coercive ,,prc behavior4 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 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 the ,subcommittee on ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 ,related ,programs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and the ,subcommittee on ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 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 #acbj4 ,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 #acba4 ,report on providing access to uncensored media in ,china ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide to ,congress a classified report on what is needed to provide access to free and uncensored media in the ,chinese market4 ,b ,other matters relating to foreign nations #acca4 ,support of special operations for irregular warfare 7a7 ,codification 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #abg;c a new section #abg;d consisting of-- 7,a7 a heading as follows3 #abg;d4 ,support of special operations for irregular warfare 2 and 7,b7 a text consisting of the text of subsections 7a7 through 7i7 of section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afci74 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #abg;c the following new item3 #abg;d4 ,support of special operations for irregular warfare4 4 7b7 ,modification of dollar amount ,section #abg;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as so amended1 is further amended in subsection 7a7 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah is repealed4 #accb4 ,permanent 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,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgca note7 is amended by striking ,during and all that follows through ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 not and inserting ,not4 #accc4 ,extension of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems ,section #abgh7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agjb2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #accd4 ,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 #acce4 ,modification to initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats 7a7 ,in general ,clause 7iii7 of section #abhf7;c77#h77;,a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note2 ,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking or at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 to provide documented support to a defense or an intelligence agency of the applicable country2 or 4 7b7 ,prohibition on funds 7#a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc or any subsequent fiscal year for the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation may be provided to an entity that maintains a contract between the entity and a ,chinese or ,russian academic institution identified on the list developed under section #abhf7;c77#h77;,a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai by reason of meeting the requirements of clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 7as amended by subsection 7a77 of such section4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition on funds under this subsection with respect to an entity if the ,secretary determines that such a waiver is appropriate4 #accf4 ,annual report on role of antisemitisim in violent extremist movements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,office of the ,special ,envoy ,to ,monitor and ,combat ,antisemitism1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on-- 7#a7 the rise in global antisemitism2 7#b7 the role of antisemitism in violent extremist movements2 7#c7 the threat of global antisemitism to the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 and 7#d7 the threat of global antisemitism to ,united ,states national security and interests4 7b7 ,form2 publication ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 ,the unclassified portion of such report shall be published on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #accg4 ,use of ,united ,states-origin defense articles in ,yemen 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall develop specific guidance for investigating any indications that ,united ,states-origin defense articles have been used in ,yemen by the ,saudi-led coalition in substantial violation of relevant agreements with countries participating in the coalition1 including for unauthorized purposes4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on-- 7,a7 the guidance developed pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 all current information on each of the certification elements required by section #abij of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex if necessary4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #acch4 ,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 #acci4 ,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 impact of such plan existing security arrangements between ,israel and ,egypt4 #acdj4 ,comprehensive strategy to counter gray zone operations and other hybrid warfare methods 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy to counter gray zone operations and other hybrid warfare methods of foreign adversaries and competitors and develop pro-active efforts to put forth ,united ,states interests to counter such operations and methods4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of ,united ,states interests described in such subsection2 and 7#b7 a description of the means to achieve such interests4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 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 #acda4 ,study on ,department of ,defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the use and implementation of the authority of section #abaj;,a of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #afbf71 relating to ,department of ,defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a review of the use and implementation of the authority of section #abaj;,a of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,an identification of the number of requests for support made by the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and other ,federal agencies pursuant to such authority and number of such requests granted by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,an identification of the total amount of support provided by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to such requests so granted4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the results of the study required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 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 #acdb4 ,report on ,american ,institute in ,taiwan efforts to combat certain disinformation and propaganda 7a7 ,report ,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 7as appropriate71 shall submit a report to the appropriate ,congressional ,committees-- 7#a7 on the efforts of the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan to combat disinformation or propaganda perpetuated by the ,chinese ,communist ,party and ,people's ,republic of ,china in regards to-- 7,a7 ,united ,states commitment to ,taiwan's self-defense1 pursuant to the ,taiwan ,relations ,act2 7,b7 ,united ,states ,foreign ,military ,sales to ,taiwan2 and 7,c7 ,united ,states economic cooperation with ,taiwan2 and 7#b7 that contains-- 7,a7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the efforts of the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan in combating disinformation or propaganda perpetuated by the ,chinese ,communist ,party and ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,b7 recommendations on how to better combat such disinformation or propaganda4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate ,congressional ,committees defined ,in this section the term1 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 #acdc4 ,report on ,azerbaijan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the following3 7#a7 ,united ,states parts and technology discovered in ,turkish ,bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles deployed by ,azerbaijan against ,nagorno ,karabakh between ,september #bg1 #bjbj and ,november #i1 #bjbj1 including an assessment of any potential violations of ,united ,states arms export laws1 sanctions policies1 or other provisions of ,united ,states law related to the discovery of such parts and technology4 7#b7 ,azerbaijan's use of white phosphorous1 cluster bombs and other prohibited munitions deployed by ,azerbaijan against ,nagorno ,karabakh between ,september #bg1 #bjbj1 and ,november #i1 #bjbj1 including an assessment of any potential violations of ,united ,states or international law related to the use of these munitions4 7#c7 ,turkey's and ,azerbaijan's recruitment of foreign terrorist fighters to participate in ,azerbaijan's offensive military operations against ,nagorno ,karabakh between ,september #bg1 #bjbj1 and ,november #i1 #bjbj1 including an assessment of any related potential violations of ,united ,states law1 the ,international ,convention against the ,recruitment1 ,use1 ,financing and ,training of ,mercenaries1 or other international or multilateral treaties4 #acdd4 ,defense and diplomatic strategy for ,libya 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter through #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in concurrence with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a description of the ,united ,states defense and diplomatic strategy for ,libya4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an explanation of the defense and diplomatic strategy for ,libya1 including a description of the ends1 ways1 and means inherent to the strategy1 the role of the ,armed ,forces in supporting the strategy1 and its integration with the ,u4,s4 ,strategy to ,prevent ,conflict and ,promote ,stability4 7#b7 ,an explanation of how the existing authorities and available resources of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,state are being utilized to support the strategy4 7#c7 ,a detailed description of ,libyan and external security actors and an assessment of how those actors advance or undermine stability in ,libya and ,united ,states strategic interests in ,libya1 including ,united ,states interests in a political settlement to the conflict in ,libya4 7#d7 ,a detailed description of the military activities of external actors in ,libya1 including assessments and detailed analysis of situations in which those activities-- 7,a7 have undermined progress towards stabilization of ,libya1 including the ,united ,nations-led negotiations2 7,b7 involve ,united ,states-origin equipment and violate contractual conditions of acceptable use of such equipment2 or 7,c7 violate or seek to violate the ,united ,nations arms embargo on ,libya imposed pursuant to ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #aigj 7#bjaa74 7#e7 ,an update on assessments relating to reopening the ,united ,states ,embassy in ,libya1 including any existing or potential barriers to implementation1 financial cost estimates1 security considerations1 and possible timelines4 7#f7 ,an identification and assessment of the root causes of migration through ,libya into ,europe1 including-- 7,a7 the extent to which such migratory trends correlate to increased instances of human trafficking and slavery1 including actors attributed to such behavior2 7,b7 an analysis of ,libyan ,government and international efforts to reduce migration and prevent human trafficking1 slavery1 and abuse of migrants' human rights in ,libya2 and 7,c7 ,united ,states policy options to reduce flows of migrants to and through ,libya and to support the humane treatment of migrants and their lawful departure from ,libya in cooperation with ,libyan authorities1 ,united ,nations entities1 and partner governments4 7#g7 ,a plan for any potential stabilization operations support for ,libya1 as a designated priority country under the ,global ,fragility ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ihjd71 including-- 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the stability and threat environment in ,libya and related stabilization objectives1 including the desired end-state for the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,any potential limitations to existing resources of either ,department affecting the ability to support stabilization operations in ,libya4 7,c7 ,a detailed analysis of whether barriers exist to the use of authorities pursuant to section #abaj;,a of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#acc ,stat4 #afbf7 to support ,united ,states stabilization efforts in ,libya1 and any congressional or departmental action that could reduce such barriers4 7,d7 ,an identification of interagency deployments in ,libya1 including the rationale for such deployments and plans for future interagency deployments4 7#h7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acde4 ,repeal of restriction on funding for the ,preparatory ,commission for the ,comprehensive ,nuclear-,test-,ban ,treaty ,organization ,section #abgi;,e of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhg note7 is repealed4 #acdf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the boycott of certain companies that continue to operate in ,russia and provide financial benefits to the ,putin regime 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,on ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 the ,government of ,russia1 led by ,vladimir ,putin1 invaded the sovereign country of ,ukraine under the direction of the ,president of the ,russian ,federation ,vladimir ,putin4 7#b7 ,on ,march #f1 #bjbb1 ,secretary of ,state ,antony ,blinken stated that the ,united ,states has seen credible reports of ,russia engaging in 8deliberate attacks on civilians1 which would constitute a war crime04 7#c7 ,on ,march #af1 #bjbb1 ,ukrainian ,president ,zelenskyy urged 8,all ,american companies must leave ,russia 99 99 99 leave their market immediately1 because it is flooded with ,ukrainian blood04 7#d7 ,in the same speech1 ,president ,zelenskyy called on ,congress to lead by pressuring companies 8who finance the ,russian military machine0 and conduct 8business in ,russia0 and to 8make sure that the ,russians do not receive a single penny that they use to destroy people in ,ukraine04 7#e7 ,jeffrey ,sonnenfeld of the ,yale ,school of ,management has compiled a list of some #a1jjj companies which have withdrawn permanently or temporarily from ,russia4 7#f7 ,by refusing to reduce1 cease1 or withdraw operations in ,russia1 these companies which have not withdrawn permanently or temporarily from ,russia contribute to undermining the sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states and its allies that are intended to deter further ,russian aggression4 7#g7 ,a number of ,united ,states and multinational companies that do business in ,russia do not provide life-saving or health-related goods and services to the ,russian people and contribute to ,putin's ability to wage war in ,ukraine and continue to commit war crimes by providing revenue for the ,russian ,government4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,congress-- 7#a7 supports and encourages ,americans who choose to exercise their free speech rights by boycotting companies that do not provide life-saving or health-related goods and services to the ,russian people yet continue to operate in ,russia2 7#b7 condemns companies that continue to operate in ,russia and provide financial benefits to the ,putin regime that enable his ability to continue waging war in ,ukraine2 and 7#c7 commends companies that have already suspended operations in or withdrawn from markets in ,russia in response to the ,putin regime's unlawful invasion of ,ukraine4 #acdg4 ,report on arms trafficking in ,haiti 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 ,commerce and the ,attorney ,general1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on arms trafficking in ,haiti4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number and category of ,united ,states-origin weapons in ,haiti1 including those in possession of the ,haitian ,national ,police or other state authorities and diverted outside of their control and the number of ,united ,states-origin weapons believed to be illegally trafficked from the ,united ,states since #aiia4 7#b7 ,the major routes by which illegal arms are trafficked into ,haiti4 7#c7 ,the major ,haitian seaports1 airports1 and other border crossings where illegal arms are trafficked4 7#d7 ,an accounting of the ways individuals evade law enforcement and customs officials4 7#e7 ,a description of networks among ,haitian government officials1 ,haitian customs officials1 and gangs and others illegally involved in arms trafficking4 7#f7 ,whether any end-use agreements between the ,united ,states and ,haiti in the issuance of ,united ,states-origin weapons have been violated4 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 ,affairs1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 #acdh4 ,establishment of the ,office of ,city and ,state ,diplomacy ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second subsection 7h7 7relating to the ,office of ,sanctions ,coordination7 as subsection 7k72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,office of ,city and ,state ,diplomacy 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be established within the ,department of ,state an ,office of ,city and ,state ,diplomacy 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office74 ,the ,department may use a similar name at its discretion and upon notification to ,congress4 7#b7 ,head of office ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,city and ,state ,diplomacy 7in this subsection referred to as the ,ambassador7 or other appropriate senior official4 ,the head of the ,office shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 report directly to the ,secretary1 or such other senior official as the ,secretary determines appropriate and upon notification to ,congress4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,principal duty ,the principal duty of the head of the ,office shall be the overall coordination 7including policy oversight of resources7 of ,federal support for subnational engagements by ,state and municipal governments with foreign governments4 ,the head of the ,office shall be the principal adviser to the ,secretary of ,state on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the ,department of ,state4 7,b7 ,additional duties ,the additional duties of the head of the ,office shall include the following3 7i7 ,coordinating overall ,united ,states policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by ,state and municipal governments with foreign governments1 including with respect to the following3 7,i7 ,coordinating resources across the ,department of ,state and throughout the ,federal ,government in support of such engagements4 7,,ii7 ,identifying policy1 program1 and funding discrepancies among relevant ,federal agencies regarding such coordination4 7,,iii7 ,identifying gaps in ,federal support for such engagements and developing corresponding policy or programmatic changes to address such gaps4 7ii7 ,identifying areas of alignment between ,united ,states foreign policy and ,state and municipal goals4 7iii7 ,improving communication with the ,american public1 including1 potentially1 communication that demonstrate the breadth of international engagement by subnational actors and the impact of diplomacy across the ,united ,states4 7iv7 ,providing advisory support to subnational engagements1 including by assisting ,state and municipal governments regarding-- 7,i7 developing and implementing global engagement and public diplomacy strategies2 7,,ii7 implementing programs to cooperate with foreign governments on policy priorities or managing shared resources2 and 7,,iii7 understanding the implications of foreign policy developments or policy changes through regular and extraordinary briefings4 7v7 ,facilitating linkages and networks among ,state and municipal governments1 and between ,state and municipal governments and their foreign counterparts1 including by tracking subnational engagements and leveraging ,state and municipal expertise4 7vi7 ,supporting the work of ,department of ,state detailees assigned to ,state and municipal governments pursuant to this subsection4 7vii7 ,under the direction of the ,secretary1 negotiating agreements and memoranda of understanding with foreign governments related to subnational engagements and priorities4 7viii7 ,supporting ,united ,states economic interests through subnational engagements1 in consultation and coordination with the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 and the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative4 7ix7 ,coordinating subnational engagements with the associations of subnational elected leaders1 including the ,united ,states ,conference of ,mayors1 ,national ,governors ,association1 ,national ,league of ,cities1 ,national ,association of ,counties1 ,council of ,state ,governments1 ,national ,conference of ,state ,legislators1 and ,state ,international ,development ,organizations4 7#d7 ,coordination ,with respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation1 the ,office shall coordinate with and support the ,international ,trade ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce as the lead ,federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,detailees 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 with respect to employees of the ,department of ,state1 is authorized to detail a member of the civil service or ,foreign ,service to ,state and municipal governments on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis4 ,such details shall be for a period not to exceed two years1 and shall be without interruption or loss of status or privilege4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,detailees under subparagraph 7,a7 should carry out the following3 7i7 ,supporting the mission and objectives of the host subnational government office4 7ii7 ,advising ,state and municipal government officials regarding questions of global affairs1 foreign policy1 cooperative agreements1 and public diplomacy4 7iii7 ,coordinating activities relating to ,state and municipal government subnational engagements with the ,department of ,state1 including the ,office1 ,department leadership1 and regional and functional bureaus of the ,department1 as appropriate4 7iv7 ,engaging ,federal agencies regarding security1 public health1 trade promotion1 and other programs executed at the ,state or municipal government level4 7v7 ,any other duties requested by ,state and municipal governments and approved by the ,office4 7,c7 ,additional personnel support for subnational engagement ,for the purposes of this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,state-- 7i7 is authorized to employ individuals by contract2 7ii7 is encouraged to make use of the re-hired annuitants authority under section #ccbc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the ,united ,states who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments2 and 7iii7 is encouraged to make use of authorities under the ,intergovernmental ,personnel ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dgja et seq47 to temporarily assign ,state and local government officials to the ,department of ,state or overseas missions to increase their international experience and add their perspectives on ,united ,states priorities to the ,department4 7#f7 ,report and briefing 7,a7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the head of the ,office shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate a report that includes information relating to the following3 7i7 ,the staffing plan 7including permanent and temporary staff7 for the ,office and a justification for the location of the ,office within the ,department of ,state's organizational structure4 7ii7 ,the funding level provided to the ,office for the ,office1 together with a justification relating to such level4 7iii7 ,the rank and title granted to the head of the ,office1 together with a justification relating to such decision and an analysis of whether the rank and title of ,ambassador-at-,large is required to fulfill the duties of the ,office4 7iv7 ,a strategic plan for the ,office1 including relating to-- 7,i7 leveraging subnational engagement to improve ,united ,states foreign policy effectiveness2 7,,ii7 enhancing the awareness1 understanding1 and involvement of ,united ,states citizens in the foreign policy process2 and 7,,iii7 better engaging with foreign subnational governments to strengthen diplomacy4 7v7 ,any other matters as determined relevant by the head of the ,office4 7,b7 ,briefings ,not later than #cj days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 and annually thereafter1 the head of the ,office shall brief the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate on the work of the ,office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the ,office4 7#g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed as precluding-- 7,a7 the ,office from being elevated to a bureau within the ,department of ,state2 or 7,b7 the head of the ,office from being elevated to an ,assistant ,secretary1 if such an ,assistant ,secretary position does not increase the number of ,assistant ,secretary positions at the ,department above the number authorized under subsection 7c77#a74 7#h7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,municipal ,the term municipal means1 with respect to the government of a municipality in the ,united ,states1 a municipality with a population of not fewer than #ajj1jjj people4 7,b7 ,state ,the term ,state means the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,subnational engagement ,the term subnational engagement means formal meetings or events between elected officials of ,state or municipal governments and their foreign counterparts4 4 #acdi4 ,transfer of excess ,,oliver ,,hazard ,,perry class guided missile frigates to ,egypt 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president is authorized to transfer to the ,government of ,egypt the ,,oliver ,,hazard ,,perry class guided missile frigates ex-,,uss ,,carr 7,,ffg-#eb7 and ex-,,uss ,,elrod 7,,ffg-#ee7 on a grant basis under section #eaf of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7 on or after the date on which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,certification ,the certification described in this subsection is a certification of the ,president of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,president has received reliable assurances that the ,government of ,egypt and any ,egyptian state-owned enterprises-- 7,a7 are not knowingly engaged in any activity subject to sanctions under the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act1 including an activity related to ,russian ,su-#ce warplanes or other advanced military technologies2 and 7,b7 will not knowingly engage in activity subject to sanctions under the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act in the future4 7#b7 ,the ,egyptian crews participating in training related to and involved in the operation of the vessels transferred under this section are subject to the requirements of section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d71 section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other relevant human rights vetting to ensure ,united ,states-funded assistance related to the transfer of the vessels under this section are not provided to ,egyptian security forces that have committee gross violations of internationally recognized human rights or other documented human rights abuses4 7#c7 ,the ,government of ,egypt is no longer unlawfully or wrongfully detaining ,united ,states nationals or lawful permanent residents1 based on criteria which may include-- 7,a7 the detained individual has presented credible information of factual innocence to ,united ,states officials2 7,b7 information exists that the individual is detained solely or substantially because he or she is a citizen or national of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 information exists that the individual is being detained in violation of internationally protected rights and freedoms1 such as freedom of expression1 association1 assembly1 and religion2 7,d7 the individual is being detained in violation of the laws of the detaining country2 7,e7 independent nongovernmental organizations or journalists have raised legitimate questions about the innocence of the detained individual2 7,f7 the ,united ,states embassy in the country where the individual is detained has received credible reports that the detention is a pretext2 7,g7 police reports show evidence of the lack of a credible investigation2 7,h7 the individual is detained in a country where the ,department of ,state has determined in its annual human rights reports that the judicial system is not independent or impartial1 is susceptible to corruption1 or is incapable of rendering just verdicts2 7,i7 the individual is detained in inhumane conditions2 and 7,j7 the international right to due process of law has been sufficiently impaired so as to render the detention arbitrary4 7c7 ,violations ,the ,president may not transfer a vessel under this section unless the ,government of ,egypt agrees that if any of the conditions described in subsection 7b7 are violated after the transfer of the vessel1 the ,government of ,egypt will re-transfer the vessel to the ,united ,states at the sole cost to the ,government of ,egypt1 without using ,united ,states funds1 including ,united ,states foreign military assistance funds4 7d7 ,grants not counted in annual total of transferred excess defense articles ,the value of a vessel transferred to the ,government of ,egypt under this section 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 7e7 ,costs of transfers ,any expense incurred by the ,united ,states in connection with the transfer of a vessel under this section shall be charged to the ,government of ,egypt notwithstanding section #eaf7;e7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7e774 7f7 ,repair and refurbishment in ,united ,states shipyards ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,president shall require1 as a condition of the transfer of a vessel under this section1 that the ,government of ,egypt have such repair or refurbishment of the vessel as is needed1 before the vessel joins the naval forces of ,egypt1 performed at a shipyard located in the ,united ,states1 including a ,united ,states ,navy shipyard4 7g7 ,expiration of authority ,the authority to transfer a vessel under this section shall expire at the end of the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,required report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days before the transfer of a vessel under this section1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the following3 7,a7 ,the specific operational activities and objectives intended for the vessel upon receipt by the ,government of ,egypt4 7,b7 ,a detailed description of how the transfer of the vessel will help to alleviate ,united ,states mission requirements in the ,bab el ,mandeb and the ,red ,sea4 7,c7 ,a detailed description of how the transfer of the vessel will complement ,combined ,maritime ,forces 7,,cmf7 mission goals and activities1 including those of ,combined ,task ,forces #aej1 #aea1 #aeb1 and #aec4 7,d7 ,a detailed description of incidents of arbitrary detention1 violence1 and state-sanctioned harassment in the past #e years by the ,government of ,egypt against ,united ,states citizens1 individuals in the ,united ,states1 and their family members who are not ,united ,states citizens1 in both ,egypt and in the ,united ,states1 and a determination of whether such incidents constitute a pattern of acts of intimidation or harassment4 7,e7 ,a description of policy efforts to ensure that ,united ,states security assistance programs with ,egypt are formulated in a manner that will #8#8avoid identification of the ,united ,states1 through such programs1 with governments which deny to their people internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms'' in accordance with section #ejb;,b of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by this subsection shall be provided in unclassified form1 but may include a separate classified annex4 7i7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #acej4 ,sense of ,congress on ,azerbaijan's illegal detention of ,armenian prisoners of war ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,azerbaijan must immediately and unconditionally return all ,armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians2 and 7#b7 the ,biden ,administration should engage at all levels with ,azerbaijani authorities1 including through the ,organization for ,security and ,co-operation in ,europe ,minsk ,group process1 to make clear the importance of adhering to their obligations1 under the ,november #i statement and international law1 to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians4 #acea4 ,united ,states-,india ,defense ,partnership 7a7 ,strong ,united ,states-,india ,defense ,partnership ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 a strong ,united ,states-,india defense partnership1 rooted in shared democratic values1 is critical in order to advance ,united ,states interests in the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7#b7 this partnership between the world's oldest and largest democracies is critical and must continue to be strengthened in response to increasing threats in the ,indo-,pacific regions1 sending an unequivocal signal that sovereignty and international law must be respected4 7b7 ,united ,states-,india ,initiative on ,critical and ,emerging ,technologies 7i,c,e,t7 ,the ,congress finds that the ,united ,states-,india ,initiative on ,critical and ,emerging ,technologies 7i,c,e,t7 is a welcome and essential step to developing closer partnerships between governments1 academia1 and industry in the ,united ,states and ,india to address the latest advances in artificial intelligence1 quantum computing1 biotechnology1 aerospace1 and semiconductor manufacturing4 ,such collaborations between engineers and computer scientists are vital to help ensure that the ,united ,states and ,india1 as well as other democracies around the world1 foster innovation and facilitate technological advances which continue to far outpace ,russian and ,chinese technology4 7c7 ,border threats from ,china and reliance on ,russian-built weapons ,congress recognizes that-- 7#a7 ,india faces immediate and serious regional border threats from ,china1 with continued military aggression by the ,government of ,china along the ,india-,china border1 7#b7 ,india relies on ,russian-built weapons for its national defense1 and 7#c7 the ,united ,states should take additional steps to encourage ,india to accelerate ,india's transition off ,russian-built weapons and defense systems while strongly supporting ,india's immediate defense needs4 7d7 ,waiver of ,,caatsa sanctions in best interests of ,united ,states and the ,united ,states-,india ,defense ,partnership ,while ,india faces immediate needs to maintain its heavily ,russian-built weapons systems1 a waiver to sanctions under the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act during this transition period is in the best interests of the ,united ,states and the ,united ,states-,india defense partnership to deter aggressors in light of ,russia and ,china's close partnership4 #aceb4 ,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 congressional defense committees 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 #acec4 ,report on efforts to combat ,boko ,haram in ,nigeria and the ,lake ,chad ,basin 7a7 ,statement of ,congress ,congress-- 7#a7 strongly condemns the ongoing violence and the systematic gross human rights violations against the people of ,nigeria and the ,lake ,chad ,basin carried out by ,boko ,haram2 7#b7 expresses its support for the people of ,nigeria and the ,lake ,chad ,basin who wish to live in a peaceful1 economically prosperous1 and democratic region2 and 7#c7 calls on the ,president to support ,nigerian1 ,lake ,chad ,basin1 and international community efforts to ensure accountability for crimes against humanity committed by ,boko ,haram against the people of ,nigeria and the ,lake ,chad ,basin1 particularly the young girls kidnapped from ,chibok and other internally displaced persons affected by the actions of ,boko ,haram4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,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 ,attorney ,general1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate a report on efforts to combat ,boko ,haram in ,nigeria and the ,lake ,chad ,basin4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of initiatives undertaken by the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,defense to assist the ,government of ,nigeria and countries in the ,lake ,chad ,basin to combat ,boko ,haram4 7,b7 ,a description of ,united ,states activities to enhance the capacity of ,nigeria and countries in the ,lake ,chad ,basin to investigate and prosecute human rights violations perpetrated against the people of ,nigeria and the ,lake ,chad ,basin by ,boko ,haram1 al-,qaeda affiliates1 and other terrorist organizations1 in order to promote respect for rule of law in ,nigeria and the ,lake ,chad ,basin4 #aced4 ,chief of mission concurrence ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report outlining the process by which chief of mission concurrence is obtained for ,department of ,defense clandestine activities under section #abg7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acee4 ,,gao study on ,department of ,defense support for other departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government that advance ,department of ,defense security cooperation objectives 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the use and implementation of the authority of section #che of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to ,department of ,defense support for other departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government that advance ,department of ,defense security cooperation objectives4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a review of the use and implementation of the authority of section #che of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and congressional intent of such authority4 7#b7 ,an identification of the number of times such authority has been used4 7#c7 ,an identification of the challenges associated with the use of such authority4 7#d7 ,a description of reasons for lack of the use of such authority1 if any4 7#e7 ,an identification of potential legislative actions for ,congress to address with respect to such authority4 7#f7 ,an identification of potential executive actions for the ,department of ,defense to address with respect to such authority4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the results of the study required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 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 #acef4 ,feasibility study and report relating to ,somaliland 7a7 ,feasibility study ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct a feasibility study that-- 7#a7 includes consultation with ,somaliland security organs2 7#b7 determines opportunities for collaboration in the pursuit of ,united ,states national security interests in the ,horn of ,africa1 the ,gulf of ,aden1 and the broader ,indo-,pacific region2 7#c7 identifies the practicability of improving the professionalization and capacity of ,somaliland security sector actors2 and 7#d7 identifies the most effective way to conduct and carry out programs1 transactions1 and other relations in the ,city of ,hargeisa on behalf of the ,united ,states ,government4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 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 subsection 7a71 including an assessment of the extent to which-- 7#a7 opportunities exist for the ,united ,states to support the training of ,somaliland's security sector actors with a specific focus on counterterrorism and border and maritime security2 7#b7 ,somaliland's security forces were implicated1 if any1 in gross violations of human rights during the #c-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#c7 the ,united ,states has provided or discussed with officials of ,somaliland the provision of training to security forces1 including-- 7,a7 where such training has occurred2 7,b7 the extent to which ,somaliland security forces have demonstrated the ability to absorb previous training2 and 7,c7 the ability of ,somaliland security forces to maintain and appropriately utilize such training1 as applicable2 7#d7 a ,united ,states diplomatic and security engagement partnership with ,somaliland would have a strategic impact1 including by protecting the ,united ,states and allied maritime interests in the ,bab-el-,mandeb ,strait and at ,somaliland's ,port of ,berbera2 7#e7 ,somaliland could-- 7,a7 serve as a maritime gateway in ,east ,africa for the ,united ,states and its allies2 and 7,b7 counter ,iran's presence in the ,gulf of ,aden and ,china's growing regional military presence2 7#f7 a ,united ,states security and defense partnership could-- 7,a7 bolster cooperation between ,somaliland and ,taiwan2 7,b7 stabilize this semi-autonomous region of ,somalia further as a democratic counterweight to anti-democratic forces in the greater ,horn of ,africa region2 and 7,c7 impact the capacity of the ,united ,states to achieve policy objectives in ,somalia1 particularly to degrade and ultimately defeat the terrorist threat posed by ,al-,shabaab1 the ,islamic ,state in ,somalia 7the ,somalia-based ,islamic ,state affiliate71 and other terrorist groups operating in ,somalia2 and 7#g7 the extent to which an improved relationship with ,somaliland could-- 7,a7 support ,united ,states policy focused on the ,red ,sea corridor1 the ,indo-,pacific region1 and the ,horn of ,africa2 7,b7 improve cooperation on counterterrorism and intelligence sharing2 7,c7 enable cooperation on counter-trafficking1 including the trafficking of humans1 wildlife1 weapons1 and illicit goods2 and 7,d7 support trade and development1 including how ,somaliland could benefit from ,prosper ,africa and other regional trade initiatives4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in subsection 7b71 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #aceg4 ,repeal of joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the ,middle ,east ,effective on the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the joint resolution entitled ,a joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the ,middle ,east 7,public ,law #he-g2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #aifa et seq47 is hereby repealed4 #aceh4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the inclusion of sunset provisions in authorizations for use of military force 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,article #a1 ,section #h1 of the ,constitution provides ,congress with the sole authority to declare war4 7#b7 ,legal experts who have served in both ,democratic and ,republic administrations recommend the inclusion of a sunset clause or reauthorization requirement in authorizations for use of military force to ensure that ,congress fulfills its constitutional duty to debate and vote on whether to send ,united ,states servicemembers into war4 7#c7 ,sunset provisions have been included in #bi percent of prior authorizations for use of military force and declarations of war4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the inclusion of a sunset provision or reauthorization requirement in authorizations for use of military force is critical to ensuring ,congress's exercise of its constitutional duty to declare war2 and 7#b7 any joint resolution enacted to authorize the introduction of ,united ,states forces into hostilities or into situations where there is a serious risk of hostilities should include a sunset provision setting forth a date certain for the termination of the authorization for the use of such forces absent the enactment of a subsequent specific statutory authorization for such use of the ,united ,states forces4 #acei4 ,report on ,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 cooperation with ,mexico1 including through ,northcom1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,department of ,justice 7including the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration71 including over the preceding #aj years4 7#b7 ,a description of the benefits of partnerships with ,mexican security forces in enforcing judicial process for violent crimes and cartels along the southern border4 7#c7 ,a description of increasing cartel control over ,mexican territory and its impacts on national security4 7#d7 ,a description of deteriorating role of electoral and democratic institutions1 including 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 ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acfj4 ,unpaid ,peruvian agrarian reform bonds ,to ensure the retirement security of over #e1jjj1jjj ,united ,states pensioners across the ,nation1 ,congress urges the ,secretary of ,state to take action concerning unpaid ,peruvian agrarian reform bonds by encouraging the ,peruvian ,government to negotiate in good faith with ,united ,states pension funds and bondholders regarding payment of the agrarian reform bonds4 #acfa4 ,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 ,act and every #ij days thereafter1 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 ,china1 including 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 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 ,people's ,republic of ,china support 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 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 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 the ,department of ,state's publicly available website4 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 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 for each element required under subsections 7b77#a7-7g7 whether the ,people's ,republic of ,china is supporting the ,russian ,federation in that manner and concurrently provide the discussion of that element to the committees at the lowest possible classification level1 consistent with the protection of sources and methods4 7d7 ,sunset ,the requirement to submit the report required by 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 ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 ,,xiv ,other ,authorizations ,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 ,other ,matters #adaa4 ,authority for transfer of funds to joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois 7a7 ,authority for transfer of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated 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 #adab4 ,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 #adac4 ,study and pilot program on semiconductors and the ,national ,defense ,stockpile 7a7 ,study required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 conduct a study on the strategic materials required by the ,department of ,defense to execute the operational plans of the ,department in a conflict with a strategic competitor lasting not less than six months2 and 7,b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such study4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the specific number and type of semiconductors for key systems and munitions1 delineated by technical specifications1 performance requirements1 and end-use applications1 that the ,department of ,defense requires to execute and sustain the operational plans of the ,department during a conflict with a strategic competitor in the ,indo-,pacific for not less than six months4 7,b7 ,a description of any supply chain vulnerabilities or choke points1 including from sole sources of supply or geographic proximity to strategic competitors1 involving the critical minerals and strategic raw materials 7including chemicals7 required to produce the semiconductors described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,a description of any supply chain vulnerabilities or choke points1 including from sole sources1 geographic proximity to strategic competitors1 or legacy technology1 involving the manufacturing equipment required for each step in the manufacturing process from the raw materials described in subparagraph 7,b7 to the finished and operational semiconductor chip described in subparagraph 7,a71 and an identification of potential secure sources of supply or manufacturing involving the ,united ,states1 allied1 or partner nations4 7,d7 ,an analysis of the ability of the ,department of ,defense and private industry1 as appropriate1 to procure the semiconductors described in subparagraph 7,a7 and mitigate the vulnerabilities identified in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 during a conflict with a strategic competitor in the ,indo-,pacific lasting not less than six months1 along with associated recommendations1 any additional necessary authorities to carry out such recommendations1 and the cost of each recommendation4 7,e7 ,a feasibility assessment1 expected cost1 and recommendations for acquiring strategic materials for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile4 7,f7 ,a description of options to finance the cost of the recommendations described in subparagraph 7,d74 7,g7 ,the anticipated annual cost1 through fiscal year #bjbh1 of a pilot program to acquire for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile the highest priority strategic materials4 7b7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,establishment ,upon the submission of the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program to1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 acquire for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile the highest priority strategic materials identified in such report4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the establishment of the pilot program described in this subsection1 and annually thereafter until the date described in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status and effects of the pilot program4 7#c7 ,termination ,the pilot program established under this subsection shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7c7 ,strategic materials defined ,in this section1 the term strategic materials means-- 7#a7 semiconductors described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a72 7#b7 critical minerals and strategic raw materials described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b72 and 7#c7 manufacturing equipment described in paragraph 7#b77;,c74 #adad4 ,restoring essential energy and security holdings onshore for rare earths 7a7 ,acquisition authority ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund by section #deja1 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager may use up to #bec1ejj1jjj 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 ,scandium4 7b7 ,compliance with ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act ,any acquisition using funds appropriated pursuant to this section 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 7c7 ,disclosures concerning rare earth elements and covered critical minerals by contractors of ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,requirement ,beginning on the date that is #cj months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that any contractor that provides to the ,department of ,defense a system with a permanent magnet that contains rare earth elements or covered critical minerals to disclose in a classified form1 along with delivery of the system1 the provenance of the magnet4 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 covered critical minerals 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 not later than #ahj days after providing the system to the ,department of ,defense4 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 appropriate congressional committees 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 the contractor cannot currently make the disclosure required by paragraph 7#a7 but is making significant efforts to comply with the requirements of that paragraph4 7,b7 ,waiver renewals ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 may renew a waiver under subparagraph 7,a77i7 as many times as the ,secretary considers appropriate2 and 7ii7 may not renew a waiver under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 more than twice4 7#e7 ,briefing required ,not later than #cj days after the submission of each report required by subsection 7e77#c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing that includes-- 7,a7 a summary of the disclosures made under this subsection2 7,b7 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 covered critical minerals2 7,c7 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 covered critical minerals2 and 7,d7 any suggestions for legislation or funding that would mitigate security gaps in such supply chains4 7d7 ,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#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 or any ,non-,,sdn ,chinese military-industrial complex 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 rare earth elements or covered critical minerals4 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 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#f71 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 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#d7 ,the term covered critical mineral means-- 7,a7 antimony2 7,b7 beryllium2 7,c7 cobalt2 7,d7 graphite2 7,e7 lithium2 7,f7 manganese2 7,g7 nickel2 7,h7 tantalum2 7,i7 tungsten2 or 7,j7 vanadium4 7#e7 ,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#g7 ,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 ,restoring ,essential ,energy and ,security ,holdings ,onshore for ,rare ,earths ,act of #bjbb2 and 7,b7 maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#h7 ,the term rare earth element means-- 7,a7 cerium2 7,b7 dysprosium2 7,c7 erbium2 7,d7 europium2 7,e7 gadolinium2 7,f7 holmium2 7,g7 lanthanum2 7,h7 lutetium2 7,i7 neodymium2 7,j7 praseodymium2 7,k7 promethium2 7,l7 samarium2 7,m7 scandium2 7,n7 terbium2 7,o7 thulium2 7,p7 ytterbium2 or 7,q7 yttrium4 4 7e7 ,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 ,department of ,defense to comply with the requirements of-- 7,a7 subsection 7c72 7,b7 section #abaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf1 as amended by subsection 7d7 of this section2 and 7,c7 section #dhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,briefing required ,the ,comptroller ,general shall periodically1 until the termination date specified in paragraph 7#e71 provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the results of the assessments conducted under paragraph 7#a7 that includes an assessment of-- 7,a7 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 7,b7 the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to assess the compliance of contractors with such clauses4 7#c7 ,report required ,the ,comptroller ,general shall1 not less frequently than every #b years until the termination date specified in paragraph 7#e71 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the results of the assessments conducted under paragraph 7#a7 that includes an assessment of-- 7,a7 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 7,b7 the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to assess the compliance of contractors with such clauses4 7#d7 ,referral ,if1 in conducting an assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general determines that a contractor has failed to comply with any of the requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 the relevant ,inspectors ,general1 or other enforcement agencies1 as appropriate1 for further examination and possible enforcement actions4 7#e7 ,termination ,the requirements of this subsection shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms covered critical minerals and rare earth element have the meanings given to such terms in section #abaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec474 #adae4 ,report on feasibility of increasing quantities of rare earth permanent magnets in ,national ,defense ,stockpile 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to build a stockpile of rare earth permanent magnets to meet requirements for ,department of ,defense programs and systems while reducing dependence on foreign countries for such magnets4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility of increasing the quantity of rare earth permanent magnets in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile to support ,united ,states defense requirements4 7c7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the extent to which the existing ,national ,defense ,stockpile inventory would guarantee supply of rare earth permanent magnets to major defense acquisition programs included in the future years defense program4 7#b7 ,a description of the assumptions underlying the quantities of rare earth permanent magnet block identified for potential acquisition in the most recent ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,annual ,operations and ,planning ,report4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of factors that would affect shortfall estimates with respect to rare earth magnet block in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile inventory4 7#d7 ,a description of the impact on and requirements for domestic industry stakeholders1 including ,department of ,defense contractors4 7#e7 ,an analysis of challenges related to the domestic manufacturing of rare earth permanent magnets4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the extent to which ,department of ,defense programs and systems rely on rare earth permanent magnets manufactured by an entity under the jurisdiction of a covered strategic competitor4 7#g7 ,identification of additional funding1 authorities1 and policies necessary to advance the policy described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term congressional defense committees means the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term covered strategic competitor means a near-peer country identified by the ,secretary of ,defense and ,national ,defense ,strategy4 #adaf4 ,study on stockpiling energy storage components ,not later than #cfj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a study on the viability of establishing a stockpile of the materials required to manufacture batteries1 battery cells1 and other energy storage components to meet national security requirements in the event of a national emergency 7as defined in section #ab of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#c774 ,c ,homeland ,acceleration of ,recovering ,deposits and ,renewing ,onshore ,critical ,keystones #adba4 ,authority to acquire materials for ,national ,defense ,stockpile to address shortfalls 7a7 ,modification of acquisition authority ,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 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 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking any such transaction and inserting any transaction2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,from amounts appropriated after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 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 ,clarification that stockpile may not be used for budgetary purposes ,section #b7;c7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;a7c77 is amended by striking is not to be used and inserting shall not be used4 7c7 ,annual briefings ,section #aa of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 7#a7 ,not later than #cj days after submitting a report required by subsection 7a71 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph 7#b7 on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year4 7#b7 ,the committees specified in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #adbb4 ,report on modifications to the national technology and industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 sourced primarily from the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the implications of modifying the term domestic source for purposes of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 to domestic and allied source and including in the definition of such term business concerns in other countries1 including1 but not limited to1 ,canada1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,australia4 7#b7 ,the benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states with respect to technology transfer1 socioeconomic procurement requirements1 and export controls4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be in an unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,national technology and industrial base ,the term national technology and industrial base has the meaning given that term in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,strategic and critical materials ,the term strategic and critical materials has the meaning given that term in section #ab of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#c74 ,,xv ,cyber ,and ,information ,operations ,matters ,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 following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,budget certification ,not later than ,january #ca of the year preceding each fiscal year for which a budget is proposed1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor shall certify to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees the adequacy of the portions of that budget regarding cyberspace activities not covered by the review of the ,chief ,information ,officer under section #adb7;b77#b7 of this title4 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 and 7,c7 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 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 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 ,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 #aejc4 ,establishment of cyber operations designator and rating for the ,navy 7a7 ,military career designator 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 and use a cyber warfare operations designator for officers and warrant officers1 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 and use a cyber warfare rating for enlisted personnel1 which shall be a separate rating from the cryptologic technician enlisted rating4 7b7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning ,june #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary may not assign a member of the ,navy to a billet within the core work roles at teams or components within the cyber mission force if such member-- 7,a7 has a designator of cryptologic warfare1 intelligence1 or information professional2 or 7,b7 has a rating of cryptologic technician1 intelligence specialist1 or information systems technician4 7#b7 ,exception ,the prohibition in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to a member of the ,navy who is assigned to a billet described in such paragraph under orders issued before ,june #a1 #bjbd4 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 ,senate a report certifying whether the following actions have been carried out 7including detailed explanations73 7#a7 ,the ,secretary establishing cyberspace operations as a military discipline that is a community separate from the information warfare community4 7#b7 ,the ,chief of ,naval ,operations identifying who in the ,office of the ,chief of ,naval ,operations will serve as the resource manager and who will be responsible for staffing and training with respect to the designator and rating established under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,the ,secretary establishing a training pipeline for the designator and rating established under subsection 7a7 that is aligned with the requirements and standards established by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary establishing a funding profile detailing with requisite investments toward the training requirements1 requisite courses1 and costs associated with the designator and rating established under subsection 7a7 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#e7 ,the ,secretary establishing an inventory of all flag officer positions with direct leadership or executive direction over the designator and rating established under subsection 7a71 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#f7 ,the ,secretary establishing an implementation plan1 including timelines and procedures1 for filling the positions within the cyber mission force for which the ,secretary is responsible4 7#g7 ,any anticipated changes to the end-strength of the ,navy by reason of establishing the designator and rating under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,determination by ,cyber ,command ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report under subsection 7c71 the ,commander of ,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 #aejd4 ,cyber threat information collaboration environment program 7a7 ,program ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 pursuant to the requirements established by the ,cyber ,threat ,data ,interoperability ,council under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 shall develop an information collaboration environment consisting of a digital environment containing technical tools for information analytics and a portal through which relevant parties may submit and automate information inputs and access the environment to enable interoperable data flow that enables ,federal and non-,federal entities to identify1 mitigate1 and prevent malicious cyber activity by-- 7#a7 providing access to appropriate and operationally relevant data from unclassified and classified information about cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats1 as well as malware forensics and data from network sensor programs or network-monitoring programs1 on a platform that enables querying and analysis2 7#b7 enabling cross-correlation of data on cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats at the speed and scale necessary for rapid detection and identification2 7#c7 facilitating a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats2 and 7#d7 facilitating collaborative analysis between the ,federal ,government and public and private sector critical infrastructure entities and information sharing and analysis organizations4 7b7 ,implementation of information collaboration environment 7#a7 ,evaluation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 in coordination with other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 shall-- 7,a7 identify existing ,federal sources of classified and unclassified information on cybersecurity threats2 7,b7 evaluate current programs1 applications1 or platforms intended to detect1 identify1 analyze1 and monitor cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats2 7,c7 consult with public and private sector critical infrastructure entities to identify public and private critical infrastructure cyber threat capabilities1 needs1 and gaps2 and 7,d7 identify existing tools1 capabilities1 and systems that may be adapted to achieve the purposes of the information collaboration environment developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 to maximize return on investment and minimize cost4 7#b7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after completing the evaluation required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 shall achieve initial operating capability of the information collaboration environment developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,requirements ,the information collaboration environment and the technical tools for information analytics under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7i7 operate in a manner consistent with relevant privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties policies and protections1 including such policies and protections established pursuant to section #ajaf of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe72 7ii7 reflect the requirements set forth by the ,cyber ,threat ,data ,interoperability ,council under subsection 7c72 7iii7 enable integration of current applications1 platforms1 data1 and information1 including classified information1 in a manner that supports the voluntary integration of unclassified and classified information on cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats2 7iv7 incorporate tools to manage access to classified and unclassified data1 as appropriate1 for appropriate individuals who have the security clearance necessary to access the highest level of classified data included in the environment2 7v7 ensure accessibility by ,federal entities that the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 determines appropriate2 7vi7 allow for access by public and private sector critical infrastructure entities and other private sector partners1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and after consulting the appropriate ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency2 7vii7 deploy analytic tools across classification levels to leverage all relevant data sets1 as appropriate2 7viii7 identify tools and analytical software that can be applied and shared to manipulate1 transform1 and display data and other identified needs2 and 7ix7 anticipate the integration of new technologies and data streams1 including data from network sensor programs or network-monitoring programs deployed in support of non-,federal entities4 7,c7 ,access controls ,the owner of any data shared in the information collaboration environment shall have the authority to set and maintain access controls for such data and may restrict access to any particular data asset for any purpose1 including for the purpose of protecting intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with section #ajb;,a7i7 of the ,national ,security ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7;i774 7#c7 ,annual report requirement on the implementation1 execution1 and effectiveness of the program 7,a7 ,requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,national ,cyber ,director and appropriate congressional committees a report that details-- 7i7 ,federal ,government participation in the information collaboration environment1 including the ,federal entities participating in the environment and the categories of information shared by ,federal entities into the environment2 7ii7 non-,federal entities' participation in the information collaboration environment1 including the non-,federal entities participating in the environment and the categories of information shared by non-,federal entities into the environment2 7iii7 the impact of the information collaboration environment on positive security outcomes for the ,federal ,government and non-,federal entities2 7iv7 barriers identified to fully realizing the benefit of the information collaboration environment for both the ,federal ,government and non-,federal entities2 7v7 additional authorities or resources necessary to successfully execute the information collaboration environment2 and 7vi7 identified shortcomings or risks to data security and privacy1 and the steps necessary to improve the mitigation of such shortcomings or risks4 7,b7 ,form ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#d7 ,collaboration by ,,nsa ,any actions taken by the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency to assist in building or maintaining the information collaboration environment developed pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 shall be carried out using amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,security ,agency for the ,information ,systems ,security program2 and 7,b7 may not be carried out using amounts made available under the ,national ,intelligence ,program4 7c7 ,cyber ,threat ,data ,interoperability ,council 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an interagency council1 to be known as the ,cyber ,threat ,data ,interoperability ,council 7in this subsection referred to as the council71 chaired by the ,national ,cyber ,director1 to establish data interoperability requirements for data streams to be accessed in the information collaboration environment4 7#b7 ,establishment date ,the council shall commence the activities under this subsection by not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,membership 7,a7 ,principal members ,in addition to the ,national ,cyber ,director1 the council shall have as its principal members the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7,b7 ,additional ,federal members ,based on recommendations submitted by the principal members1 the ,national ,cyber ,director shall identify and appoint council members from ,federal entities that oversee programs that generate1 collect1 disseminate1 or analyze data or information related to cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats4 7,c7 ,advisory members ,the ,national ,cyber ,director shall identify and appoint advisory members from non-,federal entities that shall advise the council based on recommendations submitted by the principal members4 7#d7 ,data streams ,the council shall identify1 designate1 and periodically update programs that shall participate in or be interoperable with the information collaboration environment1 which may include-- 7,a7 network-monitoring and intrusion detection programs2 7,b7 cyber threat indicator sharing programs2 7,c7 certain network sensor programs or network-monitoring programs2 7,d7 incident response and cybersecurity technical assistance programs2 or 7,e7 malware forensics and reverse-engineering programs4 7#e7 ,data privacy 7,a7 ,requirement ,the council shall establish a committee to establish procedures and data governance structures1 as necessary1 to protect data shared in the information collaboration environment1 comply with ,federal regulations and statutes1 and respect existing consent agreements with public and private sector critical infrastructure entities that apply to critical infrastructure information4 7,b7 ,membership ,the committee shall be comprised of-- 7i7 the senior official for privacy of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 who shall serve as the chair of the committee2 and 7ii7 privacy officers from the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,justice1 and the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed as changing existing ownership or protection of1 or policies and processes for access to1 agency data4 7d7 ,national security systems ,nothing in this section shall apply to a national security system1 or to cybersecurity threat intelligence related to such systems1 without the consent of the owner and operator of the system4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term critical infrastructure information has the meaning given such term in section #bbbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fga74 7#c7 ,the term cyber threat indicator has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja74 7#d7 ,the term cybersecurity threat has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja74 7#e7 ,the term data asset has the meaning given such term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,the term environment means the information collaboration environment established under subsection 7a74 7#g7 ,the term information sharing and analysis organization has the meaning given such term in section #bbbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fga74 7#h7 ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 7#i7 ,the term national security system has the meaning given such term in section #ceeb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aj7 ,the term non-,federal entity has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja74 7#aa7 ,the term ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency has the meaning given such term in section #bbja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea74 #aeje4 ,department of defense enterprise-wide procurement of cyber data products and services ,section #aeba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#e71 by inserting 1 including the use of artificial intelligence-based endpoint security that prevents cyber attacks and does not require constant internet connectivity to function1 after services2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting 1 including by enhancing the security of the software supply chain of the ,department after best interests of the ,department4 #aejf4 ,cybersecurity of military standards for data 7a7 ,in general ,no later than #bgj days after enactment of this act1 the principal staff assistant designated with primary responsibility for the ,strategic ,cybersecurity ,program of the ,department of ,defense pursuant to 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 note71 as amended by section #aejb of this ,act1 shall conduct a comprehensive review of ,military ,standard #aeec 7in this section referred to as ,,mil-,,std-#aeec74 ,at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the review required under this subsection may include reviews of additional serial data standards beyond ,,mil-,,std-#aeec4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an identification of programs and weapon systems currently employing ,,mil-,,std-#aeec and other serial data standards1 as appropriate1 across the ,department of ,defense1 the military departments1 and components1 with notations for any programs previously assessed by the ,strategic ,cybersecurity ,program4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of1 and inventory for1 the vulnerabilities to ,,mil-,,std-#aeec and other serial data standards1 as appropriate4 7#c7 ,an inventory of potential commercial- and ,government-sourced mitigations and solutions1 either in use or available to program offices4 7#d7 ,an assessment of potential changes to address identified vulnerabilities to ,,mil-,,std-#aeec and other serial data standards1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,determination ,based on the findings of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine whether to revise or update ,,mil-,,std-#aeec and other serial data standards1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,guidance ,subsequent to the completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 the head of the ,strategic ,cybersecurity ,program shall issue guidance across the ,department for program managers involved in procuring weapon systems that use ,,mil-,,std-#aeec and other serial data standards1 as appropriate4 ,the guidance shall include information related to the potential threats to ,,mil-,,std-#aeec1 available mitigations and solutions1 and technical resources for program managers to use in addressing issues with ,,mil-,,std-#aeec and other data serial standards1 as appropriate4 7e7 ,compliance certification ,subject to the findings for the review required under subsection 7a71 the senior official identified pursuant to section #afdg7;j7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib7 for a military department and the service acquisition executive 7as such term is defined in section #aja7aj7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall1 if applicable1 issue a certification that mitigations identified by the ,strategic ,cybersecurity ,program for assessed weapons systems have been applied and corrected4 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 such senior official and the service acquisition executive shall submit to the congressional defense committees such assessment4 7f7 ,test and evaluation ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation may include evaluations of ,,mil-,,std-#aeec and other serial data standards1 as appropriate1 in reports required to be provided to the congressional defense committees pursuant to law4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #de days after completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 the head of the ,strategic ,cybersecurity ,program shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 a report on the review required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 a copy of the guidance required under subsection 7d74 ,b ,information ,operations #aeaa4 ,military operations in information environment3 authority and notifications 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cig the following new section 7and conforming the table of contents at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #cih4 ,military operations in information environment3 authority and notification requirements 7d7 ,notification requirements 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall promptly submit to the appropriate congressional committees notice in writing of any clandestine military operation in the information environment conducted under this title no later than #dh hours following such operation4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall establish and submit to the appropriate congressional committees procedures for complying with the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 ,the ,secretary shall promptly notify the appropriate congressional committees in writing of any changes to such procedures at least #ad days prior to the adoption of any such changes4 7,b7 ,the appropriate congressional committees shall ensure that committee procedures designed to protect from unauthorized disclosure classified information relating to national security of the ,united ,states are sufficient to protect the information that is submitted to the committees pursuant to this section4 7,c7 ,in the event of an unauthorized disclosure of a clandestine military operation in the information environment covered by this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that the appropriate congressional committees are notified immediately of the clandestine military operation in the information environment concerned4 ,the notification under this paragraph may be verbal or written1 but in the event of a verbal notification a written notification shall be provided by not later than #dh hours after the provision of the verbal notification4 7e7 ,prohibition ,no clandestine military operation in the information environment may be conducted which is intended to influence ,united ,states political processes1 public opinion1 policies1 or media4 4 7b7 ,transfer ,section #afca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agda7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 are-- 7,a7 transferred to section #cih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section2 7,b7 inserted before subsection 7b7 of such section #cih2 and 7,c7 redesignated as subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c71 respectively4 7#b7 ,subsection 7e7 is-- 7,a7 transferred to such section #cih2 7,b7 inserted after subsection 7e7 of such section2 and 7,c7 redesignated as subsection 7f74 7#c7 ,subsection 7i7 is-- 7,a7 transferred to such section #cih2 7,b7 inserted after subsection 7f7 of such section2 and 7,c7 redesignated as subsection 7g74 7c7 ,quarterly briefings ,subsection 7c7 of section #cih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section and designated by subsection 7b71 is amended by striking congressional defense committees and inserting appropriate congressional committees4 7d7 ,definitions ,subsection 7g7 of section #cih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section and designated by subsection 7b71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting in the information environment before 1 or associated2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 4 #aeab4 ,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 #aeac4 ,joint information operations course 7a7 ,joint information operations course ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall 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 ,semiannual reports ,on a semiannual basis through ,january #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the course provided under subsection 7a74 ,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 #aead4 ,consistency in delegation of certain authorities relating to information operations ,except as otherwise provided specifically by law1 if any roles or responsibilities relating to information operations are assigned pursuant to a provision of law or by the direction of the ,secretary of ,defense to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,under ,secretary shall ensure that such roles or responsibilities are assigned or otherwise delegated to the same position within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense of ,policy4 #aeae4 ,assessment and optimization of ,department of ,defense information operations within the cyber domain 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 ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 shall complete both an assessment and an optimization plan for integrating all information and influence operations within cyberspace across the ,department of ,defense4 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 within cyberspace4 7#b7 ,an examination of sufficiency of resources allocated for information and influence operations within cyberspace4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the command and control1 oversight1 and management of matters related to information and influence operations within cyberspace across the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,joint ,staff4 7#d7 ,any other matters determined relevant by the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7c7 ,optimization plan ,the optimization plan under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,actions that the ,department will implement to integrate all ,department information and influence operations within cyberspace in a manner that ensures the proper level of visibility1 unity of effort1 synchronization1 and deconfliction4 7#b7 ,coordination procedures within the ,department to ensure that coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command takes place with regard to unity of effort1 synchronization1 deconfliction of information and influence operations within cyberspace4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of potential organizational changes required to optimize information and influence operations within cyberspace4 7#d7 ,any other matters determined relevant by the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 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 ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 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 #aeaf4 ,requirement to notify ,chief of ,mission of military operation in the information environment ,section #cih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added and amended by section #aeaa1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection 7g73 7g7 ,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 ,c ,reports and other ,matters #aeca4 ,annual reports on support by military departments for cyberspace operations ,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 cyberspace operations 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 fiscal year #bjbd and each fiscal year thereafter1 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 ,defense4 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 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#c7 ,the adequacy of the investment toward cyber-peculiar science and technology advancements1 with an emphasis on capability development for the cyber mission force4 7#d7 ,the sufficiency of the policies1 procedures1 and investments toward the military occupational specialty1 designator1 rating1 or ,air ,force specialty code responsible for cyberspace operations4 7#e7 ,in coordination with the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary 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#f7 ,the readiness of the members contributing to the cyber mission force and the cyberspace operations forces4 7#g7 ,any other element determined relevant by the ,commander4 4 #aecb4 ,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 staffing levels of the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 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 the carrying out the entirety of the responsibilities specified in section #adb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 such section4 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 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date of the completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a copy of the review4 #aecc4 ,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 ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department and in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 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 a consideration of each of the following elements3 7#a7 ,the 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 ,service4 7#b7 ,matters related to pay disparity and hindrances in compensation relative to the skill sets and value of such civilian employees in the private sector4 7#c7 ,criteria for eligibility of potential ,department of ,defense components and entities for participation in the ,cyber ,excepted ,service4 7#d7 ,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 ,officer4 7c7 ,recommendations ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include 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 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees a copy of the review4 #aecd4 ,standardization of authority to operate applications in the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,policy 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall establish a policy with criteria for the reciprocity of authority to operate for software and hardware between all networks of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,contents ,the policy under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,procedures for requesting an authority to operate that applies to all networks of the ,department4 7,b7 ,guidance on when authorizing officials should grant an information technology platform that has already received an authority to operate on another network of the ,federal ,government a reciprocal authority to operate on a network of the ,department of ,defense4 7,c7 ,a standardized format for documentation to support the evaluation of a request for an authority to operate4 7b7 ,single platform ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall implement a single software tool or platform for the submission and review of requests for an authority to operate applications4 ,the tool or platform shall-- 7#a7 be used by all authorizing officials of the ,department for the receipt1 review1 and adjudication of all such requests2 and 7#b7 authorize persons who submit such requests to see the progress of the request at all steps in the review process4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the operational status of the software tool or platform implemented under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,a list of all networks and authorizing officials of the ,department that are using the software tool or platform4 7#c7 ,a list of all networks and authorizing officials of the ,department that are not using the software tool or platform4 7d7 ,authority to operate defined ,in this section1 the term authority to operate means the official management decision given by a senior organizational official to authorize operation of an information system and accept the risk to organizational operations4 #aece4 ,establishment of hacking for national security and public service innovation program 7a7 ,support authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a ,hacking for ,national ,security and ,public ,service ,innovation ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,h#d,,nspsi program7 within the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network 7in this section referred to as the ,,nsin74 7#b7 ,coordinating authority ,the ,,nsin shall serve as the coordinating authority for the ,h#d,,nspsi program and activities under such program4 7#c7 ,elements ,h#d,,nspsi program activities shall include the following3 7,a7 ,source problems at scale for the agencies associated with the programs specified in subsection 7e74 7,b7 ,recruit universities located in the ,united ,states or in partner or allied nations to work on the problems described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,train universities described in subparagraph 7,b7 on the methodology of ,hacking for ,defense4 7,d7 ,support the universities described in subparagraph 7,b7 with content1 curriculum1 and other support to develop solutions to the problems described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,e7 ,support the ,united ,states ,government adoption of solutions developed through the programs specified in subsection 7e74 7,f7 ,support the development and acquisition of talent within the agencies associated with the programs specified in subsection 7e74 7#d7 ,objectives ,the ,h#d,,nspsi program may include the following objectives3 7,a7 ,increase funding for successful innovation efforts that bridge the gap between innovative organizations and the ,united ,states military4 7,b7 ,increase funding for established drivers of national security innovation within the ,department of ,defense and other ,federal agencies1 including the programs specified in subsection 7e74 7,c7 ,improve the ability of the ,department of ,defense to maintain technological advantage over competitors by leveraging private sector innovation at scale4 7,d7 ,through the use of existing authorities-- 7i7 strengthen ,united ,states national security innovation efforts and activities2 and 7ii7 create additional opportunities for collaboration and shared experience between the ,department of ,defense1 other ,federal agencies1 the private sector1 and academia through the expansion of existing programs1 partnerships1 and activities1 including those specified in subsection 7e74 7,e7 ,grow and sustain the innovation edge of the ,united ,states by building and strengthening the national security innovation base through collaboration between the private sector1 academia1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,armed ,forces1 and other ,federal agencies4 7,f7 ,invest in the future of national security innovation by inspiring a new generation to public service1 supporting the diversity of the ,united ,states national security innovation workforce1 and modernizing government decision-making processes4 7,g7 ,expand the ,united ,states science and technology workforce by investing in ,,stem education and exposing the national security workforce to cutting-edge1 innovative problem validation and solution development practices4 7,h7 ,develop best practices for the conduct of such activities and programs4 7,i7 ,identify experimental learning opportunities for activity and program participants to interact with operational forces and better understand national security challenges4 7,j7 ,participate in exchanges and partnerships with ,department of ,defense science and technology activities1 as well as the science and technology activities of other ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may consult with the heads of such ,federal agencies1 universities1 and public and private entities engaged in the development of advanced technologies1 as well as in the validation of problems and adoption of solutions in response to national security challenges1 as the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,authorities ,the ,secretary of ,defense may develop and maintain metrics to assess national security and public service innovation programs and activities to ensure standards for programs supported under subsection 7a7 are consistent and being met4 7d7 ,participation by federal employees and members of the armed forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall encourage ,federal employees and members of the ,armed ,forces through the service secretaries and service chiefs and their counterparts in agencies associated with the programs specified in subsection 7e7 to participate in the ,h#d,,nspsi program in order to gain exposure to modern innovation and entrepreneurial methodologies4 7e7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider coordinating and partnering with activities and organizations involved in the following3 7#a7 ,hacking for ,defense4 7#b7 ,hacking for ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,hacking for ,diplomacy4 7#d7 ,hacking for ,space4 7#e7 ,hacking for ,manufacturing4 #aecf4 ,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 ,update to ,congress ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbc1 the secretaries of the military services and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,irregular ,warfare shall brief the congressional defense committees on activities taken during the period following the date of the briefing under subsection 7d71 including an examination of establishing ,tailored ,cyberspace ,operations ,organizations and utilization of the authority provided pursuant to subsection 7c74 7f7 ,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 to the #ijth ,cyberspace ,operations ,squadron of the ,united ,states ,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 #aecg4 ,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 #aech4 ,manning review of ,space ,force cyber squadrons 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than #aie 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 cumulative benefit for the ,space ,force 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 ,review of definitions associated with ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces ,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 review and update 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 ,,cof74 ,the review shall include-- 7#a7 a comprehensive assessment of units and components of the ,department of ,defense conducting defensive cyberspace operations which are not currently included in such definition2 and 7#b7 a revised definition for such term that includes such units and components within the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4 ,,xvi ,space ,activities1 ,strategic ,programs1 and ,intelligence ,matters ,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 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,both ,russia and ,china have demonstrated the capability to target1 degrade1 and destroy satellites on orbit1 whether through kinetic or nonkinetic means4 7#b7 ,as recently as ,november #ae1 #bjba1 ,russia demonstrated a direct ascent antisatellite weapon4 7#c7 ,also in #bjba1 ,china successfully grappled a satellite and dragged the satellite out of its orbit to another location in space1 a capability that could be used on any other object in space1 including satellites of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term 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 ,national ,security ,space ,launch program 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the acquisition approach for phase three of the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program should account for changes in the launch industry and planned architectures of the ,space ,force2 7#b7 the supply of launches for phase three may be impacted by increases in commercial space launch demand2 7#c7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force should explore new and innovative acquisition approaches to leverage launch competition within the commercial market2 and 7#d7 in developing the acquisition strategy for phase three1 the ,secretary should-- 7,a7 consider the scope of phase three manifest requirements in comparison to the ,orbital ,services ,program and other potential contract vehicles for launches2 7,b7 ensure the continued assured access to space2 7,c7 emphasize free1 fair1 and open competition2 7,d7 capitalize on competition across the commercial launch industry2 7,e7 examine all possible options for awarding contracts for launches during the period covered by the phase1 including1 block-buys1 indefinite delivery1 indefinite quantity1 or a hybrid approach2 7,f7 consider tailorable mission assurance options informed by previous launch vehicle performance metrics2 7,g7 include options for adding launch providers1 launch systems1 or both1 during the execution of phase three to address manifest changes beyond the planned national security space unique launches at the time of initial award2 7,h7 maintain understanding of the commercial launch industry and launch capacity needed to fulfill the requirements of the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program2 and 7,i7 allow for rapid development and on-orbit deployment of enabling and transformational technologies required to address emerging requirements1 including with respect to-- 7i7 delivery of in-space transportation1 logistics1 and on-orbit servicing capabilities to enhance the persistence1 sensitivity1 and resiliency of national security space missions in a contested space environment2 7ii7 proliferated low-,earth orbit constellation deployment2 7iii7 routine access to extended orbits beyond geostationary orbits1 including cislunar orbits2 7iv7 payload fairings that exceed current launch requirements2 7v7 increased responsiveness for heavy lift capability2 7vi7 the ability to transfer orbits1 including point-to-point orbital transfers2 7vii7 capacity and capability to execute secondary deployments2 7viii7 high-performance upper stages2 7ix7 vertical integration2 and 7x7 other new missions that are outside the parameters of the nine design reference missions that exist as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,quarterly briefings ,on a quarterly basis until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force awards a phase three contract1 the ,commander of the ,space ,systems ,command shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the development of the phase three acquisition strategy1 including how the matters described subsection 7a7 are being considered in such strategy4 7c7 ,notification of results of mission assignment board ,not later than #ad days after the date on which a phase two mission assignment board is completed1 the ,commander of the ,space ,systems ,command shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the launch assignment results of the board4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees with respect to all briefings provided under subsection 7b7 and notifications made under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 in addition to the congressional defense committees1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate with respect to-- 7i7 briefings required under subsection 7b7 regarding requirements of the intelligence community being incorporated into phase three planning2 and 7ii7 notifications made under subsection 7c7 regarding an assignment that includes capabilities being launched for the intelligence community4 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 7#b7 ,the term phase three means1 with respect to the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program1 launch missions ordered under the program after fiscal year #bjbd4 7#c7 ,the term phase two means1 with respect to the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program1 launch missions ordered under the program during fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 #afjd4 ,responsive space strategy1 principles1 model architecture1 and implementation plans 7a7 ,strategy1 principles1 and model architecture ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command shall jointly develop a responsive space strategy1 principles1 and a model architecture to be implemented across the ,united ,states ,space ,command and the ,combined ,force ,space ,component ,command4 7b7 ,elements ,the responsive space strategy1 principles1 and model architecture under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,prioritized policies and procedures4 7#b7 ,policies specific to launch1 buses1 payloads1 ground infrastructure1 and networks4 7#c7 ,specification of enterprise-wide acquisitions of capabilities conducted pursuant to the policies referred to in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,roles1 responsibilities1 functions1 and operational workflows of responsive space architecture and infrastructure personnel-- 7,a7 of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force and the combatant commands2 and 7,b7 the ,combined ,force ,space ,component ,command4 7c7 ,architecture development and implementation ,in developing and implementing the responsive space strategy1 principles1 and model architecture under subsection 7a71 the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command shall coordinate with-- 7#a7 the ,space ,acquisition ,council2 7#b7 the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency2 7#c7 the ,chairman of the ,joints ,chiefs of ,staff2 and 7#d7 any other component of the ,department of ,defense1 as jointly determined by the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,commander4 7d7 ,implementation plans 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,commander of the ,united ,state ,space ,command shall ensure that1 not later than one year after the finalization of the responsive space strategy1 principles1 and model architecture under subsection 7a71 each ,space ,force delta transmits to the ,chief and the ,commander a draft plan to implement such responsive space strategy1 principles1 and model architecture with respect to such delta4 7#b7 ,elements ,each implementation plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following with respect to the ,space ,force delta covered by the plan3 7,a7 ,specific acquisitions1 implementations1 instrumentations1 and operational workflows to be implemented across responsive space architectures and infrastructures4 7,b7 ,a detailed schedule with target milestones and required expenditures4 7,c7 ,interim and final metrics1 including a phase mitigation plan4 7,d7 ,identification of additional funding1 authorities1 organizational changes and policies1 as may be required4 7,e7 ,requested waivers1 exceptions to policies of the ,department of ,defense1 and expected delays4 7e7 ,implementation oversight ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall-- 7#a7 assess the implementation plans under subsection 7d77#a7 for-- 7,a7 adequacy and responsiveness to the responsive space strategy1 principles1 and model architecture under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 appropriate use of enterprise-wide acquisitions2 7#b7 ensure1 at a high level1 the interoperability and compatibility of individual implementation plans of the ,space ,force deltas2 7#c7 track the use of waivers and exceptions to policy2 7#d7 develop a ,responsive ,space ,scorecard to track and drive implementation of the plans by the ,space ,force ,deltas2 and 7#e7 leverage the authorities of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command to begin implementation of such responsive space strategy1 principles1 and model architecture4 7f7 ,initial briefings 7#a7 ,responsive space strategy1 principles1 and model architecture ,not later than #ij days after finalizing the responsive space strategy1 principles1 and model architecture under subsection 7a71 the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such responsive space strategy1 principles1 and model architecture4 7#b7 ,implementation plans ,not later than #ij days after the receipt by the ,chief of ,space ,operations of an implementation plan transmitted under to subsection 7d77#a71 the ,chief shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such implementation plan4 7g7 ,annual briefing ,during each annual briefing provided by the ,chief of ,space ,operations to the congressional defense committees on the budget occurring during the period beginning ,february #a1 #bjbc1 and ending ,january #a1 #bjca1 the ,chief shall provide updates on the implementation of the responsive space strategy1 principles1 and architecture under subsection 7a74 7h7 ,notification ,reforms ,section #ijba7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 by striking 7#a7 ,the ,council and inserting ,the ,council4 #afje4 ,responsive space demonstrations 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that demonstrating the ability of the ,united ,states to rapidly respond to adversarial threats to the space systems of the ,united ,states serves as a compelling strategic deterrent to adversaries and informs how responsive1 resilient1 and affordable space and launch capabilities can help counter growing adversarial threats on an operationally relevant timeline4 7b7 ,establishment of program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command1 shall establish a program to demonstrate responsive space capabilities through operational exercises1 wargames1 and table-top exercises4 7c7 ,initial ,demonstration 7#a7 ,mission ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall conduct a rapid reconstitution deterrence demonstration mission to-- 7,a7 design1 develop1 and understand the benefit of rapid space reconstitution and space augmentation2 7,b7 simulate real-world scenarios through wargames and table-top exercises1 including contested environment scenarios1 in which threats to the space capabilities of the ,united ,states may be offset or mitigated by responsive space capabilities2 7,c7 validate the ability to provide an end-to-end responsive space mission with responsive launch1 satellite deployment1 and data to users within rapid mission call-up timelines2 and 7,d7 integrate such launches with the joint force under simulated contested conditions through the rapid deployment of launch infrastructure to existing ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,bases4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the mission under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the mission with respect to the operational and strategic benefits to the space-related missions of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 a proposed organization and management structure of the mission2 7,c7 a timeline for implementing the demonstrations under the mission2 and 7,d7 budget estimates and financial forecast for the demonstrations4 #afjf4 ,allied responsive space capabilities 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 it is in the common interest of the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states to strive for accessibility and flexibility for delivering assets into space on a responsive timeline2 7#b7 the ,united ,states should implement joint ,united ,states-allied space missions that demonstrate rapid1 rapid launch1 reconstitution and satellite augmentation from locations in the ,indo-,pacific1 ,european1 and other theaters of operations2 7#c7 the ,united ,states should leverage allied and partner spaceports to diversify and disaggregate launch sites across the world for a multitude of missions1 including national security missions2 and 7#d7 it is important for the ,united ,states to have operational and contracting steps established with allies and partners to ensure readiness and preparedness for responding to or deterring any unknown threats4 7b7 ,initiatives ,the ,secretary of the ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly-- 7#a7 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 architecture2 and 7#b7 designate a single official responsible for coordinating responsive space activities with allied partners4 7c7 ,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 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command1 and the ,secretary of ,state1 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 leveraging investments from the ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative and the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative4 7d7 ,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 ,report on tactically responsive space capabilities 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,space ,safari tactically responsive launch-#b mission of the ,space ,systems ,command of the ,space ,force successfully demonstrated the ability of the ,space ,force to rapidly integrate1 launch1 and operate a satellite on orbit on a timeline that would be needed for rapid reconstitution or to respond to real-time hostile activities occurring in the domain2 7#b7 the ,space ,force should continue these efforts1 and broaden the program beyond the logistics of launch and operations to also focus on lifecycle concepts of operation1 as well as any contractual mechanisms that should be required in future programs to take into account the need for rapid reconstitution and responsiveness2 7#c7 the ,chief of ,space ,operations should formalize tactically responsive requirements for all space capabilities carried out under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 to take into totality the effort required for tactically responsive launch1 the ,space ,force should consider adding a corresponding budget line item for ,tactically ,responsive ,space to fund areas beyond launch that would contribute to responsive space activities4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbd is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on planned tactically responsive space activities pursuant to 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 included during the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as of the date of the report71 including a detailed budget plan for launch activities and all other efforts needed to enable tactically responsive space capabilities4 #afjh4 ,sense of ,congress on ,range of the ,future and support to commercial space launch activity ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 section #afaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb contained a provision requiring the ,united ,states ,space ,force to deliver a report on its ,range of the ,future initiative2 7#b7 based on the details in that report1 that the ,nation's launch service providers1 consistent with decades of national policy1 now lead the world in space access1 that ,united ,states leadership in this strategic capability is critical to national security and economic vitality1 and that it is critical to the ,nation to continue encouraging and enabling ,united ,states space access capabilities to flourish and expand2 7#c7 the rapid growth of the commercial launch industry places a growing demand on ,department of ,defense resources at ,federal space launch ranges1 and that this demand growth will continue for the foreseeable future2 7#d7 the #aifjs-era infrastructure of the two ,department of ,defense launch ranges primarily responsible for meeting its assured access to space mission under section #bbgc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and complying with section #bbgf of such title1 is under increasing strain1 and needs to be replaced with a modern1 state of the art launch infrastructure that encourages and enables continued growth and leadership in space access2 7#e7 maintenance of common use critical infrastructure like roads1 culverts1 bridges1 deluge and water treatment facilities1 supply lines1 and electrical networks1 among others1 require immediate attention2 7#f7 investments in infrastructure have not kept pace with commercial demand primarily due to existing authorities which limit reimbursement1 flexible financial investment facilities1 and reinvestment of revenue in spaceport sustainment1 modernization1 and growth2 7#g7 the burgeoning commercial space industry requires a more holistic1 responsive process leveraging public and private investment2 7#h7 the ,department of ,defense is constrained to provide services to commercial users only when not needed for public use1 yet at the same time must promote commercial space launch capabilities as a critical enabler to national security2 7#i7 the ,united ,states ,space ,force has made great use of existing authorities and those provided by other non-,federal entities to leverage other sources of commercial and ,state investment to keep pace with demand2 7#aj7 a similar ,state business development entity would be useful for supporting commercial space launch capability development in ,california at ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base and other spaceports1 and ,congress looks forward to assisting the ,department of ,defense in improving its ability to plan and support commercial innovation while continuing to provide world class launch and test facilities2 and 7#aa7 the ,secretary and the ,department should engage with all stakeholders1 including ,,nasa1 other relevant ,federal agencies1 and the associated congressional authorizing committees of jurisdiction1 in any reporting1 negotiation1 policy1 and potential legislative proposals on this matter4 #afji4 ,report on hyperspectral satellite technology ,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 how hyperspectral satellite technology being developed and tested by domestic commercial satellite companies may be incorporated in the ,department of ,defense's existing and future greenhouse gas reduction efforts4 #afaj4 ,report on space debris 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the risks posed by man-made space debris in low-earth orbit1 including-- 7#a7 recommendations with respect to the remediation of such risks2 and 7#b7 outlines of plans to reduce the incident of such space debris4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #afaa4 ,plan on pilot program for deployment of dedicated ,x-band small satellite communications 7a7 ,plans 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration1 shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for a pilot program for the deployment of dedicated ,x-band small satellite communications technologies that may support current and future requirements of special operations forces4 7#b7 ,plan elements ,the plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of authorities that would be used to execute the proposed pilot program4 7,b7 ,a timeline for the implementation and duration of the proposed pilot program4 7,c7 ,an identification of the dedicated ,x-band small satellite communication technologies required to implement the proposed pilot program4 7,d7 ,the costs1 per fiscal year1 for the development1 deployment1 and operations of the proposed pilot program4 7,e7 ,a comprehensive description and assessment of the proposed pilot program4 7,f7 ,such recommendations for legislative or administrative action the ,assistant ,secretaries jointly determine appropriate1 including the feasibility of-- 7i7 extending the term of the proposed pilot program2 or 7ii7 expanding the proposed pilot program to other activities of the ,department of ,defense beyond special operations forces4 7b7 special operations forces defined ,the term special operations forces means forces described under section #afg7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afab4 ,report on stratospheric balloons1 aerostats1 or satellite technology capable of rapidly delivering wireless internet ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 shall provide a report to the ,senate ,foreign ,relations ,committee1 ,house ,foreign ,affairs ,committee1 ,senate ,armed ,services ,committee and ,house ,armed ,services ,committee that identifies opportunities to deploy stratospheric balloons1 aerostats1 or satellite technology capable of rapidly delivering wireless internet anywhere on the planet from the stratosphere or higher4 ,the report shall identify commercial as well as options developed by the ,department of ,defense4 ,additionally1 the report shall provide an assessment of the military utility of such opportunities4 ,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 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict1 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 ,under ,secretary considers appropriate4 4 #afbb4 ,executive agent for explosive ordnance intelligence 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dcj;c4 ,executive agent for explosive ordnance intelligence 7a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency as the executive agent for explosive ordnance intelligence4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term explosive ordnance intelligence means technical intelligence relating to explosive ordnance 7as defined in section #bhc7;d7 of this title71 including with respect to the processing1 production1 dissemination1 integration1 exploitation1 evaluation1 feedback1 and analysis of explosive ordnance using the skills1 techniques1 principles1 and knowledge of explosive ordnance disposal personnel regarding fuzing1 firing systems1 ordnance disassembly1 and development of render safe techniques1 procedures and tools1 publications1 and applied technologies4 7#b7 ,the term executive agent has the meaning given the term ,do,d ,executive ,agent in ,directive #eaja4a4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dcj;b the following new item3 #dcj;c4 ,executive agent for explosive ordnance intelligence4 4 7c7 ,date of designation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make the designation under section #dcj;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 by not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #afbc4 ,information on cover and cover support activities 7a7 ,information ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees information on the cover and cover support activities of the ,department of ,defense1 including commercial activities conducted pursuant to section #dca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the information provided under subsection 7a7 includes1 with respect to the period covered by the information1 the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of each activity1 operation1 or other initiative for which an element of the ,department of ,defense has provided cover or engaged in cover support activities1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the specific cover and cover support activities2 and 7,b7 whether such cover and cover support activities began before or during such period4 7#b7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,form ,the information under subsection 7a7 may be provided in classified form4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #afbd4 ,funding for research and development of advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated by this title for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dgja1 for ,defense ,nuclear ,nonproliferation1 ,defense ,nuclear ,nonproliferation ,r,d is hereby increased by #bj1jjj1jjj for the purpose of ,,leu ,research and ,development for ,naval ,pressurized ,water ,reactors4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated by this title for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dgja1 for ,defense ,nuclear ,nonproliferation is hereby reduced-- 7#a7 by #aj1jjj1jjj for the amount for nuclear smuggling detection and deterrence2 and 7#b7 by #aj1jjj1jjj for the amount for nuclear detonation detection4 ,c ,nuclear ,forces #afca4 ,improvements to ,nuclear ,weapons ,council 7a7 ,meetings ,subsection 7b7 of section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and 7#d7 after paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,at least once annually1 the ,council shall hold a meeting that includes the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 who may serve as chair for that meeting4 4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj71 7#aa71 and 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#aa71 7#ab71 and 7#ac71 respectively2 7#b7 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#c7 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 7c7 ,reports relating to safety ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended by striking conducted by the ,council and inserting for which the ,council has received a briefing4 7d7 ,plans and budget ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,review and assessment of plans and budget to support nuclear weapons requirements 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 ,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 assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to that budget4 7,b7 ,an assessment 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 7as determined pursuant to section #dgag of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgeg7 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 the requirements to produce war reserve plutonium pits under section #dbai7;a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7a774 7,c7 ,if the assessment 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#c7 ,if a member of the ,council does not concur in an assessment under paragraph 7#b71 the report under such paragraph shall include a written explanation from the non-concurring member describing the reasons for the member's non-concurrence4 7#d7 ,in this subsection1 the term budget has the meaning given that term in section #bca7;f7 of this title4 4 7e7 ,updates on meetings ,subsection 7g77#a77;,a7 of such section is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following3 and the members who attended each meeting4 7f7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dgag7;b77#b7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgeg7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 submit to the congressional defense committees the information required under section #agi7;f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #afcb4 ,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 ,secretary will coordinate such identification1 management1 and prioritization with the ,secretary of ,energy2 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 forces4 7b7 ,annual briefings 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 thereafter1 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 7c7 ,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 supporting infrastructure for nuclear weapons1 the delivery platforms and systems for nuclear weapons1 and nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems1 including related personnel1 facilities1 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 briefings under paragraph 7#a7 in classified form4 #afcc4 ,modification 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 ,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 #afcd4 ,nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,several senior military officers1 including the ,chairman and ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 have offered their support for continued research and development of a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile to strengthen nuclear deterrence4 7#b7 ,deploying a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile on naval vessels would not come without a cost1 as was testified by ,chief of ,naval ,operations ,admiral ,mike ,gilday4 ,admiral ,gilday described the challenges associated with training1 sustainability1 reliability1 and readiness that would be associated with adding a nuclear mission and went on to say that he was not convinced yet that we need to make a #ca1jjj1jjj1jjj investment in that particular system to close that particular gap4 ,instead1 he recommended keeping a small amount of money for research and development of the nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile as the ,department of ,defense seeks to better understand the implications of living with two nuclear-armed peer competitors4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,deterrence ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,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 ,russia and ,china1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the current and future theater nuclear capabilities and doctrine of ,russia and ,china2 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 7#b7 ,cost ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes the full cost of developing1 producing1 fielding1 and maintaining nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missiles through at least #bjej1 including-- 7,a7 the costs associated with research and development and production of the missile2 7,b7 the costs associated with modifications to port infrastructure2 7,c7 the costs associated with nuclear certification1 personnel training1 and operations2 and 7,d7 any other incremental costs compared to sustaining and operating nonnuclear naval vessels4 7#c7 ,operational limitations ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes any operational limitations and trade-offs that would be associated with deploying nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missiles on naval vessels1 including-- 7,a7 the effect of allocating missile or torpedo tubes from conventional munitions to nuclear munitions2 7,b7 operational constraints and trade-offs associated with reserving or limiting naval vessels on account of nuclear mission requirements2 7,c7 trade-offs in posture and capabilities that the ,navy would likely face if the ,navy had to allocate more resources to a nuclear-capable missiles2 and 7,d7 any other issues identified by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,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 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 the warhead would 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 ,administrator added a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile warhead to the portfolio of such programs4 7#e7 ,preferred course of action ,to inform the reports under this subsection1 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report identifying 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 7c7 ,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-- 7,a7 each of the reports under subsection 7b71 an unclassified version of the #bjbb ,nuclear ,posture ,review1 and a detailed1 unclassified summary of the analysis of alternatives regarding the nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile1 have been submitted to the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 certifies to the congressional defense committees that the development and deployment of a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile is required to meet a valid military requirement and would not create significant risk to conventional or nuclear deterrence by constraining conventional military operations or trading-off with the pursuit of other conventional or nuclear military capabilities4 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 7d7 ,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 #afce4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of information relating to proposed budget for nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile ,in addition to the limitation under section #afdj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bjib71 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 the ,navy for travel by the ,secretary of the ,navy1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees all written communications from or to personnel of the ,department of the ,navy regarding the proposed budget amount or limitation for the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile contained in the defense budget materials 7as defined by section #bca7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 relating to the ,navy for fiscal year #bjbc4 #afcf4 ,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 ,d ,missile ,defense ,programs #afda4 ,repeal of requirement to transition ballistic missile defense programs to the military departments ,section #afgf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbje note7 is amended by striking subsection 7b74 #afdb4 ,fire control architectures 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the new missile track and warning architecture in the budget request of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbc makes a needed and significant shift to a more resilient and robust capability that will be necessary to address future threats in the domain2 7#b7 the tranche #a and #b capabilities of the ,space ,development ,agency are critical to such new architecture and should continue to be funded appropriately to deliver missile track and warning capability from low-,earth orbit in the mid-#bjbjs timeframe2 7#c7 section #afde of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #djfb7 directs the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency to develop a sensor payload to be integrated into architecture of the ,space ,development ,agency or ,space ,force to provide fire control quality data that would enable the interception of both ballistic and hypersonic threats2 7#d7 as the ,space ,warfighting ,analysis ,center of the ,space ,force reviews candidate architectures for fire control quality data1 the ,center should take into account the investment made to date and capability being developed by the hypersonic and ballistic tracking space sensor program for integration into the future architecture2 and 7#e7 the ,center should also consider current or planned programs of the intelligence community that could be integrated to increase the ability to contribute to fire control architectures of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,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 #afdc4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds until required acquisition authority designation relating to capability to defend the homeland from cruise missiles 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that the ,secretary of ,defense has yet to designate a military department or ,defense ,agency with acquisition authority with respect to the capability to defend the homeland from cruise missiles in accordance with 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 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,department of ,defense for travel by the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense designates a military department or ,defense ,agency with acquisition authority with respect to the capability to defend the homeland from cruise missiles4 7c7 ,defense ,agency defined ,in this section1 the term ,defense ,agency has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#aa7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afdd4 ,limitation on availability of funds until submission of report on layered defense for the homeland ,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 operating the ,office of ,space ,policy1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report described in ,house ,report #aag-aah under the heading ,layered ,defense for the ,homeland4 #afde4 ,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 ,national ,intelligence1 shall seek to cooperate with allies and partners of the ,united ,states in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command to improve integrated air and missile defense capability to protect the people1 infrastructure1 and territory of such allies and partners from cruise and ballistic missiles1 manned and unmanned aerial systems1 and rocket attacks from ,iran4 ,the ,secretary shall seek to cooperate with countries that have the ability to contribute to1 adopt1 and maintain an integrated air and missile defense capability1 and a commitment to countering air and missile threats to bring security to the region4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy on increasing cooperation with allies and partners in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command to implement an integrated air and missile defense architecture to protect the people1 infrastructure1 and territory of such allies and partners from cruise and ballistic missiles1 manned and unmanned aerial systems1 and rocket attacks from ,iran4 7#b7 ,contents ,the strategy submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following for countries the ,secretary determines meets the characteristics of subsection 7a73 7,a7 ,an assessment of the threat of ballistic and cruise missiles1 manned and unnamed aerial systems1 and rocket attacks from ,iran4 7,b7 ,a description of current efforts to coordinate indicators and warnings from such attacks with allies and partners in the region4 7,c7 ,an analysis of ,united ,states allied and partner systems currently in the region to defend against air and missile attacks4 7,d7 ,an explanation of how an integrated regional air and missile defense architecture would improve collective security in the ,central ,command area of responsibility1 similar to that of the ,european ,command4 7,e7 ,a description of efforts to engage specified foreign partners in establishing such an architecture4 7,f7 ,an identification of any challenges in establishing an integrated air and missile defense architecture with specified foreign partners1 including assessments of the capacity of specified foreign partners to-- 7i7 rapidly share and respond to intelligence on ballistic and cruise missiles1 manned and unmanned aerial systems1 and rocket attacks from ,iran1 and their ability to develop such capacity independent of direct ,united ,states support and oversight2 7ii7 independently operate key technical components of such an architecture1 including satellite sensors1 ground- or sea-based radars1 and interceptors2 and 7iii7 operate command and control centers directing the operation of such an architecture4 7,g7 ,an assessment of the overall cost to the ,united ,states for providing support for the establishment and sustainment of such an architecture over #e and #aj-year periods4 7,h7 ,a description of relevant coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ways in which such an architecture advances ,united ,states regional diplomatic goals and objectives4 7,i7 ,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 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 #afdf4 ,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 #afdg4 ,report on integrated air and missile defense sensor of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbc submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 includes funding to develop and procure an integrated air and missile defense architecture to defend ,guam that includes multiple mobile components located across ,guam1 however1 a full assessment of the manning and infrastructure needed to support those components1 including items such as power1 water1 and availability of personnel housing1 was not included in the overall determination of feasibility2 and 7#b7 did not include funding for the continued development of the discrimination radar for homeland defense planned to be located in ,hawaii because of an ongoing reevaluation of the missile defense posture and sensor architecture in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,requirement ,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 findings of the review conducted by the ,secretary of the integrated air and missile defense sensor architecture of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7#b7 ,investments ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall identify the investments that should be made to increase the detection of non-ballistic threats and improve the discrimination of ballistic missile threats1 particularly with regard to ,hawaii4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 and may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,review of integrated air and missile defense architecture to defend ,guam 7#a7 ,requirement ,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 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 #afdh4 ,risk reduction in procurement of ,guam missile defense system 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the defense of ,guam and the ,armed ,forces that operate there is of key strategic significance and is one of the top priorities for ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the most severe adversary threat to ,guam consists of long-range hypersonic and cruise missiles launched from a variety of air1 land1 and sea-based platforms2 7#c7 the current plan of the ,missile ,defense ,agency using a mixed architecture which1 when applied to the launcher systems1 relies on numerous road-mobile transport erector launchers for launching1 and is an unproven and high-risk plan2 and 7#d7 the existing vertical launch system1 which can accommodate the standard missile-#c and the standard missile-#f1 is a more capable and tested system and provides reasonable risk reduction to the short-term missile defense of ,guam1 and in the long term provides much needed capacity increase4 7b7 ,authority for procurement ,except as provided by subsection 7c71 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 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under subsection 7b7 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 #afdi4 ,plan on delivering ,shared ,early ,warning ,system data to certain allies and partners of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,shared ,early ,warning ,system currently provides accurate and timely ballistic missile warning information generated by space-based infrared sensors to the ,united ,states and select foreign countries4 7#b7 ,as has been demonstrated in ,russia's unlawful invasion of and war in ,ukraine1 missile warning data provided to allies and partners of the ,united ,states could allow for critical warning to prevent widespread civilian casualties4 7#c7 ,the rapid technical fielding of ,shared ,early ,warning ,system capabilities should be prioritized in future bilateral defense negotiations with allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,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 #afej4 ,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 #afea4 ,report on missile defense interceptor site in contiguous ,united ,states 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 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 7b7 ,funding ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,missile ,defense ,agency for unspecified military construction planning and design1 not more than #e1jjj1jjj may be obligated or expended for activities associated with a missile defense interceptor site in the contiguous ,united ,states described in subsection 7a74 #afeb4 ,report on gun launched interceptor technologies ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,commanding ,general of the ,army ,space and ,missile ,defense ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 an assessment of the need for gun launched interceptor technologies2 and 7#b7 a funding profile1 by year1 of the total cost of integrating and testing such technologies that are under development4 #afec4 ,report on radiation hardened1 thermally insensitive telescopes for ,,sm-#c interceptor ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 an assessment of the requirement to develop radiation hardened1 thermally insensitive sensors for missile defense2 and 7#b7 a funding profile1 by year1 of the total cost of integrating and testing such sensors that are under development4 ,e ,other matters #affa4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds 7a7 ,funding allocation ,of the #cda1eih1jjj 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 #affb4 ,study of weapons programs that allow the ,armed ,forces to address hard and deeply buried targets 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ability of the ,united ,states to hold at risk hard and deeply buried targets now and in the future is critical2 and 7#b7 while the ,department of ,defense is undertaking a study of nuclear and nonnuclear options to hold at risk this growing target set1 ,congress is concerned about the progress of this study4 7b7 ,study ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 and in consultation with the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a study on options to hold at risk hard and deeply buried targets4 7c7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7b7 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 targets2 and 7,b7 the associated military requirements for the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 including the importance of threatening the targets to meeting the objectives of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,a study of weapons programs that allow the ,armed ,forces to address hard and deeply buried targets1 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 program of the ,b#hc nuclear gravity bomb as one of the options4 7#c7 ,a proposed strategy for fielding capabilities 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 a five-year funding profile for the preferred alternative weapon and the secondary alternative weapon studied under paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,briefing ,upon completion of the study under subsection 7b71 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 #affc4 ,unidentified aerial phenomena reporting procedures 7a7 ,authorization for reporting ,notwithstanding the terms of any written or oral nondisclosure agreement1 order1 or other instrumentality or means1 that could be interpreted as a legal constraint on reporting by a witness of an unidentified aerial phenomena1 reporting in accordance with the system established under subsection 7b7 is hereby authorized and 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 seq474 7b7 ,system for reporting 7#a7 ,establishment ,the head of the ,office1 on behalf of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall establish a secure system for receiving reports of-- 7,a7 any event relating to unidentified aerial phenomena2 and 7,b7 any ,government or ,government contractor activity or program related to unidentified aerial phenomena4 7#b7 ,protection of systems1 programs1 and activity ,the system established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall serve as a mechanism to prevent unauthorized public reporting or compromise of properly classified military and intelligence systems1 programs1 and related activity1 including all categories and levels of special access and compartmented access programs1 current1 historical1 and future4 7#c7 ,administration ,the system established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be administered by designated and widely known1 easily accessible1 and appropriately cleared ,department of ,defense and intelligence community employees or contractors assigned to the ,unidentified ,aerial ,phenomena ,task ,force or the ,office4 7#d7 ,sharing of information ,the system established under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide for the immediate sharing with ,office personnel and supporting analysts and scientists of information previously prohibited from reporting under any nondisclosure written or oral agreement1 order1 or other instrumentality or means1 except in cases where the cleared ,government personnel administering such system conclude that the preponderance of information available regarding the reporting 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 reporting1 has been explicitly and clearly reported to the congressional defense committees and congressional intelligence committees1 and is documented as meeting those criteria4 7#e7 ,initial report and publication ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of the ,office1 on behalf of the ,secretary and the ,director1 shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the congressional defense committees1 and congressional leadership a report detailing the system established under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 make available to the public on a website of the ,department of ,defense information about such system1 including clear public guidance for accessing and using such system and providing feedback about the expected timeline to process a report4 7#f7 ,annual reports ,section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and congressional leadership after appropriate congressional committees2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,q7 ,a summary of the reports received using the system established under title ,,xvi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7l7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7ii7 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 7c7 ,records of nondisclosure agreements 7#a7 ,identification of nondisclosure agreements ,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 7b77#a7 and activities and programs described subparagraph 7,b7 of such subsection1 and contractors of the ,federal ,government supporting such activities and programs shall conduct comprehensive searches of all records relating to nondisclosure orders or agreements or other obligations relating to the types of events described in subsection 7a7 and provide copies of all relevant documents to the ,office4 7#b7 ,submittal to ,congress ,the head of the ,office shall-- 7,a7 make the records compiled under paragraph 7#a7 accessible to the congressional intelligence committees1 the congressional defense committees1 and congressional leadership2 and 7,b7 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 7d7 ,protection from liability and private right of action 7#a7 ,protection from liability ,it shall not be a violation of section #gih of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law1 and no cause of action shall lie or be maintained in any court or other tribunal against any person1 for reporting any information through1 and in compliance with1 the system established pursuant to subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,prohibition on reprisals ,an employee of a ,federal agency and an employee of a contractor for the ,federal ,government 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 with respect to any individual as a reprisal for any reporting as described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,private right of action ,in a case in which an employee described in paragraph 7#b7 takes a personnel action against an individual in violation of such paragraph1 the individual may bring a private civil action for all appropriate remedies1 including injunctive relief and compensatory and punitive damages1 against the ,government or other employer who took the personnel action1 in the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims4 7e7 ,review by inspectors general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense and the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall each-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of the compliance with the requirements of this section and the operation and efficacy of the system established under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the congressional defense committees1 and congressional leadership a report on their respective findings with respect to the assessments they conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 ,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#c7 ,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#d7 ,the term ,office means the office established under section #afhc7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7;a774 7#e7 ,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#f7 ,the term unidentified aerial phenomena has the meaning given such term in section #afhc7l7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7l774 ,,xvii ,munitions ,replenishment and ,future ,procurement #agja4 ,modification to ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund ,section #aad7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #b1ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #c1ejj1jjj1jjj4 #agjb4 ,development of technologies with respect to critical1 preferred1 and precision-guided conventional munitions 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force and the heads of the ,defense ,agencies1 shall develop and invest in the following with respect to critical1 preferred1 and precision-guided conventional munitions3 7#a7 ,technologies to-- 7,a7 reduce the costs of such munitions2 7,b7 increase the reliability and lethality of such munitions2 and 7,c7 simplify the manufacturing processes for such munitions4 7#b7 ,technologies related to the diversification of the supply chains relevant to the production of such munitions4 7#c7 ,the development of novel methods to more easily and affordably manufacture such munitions1 including the capability of rapid production scaling to meet required demand4 7b7 ,types of technologies ,the types of technologies developed under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the additive manufacturing of components1 including energetics2 7#b7 expeditionary manufacturing2 7#c7 simplified supply chains1 including1 where possible1 the use of open source1 commercial1 and commercial-derived technologies1 including microelectronics2 and 7#d7 such other technologies as the ,under ,secretaries determine appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretaries shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan to carry out this section4 #agjc4 ,sense of ,congress and quarterly briefings on replenishment and revitalization of stocks of tactical missiles provided to ,ukraine 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the delivery of anti-tank and air defense missiles and munitions to ,ukraine by the ,united ,states and numerous allies and partners around the world has had a crucial impact on the ability of ,ukraine to resist ,russia's illegal invasion2 7#b7 the war in ,ukraine has demonstrated the utility of these weapons in contemporary military conditions2 7#c7 it is vital to continue providing ,ukraine with such assistance1 as needed1 in an appropriately rapid and sustained manner2 7#d7 the ability of the ,department of ,defense to support replenishment of these stocks is a matter of major importance for-- 7,a7 the provision of additional support1 as needed1 to ,ukraine2 7,b7 the defense needs of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 the defense needs of allies and partners that have provided1 or are considering providing1 their own stocks to assist ,ukraine4 7#e7 in response to the ,march #ah1 #bjbb1 letter sent by the ,chairman and ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,department of ,defense responded effectively with efforts to buy down strategic risk and accelerate production of air defense munitions2 7#f7 the effort to replace existing stocks while prioritizing the rapid development of a low-cost1 exportable evolution of a short-range air defense system should proceed as quickly and efficiently as possible2 7#g7 the ,department of ,defense should continue to develop and pursue this strategy while providing full transparency into its efforts to buy down strategic risk and engaging in substantial dialogue regarding the path forward2 7#h7 the ,department of ,defense should use its authorities to work with allies and partners in a focused and sustained manner to advance the replenishment of munitions stocks for allies and partners that have provided1 or are contemplating providing1 such equipment to ,ukraine1 in order to ensure they are capable of meeting ongoing alliance and partnership deterrence and security needs4 7b7 ,quarterly briefings ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to ,congress quarterly briefings1 in accordance with subsection 7c71 on the progress of the ,department of ,defense toward replenishing and sustaining the production capacity and stocks of covered systems that have been delivered to ,ukraine as part of the effort to-- 7#a7 support ,ukraine's resistance against ,russian aggression2 and 7#b7 buy down strategic risks4 7c7 ,elements of briefings 7#a7 ,briefings on ,,us stocks ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees quarterly briefings that include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a timeline and budgetary estimate for developing and procuring replacement stocks of covered systems for the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,an analysis of the amount of funding provided to defense contractors to procure replacement stocks of covered systems for the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,an identification of any opportunities to allow vendors to compete for agreements to produce next-generation short-range tactical missiles1 launchers1 fire controls1 and any other supporting equipment4 7,d7 ,an analysis of risks within the industrial base that provides support for covered systems1 and detailed options to mitigate those risks4 7,e7 ,a discussion of options to maximize competition among providers of covered systems and components thereof1 and an identification of any gaps in legal authority to pursue and achieve the objectives of maximizing competition and replenishing and sustaining the production capacity of covered systems4 7,f7 ,an update on the use of the authorities of the ,department of ,defense to replenish and sustain the production capacity and stocks of covered systems referred to in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,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 each of the following3 7,a7 ,a timeline and budgetary estimate for developing and procuring replacement stocks of covered systems for allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,an update on the efforts of the ,department to work with allies and partners of the ,united ,states to advance the replenishment of munitions stocks for such allies and partners that have provided1 or are contemplating providing1 such stocks to ,ukraine4 7d7 ,covered system ,in this section1 the term covered system means any short-range tactical missile 7including any ,,shorad or anti-tank missile71 loitering munition1 drone1 or ammunition4 7e7 ,termination ,the requirement to provide quarterly briefings under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #agjd4 ,assessment of acquisition objectives for ,patriot air and missile defense battalions 7a7 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7,a7 ,the unlawful ,russian invasion of and war in ,ukraine has highlighted the importance of lower tier air and missile defense capabilities in the ,european ,area of ,command4 7,b7 ,the emergency supplemental appropriations request by the ,president for the situation in ,ukraine for fiscal year #bjbb included funding for a #afth ,patriot air and missile defense system battalion1 which increases the long standing inventory requirement by one battalion4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that given the evolving cruise- and ballistic-missile threat from rogue nations and near-peer adversaries1 particularly in regional scenarios1 the ,secretary of the ,army should reassess the current battalion and interceptor acquisition objectives for the ,patriot air and missile defense system to determine if #af battalions and #c1cgf ,patriot advanced capability-#c missile segment enhancement missiles are still valid4 7b7 ,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 battalion and interceptor acquisition objectives1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 for the ,patriot air and missile defense system and ,patriot advanced capability-#c missile segment enhancement missiles4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary completes the assessment under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment1 including whether the acquisition objectives described in such subsection are valid or should be modified4 7d7 ,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 ,federally funded research and development center analysis of ,department of ,defense capability and capacity to replenish missile and munition inventories 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ongoing war in ,ukraine has highlighted the importance of understanding the defense industrial base gaps and limitations of replenishing inventories of critical1 preferred1 and precision-guided weapon systems2 and 7#b7 the ability of the ,department of ,defense to replenish critical munitions in the event of a conflict with a strategic competitor lasting not less than six months is of critical importance to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,,ffrdc study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate federally funded research and development center for the conduct of a detailed analysis of the capability of the ,department of ,defense replenish inventory of the weapons described in paragraph 7#c7 to address long-range strike capabilities1 including against naval surface and subsurface1 as well as land-based forces1 air superiority1 interdiction1 air and missile defense1 and hard and deeply buried target mission areas4 ,such an agreement shall provide that an analysis conducted pursuant to the agreement shall be completed within #ahj days4 7#b7 ,matters for consideration ,an analysis conducted pursuant to an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a consideration of each of the following with respect to the weapons described in paragraph 7#c73 7,a7 ,any gaps in current or near-term production capability through #bjbe or capacity due to the loss1 impending loss1 or obsolescence of manufacturers or suppliers of items1 raw materials1 or software1 along with recommendations to address the highest priority gaps4 7,b7 ,the capability to significantly increase current levels of production beyond steady-state demand requirements1 including an assessment of sub-tier supplier capacity1 capability1 and rates of production4 7,c7 ,the predicted production capability and capacity during the time period beginning in #bjbe and ending in #bjce1 including the capability and any recommendations to significantly increase production during that time period4 7,d7 ,the reliance of the ,united ,states on materials and parts that are produced or sourced in foreign countries1 particularly in the case of such reliance on a sole-source producer or supplier1 an identification of countries of origin of such materials and parts1 and associated recommendations to address any priority vulnerabilities4 7,e7 ,the capacity of the organic industrial base1 including both ,government-operated and contractor-operated facilities1 to support surge production1 and an identification of the weapons that each such facilities is equipped1 or could be equipped1 to produce4 7#c7 ,weapons described ,the weapons described in this paragraph are each of the following3 7,a7 ,evolved sea sparrow missile4 7,b7 ,,mk #dh heavyweight torpedo4 7,c7 ,standard missile variants 7,,sm-#f1 ,,sm-#c block ,,ib and ,,sm-#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,j7 ,,aim-#abj;,d - ,advanced medium range air-to-air missile 7,,amraam74 7,k7 ,air to ground 7,,agm7-#aad - hellfire missile4 7,l7 ,small diameter bomb ,,ii4 7,m7 ,joint direct attack munition4 7,n7 ,advanced penetrating bombs4 7,o7 ,enhanced fragmentation bombs4 7,p7 ,low collateral damage bombs4 7,q7 ,tomahawk land attack missile4 7,r7 ,maritime strike tomahawk4 7,s7 ,long range anti-ship missile4 7,t7 ,naval strike missile4 7,u7 ,joint air-to-surface standoff missile-extended range4 7,v7 ,harpoon anti-ship missile4 7,w7 ,any other weapon that the ,secretary of ,defense or the federally funded research and development center determine should be included in the analysis4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after entering into an agreement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the unaltered results of the analysis completed pursuant to the agreement4 7,b7 ,form ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #agjf4 ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement1 ,out-,year inventory numbers1 and critical munitions reserve 7a7 ,annual reporting requirements ,section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the chief of staff of each armed force 7other than the ,coast ,guard7 and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7,b7 by striking such armed force and inserting each armed force 7other than the ,coast ,guard72 and 7,c7 by inserting for each critical munitions program after the following2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7c7 ,implementation guidance used ,a report required to be submitted under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year shall include a description and explanation of the munitions requirements process implementation guidance developed by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and used by each armed force for the munitions requirements process for such armed force for that fiscal year4 ,such description and explanation shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a list of configurations fielded as of the date of the submittal of the report4 7#b7 ,the percentage of the total munitions inventory that is fielded1 by configuration4 7#c7 ,the average shelf life and age of the munitions in the inventory and the percentage of the munitions in the inventory that will exceed shelf life during the ten-year period following the date of the submittal of the report4 7#d7 ,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#e7 ,the average rate of procurement during the three-year period preceding the date of the submittal 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#f7 ,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 7#g7 ,such other information as the ,under ,secretary determines is appropriate4 2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,critical munitions reserve 7#a7 ,for each critical munitions program1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall establish and maintain a critical munitions reserve1 through which the ,under ,secretary shall procure longest lead sub-components1 concurrent with year production1 to provide the capability to quickly access the amount of critical munitions inventory required for one or more years in order to accelerate the delivery of such munitions4 7#b7 ,a critical munitions reserve under paragraph 7#a7 may take the form of a rotable pool to facilitate the timely use of critical munitions material while producing sufficient quantities of such material to maintain an ongoing reserve of such material4 7#c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees quarterly reports on the critical munitions reserves maintained under this paragraph1 which shall include the recommendations of the ,under ,secretary with respect to-- 7,a7 the management of the critical munition reserves1 including any recommendations for legislative changes2 and 7,b7 critical munitions components for inclusion in the critical munitions reserves and funding requirements for each such component4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#a73 7#a7 ,the term critical munition means a munition that-- 7,a7 is considered to be among the most important for executing plan objectives in one or more conflict scenarios2 7,b7 has an inventory that is insufficient to meet the requirements of the national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of this title2 and 7,c7 has a projected inventory that is forecasted to remain insufficient at the end of the period covered by the future-years defense program most recently submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #bba of this title4 4 7b7 ,report on critical munitions reserve ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,under ,secretary in establishing the critical munitions reserves required by subsection 7d7 of section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#e74 #agjg4 ,identification of subcontractors for critical munitions contracts 7a7 ,identification of subcontractors ,not later than #baj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall carry out a pilot program to establish a process for identifying subcontractors 7at any tier7 that1 on the date on which the process described in subsection 7a7 is implemented-- 7#a7 are performing one or more critical munitions contracts2 and 7#b7 7,a7 provide products to a prime contractor or a higher-tier subcontractor for such prime contractor under such a contract2 or 7,b7 are responsible for the storage or handling of controlled unclassified information under such a contract4 7b7 ,use of framework ,the ,under ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 use the framework developed under section #dhai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out the pilot program established under this section4 7c7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan for the pilot program required by this section4 ,such plan shall include the following3 7#a7 ,information on the practices that will be used to apply processes established under the pilot program1 including an identification of any practices used by the ,missile ,defense ,agency or the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office that identify subcontractors 7at any tier7 for covered contracts4 7#b7 ,a list of programs of the ,department of ,defense to which the ,under ,secretary will apply the process established under this section4 7d7 ,recommendations ,not later than #ij days after the implementation of the pilot program required by this section1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees recommendations on the feasibility of expanding1 beginning on or after ,november #a1 #bjbc1 the pilot program established under this section to ,department of ,defense program under which a ,,do-rated order or a ,,dx-rated order may be placed4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered contract means a critical munitions contract for which a subcontractor 7at any tier7-- 7,a7 provides products to a prime contractor or a higher-tier subcontractor for such prime contractor2 or 7,b7 is responsible for the storage or handling of controlled unclassified information4 7#b7 ,the term critical munition has the meaning given such term in section #agje of this ,act4 7#c7 ,the term critical munitions contract means a contract between the ,department of ,defense and a prime contractor for the procurement of critical munitions4 7#d7 ,the term ,,do-rated order means an order with a priority rating of critical to national defense in the ,defense ,priorities and ,allocation ,system pursuant to part #gjj of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#e7 ,the term ,,dx-rated order means an order with a priority rating of highest national defense urgency in the ,defense ,priorities and ,allocation ,system pursuant to part #gjj of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 #agjh4 ,study on stockpiles and production of critical guided munitions 7a7 ,study ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete a study to determine how rapidly stockpiles of the ,united ,states of critical guided munitions would become depleted in the event of the involvement of the ,united ,states in a large-scale conflict4 7b7 ,matters ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,modeling of the monthly munitions expenditure of the ,united ,states in the scenario of a large-scale conflict 7lasting for a period of at least #ahj days7 in ,europe during fiscal year #bjbe1 at various levels of conflict intensity1 including conflicts involving #be1 #ej1 and #ge percent of the force structure of the land1 naval1 and air forces of the active ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,modeling of the monthly munitions expenditure of the ,united ,states in the scenario of a large-scale conflict 7lasting for a period of at least #ahj days7 in ,east ,asia during fiscal year #bjbe1 at various levels of conflict intensity1 including conflicts involving #be1 #ej1 and #ge percent of the force structure of the land1 naval1 and air forces of the active ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,an analysis of how rapidly stockpiles of the ,united ,states of critical guided munitions would become depleted in each of the scenarios referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 for1 at a minimum1 the following munitions3 7,a7 ,air ,intercept ,missile-#bfj4 7,b7 ,joint ,direct ,attack ,munition4 7,c7 ,long ,range ,anti-,ship ,missile4 7,d7 ,naval ,strike ,missile4 7,e7 ,standard ,missile-#b4 7,f7 ,standard ,missile-#f4 7,g7 ,harpoon ,anti-ship ,missile4 7,h7 ,,mk-#dh torpedo4 7,i7 ,each variant of the following3 7i7 ,air ,intercept ,missile-#i4 7ii7 ,air ,intercept ,missile-#abj4 7iii7 ,army ,tactical ,missile ,system4 7iv7 ,guided ,multiple ,launch ,rocket ,system4 7v7 ,javelin4 7vi7 ,joint ,air-to-,surface ,standoff ,missile4 7vii7 ,patriot ,missile4 7viii7 ,precision ,strike ,missile4 7ix7 ,stinger4 7x7 ,tomahawk ,cruise ,missile4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the time and resources that would be necessary to restart production lines for the critical guided munitions specified in paragraph 7#c7 that1 as of the period during which the study is conducted1 are not in production by the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the time and resources that would be necessary to increase the monthly production of critical guided munitions to meet the expenditure rates projected pursuant to the modeling under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7c7 ,report and briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report1 and provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing1 on the study4 ,such report shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of the findings of the study4 7,b7 ,recommendations to expedite the production of the munitions specified in subsection 7b77#c74 7#b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,critical guided munition ,in this section1 the term critical guided munition means-- 7#a7 any munition specified in subsection 7b77#c72 and 7#b7 any other munition designated as such by the ,secretary of ,defense4 #agji4 ,ukraine ,critical ,munitions ,acquisition ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a revolving fund to be known as the ,ukraine ,critical ,munitions ,acquisition ,fund 7in this section referred to as the ,fund74 7b7 ,purpose ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 amounts in the ,fund shall be made available by the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 to ensure that adequate stocks of critical munitions are available for allies and partners of the ,united ,states during the war in ,ukraine2 and 7#b7 to finance the acquisition of critical munitions in advance of the transfer of such munitions to foreign countries during the war in ,ukraine4 7c7 ,additional authority ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary may also use amounts made available to the ,fund-- 7#a7 to keep on continuous order munitions that the ,secretary deems as critical due to a reduction in current stocks as a result of the drawdown of stocks provided to the government of ,ukraine for transfer to ,ukraine2 or 7#b7 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 to procure munitions identified as having a high use rate during the war in ,ukraine4 7d7 ,deposits 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,fund shall consist of each of the following3 7,a7 ,collections from sales made under letters of offer 7or transfers made under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq477 of munitions acquired using amounts made available from the ,fund pursuant to this section1 representing the value of such items calculated1 as applicable1 in accordance with-- 7i7 subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #ba7;a77#a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa7;a77#a72 7ii7 section #bb of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfb72 or 7iii7 section #fdd7m7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjc74 7,b7 ,such amounts as may be appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this section or otherwise made available for the purposes of the ,fund4 7,c7 ,not more than #ejj1jjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,fund for any fiscal year1 in accordance with subsection 7e71 from amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for the ,department in such amounts as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out the purposes of this section1 which shall remain available until expended4 ,the transfer authority provided by this paragraph is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,contributions from foreign governments 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept contributions of amounts to the ,fund from any foreign government or international organization4 ,any amounts so accepted shall be credited to the ,ukraine ,critical ,munitions ,acquisition ,fund and shall be available for use as authorized under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not accept a contribution under this paragraph if the acceptance of the contribution would compromise1 or appear to compromise1 the integrity of any program of the ,department of ,defense4 7,c7 ,notification ,if the ,secretary accepts any contribution under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,such notice shall specify the source and amount of any contribution so accepted and the use of any amount so accepted4 7e7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,no amount may be transferred pursuant to subsection 7d77#a77;,c7 until the date that is #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary provides to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate-- 7,a7 notice in writing of the amount and purpose of the proposed transfer2 and 7,b7 a description of how the ,secretary intends to use the munitions acquired under this section to meet national defense requirements as specified in subsection 7f77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,ammunition purchases ,no amounts in the ,fund may be used to purchase ammunition1 as authorized by this ,act1 until the date that is #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees in writing of the amount and purpose of the proposed purchase4 7#c7 ,foreign transfers ,no munition purchased using amounts in the ,fund may be transferred to a foreign country until the date that is #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees in writing of the proposed transfer4 7f7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,limitation on transfer ,no munition acquired by the ,secretary of ,defense using amounts made available from the ,fund pursuant to this section may be transferred to any foreign country unless such transfer is authorized by the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq471 the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq471 or other applicable law1 except as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 may authorize the use by the ,department of ,defense of munitions acquired under this section prior to transfer to a foreign country1 if such use is necessary to meet national defense requirements and the ,department bear the costs of replacement and transport1 maintenance1 storage1 and other such associated costs of such munitions4 7,b7 ,except as required by subparagraph 7,a71 amounts made available to the ,fund may be used to pay for storage1 maintenance1 and other costs related to the storage1 preservation and preparation for transfer of munitions acquired under this section prior to their transfer1 and the administrative costs of the ,department of ,defense incurred in the acquisition of such items1 to the extent such costs are not eligible for reimbursement pursuant to section #dc7;b7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgib7;b774 7#b7 ,certification requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,no amounts in the ,fund may be used pursuant to this section unless the ,president-- 7i7 certifies to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that the ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund established pursuant to chapter #e of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgie et seq47 cannot be used to fulfill the same functions and objectives for which such amounts to be made available from the ,fund are to be used2 and 7ii7 includes in such certification a justification therefor1 which may be included in a classified annex1 if necessary4 7,b7 ,non-delegation ,the ,president may not delegate any responsibility of the ,president under subparagraph 7,a74 7g7 ,termination ,the authority for the ,fund under this section shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #agaj4 ,quarterly briefings on replenishment and revitalization of stocks of defensive and offensive weapons provided to ,ukraine 7a7 ,quarterly briefings ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees quarterly briefings1 in accordance with subsection 7b71 on the progress of the ,department of ,defense toward replenishing and sustaining the production capacity and stocks of covered weapons that have been delivered to ,ukraine as part of the effort to-- 7#a7 support ,ukraine's resistance against ,russian aggression2 and 7#b7 buy down strategic risks4 7b7 ,elements of briefings 7#a7 ,briefings on ,,us weapons ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees quarterly briefings that include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a timeline and budgetary estimate for developing and procuring replacement stocks of covered weapons for the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,an identification of any opportunities to allow vendors to compete for agreements to produce next-generation weapons4 7,c7 ,an analysis of risks within the industrial base that provides support for covered weapons1 and detailed options to mitigate those risks4 7,d7 ,a discussion of options to maximize competition among providers of covered weapons and components thereof1 and an identification of any gaps in legal authority to pursue and achieve the objectives of maximizing competition and replenishing and sustaining the production capacity of covered weapons4 7,e7 ,an update on the use of the authorities of the ,department of ,defense to replenish and sustain the production capacity and stocks of covered weapons referred to in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,briefing on weapons 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 a briefing on the plan to use authorities for-- 7,a7 developing and procuring replacement stocks of covered weapons for allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 advancing the replenishment of weapons for such allies and partners that have provided1 or are contemplating providing1 such weapons to ,ukraine4 7c7 ,covered weapon ,in this section1 the term covered weapon means any weapon other than a covered system1 as that term is defined in section #agjc7;d74 7d7 ,termination ,the requirement to provide quarterly briefings under subsection 7b77#a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 ,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 #bjjc4 ,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 ,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 #bjjd4 ,directing the ,secretary of ,defense to continue military housing reforms 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider-- 7#a7 partnerships with innovative housing production companies to build cost-effective multi-family housing that is energy efficient and improve energy resiliency in order to increase the supply of affordable housing available to active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7#b7 purchasing multiple multi-family housing if this results in an additional lower cost4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall report to ,congress on the considerations under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,innovative housing production company defined ,in this section1 the term innovative housing production company means a company that offers housing in an area for which the costs per unit is lower than the cost per unit of other housing in the area that meets ,federal1 ,state1 and local housing standards1 based on quality1 accessibility1 and durability4 ,,xxi ,army ,military ,construction #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 ,colorado,fort ,carson #ad1bjj1jjj ,louisiana,fort ,polk#cb1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#cd1jjj1jjj ,new ,jersey,picatinny ,arsenal#c1fed1jjj ,pennsylvania,letterkenny ,army ,depot #ch1jjj1jjj ,texas,corpus ,christi ,army ,depot#ajc1jjj1jjj ,fort ,bliss#ae1jjj1jjj ,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 ,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#eg1jjj1jjj ,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 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 certain fiscal year #bjai project ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #baja7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,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 of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7a7 ,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 paragraph 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 paragraph 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 7b7 ,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 paragraph 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 paragraph 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 #bajg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,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 #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,california,marine ,corps ,base ,ground ,combat ,center ,twentynine ,palms#abj1chb1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,pendleton #he1baj1jjj ,naval ,air ,station ,lemoore#bja1bfa1jjj ,naval ,base ,point ,loma#ef1dej1jjj ,connecticut,naval ,submarine ,base ,new ,london#ae1ead1jjj ,florida,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville#hf1bcb1jjj ,naval ,air ,station ,whiting ,field#eg1ghi1jjj ,georgia,naval ,submarine ,base ,kings ,bay#bgi1aga1jjj ,guam,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,blaz#ccj1ehi1jjj ,hawaii,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe ,bay#hg1icj1jjj ,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor- ,hickam#c1fcg1fib1jjj ,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,cherry ,point#ch1dae1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#dg1dge1jjj ,nevada,naval ,air ,station ,fallon#ig1hfe1jjj ,virginia,naval ,station ,norfolk#af1hfc1jjj ,washington,naval ,air ,station ,whidbey ,island#cg1dfa1jjj 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 installation outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation or ,location,amount ,australia,royal ,australian ,air ,base ,darwin#beh1hca1jjj ,japan,kadena ,air ,base#aie1djj1jjj #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#bdh1fcd1jjj 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 #bd1bbd1jjj4 #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 electrical utility system of the ,navy 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 ,hawaii ,electric4 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,disposal of ,navy electrical system ,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 7d7 ,authority for third-party agreement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into a cooperative agreement or other appropriate instrument with a non-,department of ,defense entity under which-- 7#a7 such entity shall agree to facilitate the transfer of customers under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall agree to reimburse such entity for the reasonable costs of such transfer4 ,,xxiii ,air ,force ,military ,construction #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,alaska,clear ,air ,force ,station#fh1jjj1jjj ,alabama,maxwell ,air ,force ,base#ae1jjj1jjj ,california,travis ,air ,force ,base#g1ejj1jjj ,vandenberg ,air ,force ,base#hi1jjj1jjj ,florida,patrick ,space ,force ,base#ig1jjj1jjj ,hawaii,kirtland ,air ,force ,base1 ,maui ,experimental ,site#hi1jjj1jjj ,ohio,wright-,patterson ,air ,force ,base#bi1jjj1jjj ,oklahoma,altus ,air ,force ,base #d1gej1jjj ,tinker ,air ,force ,base#dc1fjj1jjj ,south ,carolina,shaw ,air ,force ,base#aj1jjj1jjj ,south ,dakota,ellsworth ,air ,force ,base#cbh1jjj1jjj ,tennessee,arnold ,air ,force ,base#ch1jjj1jjj ,texas,joint ,base ,san ,antonio-,randolph #bi1jjj1jjj ,utah,hill ,air ,force ,base#hd1jjj1jjj ,wyoming,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base#agf1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcj7;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,papa ,air ,base#ga1jjj1jjj ,iceland,keflavik#id1jjj1jjj ,italy,aviano ,air ,base#df1ejj1jjj ,japan,kadena ,air ,base#cjg1jjj1jjj ,jordan,azraq ,air ,base#ej1jjj1jjj ,norway,rygge#h1bjj1jjj ,spain,moron ,air ,base#bi1jjj1jjj #bcjb4 ,family housing and improvements to military family housing units 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 #bcj7;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 #bcj1jeh1jjj4 7b7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcj7;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 #b1gcj1jjj4 #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 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 #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,state,installation or ,location ,amount ,california,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 installation or location outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,outside the ,united ,states ,country,installation or ,location,amount ,germany,baumholder#adi1jbc1jjj ,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,installation or ,location,amount ,alabama,redstone ,arsenal#aj1gjj1jjj ,california,marine ,corps ,mountain ,warfare ,training ,center ,bridgeport#be1efj1jjj ,naval ,base ,ventura ,county1 ,,pt ,magu#ac1cfj1jjj ,florida,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville#b1djj1jjj ,patrick ,space ,force ,base#ah1jjj1jjj ,georgia,fort ,stewart-,hunter ,army ,airfield#be1djj1jjj ,naval ,submarine ,base ,kings ,bay#aa1bjj1jjj ,guam,naval ,base ,guam#cd1cfj1jjj ,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor- ,hickam#be1jjj1jjj ,kansas,fort ,riley#be1ghj1jjj ,maryland ,fort ,george ,g4 ,meade #bc1caj1jjj ,texas,fort ,hood#ca1ejj1jjj ,u4,s4 ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,conroe #i1fjj1jjj ,virginia,naval ,support ,activity1 ,hampton ,roads#bb1djj1jjj ,,nce ,springfield1 ,fort ,belvoir#a1ajj1jjj 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 ,lemmonier#bd1jjj1jjj ,japan,kadena ,air ,base#ghj1jjj ,kuwait,camp ,arifjan#bf1hej1jjj ,norway,rygge#h1bjj1jjj ,spain,moron ,air ,base#bi1jjj1jjj #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 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 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 #bjag ,project ,authorization ,country,installation,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 ,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 #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfje 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 installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,national ,guard ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,delaware,new ,castle#af1jjj1jjj ,florida,palm ,coast #ab1jjj1jjj ,camp ,blanding#bd1gjj1jjj ,hawaii,kapolei #bi1jjj1jjj ,iowa ,west ,des ,moines#ae1jjj1jjj ,indiana,atlanta #bj1jjj1jjj ,michigan,camp ,grayling#af1jjj1jjj ,minnesota,new ,ulm #ag1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina ,mc,leansville #ae1jjj1jjj ,nevada,reno #ah1jjj1jjj ,new ,york,troy #ag1jjj1jjj ,vermont,bennington#ad1hjj1jjj ,west ,virginia,buckhannon #ad1jjj1jjj ,wyoming ,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 installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,reserve ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,florida ,perrine #df1jjj1jjj ,puerto ,rico,fort ,buchanan #bd1jjj1jjj #bfjc4 ,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 installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,national ,guard ,state,installation or ,location,amount ,alabama,birmingham ,international ,airport#g1ejj1jjj ,arizona ,morris ,air ,national ,guard ,base#ab1jjj1jjj ,tucson ,international ,airport #aj1jjj1jjj ,florida ,jacksonville ,international ,airport#bb1bjj1jjj ,indiana,fort ,wayne ,international ,airport#ab1hjj1jjj ,tennessee,mcghee-,tyson ,airport#bc1hjj1jjj #bfjd4 ,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 installations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force ,reserve ,state,installation,amount ,california,beale ,air ,force ,base#cc1jjj1jjj ,virginia,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis#aj1ejj1jjj #bfje4 ,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 #bfjf4 ,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 ,huntsville2 7#b7 in the item relating to ,jerome ,national ,guard ,armory1 ,idaho1 by striking ,jerome ,national ,guard ,armory and inserting ,jerome2 7#c7 in the item relating to ,nickell ,memorial ,armory ,topeka1 ,kansas1 by striking ,nickell ,memorial ,armory ,topeka and inserting ,topeka2 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 ,charles2 7#e7 in the item relating to ,camp ,grayling1 ,michigan1 by striking ,camp ,grayling and inserting ,grayling2 7#f7 in the item relating to ,butte ,military ,entrance ,testing ,site1 ,montana1 by striking ,butte ,military ,entrance ,testing ,site and inserting ,butte2 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 ,training ,site2 7#h7 in the item relating to ,dickinson ,national ,guard ,armory1 ,north ,dakota1 by striking ,dickinson ,national ,guard ,armory and inserting ,dickinson2 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 ,ethan ,allen ,air ,force ,base ,,ts4 #bfjg4 ,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 #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 ,,xxviii ,military ,construction ,general ,provisions ,a ,military ,construction ,program ,changes #bhja4 ,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 is 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 #bhjb4 ,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 ,department of ,defense ,form #acia submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress for a military construction project covered by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the following information3 7#a7 ,the project title4 7#b7 ,the location of the project4 7#c7 ,a brief description of the scope of work4 7#d7 ,the original project cost estimate and the current working cost estimate1 if different4 7#e7 ,such other information as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,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 #bhjc4 ,further clarification of requirements related to authorized cost and scope of work variations 7a7 ,clarifications and technical corrections relating to exceptions to cost variation and scope of work ,subsection 7c77#a7 of section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bhjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following new subparagraph 7,a73 7,a7 ,the ,secretary concerned may waive the percentage or dollar cost limitation applicable to a military construction project or a military family housing project under subsection 7a7 and approve an increase in the cost authorized for the project in excess of that limitation only if-- 7i7 the total cost of the project is less than #ejj1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 the cost increase is an amount equal to or less than #ej percent of the original authorized amount2 and 7iii7 the ,secretary notifies the appropriate committees of ,congress of such waiver and approval in the manner provided in this paragraph4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,d74 7b7 ,technical correction related to exceptions to limitation on scope of work increases ,subsection 7d77#d7 of such section1 as so amended1 is further amended by striking and approve an increase in the scope of work for the project that would increase the scope of work4 #bhjd4 ,use of operation and maintenance funds for certain construction projects outside the ,united ,states 7a7 ,permanent authority ,subsection 7a7 of section #bhjh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aag ,stat4 #agbc71 as amended1 including most recently by section #bhjf of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha71 is amended-- 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 presence4 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 limited2 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 #bhje4 ,increase in maximum approved cost of unspecified minor military construction projects ,section #bhje7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #f1jjj1jjj and inserting #ab1jjj1jjj4 #bhjf4 ,increase in unspecified minor military construction authority for laboratory revitalization projects 7a7 ,laboratory revitalization ,subsection 7d7 of section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #f1jjj1jjj both places it appears and inserting #ab1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #f1jjj1jjj and inserting #ab1jjj1jjj1 incrementally across multiple fiscal years2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#e74 7b7 ,adjustment of dollar limitations for location ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ab1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7#c74 #bhjg4 ,permanent application of dollar limits for location and application to projects outside the ,united ,states ,section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,adjustment of dollar limits for location ,each fiscal year1 the ,secretary concerned shall adjust the dollar limitations specified in this section applicable to an unspecified minor military construction project to reflect the area construction cost index for military construction projects published by the ,department of ,defense during the prior fiscal year for the location of the project1 except that no limitation specified in this section may exceed #af1jjj1jjj as the result of any adjustment made under this paragraph4 4 #bhjh4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for special operations forces military construction 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 for the ,commander of ,special ,operations ,command for military construction in ,baumholder1 ,germany4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 not later than #ad days after issuing the waiver1 submits to the congressional defense committees a detailed justification for the waiver in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,elements ,a justification under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,the determination of the ,secretary that none of the following countries would provide preferable host nation funding for an equivalent project in such country3 7i7 ,romania4 7ii7 ,poland4 7iii7 ,latvia4 7iv7 ,estonia4 7v7 ,lithuania4 7,b7 ,the determination of the ,secretary that hosting such forces in ,germany would provide greater deterrence or greater operational utility than host nation support in ,romania1 ,poland1 ,latvia1 ,estonia or ,lithuania4 7,c7 ,an explanation for how the waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #bhji4 ,requirements relating to certain military construction projects 7a7 ,supervision of military construction projects 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bhea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting or appropriated after funds authorized each place such term appears2 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 deadline for bid submissions1 after solicitation date2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 7including the address of such recipient7 after contract recipient2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,h7 ,any subcontracting plan required under paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e7 of section #h7;d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 for the project submitted by the contract recipient to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,i7 ,a detailed written statement describing and justifying any exception applied or waiver granted under-- 7i7 chapter #hc of title #da2 7ii7 section #dhfb of this title2 or 7iii7 section #dhfc of this title4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the information required to be published on the ,internet website under subsection 7c7 shall constitute a record for the purposes of chapters #ba1 #bi1 #ca1 and #cc of title #dd4 4 7#b7 ,federal ,procurement ,data ,system ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that there is a clear and unique indication of any covered contract with subcontracting work of an estimated value of #bej1jjj or more in the ,federal ,procurement ,data ,system established pursuant to section #aabb7;a77#d7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7or any successor system74 7b7 ,increased transparency and public availability of information regarding solicitation and award of subcontracts under military construction contracts 7#a7 ,availability of certain information relating to military construction subcontracts ,section #bhea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7g72 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 7as amended by this section7 the following new subsections3 7d7 ,information and notice requirements regarding solicitation and award of subcontracts 7#a7 ,the recipient of a contract for a construction project described in subsection 7c77#a7 to be carried out in a ,state shall make publicly available on a website of the ,general ,services ,administration or the ,small ,business ,administration1 as applicable1 any solicitation made by the contract recipient under the contract for a subcontract with an estimated value of #bej1jjj or more4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 maintain on the ,internet site required by subsection 7c77#a7 information regarding the solicitation date and award date 7or anticipated date7 for each subcontract described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 submit written notice of the award of the original contract for a project described in subsection 7c77#a7 to be carried out in a ,state1 and each subcontract described in paragraph 7#a7 under the contract1 to each ,state agency that enforces workers' compensation or minimum wage laws in the ,state in which the contract or subcontract will be carried out4 7e7 ,congressional notification ,in the case of the award of a contract for a project described in subsection 7c77#a7 to be carried out in a ,state1 and any subcontract described in subsection 7d77#a7 under the contract1 where such award has an estimated value of #b1jjj1jjj or more1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit written notice of such award within #cj days after the award to each ,senator of the ,state in which the contract or subcontract will be carried out and the ,member of the ,house of ,representatives representing the congressional district in which the contract or subcontract will be carried out4 7f7 ,exclusion of classified projects ,subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 do not apply to a classified construction project otherwise described in subsection 7c77#a74 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,member of the ,house of ,representatives includes a ,delegate to the ,house of ,representatives and the ,resident ,commissioner from ,puerto ,rico4 7#b7 ,the term ,state means any of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 4 7#b7 ,applicability ,subsections 7d7 and 7e7 of section #bhea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7ba77#b71 shall apply with respect to a contract for a construction project described in subsection 7c77#a7 of such section that-- 7,a7 is entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 was entered into before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 if the first solicitation made by the contract recipient under the contract for a subcontract with an estimated value of #bej1jjj or more is made on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,requirements relating to the award of covered military construction contracts ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bhea;a the following new section3 #bhea;b4 ,requirements relating to the award of covered military construction contracts 7a7 ,publication of certain information relating to covered military construction contracts ,a contractor that has been awarded a covered military construction contract shall-- 7#a7 make publicly available on a website of the ,general ,services ,administration or the ,small ,business ,administration1 as applicable1 any solicitation under that covered military construction contract for a subcontract of an estimated value of #bej1jjj or more2 and 7#b7 submit written notification of the award of the covered military construction contract1 and of any subcontract awarded under the covered military construction contract1 to the relevant agency of a covered ,state that enforces workers' compensation or minimum wage laws in such covered ,state4 7b7 ,notice ,upon award of a covered military construction contract with an estimated value greater than or equal to #b1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary concerned shall notify any applicable ,member of ,congress representing the covered ,state in which that covered military construction contract is to be performed of such award in a timely manner4 4 #bhji;,a4 ,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 7h7 7as added by section #bhji of this ,act7 as subsection 7i72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 7as designated by section #bhji of this ,act7 as subsection 7h72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 section #bhji of this ,act 7as added by the following new subsection3 7g7 ,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 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 that shall directly report 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 ,coforming 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 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 #bhji;,b4 ,local hire requirements for military construction contracts 7a7 ,local hire requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent practicable1 in awarding a covered contract1 the ,secretary concerned 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall give a preference to a person who certifies that at least #ea percent of the total number of employees hired to perform the covered contract 7including any employees hired by a subcontractor 7at any tier7 for such covered contract7 shall reside in the same ,state as1 or within a #fj-mile radius of1 the location of the work to be performed pursuant to the covered contract4 7#b7 ,justification required ,the ,secretary concerned shall prepare a written justification1 and make such justification available on the ,internet site required under section #bhea7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the award of any covered contract to a person that is not described under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,licensing ,a contractor and any subcontractors 7at any tier7 performing a covered contract shall be licensed to perform the work under such covered contract in the ,state in which the work will be performed4 7c7 ,covered contract defined ,in this section1 the term covered contract means a contract for a military construction project1 military family housing project1 or other project described in section #bhea7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,continuation of ,military ,housing ,reforms #bhaa4 ,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 years1 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 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 installations-- 7,a7 for which an ,,hrma has not been conducted for five years or longer2 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 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 for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbd and each subsequent fiscal year1 as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a list of the military installations for which the ,secretary concerned plans to conduct an ,,hrma during such fiscal year4 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 the installation4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bhcf the following new item3 #bhcg4 ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis4 4 7c7 ,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 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 plans to conduct an ,,hrma during fiscal year #bjbc4 7d7 ,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 the installation4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhab4 ,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 ,not later than #ij days before extending the term of any ground lease of property or facilities under this section1 the ,secretary concerned shall provide to the congressional defense committees notice in writing of the extension and a briefing4 ,such notice and briefing 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-- 7,a7 the length of the term of the lease1 as extended2 and 7,b7 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-- 7,a7 constructed2 7,b7 demolished2 or 7,c7 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 7,a7 ,the debt-to-net operating income ratio for the property or facility subject to the ground lease4 7,b7 ,the occupancy rates for the housing units subject to the ground lease4 7,c7 ,an report on maintenance response times and completion of maintenance requests for the housing units subject to the ground lease4 7,d7 ,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 #bhac4 ,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 the ,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 #bhad4 ,privatization of ,navy and ,air ,force transient housing 7a7 ,privatization required ,beginning on the date that is #aa years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall begin the process of privatizing all transient housing in the ,united ,states under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned through the conveyance of the transient housing to one or more eligible entities4 ,such process shall be completed by not later than the date that is #ae years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,applicable privatization laws ,the ,secretary concerned shall carry out this section using the authority provided by section #bhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 consistent with subchapters ,,iv and ,v of chapter #afi of such title4 7c7 ,limitations ,no ,government direct loans1 ,government guarantees1 or ,government equity may be extended in consideration of any privatization carried out pursuant to subsection 7a74 7d7 ,consultations ,in establishing a plan to carry out the privatization of transient housing pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,secretary of the ,army2 and 7#b7 to the greatest extent possible1 incorporate into such plan the best practices and efficiencies of the ,secretary of the ,army in carrying out the privatization of transient housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,army4 7d7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the privatization required under subsection 7a7 is complete1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 detailed plans for the privatization of all transient housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 timelines for conveyances and other critical milestones4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any transient housing or lodging program administered by the ,coast ,guard4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term eligible entity has the meaning given that term in section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term transient housing means lodging intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces on temporary duty4 7#c7 ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 with respect to transient housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,navy2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 with respect to transient housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 #bhae4 ,military housing feedback tool 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide for a feedback tool1 such as a rating system or similar mechanism1 under which members of the ,armed ,forces and their spouses may anonymously identify1 rate1 and compare housing under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense 7including privatized military housing74 7b7 ,components ,the tool required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following components3 7#a7 ,the capability for users to-- 7,a7 rate housing using multiple quality measures1 including safety1 the timeliness and quality of maintenance services1 and the responsiveness of management2 7,b7 upload visual media1 including images2 7,c7 include written comments2 and 7,d7 submit an alert for potential major health risks1 such as the potential presence of lead paint1 asbestos1 mold1 hazardous materials contaminated or unsafe drinking water1 or serious safety issues1 such as potential problems with fire or carbon monoxide detection equipment4 7#b7 ,a comparison feature that can be used to compare ratings for different housing communities4 7#c7 ,accessibility by members of the ,armed ,forces1 their family members1 and members of ,congress4 7#d7 ,an educational feature to help users better identify potential environmental and safety hazards like lead paint1 asbestos1 mold and unsafe water1 and potentially non-functional fire or carbon monoxide detection equipment for the purposes of protecting residents and submitting alerts described in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 for potential problems that may need urgent professional attention4 7c7 ,reporting requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 and make available to the ,secretary concerned1 an annual report that includes a summary of the data collected using the feedback tool required under this section during the year covered by the report4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #bhaf4 ,screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bhie4 ,screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units 7a7 ,screening 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with appropriate scientific agencies as determined by the ,secretary1 shall ensure that all military medical treatment facilities screen eligible individuals for covered conditions4 7#b7 ,establishment of procedures ,the ,secretary may establish procedures through which screening under paragraph 7#a7 may allow an eligible individual to be included in the registry under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,registry 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a registry of eligible individuals who have a covered condition4 7#b7 ,inclusion of information ,the ,secretary shall include any information in the registry under paragraph 7#a7 that the ,secretary determines necessary to ascertain and monitor the health of eligible individuals and the connection between the health of such individuals and an unsafe housing unit4 7#c7 ,public information campaign ,the ,secretary shall develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry under paragraph 7#a71 including how to register and the benefits of registering4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered condition means a medical condition that is determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to have resulted from residing in an unsafe housing unit4 7#b7 ,the term eligible individual means a member of the armed forces or a family member of a member of the armed forces who has resided in an unsafe housing unit4 7#c7 ,the term unsafe housing unit means a dwelling unit that-- 7,a7 does not meet the housing quality standards established under section #h7o77#h77;,b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#h77;,b772 or 7,b7 is not free from dangerous air pollution levels from mold4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bhid;a the following new item3 #bhie4 ,screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units4 4 #bhag4 ,mandatory disclosure of presence of mold and health effects of mycotoxins before a lease is signed for privatized military housing 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bhij the following new section3 #bhij;a4 ,disclosure of presence of mold and health effects of mycotoxins ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that each landlord1 before signing a lease with a prospective tenant for a housing unit1 disclose to such prospective tenant-- 7#a7 whether there is any mold present in the housing unit at levels that could cause harmful impacts on human health2 and 7#b7 information regarding the health effects of mycotoxins4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bhij the following new item3 #bhij;a4 ,disclosure of presence of mold and health effects of mycotoxins44 #bhah4 ,modification of prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the ,department of ,defense ,section #ihh7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking if that company is one of the #aj entities awarded the most amount of contract funds by the ,department of ,defense in a fiscal year during the five preceding fiscal years and inserting if1 during the preceding calendar year1 the company received more than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj in revenue from the ,department of ,defense1 including through #a or more contracts with the ,department4 ,c ,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration #bhba4 ,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 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 ,,ffrdc4 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 under this subsection shall revert to the ,united ,states upon the termination or non-renewal of the underlying land lease4 7c7 ,covered ,,ffrdc ,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 at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bffh;a the following new item3 #bffi4 ,transfer of land and facilities to support contracts with federally-funded research and development centers4 4 #bhbb4 ,restoration or replacement of damaged1 destroyed1 or economically unrepairable facilities 7a7 ,inclusion of appropriations account in congressional notification regarding funding ,subsection 7b7 of section #bhed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting military construction appropriations account that is the before source of funds4 7b7 ,economically unrepairable facilities ,subsection 7c77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or is economically unrepairable after damaged or destroyed2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 or the situation that rendered the facility economically unrepairable1 after facility2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 by striking damage to a facility rather than destruction and inserting a facility that has been damaged or rendered economically unrepairable rather than destroyed4 #bhbc4 ,defense access road program enhancements to address transportation infrastructure in vicinity of military installations 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhaf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking this ,act and inserting the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking this ,act and inserting the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7d7 ,petition for certification of roads as defense access roads 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a formal mechanism under which-- 7,a7 a ,state1 county1 or municipality may petition the ,secretary to certify roads as defense access roads under section #baj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary shall respond1 in writing1 to any such petition by not later than #ij days after receiving the petition4 7#b7 ,state defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,state means any of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7e7 ,public availability of information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall maintain and update regularly on an appropriate website of the ,federal ,government1 a list of all roads certified as important to the national defense by the ,secretary or by such other official as the ,president may designate4 ,such website shall include1 for each such road1 each of the following3 7#a7 ,the military installation 7as such term is defined in section #bfhg7;g77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 that is in closest proximity to the road4 7#b7 ,the date on which the road was so certified4 7#c7 ,any fiscal year for which the ,president transmitted to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a budget request that included an amount for such road4 7#d7 ,any fiscal year for which ,congress appropriated an amount for such road4 7f7 ,treatment of classified information ,nothing in subsection 7d7 or 7e7 shall be construed as a requirement for the ,secretary of ,defense to make publicly available any classified information4 4 7b7 ,report on defense access roads ,section #bhad7;b7 of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,april #a1 #bjji and inserting one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc2 and 7#b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 and name any road that the commander of a military installation 7as such term is defined in section #bfhg7;g77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 or the ,secretary of a military department has recommended that the ,secretary of ,defense certify as a defense access road during the period beginning on ,april #a1 #bjji1 and ending on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc4 7c7 ,report on designation of certain highways as defense access roads 7#a7 ,report ,not later than ,october #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 containing the results of a study on the advisability of designating each of the roads identified under paragraph 7#b7 as defense access roads for purposes of section #baj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,roads identified ,the roads identified under this subsection are each of the following3 7,a7 ,for ,beale ,air ,force ,base1 ,california3 7i7 ,chuck ,yeager ,road4 7ii7 ,north ,beale ,road4 7iii7 ,spenceville ,road1 also known as ,camp ,beale ,highway4 7iv7 ,south ,beale ,road4 7,b7 ,for ,travis ,air ,force ,base1 ,california3 7i7 ,air ,base ,parkway4 7ii7 ,canon ,road4 7iii7 ,gate ,road1 including ,north ,gate ,road4 7iv7 ,petersen ,road4 7v7 ,vanden ,road4 #bhbd4 ,physical entrances to certain military installations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 each military installation in the ,united ,states has a designated main entrance that1 at all times1 is manned by at least #a 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 if a military installation in the ,united ,states 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 specified in paragraph 7#b72 and 7#d7 the information published on the ,internet website specified in paragraph 7#b7 is reviewed and1 as necessary1 updated on a basis that is not less frequent than annually4 #bhbe4 ,improvements relating to access to military installations in ,united ,states 7a7 ,additional categories for expedited access ,chapter #aei 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 #bfih4 ,access to military installations3 standards for entry to military installations in ,united ,states 7a7 ,access to military installations in ,united ,states 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall maintain access standards applicable to all military installations in the ,united ,states4 ,such standards shall require screening standards appropriate to the type of installation involved1 the security level of the installation1 the category of individuals authorized to visit the installation1 and the level of access to be granted1 including-- 7,a7 protocols and criteria to determine the fitness of the individual to enter an installation2 7,b7 standards and methods for verifying the identity of the individual2 and 7,c7 other factors the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,in developing the standards under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to military installations in the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 include procedures for recurring unescorted access to facilitate future visits to the installation for individuals who-- 7i7 are non-,department of ,defense personnel2 and 7ii7 are determined to be eligible under such standards2 and 7,b7 ensure that access for such individuals is based on the use of credentials non-,department of ,defense personnel already posses1 to the extent practical4 7#c7 ,upon publication in the ,federal ,register of final regulations to carry out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish the standards set forth therein on a publicly accessible ,internet website of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall seek to procure and field existing identification screening technology 7including technology to enable the ,secretary to validate other ,federally recognized access credentials7 and develop additional technology only to the extent necessary to assist commanders of military installations in the ,united ,states in implementing the standards under paragraph 7#a7 at points of entry for such installations4 7b7 ,pre-arrival registration and screening protocol for access to military installations in ,united ,states ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the standards under subsection 7a7 include a specific protocol for the voluntary pre-arrival registration and screening of individuals anticipating a need for access to a military installation in the ,united ,states to establish the fitness and purpose of such individual4 ,under such protocol-- 7#a7 such a screening shall occur not less than #bd hours1 and not more than #ad days prior1 to the time of such access2 and 7#b7 if an individual is determined fit to enter the installation pursuant to the pre-arrival registration and screening1 access may only be granted upon arrival at the military installation on the date of the established purpose1 following a verification of the identity of the individual4 7c7 ,unescorted access to military installations in ,united ,states for certain individuals ,the ,secretary shall maintain guidance regarding the granting of unescorted access to military installations in the ,united ,states for covered individuals and ensure such guidance is circulated to the commanders of each such military installation4 ,such guidance shall-- 7#a7 identify the categories of covered individuals that may obtain such unescorted access2 7#b7 include a list of credentials that can be used for access to an installation that are1 to the extent practical1 types of identification non-,department of ,defense personnel already posses4 7#c7 be consistent across military installations in the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 be in accordance with any privileges or benefits accorded under1 procedures developed pursuant to1 or requirements of1 each covered provision and subsection 7a74 7d7 ,physical entrances to certain military installations ,the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable-- 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 ,department2 7#b7 the location of each such designated main entrance is published on a publicly accessible ,internet website of the ,department2 7#c7 if a military installation in the ,united ,states 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 specified in paragraph 7#b72 and 7#d7 the information published on the ,internet website specified in paragraph 7#b7 is reviewed and1 as necessary1 updated on a basis that is not less frequent than annually4 7e7 ,reviews and submission to ,congress ,on a basis that is not less frequent than once every five years1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review the standards and guidance under this section1 and make such updates as may be determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate the most recently reviewed and1 as applicable1 updated version of such standards and guidance4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means1 with respect to a military installation in the ,united ,states1 the following3 7,a7 ,a member of the armed forces or civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense1 or an employee or family member of such member or employee1 who resides1 attends school1 receives health care services1 or shops at a commissary or exchange store on the installation4 7,b7 ,a retired member of the armed forces1 including the reserve components1 or a family member of such retired member1 who resides1 attend schools1 receives health care services1 or shops at a commissary or exchange store on the installation4 7,c7 ,an individual performing work at the installation under a contract or subcontract 7at any tier71 including a military construction project1 military family housing project1 or a ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization project4 7,d7 ,a motor carrier or household goods motor carrier providing transportation services for the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command4 7,e7 ,an official who is employed by an agency of the ,state in which the installation is located that enforces laws relating to workers' compensation or minimum wage with respect to such ,state and who is seeking such access pertaining to a specific military construction project1 military family housing project1 or ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization project4 7,f7 ,a representative of any labor organization 7as defined in section #b of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb771 including a member of any labor management committee described in section #bje;,a of the ,labor ,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #age;a71 who is-- 7i7 seeking access to an individual performing work at the installation who is a member of such labor organization-- 7,i7 in connection with a specific military construction project1 military family housing project1 or ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization project2 or 7,,ii7 pursuant to a concessions or service contract subject to chapter #fg of title #da 7known as the ,mc,namara-,o',hara ,service ,contract ,act of #aife72 or 7ii7 seeking access to an individual performing work at the installation for the purposes of soliciting such individual to join such labor organization4 7,g7 ,a representative of any labor organization 7as defined in section #b of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb771 including a member of any labor management committee described in section #bje;,a of the ,labor ,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #age;a71 or a representative of a program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the #8,national ,apprenticeship ,act'2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq47 conducting a vocational training1 job fair1 or similar workforce development event for members of the armed forces or veterans at the installation4 7#b7 ,the term covered provision means the following3 7,a7 ,chapter #ed of this title4 7,b7 ,section #bjb of the ,,real ,,id ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-ac2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcja note74 7,c7 ,section #bhab of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #baej2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7,d7 ,sections #cdf and #ajej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7,e7 ,section #fbf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #ahjb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7,f7 ,section #ajij of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #chgi2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7#c7 ,the term ,federally recognized access credential means a credential authorized by ,federal law or otherwise issued by the head of a ,federal department or agency that requires the vetting of an individual for access to a facility1 area1 or program4 7#d7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja of this title4 7#e7 ,the term ,state means any of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#f7 ,the term ,united ,states includes each ,state1 as such term is defined in this subsection4 4 7b7 ,deadline for first review and submission to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 conduct the first review of the standards and guidance required under section #bfih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a772 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate the reviewed and1 as applicable1 updated version of such standards and guidance4 7c7 ,modification to certain notification requirement ,section #ajij7;b77#b77;,b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #chgi2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by striking is and inserting and1 as appropriate1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 are4 7d7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,repeal of duplicate provision ,section #ajfi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #cbf7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments to prior ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act ,section #ajej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note2 #acj ,stat4 #bcif7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,department of ,defense installations and inserting military installations in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,department of ,defense facilities and inserting military installations in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms military installation and ,united ,states have the meanings given such terms in section #bfih7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 ,d ,military ,facilities ,master ,plan ,requirements #bhca4 ,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 the 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 ,e ,matters ,related to ,unified ,facilities ,criteria and ,military ,construction ,planning and ,design #bhda4 ,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 ,code1 as added and amended by section #bhbe of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 #bhdb4 ,study of military housing resilience and energy efficiency 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study of military housing resilience and energy efficiency to assess compliance with the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria for ,housing and with the latest published editions of relevant codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant and energy-efficient designs and establish minimum acceptable criteria for the design1 construction1 and maintenance of residential structures4 7b7 ,elements ,the study shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an identification and assessment of deficiencies1 costs1 and timelines to relocate1 rehabilitate1 repair1 or retrofit as needed all military housing1 including barracks1 family housing1 and privatized family and unaccompanied housing1 to ensure health1 safety1 energy security1 and resilience4 7#b7 ,an inventory of all housing structures that are located in floodprone areas and within the ,wildland-,urban ,interface4 7#c7 ,an identification and inventory of all housing structures that experienced loss or damage due to weather or other natural hazards during the preceding five years4 7#d7 ,an identification of any needed updates to the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria to ensure such ,criteria comports with the latest published editions of relevant codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant and energy-efficient designs and establish minimum acceptable criteria for the design1 construction1 and maintenance of residential structures4 7c7 ,initial report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the study required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,annual reports ,one year after the date of the submittal of the initial report under subsection 7c71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,department of defense in addressing deficiencies identified in the initial report1 with the goal of addressing all deficiencies for all military housing within five years and to ensure that all military housing is sited1 designed1 and maintained to comply with the latest codes1 specifications1 and standards for health1 safety1 energy security1 and resilience4 ,f ,land ,conveyances #bhea4 ,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 #bheb4 ,authority for transfer of administrative jurisdiction1 ,castner ,range1 ,fort ,bliss1 ,texas ,section #bhdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating the text beginning with convey and ending with ,franklin ,mountains ,state ,park4 as subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 by striking may and inserting may--2 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 the following new subparagraph 7,a73 7,a7 transfer administrative jurisdiction of approximately #g1jha acres at ,fort ,bliss1 ,texas1 to the ,secretary of the ,interior 7acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management7 which shall be managed in accordance with the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 and any other applicable laws2 or 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting transfer of administrative jurisdiction or before conveyance2 7ii7 by inserting transfer to the ,secretary of the ,interior or before convey to the ,department2 and 7iii7 by striking ,department's2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting conveys the real property under subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 and after ,if the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by striking conveyed under subsection 7a72 7#c7 in the first subsection 7c71 by striking the land conveyance under this section and inserting a land conveyance under subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 7#d7 by redesignating the second subsection 7c7 and subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by inserting transferred or before conveyed2 7#f7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking the conveyances under subsection 7a7 and inserting a conveyance under subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 7#g7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking federal each place it appears and inserting ,federal2 7,b7 by striking non-federal each place it appears and inserting non-,federal2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting transferred or before conveyed2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,memorandum of understanding ,the ,secretary may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,secretary of the ,interior 7acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management7 regarding any transfer of administrative jurisdiction under subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 4 #bhec4 ,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 ,united ,states an amount at least equal to the fair market value1 as determined by the ,secretary1 based on an appraisal of the property to be conveyed under such subsection4 ,consideration may be cash payment1 in-kind consideration as described under paragraph 7#b71 or a combination thereof4 ,the consideration paid to the ,secretary must be 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 and belonging to any military department1 located upon the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a74 ,all cash consideration must be paid in full1 and any in-kind consideration must be complete and useable1 and delivered to the satisfaction of the ,secretary at or prior to date of the conveyance under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,in-kind consideration ,in-kind consideration described in this paragraph may include the acquisition1 construction1 provision1 improvement1 maintenance1 repair1 or restoration 7including environmental restoration71 or combination thereof1 of any facilities or infrastructure within proximity to the ,joint ,base ,charleston ,weapons ,station 7,south ,annex7 and located on ,joint ,base ,charleston1 that the ,secretary considers acceptable4 7#c7 ,treatment of cash consideration received ,any cash payment received by the ,united ,states under paragraph 7#a7 shall be deposited in the special account in the ,treasury referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7b7 of section #egb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall be available in accordance with subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph4 7c7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,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 ,if amounts paid by the ,city to the ,secretary in advance exceed the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance1 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 that is 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 ,condition of conveyance ,the conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to all valid existing rights and the condition that the ,city 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 ,in this section1 the term ,old ,navy ,yard includes the facilities used by the ,naval ,information ,warfare ,center ,atlantic including1 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 to be appropriate4 #bhed4 ,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 ,the ,secretary's 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 subsection 7a7 of paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7e7 of section #bffg 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 #bhee4 ,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 ,nebraska1 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 interests 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 ,g ,miscellaneous ,studies and ,reports #bhfa4 ,,ffrdc 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 ,united ,facilities ,criteria changes and their inclusion into advanced planning1 ,,dd form #acia budget justifications1 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 ,,dd form #acia budget justifications1 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 or the ,environmental ,security ,technology ,certification ,program could be used to validate such materials and techniques to provide the ,army ,corps of ,engineers and the ,naval ,facilities ,engineering ,systems ,command with confidence in the use of such materials and techniques4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the completion of a study pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study4 #bhfb4 ,feasibility study for ,blue ,grass ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,army1 shall conduct a feasibility study to assess potential missions1 plants1 or industries feasible for ,army or ,department of ,defense needs at the ,blue ,grass ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant following the demolition and remediation of the ,blue ,grass ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant located at the ,blue ,grass ,army ,depot in ,richmond1 ,kentucky4 ,the study shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification of any buildings and infrastructure in the ,blue ,grass ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant that could remain for future ,army or ,department of ,defense use4 7#b7 ,cost savings associated with repurposing existing infrastructure for ,army or ,department of ,defense purposes4 7#c7 ,opportunities to fulfil requirements for defense organic industrial base operations4 7#d7 ,opportunities to fulfil requirements of ,army ,materiel ,command strategic planning1 including ammunition production4 7#e7 ,opportunities to fulfil ,army or ,department of ,defense modernization requirements4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #bhfc4 ,comptroller ,general assessment of military construction1 maintenance1 and upgrades of joint base infrastructure and facilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an assessment of possible inequitable prioritization of military construction1 maintenance1 and upgrades of joint base infrastructure and facilities1 with a focus on facilities as they relate to subordinate components relative to the supporting component on joint bases4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,historical analysis of investments made in infrastructure used by supported components1 including allocation of new infrastructure spending between supported and supporting components4 7#b7 ,the policies and procedures at the departmental and installation level designed to ensure the proper sustainment1 restoration1 modernization1 recapitalization1 new construction1 and demolition of infrastructure used by supported components4 7#c7 ,efforts to address the priorities of the supported components through military construction and facility upgrades4 7#d7 ,potential benefits of using the supported components' service-specific construction agents for major infrastructure investments4 #bhfd4 ,report on underground tunnels and facilities in ,hawaii 7a7 ,requirements survey ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of a survey of underground tunnels and facilities on ,department of ,defense property located in ,hawaii1 and such report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the location1 size1 and condition of underground tunnels and facilities currently in use2 7#b7 a description of the location1 size1 and condition of unused underground tunnels and facilities2 7#c7 a description of any current proposed future uses for each of the unused underground tunnels and facilities1 if any2 7#d7 a summary of existing unmet requirements for hardened underground facilities for each service2 and 7#e7 efforts to coordinate across the services the assessments and potential future use of hardened underground facilities4 7b7 ,form ,the survey required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but shall include a classified annex to include all information responsive to the study directive that is classified4 #bhfe4 ,comptroller ,general report on community engagement activities at military installations in foreign countries ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of a study conducted by the ,comptroller ,general on community engagement activities at military installations located in foreign countries4 ,the report shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the programs and processes that exist at military installations located in foreign countries to manage relationships with the local community4 7#b7 ,whether existing programs and authorities are effective at fostering positive community relations at military installations located in foreign countries4 7#c7 ,an identification of any authorities or changes to existing programs that could help the ,department of ,defense improve relationships with local communities at military installations located in foreign countries4 #bhff4 ,report on recognition of ,african ,american servicemembers in ,department of ,defense naming practices ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following information3 7#a7 ,a description of current ,department of ,defense naming conventions for military installations1 infrastructure1 vessels1 and weapon systems4 7#b7 ,a list of all military installations 7including reserve component facilities71 infrastructure 7including reserve component infrastructure71 vessels1 and weapon systems that are currently named after ,african ,americans who served in the ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,an explanation of the steps being taken to recognize the service of ,african ,americans who have served in the ,armed ,forces with honor1 heroism1 and distinction by increasing the number of military installations1 infrastructure1 vessels1 and weapon systems named after deserving ,african ,american members of the ,armed ,forces4 #bhfg4 ,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 #bhfh4 ,directing the ,secretary of ,defense to deliver a briefing on housing with respect to junior members of the ,armed ,forces ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall deliver a briefing on the housing realities1 difficulties1 and needs facing junior members of the ,armed ,forces to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,the briefing shall include3 7#a7 ,an overview of the available on-base housing stock1 military services' and individual bases' housing requirements and practices1 as well as other possible options for housing junior members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,an outline of ,department plans for identifying installations with a shortage of on-base or off-base housing for junior enlisted members of the ,armed ,forces and plans to address any shortages in order to enable bases to house their junior members of the ,armed ,forces more productively1 cost-effectively1 and safely1 with an eye to quality of life and force readiness4 7#c7 ,any other information the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 #bhfi4 ,reporting on lead service lines and lead plumbing 7a7 ,initial report ,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 a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the state of lead service lines and lead plumbing on military installations1 military housing1 and privatized military housing2 7#b7 an evaluation of whether military installations1 military housing1 and privatized military housing are in compliance with the standards established in the ,lead and ,copper rule and1 if not1 an identification of the areas of non-compliance2 and 7#c7 an identification of steps and resources needed to remove remaining lead service lines and lead plumbing in military installations and housing4 7b7 ,inclusion of information in annual report ,the ,secretary shall include in the ,defense ,environmental ,programs annual report for each year after the year in which the initial report is submitted information on the compliance of ,department of ,defense facilities and housing with the ,lead and ,copper ,rule4 ,h ,other ,matters #bhga4 ,defense community infrastructure program ,section #bcia7;e77#d77;,a77i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or on property subject to a real estate agreement with a military installation1 including a lease or easement after installation4 #bhgb4 ,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 #bhgc4 ,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 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,coordination with secretary of defense ,in establishing a scorecard under this subsection1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,defense to ensure consistency among the military departments4 7#e7 ,publication in ,federal ,register ,the methodology and criteria for establishing each scorecard under this subsection shall be published in the ,federal ,register for public comment4 4 #bhgd4 ,lease or use agreement for category #c subterranean training facility 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a lease or use agreement with a category #c subterranean training facility that-- 7#a7 is located in close proximity to air assault and special forces units2 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 available for-- 7#a7 the hosting of training and testing exercises for-- 7,a7 for members of the ,armed ,forces1 including special operations forces2 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 for 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 #bhge4 ,required consultation with ,state and local entities on issues related to increase in number of military personnel at military installations ,if any decision of the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department would result in a significant increase in the number of members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to a military installation1 the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 during the development of the plans to implement the decision with respect to that installation1 shall consult with appropriate ,state and local entities to ensure that matters affecting the local community1 including requirements for transportation1 utility infrastructure1 housing1 education1 and family support activities1 are considered4 #bhgf4 ,required investments in improving child development centers 7a7 ,investments in ,child ,development ,centers ,of the total amount authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization activities of a military department1 the ,secretary of that military department shall reserve the following amounts of the estimated replacement cost 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 centers3 7#a7 ,an amount equal to one percent of such cost for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,an amount equal to two percent of such cost for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#c7 ,an amount equal to three percent of such cost for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#d7 ,an amount equal to five percent or such cost for fiscal year #bjbf4 7b7 ,child development center defined ,the term child development center has meaning given the term military child development center in section #ahjj7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhgg4 ,limitation on use of funds for closure of combat readiness training centers 7a7 ,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 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 center1 if the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees each of 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 unit training1 including active duty units that may use the center4 #bhgh4 ,pilot program on use of mass timber in military construction projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of each of the military departments shall carry out a pilot program to evaluate how the use of mass timber as the primary construction material in military construction projects affects the environmental sustainability1 infrastructure resilience1 cost effectiveness1 and construction timeliness of such projects4 ,the ,secretary of a military department may carry out a military construction project under the pilot program using the authorities available to the ,secretary of ,defense under section #biad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 regarding military construction projects for energy resilience1 energy security1 and energy conservation4 7b7 ,project selection and location 7#a7 ,minimum number ,each ,secretary of a military department shall carry out at least one military construction project under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,project locations ,the pilot program shall be conducted at military installations in the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 that are identified as vulnerable to extreme weather events2 and 7,b7 for which a military construction project is authorized but a request for proposal has not been released4 7#c7 ,military unaccompanied housing ,in selecting military construction projects for the pilot program1 the ,secretaries of the military departments shall coordinate to ensure that at least one of the projects involves the construction of military unaccompanied housing4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretaries of the military departments shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the status of the military construction projects selected to be conducted under the pilot program4 7,b7 ,an explanation of the reasons for the selection of such military construction projects4 7,c7 ,an analysis of the projected or actual carbon footprint1 including stored carbon in building materials1 resilience to extreme weather events1 construction timeliness1 and cost effectiveness1 of the military construction projects conducted under the pilot program using mass timber as compared to other materials historically used in military construction4 7,d7 ,any updated guidance the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment has released in relation to the procurement policy for future military construction projects based on comparable benefits realized from use of mass timber1 including guidance on prioritizing sustainable materials in establishing evaluation criteria for military construction project contracts when technically feasible4 7d7 ,mass timber defined ,in this section1 the term mass timber means any of the following3 7#a7 ,cross-laminated timber4 7#b7 ,nail-laminated timber4 7#c7 ,glue-laminated timber4 7#d7 ,laminated strand lumber4 7#e7 ,laminated veneer lumber1 7e7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary of a military department to carry out a military construction project under this section shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 ,any construction commenced under the pilot program before such date may continue until completion4 #bhgi4 ,contributions for climate resilience for ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organizations ,security ,investment ,section #bhjf7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and construction and inserting construction1 and climate resilience4 #bhhj4 ,screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bhie4 ,screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units 7a7 ,screening 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with appropriate scientific agencies as determined by the ,secretary1 may ensure that all military medical treatment facilities screen eligible individuals for covered conditions and covered lead exposure4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may establish procedures through which screening under paragraph 7#a7 may allow an eligible individual to be included in the registry under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,registry 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a registry of eligible individuals who have a covered condition4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall include any information in the registry under paragraph 7#a7 that the ,secretary determines necessary to ascertain and monitor the health of eligible individuals and the connection between the health of such individuals and an unsafe housing unit4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry under paragraph 7#a71 including how to register and the benefits of registering4 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 covered condition means a medical condition that is determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to have resulted from residing in an unsafe housing unit4 7#c7 ,the term covered lead exposure means lead exposure that is determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to have resulted from residing in an unsafe housing unit4 7#d7 ,the term eligible individual means a member of a covered armed force or a family member of a member of a covered armed force who has resided in an unsafe housing unit4 7#e7 ,the term unsafe housing unit means a dwelling unit that-- 7,a7 does not meet the housing quality standards established under section #h7o77#h77;,b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#h77;,b772 or 7,b7 is not free from dangerous air pollution levels from mold4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bhid;a the following new item3 #bhie4 ,screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units44 #bhha4 ,recognition of ,memorial1 ,memorial ,garden1 and ,k#i ,memorial of the ,national ,navy ,,udt-,,seal ,museum in ,fort ,pierce1 ,florida1 as a national memorial1 memorial garden1 and ,k#i memorial1 respectively1 of ,navy ,s,e,a,ls and their predecessors ,the ,memorial1 ,memorial ,garden1 and ,k#i ,memorial of the ,national ,navy ,,udt-,,seal ,museum1 located at #ccjj ,north ,highway ,a#a;,a1 ,north ,hutchinson ,island1 in ,fort ,pierce1 ,florida1 are recognized as a national memorial1 memorial garden1 and ,k#i memorial1 respectively1 of ,navy ,s,e,a,ls and their predecessors4 #bhhb4 ,ensuring that contractor employees on ,army ,corps projects are paid prevailing wages as required by law ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works shall provide to each ,army ,corps district clarifying1 uniform guidance with respect to prevailing wage requirements for contractors and subcontractors of the ,army ,corps that-- 7#a7 conforms with the ,department of ,labor's regulations1 policies1 and guidance with respect to the proper implementation and enforcement of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,davis-,bacon ,act7 and other related ,acts1 including the proper classification of all crafts by ,federal construction contractors and subcontractors2 7#b7 directs ,army ,corps districts to investigate worker complaints and third-party complaints within #cj days of the date of filing2 and 7#c7 instructs ,army ,corps districts that certified payroll reports submitted by contractors and subcontractors and the information contained therein shall be publicly available and are not exempt from disclosure under section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhhc4 ,inclusion of climate resilience services in the ,combatant ,commander ,initiative ,fund ,section #aff;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#aa7 ,climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure4 7#ab7 ,military support to civilian and military authorities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking1 illegal timber trafficking1 and illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing4 4 #bhhd4 ,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 ,,xxix ,science and ,technology ,military ,construction #bija4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,country,installation,amount ,alabama,redstone ,arsenal#ej1jjj1jjj ,maryland,aberdeen#he1jjj1jjj ,mississippi,vicksburg#bj1jjj1jjj ,new ,jersey,picatinny ,arsenal #ab1jjj1jjj #bijb4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition project ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installation inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,country,installation,amount ,california,corona#ae1jjj1jjj ,maryland,carderock#b1jgc1jjj ,indian ,head#h1jci1jjj ,virginia,dahlgren#b1ejc1jjj #bijc4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,inside the ,united ,states ,country,installation,amount ,hawaii,a,f,r,l ,maui#hi1jjj1jjj ,new ,york,a,f,r,l ,rome#d1bjj1jjj #bijd4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 for the military construction projects inside the ,united ,states authorized by this title as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 ,c ,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,authorizations ,,and ,,other ,,authorizations ,,xxxi ,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,programs ,a ,national ,security ,programs and ,authorizations #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #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 #de1jjj1jjj4,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 ,limitations1 and ,other ,matters #caaa4 ,plutonium pit production capacity 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration and the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council have acknowledged that producing #hj war reserve plutonium pit per year by #bjcj is not achievable4 7b7 ,requirement ,subsection 7a7 of section #dbai of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,production 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall produce the annual number of war reserve plutonium pits that the ,secretary of ,defense identifies as a requirement of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,capacity ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall-- 7,a7 ensure that ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 has the ability to-- 7i7 produce #cj war reserve plutonium pits during any year that the ,secretary of ,defense identifies such production amount as a requirement of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 implement surge efforts to produce more than #cj war reserve plutonium pits during any year that the ,secretaries identifies such production amount as a requirement of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 ensure that the ,savannah ,river ,plutonium ,processing ,facility at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina1 has a sustainable ability to-- 7i7 produce #ej war reserve plutonium pits during any year the ,secretary of ,defense identifies such production amount as a requirement of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 implement surge efforts to produce more than #ej war reserve plutonium pits during any year that the ,secretaries identifies such production amount as a requirement of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 maintain the ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory as the ,plutonium ,science and ,production ,center of ,excellence for the ,united ,states4 4 7c7 ,certifications ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7f7 as subsections 7c7 through 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,annual notifications1 certifications1 and plans 7#a7 ,department of ,defense ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the ,secretary of ,energy and the appropriate congressional committees of the following3 7,a7 ,the requirement of the ,department of ,defense with respect to the total minimum number of war reserve plutonium pits to be produced during the #aj-year period following the notification and a justification of the requirement4 7,b7 ,the year1 if any1 in which not fewer than #hj war reserve plutonium pits are needed to be produced to meet the requirement of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,department of ,energy ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,energy receives a notification under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the following3 7,a7 ,a certification of whether the programs and budget of the ,secretary will enable the nuclear security enterprise to meet the requirements identified by the ,secretary of ,defense in the notification4 7,b7 ,a plan by the ,secretary of ,energy to meet such requirements1 including an identification of the number of war reserve plutonium pits the ,secretary will produce during each year covered by the notification and a cost estimate to meet such requirements4 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following new subsection3 7e7 ,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 ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term covered project means-- 7,a7 the ,savannah ,river ,plutonium ,processing ,facility1 ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina 7,project #ba-;,d-#eaa72 or 7,b7 the ,plutonium ,pit ,production ,project1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico 7,project #ba-;,d-#eab74 4 7d7 ,conforming repeal ,section #cabj of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbib7 is repealed4 7e7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing that assesses the options for partnering with covered entities to seek cost efficiencies and mitigate supply chain risks related to the production of plutonium pits1 including the production and integration of glove boxes4 7#b7 ,covered entities defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered entities means entities from private industry with expertise in advanced manufacturing and production techniques related to plutonium pits4 #caab4 ,nuclear warhead acquisition process 7a7 ,expansion of reporting and certification requirements ,section #dbbc of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;e71 as amended by section #caad1 is further amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by striking the ,w#ic nuclear weapon each place it appears and inserting a covered nuclear weapon4 7#b7 ,by striking a ,w#ic nuclear weapon program each place it appears and inserting a program for that nuclear weapon4 7#c7 ,in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking for the sub-surface ballistic nuclear 7,,ssbn7 force4 7#d7 ,by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered nuclear weapon means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,w#ic nuclear weapon4 7,b7 ,a modified nuclear weapon4 7,c7 ,a new nuclear weapon4 7#b7 ,the term joint nuclear weapons life cycle has the meaning given that term in section #dbbj4 7#c7 ,the terms modified nuclear weapon and new nuclear weapon have the meaning given those terms in section #dbji4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,such ,act is further amended by striking the section heading for section #dbbc and inserting the following 7and conforming the table of contents at the beginning of such ,act accordingly73 ,nuclear warhead acquisition process4 #caac4 ,authorized personnel levels of the ,office of the ,administrator 7a7 ,modification of authorized levels ,subsection 7a7 of section #cbda;,a of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdda;a7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,full-time equivalent personnel levels 7#a7 ,authorized level ,for fiscal year #bjbc and each fiscal year thereafter1 the total number of employees of the ,office of the ,administrator may not exceed #aaj percent of the total number of employees of the ,office during the previous fiscal year unless1 during each fiscal year in which such number is exceeded1 the ,administrator submits to the congressional defense committees a report justifying such excess4 7#b7 ,notification of total number ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 and each year thereafter1 the ,administrator shall notify the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate of the total number of employees of the ,office of the ,administrator during the previous fiscal year1 broken down by the office in which the employees are assigned4 4 7b7 ,report ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,annual report ,the ,administrator shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,administration for each fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 a report containing the following information3 7#a7 ,a projection of the expected number of employees of the ,office of the ,administrator1 as counted under subsection 7a71 for the fiscal year covered by the budget justification materials 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 #caad4 ,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;a7j7774 #caae4 ,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 #bjbi2 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 whether1 and if so when1 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 whether1 and how1 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 #caaf4 ,modification of minor construction threshold for plant projects ,section #dgja7b7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgda7b77 is amended by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj4 #caag4 ,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 ,defense1 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 #caah4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration management and operation contracting process 7a7 ,study and report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study to identify and assess the process by which the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security awards management and operation contracts for ,kansas ,city ,national ,security ,campus1 ,lawrence ,livermore ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,nevada ,national ,security ,site1 ,y-#ab ,national ,security ,complex1 ,pantex ,plant1 ,sandia ,national ,laboratories1 and ,savannah ,river ,site2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,administrator1 the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council1 and the congressional defense committees a report containing the findings of such study and any recommendations that the ,comptroller ,general identifies based on its analysis4 7b7 ,matters ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the process by which management and operation contracts are awarded to contractors for ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration facilities4 7#b7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact that transitioning to a new contractor has on the mission and workforce of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 including an assessment of-- 7,a7 costs incurred when a management and operation contract is awarded and then later canceled2 7,b7 cost estimates for the contract award process2 and 7,c7 any impact to the overall mission of the facility4 7#c7 ,an identification of factors involved in the awarding of the contract that could negatively affect the workforce4 7#d7 ,a review of any recent successful protests against the award of a management and operation contract4 7#e7 ,such other matters as may be determined appropriate by the ,comptroller ,general4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,administrator receives the report submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on any statutory changes the ,administrator determines necessary to improve the management and operation contract awarding process and to conduct the process in a more cost effective manner4 #caai4 ,funding for ,w#hj-d life extension program 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #caja for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dgja1 for ,stockpile ,major ,modernization1 ,w#hj-d ,life ,extension ,program is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #caja for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dgja1 for ,maintenance and ,repair of ,facilities1 ,deferred ,maintenance is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #cabj4 ,requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons 7a7 ,activities covered ,subsection 7a77#b7 of section #dbji of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bebi7 is amended by striking research and development which could lead to the production both places it appears and inserting research and development for the production4 7b7 ,modification to funding request format ,subsection 7b77#a7 of such section is amended by striking 1 or any concept work prior to phase #a or #f4a 7as the case may be714 7c7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to funds for purposes of conducting1 or providing for the conduct of1 any of the following3 7#a7 ,research and development1 or manufacturing and engineering1 determined by the ,secretary to be necessary to address proliferation concerns4 7#b7 ,research and development for exploratory concept work relating to nuclear weapons4 4 #caba4 ,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 #cabb4 ,designation of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration as technical nuclear forensics lead 7a7 ,in general ,section #cbaa7;b7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,to lead the technical nuclear forensics efforts of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the amendment made by this section may not be construed to alter the functions vested in any department or agency of the ,federal ,government by statute other than the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration pursuant to such amendment4 ,,xxxii ,,defense ,,nuclear ,,facilities ,,safety ,,board #cbja4 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc1 #da1dja1jjj 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 ,during a covered period1 the ,chairperson may carry out the functions and powers of the ,board under sections #cab through #caf1 notwithstanding that a quorum does not exist4 7#c7 ,in carrying out the functions and powers of the ,board during a covered period pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,chairperson shall consult with any other member of the ,board who is serving during the covered period and not incapacitated1 except that the ,chairperson may make recommendations to the ,secretary of ,energy and initiate investigations under section #cab only with the concurrence of any such other member4 7#d7 ,in this subsection1 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-- 7,a7 the date that is one year after such beginning date2 or 7,b7 the date on which a quorum exists4 4 ,,xxxiv ,naval ,petroleum ,reserves #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 ,security ,a ,maritime ,administration #ceja4 ,authorization of the ,maritime ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,transportation for fiscal year #bjbc for programs associated with maintaining the ,united ,states merchant marine1 the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for expenses necessary for operations of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 #ii1gdh1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #hg1hdh1jjj shall be for ,academy operations2 and 7,b7 #aa1ijj1jjj shall be for capital asset management at the ,academy4 7#b7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,state maritime academies1 #abj1gjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #b1djj1jjj is for the ,student ,incentive ,program2 7,b7 #f1jjj1jjj is for direct payments2 7,c7 #f1hjj1jjj is for training ship fuel assistance2 7,d7 #cj1ejj1jjj for school ship maintenance and repair2 and 7,e7 #ge1jjj1jjj for the ,national ,security ,multi-,mission ,vessel4 7#c7 ,for expenses necessary to support ,maritime ,administration operations and programs1 ,headquarters ,operations1 #fg1dcc1jjj4 7#d7 ,for expenses necessary to dispose of vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet1 #f1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,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#f7 ,for expenses necessary for the loan guarantee program authorized under chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cc1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #cj1jjj1jjj may be used for the cost 7as defined in section #ejb7e7 of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#e777 of loan guarantees under the program2 and 7,b7 #c1jjj1jjj may be used for administrative expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments under the program4 7#g7 ,for expenses necessary to provide for the ,tanker ,security ,fleet1 as authorized under chapter #ecd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #fj1jjj1jjj4 7#h7 ,for expenses necessary to support maritime environmental and technical assistance activities authorized under section #ejcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ae1jjj1jjj4 7#i7 ,for expenses necessary to support marine highway program activities authorized under chapter #eef of such title1 #ae1jjj1jjj4 7#aj7 ,for expenses necessary to provide assistance to small shipyards and for the maritime training program authorized under section #edaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cj1jjj1jjj4 7#aa7 ,for expenses necessary to implement the port infrastructure development activities authorized under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #edcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #fhe1jjj1jjj4 7#ab7 ,for expenses necessary to provide for sealift contested environment evaluation1 #b1jjj1jjj4 7#ac7 ,for expenses necessary to provide for ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet resiliency1 #hjj1jjj4 7#ad7 ,for expenses necessary to provide for training ship ,state of ,michigan maritime training platform requirements1 #a1bjj1jjj4 7b7 ,limitation ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for port infrastructure development activities under subsection 7a77#aa7 may be used to provide a grant to purchase fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely operated or remotely monitored1 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 #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 #ij 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 #cejc4 ,united ,states marine highway program 7a7 ,united ,states marine highway program ,section #eefja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #eefja4 ,united ,states marine highway program 7a7 ,establishment ,there is in the ,department of ,transportation a program1 to be known as the ,united ,states marine highway program4 7b7 ,criteria ,in order to be designated as a marine highway transportation route under subsection 7c7 or as a marine highway transportation project under subsection 7d71 a route or project shall-- 7#a7 provide a coordinated and capable alternative to landside transportation2 7#b7 mitigate or relieve landside congestion2 or 7#c7 promote marine highway transportation4 7c7 ,marine highway transportation routes ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 designate a route that meets the criteria under subsection 7b7 as a marine highway transportation route2 and 7#b7 collect and disseminate data related to such designation4 7d7 ,project designation ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 designate a project that meets the criteria under subsection 7b7 as a marine highway transportation project if the ,secretary determines that such project uses vessels documented under chapter #aba and-- 7,a7 develops1 expands1 or promotes-- 7i7 marine highway transportation services2 7ii7 shipper utilization of marine highway transportation2 or 7iii7 port and landside infrastructure for which assistance is not available under section #edcja2 or 7,b7 implements strategies developed under section #eefj2 and 7#b7 conduct research on solutions to impediments to such projects4 7e7 ,assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements1 to implement a marine highway transportation project designated under subsection 7e7 or a component of such a project4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant or to enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under this subsection1 an applicant shall-- 7,a7 submit to the ,secretary an application in such form and manner1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require2 and 7,b7 demonstrate to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that-- 7i7 the proposed project is financially viable2 7ii7 the funds received under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement will be spent or used efficiently and effectively2 and 7iii7 a market exists for the services of the proposed project1 as evidenced by contracts or written statements of intent from potential customers4 7#c7 ,non-,federal share ,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#d7 ,preference for financially viable projects ,in awarding grants or entering in contracts or cooperative agreements under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give a preference to those projects or components that present the most financially viable transportation services and require the lowest percentage ,federal share of the costs4 7f7 ,additional program activities ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7a71 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 4 7b7 ,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 #cejd4 ,multistate1 ,state1 and regional transportation planning 7a7 ,multistate1 ,state1 and regional transportation planning ,chapter #eef of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #eefjb the following3 #eefjc4 ,multistate1 ,state1 and regional transportation planning 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,federal entities1 ,state and local 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 ,states and local governments include marine highway transportation and other marine transportation solutions in transportation planning2 7#b7 encourage ,state 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 ,states and multistate transportation entities to determine how marine highways can address congestion1 bottlenecks1 and other interstate transportation challenges4 4 7b7 ,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 and regional transportation planning4 4 ,b ,merchant ,marine ,academy #ceaa4 ,appointment of ,superintendent of ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy ,subsection 7c7 of section #eacja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,superintendent ,the immediate command of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy shall be in the ,superintendent of the ,academy1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation and subject to the direction of the ,maritime ,administrator under the general supervision of the ,secretary of ,transportation4 4 #ceab4 ,exemption of certain students from requirement to obtain merchant mariner license ,section #eacji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,exemption from requirement to obtain license ,the ,secretary may modify or waive the requirements of section #eacjf7;a77#b7 for students who provide reasonable concerns with obtaining a merchant mariner license1 including fear for safety while at sea after instances of trauma1 medical condition1 or inability to obtain required sea time or endorsement so long as such inability is not due to a lack of proficiency or violation of ,academy policy4 ,the issuance of a modification or waiver under this subsection shall not delay or impede graduation from the ,academy4 4 #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 ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 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 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 ,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#a77;,b7 may1 as determined by the ,maritime ,administrator1 constitute a violation of an operating agreement entered into under chapter #eca1 #ecb1 or #ecc 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#a77;,b74 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 ,requirements for ,government-owned vessels ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading by striking ,military sealift command vessels and inserting ,government-owned vessels2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7#d7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,a71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,consistent with the purpose of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 as described in section #eacja7;b7 of this chapter1 vessels owned or chartered by the ,united ,states ,government1 including vessels of the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard1 ,united ,states ,navy1 ,military ,sealift ,command1 are proper vessels for training cadets4 7#b7 ,military sealift command vessels 2 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so redesignated1 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#f7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,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 #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 or 7iii7 does not concur with the recommendation4 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 and 7iv7 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 #ij 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 the policy on sexual harassment1 dating violence1 domestic violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy as required under section #eacah of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 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 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,c ,vessels #ceba4 ,waiver of navigation and vessel-inspection laws ,section #eja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by inserting on a vessel specific basis after those laws2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 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 and2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d71 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 is necessary in the interest of national defense2 and 4 #cebb4 ,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 #cebc4 ,recapitalization of ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,chief of ,naval ,operations and the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall direct the ,maritime ,administrator to carry out a program under which the ,administrator-- 7#a7 shall 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 subject to the availability of appropriations1 shall have an entity 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 for and be issued a certificate of 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 ,maritime ,administrator may consult and coordinate with the ,secretary of the ,navy regarding the vessel described in subsection 7a7 and activities associated with such vessel4 7e7 ,contracting ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall provide for an entity other than the ,maritime ,administration to contract for the construction of the vessel described in subsection 7a74 7f7 ,limitation on ,use of ,funds for ,used ,vessels ,amounts authorized to be appropriated by this or any other ,act for use by the ,maritime ,administration to carry out this section may not be used for the procurement of any used vessel4 7g7 ,buy ,america requirement ,section #dhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to all components of a vessel constructed under this section4 #cebd4 ,cargoes procured1 furnished1 or financed by the ,united ,states ,government 7a7 ,in general ,section #eecje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7a72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,president and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,at least once each fiscal year1 the ,president or the ,secretary of ,defense1 as applicable1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 in writing1 a notice of any waiver granted under this subsection and the reasons for granting such waiver4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7e7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,eligible vessels ,to be eligible to carry cargo under this section1 a privately-owned commercial vessel-- 7#a7 shall be documented under the laws of the ,united ,states for at least #c years2 or 7#b7 may be documented under the laws of the ,united ,states for less than #c years if the vessel owner signs an agreement with the ,secretary providing that-- 7,a7 the vessel shall remain documented under the laws of the ,united ,states for at least #c years2 and 7,b7 the vessel owner shall1 upon request of the ,secretary1 agree to enroll the vessel in an ,emergency ,preparedness ,program under chapter #eca or voluntary agreement authorized under section #gjh of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deeh7 and shall remain so enrolled until the vessel ceases to be documented under the laws of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,violation of agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,a vessel under an agreement described in subsection 7b77#b7 may be seized by and forfeited to the ,united ,states if1 in violation of such agreement-- 7,a7 the vessel owner places the vessel under foreign registry2 or 7,b7 a person operates the vessel under the authority of a foreign country4 7#b7 ,inapplicability of other law ,section #abaab of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the seizure and forfeiture of a vessel pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,audit and report ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall annually-- 7#a7 audit the list of vessels that are operating under an agreement described in subsection 7b77#b72 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7,a7 each of the vessels operating under paragraph 7#b7 of section #eecje7;b7 and each agreement signed by the ,secretary pursuant to such paragraph2 7,b7 the results of any audit described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 any other pertinent information that the ,secretary determines to be of interest to ,congress4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment 7#a7 ,chapter analysis ,the analysis for chapter #eec of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to subchapter ,i and inserting the following3 ,,subchapter ,i--,,government ,,impelled ,,transportation 4 7#b7 ,cargoes procured1 furnished1 or financed by the ,united ,states ,government ,section #eecje7;d77#b77;,d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #be7;c77#a7 of the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy ,act 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #acjc7;a77#a77 and inserting section #acjc7;a77#a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code14 ,d ,reports and ,other ,matters #cecb4 ,national maritime transportation report and strategy 7a7 ,national maritime transportation report ,not later than ,october #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a national maritime transportation report4 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the causes for the decline in the number of vessels documented under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code and operating in the international trade4 7#b7 ,an examination of the national security and economic requirements for the ,united ,states merchant marine during peacetime and during surge and sustained national defense sealift that addresses-- 7,a7 whether existing ,united ,states-flag shipping1 maritime labor1 and shipbuilding and repair capacity is sufficient to fulfill such sealift requirements2 and 7,b7 if such capacity is not sufficient1 the capacity1 including naval auxiliary ships1 that would be needed during a major conflict by-- 7i7 the military for strategic sealift2 and 7ii7 the private sector to sustain the economy4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the contracting procedures for ,united ,states ,government cargo transport and a determination of whether such policies ensure sufficient access to vessels documented under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,a review of the objectives under section #ejaja7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and a determination of the extent to which legislation1 programs1 policies1 and regulations adopted since the adoption of such objectives in the ,merchant ,marine ,act1 #aicf have aligned with such objectives4 7#e7 ,a comparison between the subsidy programs of other beneficial flag programs and the existing support programs in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,national maritime transportation strategy ,not later than ,october #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a national maritime transportation strategy4 ,such strategy shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,recommendations to encourage the growth of shipping by ,united ,states-flag and ,united ,states-owned vessels and the growth of the ,united ,states shipbuilding industrial base that are-- 7,a7 sufficient for national and economic security2 7,b7 consistent with the objectives and policy under section #ejaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 compatible with international treaties and agreements governing maritime safety1 security1 and environmental protection2 and 7,d7 compatible with rapidly evolving maritime transportation technology4 7#b7 ,recommendations to increase the size of the ,united ,states-flagged fleet and increase the pool of ,united ,states mariners through-- 7,a7 bolstering existing funding sources2 7,b7 new funding2 or 7,c7 new programs4 7c7 ,independent entity preparation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate non-,department of ,defense entity that specializes in maritime research under which such entity shall prepare the report and strategy required under this section4 7d7 ,consultation requirement ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,maritime ,administrator2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard operating1 acting through the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of the ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science and ,transportation of the ,senate4 ,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,house ,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 ,,ap#afi1bahafi1bah #jaj,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7#fej1djfgjf1hjf ,add #b aircraft--combat loss replacement #eg1djj ,unjustified growth- program management administration-#a1jjj #jaa,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7 ,,ap#fh1adgfh1adg #jab,,uh-#fj ,,black ,,hawk ,l ,,and ,v ,,models#agh1fehagh1feh #jac;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter#afi1adicff1hdi ,three additional aircraft#aig1gjj #jad;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter ,,ap#ah1gdiah1gdi ,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft #jaf,,mq-#a ,,payload#eg1gjjagg1gjj ,program increase--recapitalize #ab ,,mq-#a aircraft#abj1jjj #jah;,,gray ,,eagle ,,mods#bac1jchac1jch #jai,,multi ,,sensor ,,abn ,,recon#ba1chjba1chj #jbj;,,ah-#fd ,,mods#he1hdjabb1hdi ,,ah-#fd ,link #af modifications#bb1jji ,manned-unmanned teaming#ae1jjj #jba;,,ch-#dg ,,cargo ,,helicopter ,,mods 7,,myp7#aa1baecf1bae ,degraded visual environment system#be1jjj #jbd;,,emarss ,,sema ,,mods#a1eiaa1eia #jbf,,utility ,,helicopter ,,mods#ba1cdfcc1cdf ,load stabilization systems#ab1jjj #jbg,,network ,,and ,,mission ,,plan#dd1ebfdd1jbf ,unjustified growth--program management administration-#ejj #jbh;,,comms1 ,,nav ,,surveillance#gb1chggb1chg #jcj;,,aviation ,,assured ,,pnt#ga1acjga1acj #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 ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,army#b1hdi1feec1feg1bfd ,,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 ,,ap#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#ah1ibdbj1agd ,force ,protection ,systems--,indirect ,fire ,protection ,capability#a1bej ,,air-,,to-,,surface ,,missile ,,system #jjg;,,hellfire ,,sys ,,summary#aaa1bidaaa1bid #jjh;,,joint ,,air-,,to-,,ground ,,msls 7,,jagm7#baf1jcjbaf1jcj #jaj,,long-,,range ,,hypersonic ,,weapon#bdi1bhebdi1bhe ,,anti-,,tank_/,,assault ,,missile ,,sys #jaa;,,javelin 7,,aaws-,m7 ,,system ,,summary#afb1ifhbeh1hfh ,program increase--,,clu#ie1ijj #jab,,tow #b ,,system ,,summary#aje1dbcaje1dbc #jac;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#ghe1jbhgej1jbh ,prior ,year carryover-#ce1jjj #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#bec1fhia1bec1fhi #d ,additional ,fire ,units to ,equip #afth ,patriot ,battalion#a1jjj1jjj #jbj;,,itas_/,,tow ,,mods#e1aede1aed #jba,,mlrs ,,mods#bah1ceibjh1cei ,program decrease-#aj1jjj #jbb;,,himars ,,modifications#bj1dfhbj1dfh ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jbc,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#f1ejhf1ejh ,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities #jbd;,,air ,,defense ,,targets#aa1cagaa1cag ,,total 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,,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#bba1bicbba1bic ,,mod ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,other ,,combat ,,veh #jbh,m#ggg ,,mods#c1cgdc1cgd #jbi,m#d ,,carbine ,,mods#h1jjj ,m#d ,carbine ,upper ,receivers#h1jjj #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 ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,army#c1egf1jcje1jec1fbd ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army ,,small_/,,medium ,,cal ,,ammunition #jja;,,ctg1 #e4ef,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ei1ddgga1jfg ,program increase#aa1fbj #jjb;,,ctg1 #g4fb,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ij1jaiaaj1ehi ,program increase#bj1egj #jjc,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon ,,ammunition#abh1ffbabh1ffb #jjd;,,ctg1 ,,handgun1 ,,all ,,types#cagcag #jje;,,ctg1 4#ej ,,cal1 ,,all ,,types#ce1hdife1cee ,program increase#bi1ejf #jjf;,,ctg1 #bj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aa1gfaba1gfa ,,cram ,program increase#aj1jjj #jjg;,,ctg1 #be,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aj1bgjaj1bgj #jjh;,,ctg1 #cj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#adc1jdeafc1jde ,program increase--,m-,,shorad ground vehicle programs#bj1jjj #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#g1fdge1fdg ,artillery ,cartridge unit cost growth-#b1jjj #jae;,,artillery ,,projectile1 #aee,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ahb1deeagb1dee ,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#hj1ibjfe1ibj ,m#eh;,a#d ,linear ,demolition ,charge--,program ,reduction-#aj1jjj ,,mk#bb rocket--,program ,reduction-#e1jjj #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 #jbh,,reactive ,,armor ,,tiles#f1jbe ,additional ,bradley tiles--,army ,,upl#f1jbe ,,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 ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army#b1fci1jeab1hhd1gbb ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army ,,tactical ,,vehicles #jjb,,semitrailers1 ,,flatbed3#bc1jbabc1jba #jjc,,semitrailers1 ,,tankers#ba1hfiba1hfi #jjd;,,hi ,,mob ,,multi-,,purp ,,whld ,,veh 7,,hmmwv7#f1abaf1aba #jje;,,ground ,,mobility ,,vehicles 7,,gmv7#cd1cafdg1aaf ,program increase#ab1hjj #jjg;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicl#gjc1aajgjc1aaj #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#if1aabbci1fab ,program increase#adc1ejj #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#aai1beiaai1bei #jbh,,shf ,,term#bc1agcbc1agc #jbi;,,assured ,,positioning1 ,,navigation ,,and ,,timing#ahd1iaabjd1iaa ,,maps--,army ,,upl#bj1jjj #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#id1bhghg1bhg ,unjustified cost growth-#g1jjj ,,comm--,,combat ,,communications #jce;,,handheld ,,manpack ,,small ,,form ,,fit 7,,hms7#gbh1cffgbh1cff #jcg;,,army ,,link #af ,,systems#dg1ehadg1eha #jci,,unified ,,command ,,suite#bj1aghbj1agh #jdj;,,cots ,,communications ,,equipment#cbj1eiecbj1eie #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#aaf1ebbadj1ebb ,,it ,network ,refresh#bd1jjj #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#hh1iaehh1iae #jff;,,dcgs-,a-,,intel#gf1ggaaaf1dea ,additional systems--,army ,,upl#bj1jjj ,army requested realignment from ,,opa line #fbai1fhj #jfg;,,joint ,,tactical ,,ground ,,station 7,,jtags7-,,intel#cdicdi #jfh,,trojan#bj1efbfi1bhb ,add #ae--;,army ,,upl#dh1gbj #jfi,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,intel ,,spt7#cj1dbdei1gbd ,prophet ,enhanced ,,esp ,kits#bj1jjj ,service ,tactical ,,sigint upgrades--,,indopacom ,,upl#i1cjj #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#ai1eaiai1eai #jgg;,,ci ,,modernization#dcgdcg ,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,,surv4 7,,tac ,,surv7 #jgh,,sentinel ,,mods#aff1gcfaff1gcf #jgi,,night ,,vision ,,devices#dbd1becfai1iec ,,envgb program extension#ajj1jjj ,,ivas--,army ,,upl#ie1gjj #jhj,,small ,,tactical ,,optical ,,rifle ,,mounted ,,mlrf#aa1cegaa1ceg #jhb;,,family ,,of ,,weapon ,,sights 7,,fws7#bjb1behaid1beh ,program decrease-#h1jjj #jhc;,,enhanced ,,portable ,,inductive ,,artillery ,,fuze ,,se#e1aafe1aaf #jhd;,,forward ,,looking ,,infrared 7,,iflir7#cg1iadcg1iad #jhe;,,counter ,,small ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,system 7,c-,,suas7#cbf1cfdddh1cfd ,coyote ,,blk#b interceptors--,army ,,upl#abb1jjj #jhf;,,joint ,,battle ,,command--,,platform 7,,jbc-,p7#ahf1eaeagf1eae ,program growth-#aj1jjj #jhg;,,joint ,,effects ,,targeting ,,system 7,,jets7#aj1cjdaj1cjd #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#if1eedajf1eed ,,africom ,enterprise ,c#b ,network ,resiliency#aj1jjj #ajd;,,accessions ,,information ,,environment 7,,aie7#dc1gfgcc1gfg ,insufficient justification-#aj1jjj #aje;,,general ,,fund ,,enterprise ,,business ,,systems ,,fam#igig #ajf;,,high ,,perf ,,computing ,,mod ,,pgm 7,,hpcmp7#gc1feegc1fee #ajg;,,contract ,,writing ,,system#ag1gjaag1gja #ajh;,,css ,,communications#hh1adahh1ada ,,elect ,,equip--,,support #aaa;,,bct ,,emerging ,,technologies#ab1hecab1hec ,,classified ,,programs #aaa;,,aclassified ,,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#f1ggdf1ggd #aai;,,common ,,bridge ,,transporter 7,,cbt7 ,,recap#aj1cgiaj1cgi ,,engineer 7,,non-,,construction7 ,,equipment #abd,,robotics ,,and ,,applique ,,systems#eb1cdjcg1cdj ,,smets program delay-#ae1jjj ,,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#eh1jjj ,program increase#eh1jjj #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#bf1dccde1gcc ,modular ,fuel ,system--,tank ,rack ,module - ,army ,,upl#ai1cjj ,,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#ah1cjj ,program increase#ah1cjj #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#bja1iffaid1iff ,program decrease-#g1jjj #aei,,synthetic ,,training ,,environment 7,,ste7#bee1fgjbie1fgj ,one ,world ,terrain 7,,ste-,,owt7--,army ,,upl#dj1jjj #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#c7ajb1eefaaj1gjf ,force ,protection ,systems--,physical ,security ,systems#ad1aej ,program decrease-#f1jjj #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#hd1ggihj1ggi ,program decrease-#d1jjj ,,opa#b #agb;,,initial ,,spares--,c,e#aj1dfcaj1dfc ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army#h1deg1ejii1ddh1gih ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navy ,,combat ,,aircraft #jja;,f_/,a-#ah;,e_/,f 7,,fighter7 ,,hornet#ij1hfegcg1jfe #h aircraft--,,usnr#fff1jjj ,program decrease-#ai1hjj #jjb;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv#a1ffc1eaea1gjd1aae ,,tr-#c ,organic ,depot ,standup#dj1fjj #jjc;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv ,,ap#chg1eifchg1eif #jjd;,,jsf ,,stovl#a1iji1fcea1iej1bce ,,tr-#c ,organic ,depot ,standup#dj1fjj #jje;,,jsf ,,stovl ,,ap#bjj1aahbjj1aah #jjf;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7#a1ffi1ihfa1iac1ihf ,add #b aircraft#bej1jjj ,unjustified cost growth--,other ,,ils-#b1jjj ,unjustified 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#jbd,,mq-#be ,,ap#ea1dfcea1dfc #jbe,,marine ,,group #e ,,uas#ajc1hhbic1hhb ,program decrease-#aj1jjj ,,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#add1fiiadd1fii #jcc;,,adversary#aje1ahhaje1ahh #jcd;,f-#ah ,,series#dhj1ffcdhj1ffc #jce;,h-#ec ,,series#dj1aeadj1aea #jcf,,mh-#fj ,,series#abf1bchabf1bch #jcg;,h-#a ,,series#abb1dihace1gih ,h-#a ,digital ,interoperability 7,,di7 ,link-#afac1cjj #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#acf1hhcacf1hhc #jec;,,common ,,defensive ,,weapon ,,system#f1cgcf1cgc #jed;,,id ,,systems#c1hbhc1hbh #jee,p-#h ,,series#bdi1cdbcaj1jdb #b additional kits for ,p-#h increment #c--,navy ,,upl#fj1gjj #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#baf1cefbaf1cef #jfa;,f-#ce ,,cv ,,series#bjh1ccfbjh1ccf #jfb,,qrc#dg1hfddg1hfd #jfc,,mq-#d ,,series#id1gchid1gch #jfd,,rq-#ba ,,series#f1egff1egf ,,aircraft ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jfh,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#a1hgb1dagb1jga1cfe ,costs associated with restoring #e ,,lcs#a1bjj ,f-#ce;,b ,engine_/,lift ,system--,,usmc ,,upl#aag1jjj ,,mh-#fj,r spares#bc1adc ,,mh-#fj,s spares #g1fje ,various systems--,navy ,,upl#ej1jjj ,,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 ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navy#af1hdh1dbhai1eef1igf ,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navy ,,modification ,,of ,,missiles #jja,,trident ,,ii ,,mods#a1abe1afda1abe1afd ,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities #jjb,,missile ,,industrial ,,facilities#g1gfgg1gfg ,,strategic ,,missiles #jjc,,tomahawk#afj1aijdjc1gij ,expeditionary ,,vls ,reload ,system--,navy ,,upl#a1fjj ,unit quantity increase#bdb1jjj ,,tactical ,,missiles #jjd;,,amraam#cce1ijjcce1ijj #jje,,sidewinder#fc1bhhhi1ahh ,additional missiles--,navy ,,upl#be1ijj #jjf,,standard ,,missile#dhi1abcdhi1abc #jjh;,,jassm#eh1dhaeh1dha #jji,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#ajh1cagajh1cag #jaj,,ram#ib1acaib1aca #jaa;,,joint ,,air ,,ground ,,missile 7,,jagm7#gh1ciegh1cie #jab;,,hellfire#f1fjcf1fjc #jac;,,aerial ,,targets#ahc1bbbahc1bbb #jad;,,drones ,,and ,,decoys#fb1icjfb1icj #jae,,other ,,missile ,,support#c1ebdc1ebd #jaf,,lrasm#bbf1jbbbei1abb ,additional missiles--,navy ,,upl#cc1ajj #jag,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#ei1jcdei1jcd ,,modification ,,of ,,missiles #jah,,tomahawk ,,mods#dce1cjhdce1cjh #jai;,,essm#bhb1jcebhb1jce #jbj;,,aargm#aca1bgeaca1bge #jba,,standard ,,missiles ,,mods#ga1aihga1aih ,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities #jbb,,weapons ,,industrial ,,facilities#a1igfa1igf ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment #jbe,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#dj1gicdj1gic ,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip #jbf,,sstd#c1ghic1ghi #jbg,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo#aea1abhbjj1abh ,,mk #dh ,heavyweight ,torpedo ,procurement--,navy ,,upl#di1jjj #jbh;,,asw ,,targets#ad1djcad1djc ,,mod ,,of ,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip #jbi,,mk-#ed ,,torpedo ,,mods#ajf1ggbabf1ggb ,program increase#bj1jjj #jcj,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo ,,adcap ,,mods#ah1ejbah1ejb #jca,,maritime ,,mines#i1bhbi1bhb ,,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 ,,total ,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navy#d1gch1gjee1aaj1cje ,,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#ea1ajiea1aji #jjf;,,cartridges ,,cart ,,actuated ,,devices#gb1ecdgb1ecd #jjg;,,air ,,expendable ,,countermeasures#aad1dgeaad1dge #jjh;,,jatos#g1jifg1jif #jjie ,,inch_/#ed ,,gun ,,ammunition#cj1jahcj1jah #jaj;,,intermediate ,,caliber ,,gun ,,ammunition#dj1jhidj1jhi #jaa,,other ,,ship ,,gun ,,ammunition#db1gjgdb1gjg #jab,,small ,,arms ,,landing ,,party ,,ammo#di1jbcdi1jbc #jac,,pyrotechnic ,,and ,,demolition#i1dhji1dhj #jad;,,ammunition ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#a1fbba1fbb ,,marine ,,corps ,,ammunition #jae,,mortars#ga1badga1bad #jaf;,,direct ,,support ,,munitions#fe1afife1afi #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 ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammo1 ,,navy ,,mc#a1jeb1biba1jeb1bib ,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navy ,,fleet ,,ballistic ,,missile ,,ships #jja,,ohio ,,replacement ,,submarine#c1jgi1bbcc1jgi1bbc #jjb,,ohio ,,replacement ,,submarine ,,ap#b1ggh1eecb1ggh1eec ,,other ,,warships #jjc;,,carrier ,,replacement ,,program#a1dha1ecja1dff1ecj ,program decrease-#ae1jjj #jjd;,,cvn-#haa1jeb1jbda1jcg1jbd ,program decrease-#ae1jjj #jje,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine#d1ecd1ahdd1ecd1ahd #jjf,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine ,,ap#b1jbe1feab1jbe1fea #jjh;,,cvn ,,refueling ,,overhauls ,,ap#fah1biefah1bie #jji;,,ddg #ajjjgb1igfgb1igf #jaj;,,ddg-#ead1cgf1ecge1had1hjf ,large ,surface ,combatant ,shipyard ,infrastructure#bej1jjj ,one additional ship#a1ahh1bfi #jaa;,,ddg-#ea ,,ap#fah1cebgdh1ceb ,third ,,ddg in ,,fy #bjbdacj1jjj #jac;,,ffg-,,frigate#a1jhe1bbdb1jhb1dgc ,one additional ship#ibc1hdi ,wholeness for ,,ffg-#fb ,procurement--,navy ,,upl#gc1djj #jad;,,ffg-,,frigate ,,ap#gd1idigd1idi ,,amphibious ,,ships #jae,,lpd ,,flight ,,ii#a1fgc1jjja1fgc1jjj #jaf,,lpd ,,flight ,,ii ,,ap#bej1jjj ,,lpd-#cc ,advanced ,procurement#bej1jjj #jbj,,lha ,,replacement#a1jhe1dgja1cgd1dgj ,,lha #aj advance procurement#bhi1jjj #jba;,,expeditionary ,,fast ,,transport 7,,epf7#fie1jjj ,,ems#fie1jjj ,,auxiliaries1 ,,craft ,,and ,,prior ,,yr ,,program ,,cost #jbb,,tao ,,fleet ,,oiler#gid1gaia1edj1gai ,one additional ship#gdf1jjj #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#fh1bgdfh1bgd #jcj,,lcac ,,slep#cf1cjacf1cja #jca;,,auxiliary ,,vessels 7,,used ,,sealift7#adj1fhfadj1fhf #jcb;,,completion ,,of ,,py ,,shipbuilding ,,programs#a1cbh1adfa1cgc1adf ,,cvn #gc ,,rcoh ,cost-to-,complete--,navy ,,upl#de1jjj ,,total ,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navy#bg1iag1hedcb1fgi1ggg ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy ,,ship ,,propulsion ,,equipment #jja,,surface ,,power ,,equipment#df1dghdf1dgh ,,generators #jjb,,surface ,,combatant ,,hm,e#hd1faehd1fae ,,navigation ,,equipment #jjc,,other ,,navigation ,,equipment#ih1jgigh1jgi ,program decrease-#bj1jjj ,,other ,,shipboard ,,equipment #jjd,,sub ,,periscope1 ,,imaging ,,and ,,supt ,,equip ,,prog#bff1cjjbbf1cjj ,unjustified growth-#dj1jjj #jje;,,ddg ,,mod#ggj1cdaggj1cda #jjf;,,firefighting ,,equipment#ai1fhgai1fhg #jjg;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,switchboard#b1djfb1djf #jjh,,lha_/,,lhd ,,midlife#ch1bjjec1gjj ,,lhd and ,,lha ,class ,electric ,plant ,wholeness--,navy ,,upl#ae1ejj #jji,,lcc #ai_/bj ,,extended ,,service ,,life ,,program#bj1jbhae1jbh ,program decrease-#e1jjj #jaj,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#ag1fhbag1fhb #jaa,,submarine ,,support ,,equipment#aag1giiaag1gii #jab,,virginia ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#cb1cjjcb1cjj #jac,,lcs ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#ae1bchaj1bch ,unjustified growth-#e1jjj #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#eg1bfbgh1gcj ,six additional #dj-;foot ,patrol ,boats#ba1dfh ,,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#c1eidj ,program decrease-#c1eid #jcd,,lcs ,,suw ,,mission ,,modules#e1ajje1ajj #jce,,lcs ,,in-,,service ,,modernization#gf1ebfaaa1ebf ,costs associated with restoring #e ,,lcs#fe1jjj ,program decrease-#cj1jjj #jcf,,small ,,medium ,,uuv#di1gfcdd1gfc ,unjustified growth-#e1jjj ,,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#be1jcjdf1acj ,navy ,,upl#ba1ajj ,,electronic ,,warfare ,,equipment #jde;,,an_/,,slq-#cbbib1dagbib1dag ,,reconnaissance ,,equipment #jdf,,shipboard ,,iw ,,exploit#caa1bajcaf1iaj ,counter-,command1 ,control1 ,communications1 ,computers and ,combat ,systems ,intelligence1 ,surveillance and ,reconnaissance and ,targeting 7,c-,c#e;,,isr,t7--,navy ,,upl#e1gjj #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#djb1eejchb1eej ,insufficient justification-#dj1jjj ,intel secure data links#bj1jjj #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 ,service ,tactical ,,sigint ,upgrades--,,indopacom ,,upl#a1ejj ,,other ,,electronic ,,support #jib;,,coast ,,guard ,,equipment#fh1eeffh1eef ,,sonobuoys #jid,,sonobuoys--,,all ,,types#bia1fgjcjc1eba ,program increase#aa1hea ,,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#bhf1ghhbib1ghh ,,spy-#a ,low ,noise ,amplyfier#f1jjj #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#bf1ibjce1gbj ,secure ,autonomous ,data ,link for ,,usw ,portable ,ranges#h1hjj ,,other ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment #aab;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal ,,equip#ag1jdhbj1edh ,dismounted ,reconnaissance--,sets1 ,kits and ,outfits 7,,dr-,,sko7#c1ejj #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#ej1faifa1jai ,,gps laser leveling system#i1bjj ,,vls training equipment--,navy ,,upl#a1bjj #abj;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#af1cjeaf1cje #aba,,tactical ,,vehicles#bh1ehfcc1chf ,program increase--,navy ,,upl#d1hjj #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 #add;,,aclassified ,,programs#ag1bieag1bie ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #ade,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ecb1cacecb1cac ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy#aa1gdf1ejcaa1gfa1gbh ,,procurement1 ,,marine ,,corps ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles #jja;,,aav#g;,a#a ,,pip#e1fece1fec #jjb;,,amphibious ,,combat ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicles#ecf1fghecf1fgh #jjc,,lav ,,pip#eg1jiieg1jii ,,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#agc1hjabcj1fja ,,madis ,inc #a fielding--,,usmc ,,upl#ef1hjj #jaj;,,anti-,,armor ,,missile-,,javelin#ah1dieah1die #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#eh1jbdeh1jbd ,,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#fa1idcdda1idc ,additional ,g_/,,ator radars--,,usmc ,,upl#chj1jjj ,,intell_/,,comm ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7 #jbj;,,gcss-,,mc#a1ffca1ffc #jba;,,fire ,,support ,,system#dh1cbbdh1cbb #jbb;,,intelligence ,,support ,,equipment#ahb1hidagg1hid ,program decrease-#e1jjj #jbd,,unmanned ,,air ,,systems 7,,intel7#dg1eiedg1eie #jbe;,,dcgs-,,mc#dg1iihdg1iih #jbf,,uas ,,payloads#h1faih1fai ,,other ,,support 7,,non-,,tel7 #jbi,,marine ,,corps ,,enterprise ,,network 7,,mcen7#bgf1gfcbgf1gfc #jcj;,,common ,,computer ,,resources#dj1jifdj1jif #jca;,,command ,,post ,,systems#eh1cadeh1cad #jcb,,radio ,,systems#fab1dejfjj1dej ,program decrease-#ab1jjj #jcc;,,comm ,,switching ,,control ,,systems#ea1igfea1igf #jcd;,,comm ,,elec ,,infrastructure ,,support#bf1jbibf1jbi #jce;,,cyberspace ,,activities#ag1geiag1gei #jcf;,,cyber ,,mission ,,forces#d1jcfd1jcf ,,classified ,,programs #jch;,,aclassified ,,programs#c1hhdc1hhd ,,administrative ,,vehicles #jci;,,commercial ,,cargo ,,vehicles#ce1agice1agi ,,tactical ,,vehicles #jdj,,motor ,,transport ,,modifications#ag1hjgag1hjg #jda;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#bbb1begcci1feg ,accelerate ,,hmmwv replacement--,,usmc ,,upl#aag1djj #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#fi1ifgfi1ifg ,,general ,,property #jej;,,field ,,medical ,,equipment#ba1ghjba1ghj #jea,,training ,,devices#hf1bgbaaa1bgb ,program increase 7,force on ,force ,training ,system7#be1jjj #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 ,,total ,,procurement1 ,,marine ,,corps#c1fha1ejfd1bcc1gjf ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force ,,strategic ,,offensive #jja;,b-#ba ,,raider#a1dih1dcaa1dih1dca #jjb;,b-#ba ,,raider ,,ap#bhh1afebhh1afe ,,tactical ,,forces #jjc;,f-#cec1cbj1gegc1eaf1ieg ,technical realignment#aae1jjj ,,tr-#c ,organic ,depot ,standup#ha1bjj #jjd;,f-#ce ,,ap#eid1hhfdgi1hhf ,technical realignment-#aae1jjj #jje;,f-#ae;,,ex#b1dbb1cdhb1dbb1cdh #jjf;,f-#ae;,,ex ,,ap#bfd1jjjbfd1jjj ,,tactical ,,airlift #jjg,,kc-#df;,a ,,mdap#b1fhd1ejcb1fhd1ejc ,,other ,,airlift #jjh;,c-#acj;,j#ge1bicge1bic #jji,,mc-#acj;,j#dj1ceadj1cea ,,upt ,,trainers #jaa;,,advanced ,,trainer ,,replacement ,t-,x#aj1ejgaj1ejg ,,helicopters #jab,,mh-#aci;,a#aef1aibaeb1dib ,unjustified growth--government costs-#c1gjj #jac;,,combat ,,rescue ,,helicopter#gjg1jahgjg1jah ,,mission ,,support ,,aircraft #jae;,,civil ,,air ,,patrol ,a_/,c#b1iebaa1fjj ,program increase#h1fdh ,,other ,,aircraft #jaf,,target ,,drones#abh1ijfabh1ijf #jag;,,compass ,,call#eec1gjj ,add #d ,,ec-#cg;,b aircraft#eec1gjj #jah;,e-#aa ,,bacn_/,,hag#fg1bfjff1hdg ,technical realignment-#dac #jai,,mq-#iag1jcig1jab ,early to need--production shutdown-#aj1jbg #jba;,,agility ,,prime ,,procurement#c1fabc1fab ,,strategic ,,aircraft #jbb;,b-#b;,a#ajf1gebajf1geb #jbc;,b-#a;,b#cf1cacch1hac ,additional ,pylon ,purchases#e1jjj ,program decrease-#b1ejj #jbd;,b-#ebabg1hedabj1ijh ,technical realignment-#f1idf #jbe,,large ,,aircraft ,,infrared ,,countermeasures#be1bhfbe1bhf ,,tactical ,,aircraft #jbf;,a-#ajhc1igbhc1igb #jbg;,e-#aa ,,bacn_/,,hag#aj1cjiaj1cji #jbh;,f-#aeaid1cgiaid1cgi #jbi;,f-#afgjj1deegjj1dee #jcj;,f-#bb;,a#gfd1bbbgfd1bbb #jca;,f-#ce ,,modifications#dad1chbdad1chb #jcb;,f-#ae ,,epaw#bei1hcgbei1hcg #jcd,,kc-#df;,a ,,mdap#dfgdfg ,,airlift ,,aircraft #jce;,c-#edf1jbge1fgc ,program decrease-#aj1jjj ,technical realignment-#cj1ced #jcf;,c-#ag;,a#aeb1jjiaeg1eji ,technical realignment#e1ejj #jcg;,c-#cb;,a#d1jfhd1jfh #jch;,c-#cg;,a#f1jfbf1jfb ,,trainer ,,aircraft #jci;,,glider ,,mods#adiadi #jdj,t-#ff1baef1bae #jda,t-#af1bfbf1bfb #jdb,t-#chaaa1ffhafa1afh ,ejection ,seat ,upgrade#di1ejj ,,other ,,aircraft #jdd,u-#b ,,mods#ha1fejha1fej #jde,,kc-#aj;,a 7,,atca7#c1ddcc1ddc #jdf;,c-#bab1jbdb1jbd #jdg,,vc-#be;,a ,,mod#b1adfb1adf #jdh;,c-#djb1aigb1aig #jdi;,c-#acjaad1bfhaca1gfh ,technical realignment#ag1ejj #jej;,c-#acj;,j ,,mods#aab1biiaab1bii #jea;,c-#aceadi1jbcafc1ebc ,program decrease-#e1jjj ,technical realignment#ai1ejj #jeb;,,compass ,,call#af1fcjcdf1fcj ,add #d ,,ec-#cg;,b ,a ,b kits1 spares1 and installation#ccj1jjj #jec,,rc-#acebab1hbhbeb1hbh ,m-code compliance#ci1djj ,service ,tactical ,,sigint ,upgrades--,,indopacom ,,upl#fjj #jed;,e-#ced1bdged1bdg #jee;,e-#de1igce1igc #jef;,e-#haf1fajj ,program decrease-#af1faj #jei;,h-#aa1gega1geg #jfj;,h-#fjaj1hbjaj1hbj #jfa;,,combat ,,rescue ,,helicopter ,,modification#c1jhcc1jhc #jfb,,rq-#d ,,mods#a1bhfa1bhf #jfc;,,hc_/,,mc-#acj ,,modifications#ach1iefaah1ief ,technical realignment-#bj1jjj #jfd,,other ,,aircraft#bi1jbigj1bif ,maritime ,patrol ,aircraft#bh1ejj ,technical realignment#ab1gfg #jfe,,mq-#i ,,mods#fd1cgjbae1jie ,multi-,domain ,operations modernization#aef1gbe ,unjustified cost--,,mq-#i ,upgrade-#f1jjj #jff,,mq-#i ,,uas ,,payloads#dj1jjj ,program increase--electronic support measure payload #dj1jjj #jfg,,senior ,,leader ,c#c1 ,,system--,,aircraft#bd1ghdbd1ghd #jfh;,,cv-#bb ,,mods#aec1jbfafh1hbf ,,cv-#bb ,reliability ,acceleration#ae1hjj ,,aircraft ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jfi;,,initial ,,spares_/,,repair ,,parts#fbc1ffagbe1djg ,program increase--,compass ,call spare engines 7#d7 - ,,usaf ,,upl#id1hjj ,technical realignment#f1idf ,,common ,,support ,,equipment #jgj;,,aircraft ,,replacement ,,support ,,equip#ach1iceach1ice ,,other ,,aircraft ,,post ,,production ,,support #jfc;,,ahc_/,,mc-#acj ,,post ,,production ,,support#bj1jjj ,technical realignment#bj1jjj #jga;,b-#b;,a#a1hjba1hjb #jgb;,b-#b;,b#cf1cbecf1cbe #jgc;,b-#ebe1hhce1hhc #jgd;,f-#aeb1gfdb1gfd #jge;,f-#afe1ajbe1ajb #jgg,,mq#i ,,post ,,prod#g1jfig1jfi #jgh,,rq-#d ,,post ,,production ,,charges#dj1hdedj1hde ,,airlift ,,aircraft ,,industrial ,,preparedness #jce;,,ac-#e ,,post ,,production ,,support#ah1jjj ,technical realignment#ah1jjj #jgi;,,industrial ,,responsiveness#ai1abhai1abh ,,war ,,consumables #jhj,,war ,,consumables#ca1afeca1afe ,,other ,,production ,,charges #jha,,other ,,production ,,charges#a1jdg1cjja1ddj1cjj ,program decrease--early to need-#ge1jjj ,program increase#dfh1jjj ,,classified ,,programs #jhc;,,aclassified ,,programs#ah1jibah1jib ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force#ah1eag1dbhbj1cjb1ifd ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force ,,missile ,,replacement ,,equipment--,,ballistic #jja,,missile ,,replacement ,,eq-,,ballistic#eg1dgfeg1dgf ,,strategic #jjd,,long ,,range ,,stand-,,off ,,weapon#ca1dedca1ded ,,tactical #jje,,replac ,,equip ,,war ,,consumables#cj1eajcj1eaj #jjf;,,agm-#ahc;,a ,,air-,,launched ,,rapid ,,response ,,weapon#df1effj ,technical realignment-#df1eff #jjg;,,joint ,,air-,,surface ,,standoff ,,missile#ghd1igaghd1iga #jjh,,lrasm#jaad1jbeaad1jbe #jji,,sidewinder 7,,aim-#i,x7#aaa1heeaaa1hee #jaj;,,amraam#cbj1jefcbj1jef #jaa,,predator ,,hellfire ,,missile#a1jdja1jdj #jab,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb#df1dgedf1dge #jac,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#bgi1jjfcgi1jjf ,program increase--,air ,force ,,upl#ajj1jjj #jad,,stand-,,in ,,attack ,,weapon 7,,siaw7#gg1igegg1ige ,,industrial ,,facilities #jae;,,industr',l ,,preparedns_/,,pol ,,prevention#hfhhfh ,,class ,,iv #jah;,,icbm ,,fuze ,,mod#ii1fiaii1fia #jai;,,icbm ,,fuze ,,mod ,,ap#cg1fgccg1fgc #jbj,,mm ,,iii ,,modifications#fh1aicfh1aic #jbb;,,air ,,launch ,,cruise ,,missile 7,,alcm7#cc1gghcc1ggh ,,missile ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jbc,,msl ,,sprs_/,,repair ,,parts 7,,initial7#ae1cedae1ced #jbd,,msl ,,sprs_/,,repair ,,parts 7,,replen7#fb1ighfb1igh ,,special ,,programs #jbh,,special ,,update ,,programs#cf1icccf1icc ,,classified ,,programs #jbh;,,aclassified ,,programs#gje1edjgje1edj ,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force#b1ifb1dagc1jae1hea ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,air ,,force ,,rockets #jja,,rockets#bb1aijbb1aij ,,cartridges #jjb;,,cartridges#abd1afdabd1afd ,,bombs #jjd;,,general ,,purpose ,,bombs#afb1hjjafb1hjj #jje,,massive ,,ordnance ,,penetrator 7,,mop7#ai1gdcai1gdc #jjf;,,joint ,,direct ,,attack ,,munition#bea1iefbea1ief ,,other ,,items #jjh;,,cad_/,,pad#ej1dgcej1dgc #jji;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal 7,,eod7#f1cdci1hdc ,dismounted ,reconnaissance--,sets1 ,kits and ,outfits 7,,dr-,,sko7#c1ejj #jaj,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#egcegc #jab;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#a1ijca1ijc #jac;,,items ,,less ,,than #e1jjj1jjje1jada1jad ,program 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jointly2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or a dependent of the servicemember after due from a servicemember2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and dependency after military service2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking of the servicemember2 7ii7 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 military orders indicating the current1 future1 or past military duty status of the servicemember2 or 2 and 7iii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting or a certificate from the ,defense ,manpower ,data ,center before the period at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,d7 by inserting the following after subparagraph 7,a73 7,b7 ,dependents ,in addition to providing proof of military service under subparagraph 7,a71 dependents of servicemembers shall provide documentation that indicates the dependency status of the dependent at the time the debt or obligation was incurred and continuing until the servicemember entered military service4 ,such documentation may include a marriage certificate1 birth certificate1 or any other appropriate indicator of dependency status4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting 1 dependent1 or both1 as the case may be1 after ability of the servicemember4 #eajb4 ,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 how the procedures outlined in ,m#ba-a ,,iii4ii4#b4;,f4#a4 of the ,adjudication ,procedures ,manual of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs are followed in assisting veterans obtain or reconstruct service records and medical information damaged or destroyed in the ,july #aigc fire at the ,national ,processing ,records ,center4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the determination of the ,inspector ,general whether employees of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs receive sufficient training on such procedures4 7#b7 ,the determination of the ,inspector ,general 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 time it takes to resolve an issue using such procedures4 7#e7 ,recommendations to improve the implementation of such procedures4 #eajc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding women who served as cadet nurses during ,world ,war ,,ii 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,in ,june of #aidc1 ,congress enacted the ,bolton ,act1 establishing the ,united ,states ,cadet ,nurse ,corps as a uniformed service of the ,public ,health ,administration4 ,through the ,corps1 women received free1 expedited nursing education in exchange for service in essential nursing for the duration of the war4 7#b7 ,during ,world ,war ,,ii1 the ,nation faced a severe shortage of qualified nurses1 threatening the ability of the ,united ,states to meet domestic and military medical needs4 7#c7 ,in total1 #abd1jfe women graduated from training under the ,cadet ,nurse program1 going on to serve in military hospitals1 ,veterans ,administration hospitals1 ,marine hospitals1 private hospitals1 public health agencies1 and public hospitals until the program ended in #aidh4 7#d7 ,in #aidd1 the ,federal ,security ,agency identified national recognition for rendering a vital war service as a privilege of service in the ,corps4 7#e7 ,by #aide1 ,cadet ,nurses accounted for #hj percent of the domestic nursing workforce4 7#f7 ,the ,cadet ,nurse ,corps has been credited with preventing the collapse of the domestic nursing workforce4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that women who served in the ,cadet ,nurse ,corps honorably stepped up for their country during its time of need in ,world ,war ,,ii1 significantly contributing to the war effort and the safety and security of the ,nation4 7c7 ,expression of gratitude ,congress hereby expresses deep gratitude for the women who answered the call to duty and served in the ,cadet ,nurse ,corps4 #eajd4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,korean and ,korean-,american ,vietnam war veterans 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,korean and ,korean-,american ,vietnam ,war veterans served honorably throughout the conflict1 fighting valiantly both in and alongside the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 often making the ultimate sacrifice1 with many later becoming ,united ,states citizens4 7#b7 ,military cooperation in the ,vietnam ,war is one of several examples that demonstrate the robust alliance of the ,united ,states and ,republic of ,korea1 under shared commitment to democratic principles4 7#c7 ,during the ,vietnam conflict1 more than #c1jjj1jjj members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces fought bravely to preserve and defend these ideals1 among them many ,korean ,americans who earned citations for their heroism and honorable service4 7#d7 ,the ,republic of ,korea joined the ,vietnam conflict to support the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the cause of freedom at the request of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,from #aifd until the last soldier left ,saigon on ,march #bc1 #aigc1 #cbe1eag members of the ,republic of ,korea's ,armed ,forces served in ,vietnam1 the largest contribution of troops sent by an ally of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,republic of ,korea forces fought bravely throughout the theater and were known for their dedication1 tenacity1 and effectiveness on the battlefield4 7#g7 ,more than #ag1jjj ,korean soldiers were injured1 and over #d1djj ,korean soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of ,united ,states friends and allies4 7#h7 ,there are approximately #c1jjj naturalized ,korean ,americans who served in the ,vietnam ,war currently living in the ,united ,states1 many of whom suffer from significant injuries due to their service in ,vietnam1 including post-traumatic stress disorder1 total disability1 and the effects of the toxic defoliant ,agent ,orange4 7#i7 ,korean-,american veterans of the ,vietnam conflict upheld the highest ideals of the ,united ,states through their dedicated service and considerable sacrifices1 with many continuing to carry the visible and invisible wounds of war to this day4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,korean and ,korean-,american ,vietnam ,war veterans who served alongside the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the ,vietnam conflict fought with honor and valor4 #eaje4 ,use of veterans with medical occupations in response to national emergencies 7a7 ,update of web portal to identify veterans who had medical occupations as members of the ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall update existing web portals of the ,department to allow the identification of veterans who had a medical occupation as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,information in portal 7,a7 ,in general ,an update to a portal under paragraph 7#a7 shall allow a veteran to elect to provide the following information3 7i7 ,contact information for the veteran4 7ii7 ,a history of the medical experience and trained competencies of the veteran4 7,b7 ,inclusions in history ,to the extent practicable1 histories provided under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall include individual critical task lists specific to military occupational specialties that align with existing standard occupational codes maintained by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics4 7b7 ,program on provision to ,states of information on veterans with medical skills obtained during service in the ,armed ,forces ,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 ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall establish a program to share information specified in section #c7;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 ,secretary4 7c7 ,program on training of intermediate care technicians of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall implement a program to train covered veterans to work as intermediate care technicians of the ,department4 7#b7 ,locations ,the ,secretary may place an intermediate care technician trained under the program under paragraph 7#a7 at any medical center of the ,department1 giving priority to a location 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 shall prepare a communications campaign to convey opportunities for training1 certification1 and employment under the program under paragraph 7#a7 to appropriate members of the ,armed ,forces separating from active duty4 7#d7 ,report on expansion of program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on whether the program under this section could be replicated for other medical positions within the ,department4 7#e7 ,covered veteran defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered veteran means a veteran whom the ,secretary determines served as a basic health care technician while serving in the ,armed ,forces4 7d7 ,notification of opportunities for veterans ,the ,secretary 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 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,department2 secretary2 veteran ,the terms ,department1 ,secretary1 ,state home1 and veteran have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,veterans service organization ,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 #eajf4 ,pilot program to employ veterans in positions relating to conservation and resource management activities 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,secretaries concerned shall jointly establish a pilot program under which veterans are employed by the ,federal ,government in positions that relate to the conservation and resource management activities of the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall administer the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,positions ,the ,secretaries concerned shall-- 7#a7 identify vacant positions in the respective ,departments of the ,secretaries that are appropriate to fill using the pilot program under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 to the extent practicable1 fill such positions using the pilot program4 7d7 ,application of civil service laws ,a veteran employed under the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall be treated as an employee as defined in section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,best practices for other departments ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall establish guidelines containing best practices for departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government that carry out programs to employ veterans who are transitioning from service in the ,armed ,forces4 ,such guidelines shall include-- 7#a7 lessons learned under the ,warrior ,training ,advancement ,course of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#b7 methods to realize cost savings based on such lessons learned4 7f7 ,partnership ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretaries concerned1 and the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into a partnership to include the pilot program under subsection 7a7 as part of the ,skillbridge program under section #aadc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,secretaries concerned shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the pilot program under subsection 7a71 including a description of how the pilot program will be carried out in a manner to reduce the unemployment of veterans4 7#b7 ,implementation ,not later than one year after the date on which the pilot program under subsection 7a7 commences1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,secretaries concerned shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of the pilot program4 7#c7 ,final report ,not later than one year after the date on which the pilot program under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,secretaries concerned shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the pilot program that includes the following3 7,a7 ,the number of veterans who applied to participate in the pilot program4 7,b7 ,the number of such veterans employed under the pilot program4 7,c7 ,the number of veterans identified in subparagraph 7,b7 who transitioned to full-time positions with the ,federal ,government after participating in the pilot program4 7,d7 ,any other information the ,secretaries determine appropriate with respect to measuring the effectiveness of the pilot program4 7h7 ,duration ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is two years after the date on which the pilot program commences4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term resource management means approved conservation practices which1 when properly planned and applied1 work in tandem to provide environmental conservation and protection for soil1 water1 air1 plant1 and animal resources4 7#c7 ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture with respect to matters regarding the ,national ,forest ,system and the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior with respect to matters regarding the ,national ,park ,system and the ,department of the ,interior4 #eajg4 ,elimination of ,asset and ,infrastructure ,review ,commission of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,the ,,va ,asset and ,infrastructure ,review ,act of #bjah 7subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aae-ahb2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #habb note7 is amended by striking each section other than sections #bjd7;b7 and #bjg4 #eajh4 ,eligibility requirements for reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished to veterans 7a7 ,eligibility requirements ,section #agbe7;b77#b77;,b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 unless such emergency treatment was furnished during the #fj-;day period following the date on which the veteran enrolled in the health care system specified in subparagraph 7,a71 in which case no requirement for prior receipt of care shall apply before the period4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to emergency treatment furnished on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eaji4 ,improving processing by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs of disability claims for post-traumatic stress disorder 7a7 ,training for claims processors who handle claims relating to post-traumatic stress disorder 7#a7 ,update training programs ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 shall1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,benefits 7in this section referred to as the ,under ,secretary71 update an ongoing1 national training program for claims processors who review claims for compensation for service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder4 7#b7 ,participation required ,beginning on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall require that each claims processor described in paragraph 7#a7 participates in the training established under paragraph 7#a7 at least once each year beginning in the second year in which the claims processor carries out the duties of the claims processor for the ,department4 7#c7 ,required elements ,the training established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include instruction on stressor development and verification4 7b7 ,standardization of training at regional offices ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary1 shall standardize the training provided at regional offices of the ,veterans ,benefits ,administration to the employees of such regional offices4 7c7 ,formal process for conduct of annual analysis of trends ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary1 shall establish a formal process to analyze1 on an annual basis1 training needs based on identified processing error trends4 7d7 ,formal process for conduct of annual studies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary1 shall establish a formal process to conduct1 on an annual basis1 studies to help guide the national training program established under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the following3 7,a7 ,military post-traumatic stress disorder stressors4 7,b7 ,decision-making claims for claims processors4 7e7 ,annual updates to post-traumatic stress disorder procedural guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary1 shall evaluate the guidance relating to post-traumatic stress disorder to determine if updates are warranted to provide claims processors of the ,department with better resources regarding best practices for claims processing1 including specific guidance regarding development of claims involving compensation for service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder4 #eaaj4 ,registry of individuals exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installations 7a7 ,establishment of registry 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall-- 7,a7 establish and maintain a registry for eligible individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7in this section referred to as ,,pfas7 due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam 7in this section referred to as ,,afff7 on military installations to meet the requirements of military specification ,,mil-,f-#bdche;,f2 7,b7 include any information in such registry that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs determines necessary to ascertain and monitor the health effects of the exposure of members of the ,armed ,forces to ,,pfas associated with ,,afff2 7,c7 develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry1 including how to register and the benefits of registering2 and 7,d7 periodically notify eligible individuals of significant developments in the study and treatment of conditions associated with exposure to ,,pfas4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,defense in carrying out paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than two years after the date on which the registry under subsection 7a7 is established1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to ,congress an initial report containing the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of actions taken by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,secretary of ,defense to collect and maintain information on the health effects of exposure to ,,pfas4 7,b7 ,recommendations to improve the collection and maintenance of such information4 7,c7 ,using established and previously published epidemiological studies1 recommendations regarding the most effective and prudent means of addressing the medical needs of eligible individuals with respect to exposure to ,,pfas4 7#b7 ,follow-up report ,not later than five years after submitting the initial report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to ,congress a follow-up report containing the following3 7,a7 ,an update to the initial report submitted under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,an assessment of whether and to what degree the content of the registry established under subsection 7a7 is current and scientifically up-to-date4 7#c7 ,independent scientific organization ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall enter into an agreement with an independent scientific organization to prepare the reports under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7c7 ,recommendations for additional exposures to be included ,not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every five years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall submit to ,congress recommendations for additional chemicals with respect to which individuals exposed to such chemicals should be included in the registry established under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,eligible individual defined ,in this section1 the term eligible individual means any individual who1 on or after a date specified by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs through regulations1 served or is serving in the ,armed ,forces at a military installation where ,,afff was used or at another location of the ,department of ,defense where ,,afff was used4 #eaaa4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,advisory ,committee on ,united ,states ,outlying ,areas and ,freely ,associated ,states 7a7 ,establishment of ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #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 can 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 other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government and ,congress 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 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 #b-year term4 7#b7 ,not later than #ahj days after receiving notice of a vacancy in the ,committee1 the ,secretary shall fill the vacancy 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 departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government 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 shall 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 #b years1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary and the appropriate committees of ,congress 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 committees of ,congress 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 7,b7 each written response the ,secretary submits under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 each report the ,secretary receives under paragraph 7#c74 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 committees of ,congress 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 7#b7 ,clerical ,amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #e of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #edg the following new item3 #edh4 ,advisory ,committee on ,united ,states ,outlying ,areas and ,freely ,associated ,states4 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 7a77#a7 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 ,secretary shall appoint the members of such advisory committee4 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 #eaab4 ,report on barriers to veteran participation in ,federal housing programs ,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 ,development1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the barriers veterans experience related to receiving benefits under ,federal housing programs1 including barriers faced by veterans based on their membership in one or more protected classes under the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq471 being part of a multi-generational household1 and any other barriers as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 #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 ,inclusion on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall of the names of the lost crew members of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,frank ,e4 ,evans killed on ,june #c1 #aifi 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall authorize the inclusion on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall in the ,district of ,columbia of the names of the #gd crew members of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,frank ,e4 ,evans in service who were killed on ,june #c1 #aifi4 7b7 ,required consultation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,american ,battlefield ,monuments ,commission1 and other applicable authorities with respect to any adjustments to the nomenclature and placement of names pursuant to subsection 7a7 to address any space limitations on the placement of additional names on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall4 7c7 ,nonapplicability of ,commemorative ,works ,act ,chapter #hi of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,commemorative ,works ,act71 shall not apply to any activities carried out under subsection 7a7 or 7b74 #eaae4 ,provision of health care benefits for certain individuals who served in the armed forces of the ,republic of ,korea ,section #aji of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 7#a7 ,any person described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be entitled to hospital and domiciliary care and medical services within the ,united ,states under chapter #ag of this title to the same extent as if the service described in such paragraph had been performed in the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,a person described in this paragraph is a person whom the ,secretary determines meets the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the person served in ,vietnam as a member of the armed forces of the ,republic of ,korea at any time during the period beginning on ,january #i1 #aifb1 and ending on ,may #g1 #aige1 or such other period as determined appropriate by the ,secretary for purposes of this subsection4 7,b7 ,the person became a citizen of the ,united ,states on or after the date on which such service in the armed forces of the ,republic of ,korea ended4 4 #eaaf4 ,grants for provision of transition assistance to members and former members of the ,armed ,forces after separation1 retirement1 or discharge 7a7 ,in general ,commencing not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 carry out a program to award grants to eligible organizations for the provision of assistance to covered individuals on the transition of a member or former member of the ,armed ,forces from service in the ,armed ,forces to civilian life4 7b7 ,covered individuals ,for purposes of this section1 a covered individual is-- 7#a7 a member of the ,armed ,forces who is eligible for preseparation counseling under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 a former member of the ,armed ,forces who is transitioning from service in the ,armed ,forces to civilian life2 or 7#c7 a spouse of a member described in paragraph 7#a7 or a former member described in paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,duration of program ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall carry out the program during the #e-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the program4 7d7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall carry out the program through the award of grants to eligible organizations for the provision of assistance described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,matching funds required ,a grant under this section shall be in an amount that does not exceed #ej percent of the amount required by the organization to provide the services described in subsection 7g74 7e7 ,eligible organizations ,for purposes of this section1 an eligible organization is any nonprofit organization1 including workforce boards or ,veterans ,service ,organizations1 that the ,secretary of ,labor determines1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 is suitable for receipt of a grant under the program pursuant to receipt by the ,secretary of ,labor of an application submitted under subsection 7f77#a74 7f7 ,selection of grant recipients 7#a7 ,applications ,an organization seeking a grant under the program shall submit to the ,secretary of ,labor an application therefor at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 may require4 7#b7 ,priority for hubs of services ,in awarding grants under the program1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall give priority to an organization that provides multiple forms of services described in subsection 7g74 7g7 ,use of funds ,the recipient of a grant under the program shall use the grant to coordinate for covered individuals the following3 7#a7 ,career and training services1 including the provision of such services available through the workforce development system4 7#b7 ,mental health services4 7#c7 ,legal assistance4 7#d7 ,supportive services4 7#e7 ,assistance with accessing benefits provided under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#f7 ,non-clinical case management4 7#g7 ,entrepreneurship training4 7#h7 ,such other services that may be related to the assistance and services set forth in this subsection as the ,secretary of ,labor determines may lead directly to successful transition to civilian life4 7h7 ,inclusion in ,transition ,assistance ,program counseling ,the ,secretary concerned shall include in the information provided to a member of the ,armed ,forces during the ,transition ,assistance ,program information regarding any recipient of a grant under this section that is located in the community in which that member will reside after separation1 retirement1 or discharge from the ,armed ,forces4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,except as otherwise provided1 any term used in this ,act that is defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7 shall have the meaning given to such term in such section4 7#b7 ,the term nonprofit organization is an organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,transition ,assistance ,program means the ,transition ,assistance ,program under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eaag4 ,study on incidence and mortality of cancer among former aircrew of the ,navy1 ,air ,force1 and ,marine ,corps 7a7 ,study ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine under which the ,national ,academies shall conduct a study of the incidence and mortality of cancers among covered individuals4 7b7 ,matters included ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification of chemicals1 compounds1 agents1 and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals1 including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical1 compound1 agent1 or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk4 7#b7 ,an assessment of not fewer than #aj types of cancer that are of the greatest concern with respect to exposure by covered individuals to the chemicals1 compounds1 agents1 and other phenomena identified under paragraph 7#a71 which may include colon and rectum cancers1 pancreatic cancer1 melanoma skin cancer1 prostate cancer1 testis cancer1 urinary bladder cancer1 kidney cancer1 brain cancer1 thyroid cancer1 lung cancer1 and non-,hodgkin lymphoma4 7#c7 ,a review of all available sources of relevant data1 including health care databases of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,department of ,defense and the national death index1 and the study conducted under section #gej of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cgaf74 7c7 ,submission 7#a7 ,study ,upon completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies shall submit to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate the study4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the study under subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 the specific actions the ,secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the ,secretary1 including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter #aa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 any recommendations of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7d7 ,covered individual defined ,in this section1 the term covered individual means an individual who served in the regular or reserve components of the ,navy1 ,air ,force1 or ,marine ,corps1 as an air crew member of a fixed-wing aircraft or personnel supporting generation of the aircraft1 including pilots1 navigators1 weapons systems operators1 aircraft system operators1 personnel associated with aircraft maintenance1 supply1 logistics1 fuels1 or transportation1 and any other crew member who regularly flew in an aircraft or was required to complete the mission of the aircraft4 #eaah4 ,feasibility study on inclusion on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall of the names of the lost crew members of the ,,uss ,frank ,e4 ,evans killed on ,june #c1 #aifi 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of including on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall in the ,district of ,columbia the names of the #gd crew members of the ,,uss ,frank ,e4 ,evans in service who were killed on ,june #c1 #aifi4 ,such study shall include a determination of-- 7#a7 the cost of including such names2 and 7#b7 whether there is sufficient space on the ,wall for the inclusion of such names4 7b7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required under subsection1 the ,secretary shall consult with members of the ,frank ,e4 ,evans ,association1 as well as survivors and family members of the crew members who were killed4 #eaai4 ,limitation on copayments for contraception ,section #agbb;,a7a77#b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking to pay and all that follows through the period and inserting to pay--2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,a7 an amount in excess of the cost to the ,secretary for medication described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 an amount for any contraceptive item for which coverage under health insurance coverage is required without the imposition of any cost-sharing requirement pursuant to section #bgac7;a77#d7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#ac7;a77#d774 4 #eabj4 ,requirement for timely scheduling of appointments at medical facilities of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,requirement ,chapter #ag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #agjf;,a as section #agjf;,b2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #agjf the following new section3 #agjf;,a4 ,management of health care3 timely scheduling of appointments at ,department facilities 7a7 ,requirement for scheduling ,in managing the provision of hospital care and medical services at medical facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs under this chapter1 the ,secretary shall ensure that whenever a covered veteran contacts the ,department by telephone to request the scheduling of an appointment for care or services for the covered veteran at such a facility1 the scheduling for the appointment occurs during that telephone call 7regardless of the prospective date of the appointment being scheduled74 7b7 ,covered veteran defined ,in this section1 the term covered veteran means a veteran who is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment of the ,department under section #agje7;a7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section #agjf;,a and inserting the following new items3 #agjf;,a4 ,management of health care3 timely scheduling of appointments at ,department facilities4 #agjf;,b4 ,remediation of medical service lines4 4 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to requests for appointment scheduling occurring on or after the date that is #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eaba4 ,provision by ,department of ,veterans ,affairs health care providers of recommendations and opinions regarding veteran participation in ,state marijuana programs 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall authorize physicians and other health care providers employed by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to-- 7#a7 provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of ,states with ,state marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such ,state marijuana programs2 and 7#b7 complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions4 7b7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 any territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 and each federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 #eabb4 ,annual report from the advisory committee on women veterans ,subsection 7c77#a7 of section #edb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking even-numbered year and inserting year4 #eabc4 ,,va payments or allowances for beneficiary travel ,section #aaa7;g7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#a7 ,beginning one year after the date of the enactment of the ,caregivers and ,veterans ,omnibus ,health ,services ,act of #bjaj1 the ,secretary may and inserting ,the ,secretary shall2 7#b7 by striking to be and inserting to be at least2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 #eabd4 ,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 #eabe4 ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs study on ,,va ,home ,loan ,benefit 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 a loan 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 #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 and shall publish such report on the website of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 #eabf4 ,,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 ,veterans ,health ,administration for documenting implantable medical devices issued to patients4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the capability of the ,veterans ,health ,administration 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 #eabg4 ,competitive pay for health care providers of the ,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 of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs 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 ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on rates of basic pay for covered positions at medical centers of the ,department4 4 #eabh4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs program to provide grants for certain veterans service organizations affected by the ,,covid-#ai ,pandemic 7a7 ,grant program ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall carry out a program under which the ,secretary shall make grants to eligible organizations to offset costs relating to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic incurred during the covered #bjbj period4 7b7 ,eligible organizations ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the program1 an organization shall be a veterans service organization that-- 7#a7 as a result of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 experienced a loss of #ej percent or greater gross revenue during the covered #bjbj period 7compared to the gross revenue collected during the covered #bjai period72 and 7#b7 submits to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 including-- 7,a7 information demonstrating the loss specified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 a plan for the use of such grant4 7c7 ,use of grant amounts ,a veterans service organization that receives a grant under this section may only use the grant in accordance with the plan referred to in subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 for the following expenses of the organization3 7#a7 ,rent4 7#b7 ,utilities4 7#c7 ,scheduled mortgage payments4 7#d7 ,scheduled debt payments4 7#e7 ,other ordinary and necessary business expenses1 including maintenance costs1 administrative costs 7including fees and licensing71 ,state and local taxes and fees1 operating leases1 and insurance payments4 7d7 ,amount of grant ,a grant made to a veterans service organization under the program shall be in an amount equal to the aggregate cost of the activities specified in the plan referred to in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 except that any such grant may not exceed #ej1jjj4 7e7 ,regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out the grant program4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered #bjai period means the period beginning on ,april #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjai4 7#b7 ,the term covered #bjbj period means the period beginning on ,april #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7#c7 ,the term veterans service organization means an organization that is chartered under part ,b of subtitle ,,ii of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 and includes any local or area chapter1 post1 or other unit4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #eabi4 ,inclusion of veterans in housing planning 7a7 ,public housing agency plans ,section #e;,a7d77#a7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;c-#a7;d77#a77 is amended by striking and disabled families and inserting 1 disabled families1 and veterans 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code74 7b7 ,comprehensive housing affordability strategies 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aje of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting veterans 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code71 after acquired immunodeficiency syndrome12 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#bj71 by striking and service and inserting veterans service1 and other service2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by inserting veterans 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code71 after homeless persons14 7#b7 ,consolidated plans ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall revise the regulations relating to submission of consolidated plans 7part #ia of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 in accordance with the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection to require inclusion of appropriate information relating to veterans and veterans service agencies in all such plans4 #eacj4 ,annual report on housing assistance to veterans 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall submit a report on the activities of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development relating to veterans during such year to the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 ,the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#f7 ,the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#g7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7b7 ,contents ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following information with respect to the year for which the report is submitted3 7#a7 ,the number of homeless veterans provided assistance under the program of housing choice vouchers for homeless veterans under section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai771 the socioeconomic characteristics and racial characteristics of such homeless veterans1 and the number1 types1 and locations of entities contracted under such section to administer the vouchers4 7#b7 ,the number of homeless veterans provided assistance under the ,tribal ,,hud-,,va ,supportive ,housing ,program 7,,hud-,,vash7 authorized by the ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae 7,pub4 ,l4 #aac-bce2 #abh ,stat4 #bgcc71 the socioeconomic characteristics and racial characteristics of such homeless veterans1 and the number1 types1 and locations of entities contracted under such section to administer the vouchers4 7#c7 ,a summary description of the special considerations made for veterans under public housing agency plans submitted pursuant to section #e;,a of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;c-#a7 and under comprehensive housing affordability strategies submitted pursuant to section #aje of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje74 7#d7 ,a description of the activities of the ,special ,assistant for ,veterans ,affairs4 7#e7 ,a description of the efforts of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to coordinate the delivery of housing and services to veterans with other ,federal departments and agencies1 including the ,department of ,defense1 ,department of ,justice1 ,department of ,labor1 ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and the ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness4 7#f7 ,the cost to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development of administering the programs and activities relating to veterans4 7#g7 ,any other information that the ,secretary considers relevant in assessing the programs and activities of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development relating to veterans4 7c7 ,assessment of housing needs of very low-,income veteran families 7#a7 ,in general ,for the first report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 and every fifth report thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall-- 7,a7 conduct an assessment of the housing needs of very low-income veteran families 7as such term is defined in paragraph #e72 and 7,b7 shall include in each such report findings regarding such assessment4 7#b7 ,content ,each assessment under this subsection shall include-- 7,a7 conducting a survey of1 and direct interviews with1 a representative sample of very low-income veteran families 7as such term is defined in paragraph #e7 to determine past and current-- 7i7 socioeconomic characteristics of such veteran families2 7ii7 barriers to such veteran families obtaining safe1 quality1 and affordable housing2 7iii7 levels of homelessness among such veteran families2 and 7iv7 levels and circumstances of1 and barriers to1 receipt by such veteran families of rental housing and homeownership assistance2 and 7,b7 such other information that the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and national nongovernmental organizations concerned with veterans1 homelessness1 and very low-income housing1 may be useful to the assessment4 7#c7 ,conduct ,if the ,secretary contracts with an entity other than the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to conduct the assessment under this subsection1 such entity shall be a nongovernmental organization determined by the ,secretary to have appropriate expertise in quantitative and qualitative social science research4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 to be available until expended to carry out this subsection1 #a1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,very low-income veteran family ,the term very low-income veteran family means a veteran family whose income does not exceed #ej percent of the median income for the area1 as determined by the ,secretary with adjustments for smaller and larger families1 except that the ,secretary may establish an income ceiling higher or lower than #ej percent of the median for the area on the basis of the ,secretary's findings that such variations are necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or fair market rents 7as determined under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f774 #eaca4 ,payments to individuals who served during ,world ,war ,,ii in the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine 7a7 ,establishment of ,compensation ,fund ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ecd4 ,merchant ,mariner ,equity ,compensation ,fund 7a7 ,compensation ,fund 7#a7 ,there is in the general fund of the ,treasury a fund to be known as the ,merchant ,mariner ,equity ,compensation ,fund 7in this section referred to as the compensation fund74 7#b7 ,subject to the availability of appropriations provided in advance in a appropriations ,act specifically for the purpose of carrying out this section1 and no other funding source1 amounts in the compensation fund shall be available to the ,secretary without fiscal year limitation to make payments to eligible individuals in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,eligible ,individuals 7#a7 ,an eligible individual is an individual who-- 7,a7 during the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section1 submits to the ,secretary an application containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary may require2 7,b7 has not received benefits under the ,servicemen's ,readjustment ,act of #aidd 7,public ,law #gh-cdf72 and 7,c7 has engaged in qualified service4 7#b7 ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 a person has engaged in qualified service if1 between ,december #g1 #aida1 and ,december #ca1 #aidf1 the person-- 7,a7 was a member of the ,united ,states merchant marine 7including the ,army ,transport ,service and the ,naval ,transport ,service7 serving as a crewmember of a vessel that was-- 7i7 operated by the ,war ,shipping ,administration or the ,office of ,defense ,transportation 7or an agent of the ,administration or ,office72 7ii7 operated in waters other than inland waters1 the ,great ,lakes1 and other lakes1 bays1 and harbors of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 under contract or charter to1 or property of1 the ,government of the ,united ,states2 and 7iv7 serving the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,b7 while so serving1 was licensed or otherwise documented for service as a crewmember of such a vessel by an officer or employee of the ,united ,states authorized to license or document the person for such service4 7#c7 ,in determining the information and assurances required in the application pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall accept a ,,dd-#bad form as proof of qualified service4 7c7 ,amount of ,payment ,the ,secretary shall make one payment out of the compensation fund in the amount of #be1jjj to an eligible individual4 ,the ,secretary shall make such a payment to eligible individuals in the order in which the ,secretary receives the applications of the eligible individuals4 ,payments may only be made subject to the availability of funds provided in advance in an appropriations ,act for this purpose4 7d7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbb #abe1jjj1jjj for the compensation fund4 ,such amount shall remain available until expended4 7e7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall include1 in documents submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary in support of the ,president's budget for each fiscal year1 detailed information on the operation of the compensation fund1 including the number of applicants1 the number of eligible individuals receiving benefits1 the amounts paid out of the compensation fund1 the administration of the compensation fund1 and an estimate of the amounts necessary to fully fund the compensation fund for that fiscal year and each of the three subsequent fiscal years4 7f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe the regulations required under section #ecd7;f7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,clerical ,amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item related to section #ecb the following new item3 #ecd4 ,merchant ,mariner ,equity ,compensation ,fund4 4 #eacb4 ,expansion of eligibility for hospital care1 medical services1 and nursing home care from the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to include veterans of ,world ,war ,,ii ,section #agaj7;a77#b77;,e7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking of the ,mexican border period or of ,world ,war ,i2 and inserting of--2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7i7 the ,mexican border period2 7ii7 ,world ,war ,i2 or 7iii7 ,world ,war ,,ii2 4 #eacc4 ,pilot program on cybersecurity training for veterans and military spouses 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall provide cybersecurity training to eligible individuals at no cost to such individuals4 7b7 ,elements ,the cybersecurity training provided under the pilot program shall include-- 7#a7 coursework and training that1 if applicable1 qualifies for postsecondary credit toward an associate or baccalaureate degree at an institution of higher education2 7#b7 virtual learning opportunities2 7#c7 hands-on learning and performance-based assessments2 7#d7 ,federal work-based learning opportunities and programs2 and 7#e7 the provision of recognized postsecondary credentials to eligible individuals who complete the pilot program4 7c7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for the pilot program under this section an individual shall be-- 7,a7 a veteran who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter #cj1 #cb1 #cc1 #cd1 or #ce of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 or chapter #afjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 a member of an active or a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces who the ,secretary determines will become an eligible individual under paragraph 7#a7 within #ahj days of the date of such determination2 or 7,c7 an eligible spouse described in section #aghd;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,no charge to entitlement ,in the case of an individual described in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 training under this section shall be provided to the individual without charge to the entitlement of the individual to educational assistance under the laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7d7 ,alignment with ,,nice workforce framework for cybersecurity ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall ensure alignment with the taxonomy1 including work roles and competencies and the associated tasks1 knowledge1 and skills1 from the ,national ,initiative for ,cybersecurity ,education ,workforce ,framework for ,cybersecurity 7,,nist ,special ,publication #hjj-aha1 ,revision #a71 or successor framework4 7e7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,training1 platforms1 and frameworks ,in developing the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management to evaluate and1 where possible1 leverage existing training1 platforms1 and frameworks of the ,federal ,government for providing cybersecurity education and training to prevent duplication of efforts4 7#b7 ,federal work-based learning opportunities and programs ,in developing the ,federal work-based learning opportunities and programs required under subsection 7b77#d71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies to identify or create1 as necessary1 interagency opportunities to provide participants in the pilot program with-- 7,a7 opportunities to acquire and demonstrate competencies2 and 7,b7 the capabilities necessary to qualify for ,federal employment4 7f7 ,resources 7#a7 ,in general ,in any case in which the pilot program-- 7,a7 uses training1 platforms1 and frameworks described in subsection 7e77#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall ensure that the trainings1 platforms1 and frameworks are expanded and resourced to accommodate usage by eligible individuals participating in the pilot program2 or 7,b7 does not use training1 platforms1 and frameworks described in subsection 7e77#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall develop or procure training1 platforms1 and frameworks necessary to carry out the requirements of subsection 7b7 and accommodate the usage by eligible individuals participating in the pilot program4 7#b7 ,actions ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may provide additional funding1 staff1 or other resources to-- 7,a7 recruit and retain women1 underrepresented minorities1 and individuals from other underrepresented communities2 7,b7 provide administrative support for basic functions of the pilot program2 7,c7 ensure the success and ongoing engagement of eligible individuals participating in the pilot program2 7,d7 connect participants who complete the pilot program to job opportunities within the ,federal ,government2 and 7,e7 allocate dedicated positions for term employment to enable ,federal work-based learning opportunities and programs1 as required under subsection 7b77#d71 for participants to gain the competencies necessary to pursue permanent ,federal employment4 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,secretary ,not later than #b years after the date on which the pilot program is established1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the pilot program4 ,such report shall include-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 any activity carried out by the ,department of ,homeland ,security under this section2 and 7ii7 the existing training1 platforms1 and frameworks of the ,federal ,government leveraged in accordance with subsection 7e77#a72 and 7,b7 an assessment of the results achieved by the pilot program1 including-- 7i7 the admittance rate into the pilot program2 7ii7 the demographics of participants in the program1 including representation of women1 underrepresented minorities1 and individuals from other underrepresented communities2 7iii7 the completion rate for the pilot program1 including if there are any identifiable patterns with respect to participants who do not complete the pilot program2 7iv7 as applicable1 the transfer rates to other academic or vocational programs1 and certifications and licensure exam passage rates2 7v7 the rate of continued employment within a ,federal agency for participants after completing the pilot program2 7vi7 the rate of continued employment for participants after completing the pilot program2 and 7vii7 the median annual salary of participants who completed the pilot program and were subsequently employed4 7#b7 ,comptroller general ,not later than #d years after the date on which the pilot program is established1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the pilot program1 including the recommendation of the ,comptroller ,general with respect to whether the pilot program should be extended4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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#b7 ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#c7 ,the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term work-based learning has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7i7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date on which the ,secretary establishes the pilot program under this section4 7j7 ,federal cybersecurity workforce assessment extension ,section #cjd7;a7 of the ,federal ,cybersecurity ,workforce ,assessment ,act of #bjae 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbe4 #eacd4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs awareness campaign on fertility services 7a7 ,awareness campaign ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall conduct an awareness campaign regarding the types of fertility treatments1 procedures1 and services covered under the medical benefits package of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs that are available to veterans experiencing issues with fertility4 7b7 ,modes of outreach ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that a variety of modes of outreach are incorporated into the awareness campaign under such subsection1 taking into consideration the age range of the veteran population4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a summary of the actions that have been taken to implement the awareness campaign under subsection 7a7 and how the ,secretary plans to better engage women veterans1 to ensure awareness of such veterans regarding covered fertility services available4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 ,,lii ,homeland ,security ,matters #ebja4 ,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#b74 ,such laboratory shall be used to conduct studies and analyses for assessing the threat and hazards associated with an accidental or intentional large-scale chemical event or chemical terrorism event4 7b7 ,laboratory described ,the laboratory described in this subsection is the laboratory known1 as of the date of the enactment of this section1 as the ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center4 7c7 ,laboratory activities ,the ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center shall-- 7#a7 identify and develop countermeasures to chemical threats1 including the development of comprehensive1 research-based definable goals for such countermeasures2 7#b7 provide an enduring science-based chemical threat and hazard analysis capability2 7#c7 provide expertise in risk and consequence modeling1 chemical sensing and detection1 analytical chemistry1 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 and 7#e7 carry out such other activities as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as affecting in any manner the authorities or responsibilities of the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office of the ,department4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cbb the following new item3 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,chemical ,security ,analysis ,center4 4 #ebjb4 ,national ,cybersecurity ,preparedness ,consortium ,the ,national ,cybersecurity ,preparedness ,consortium ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-abb2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #feb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 by striking ,the ,secretary may work with one or more consortia each place it appears and inserting ,the ,secretary shall work with not fewer than three consortia2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,in selecting a consortium and inserting ,in selecting the consortia2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,geographic diversity of the members of any such consortium and inserting ,regional diversity of such consortia1 and geographic diversity of the members of such consortia12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,if the ,secretary works with a consortium and inserting ,in working with the consortia4 #ebjc4 ,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 #ebjd4 ,exemption of certain ,homeland ,security fees for certain immediate relatives of an individual who received the ,purple ,heart 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall include on a certain application or petition an opportunity for certain immediate relatives of an individual who was awarded the ,purple ,heart to identify themselves as such an immediate relative4 7b7 ,fee exemption ,the ,secretary shall exempt certain immediate relatives of an individual who was awarded the ,purple ,heart1 who identifies as such an immediate relative on a certain application or petition1 from a fee with respect to a certain application or petition and any associated fee for biometrics4 7c7 ,pending applications and petitions ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may waive fees for a certain application or petition and any associated fee for biometrics for certain immediate relatives of an individual who was awarded the ,purple ,heart1 if such application or petition is submitted not more than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,certain application or petition ,the term certain application or petition means-- 7,a7 an application using ,form-#djj1 ,application for ,naturalization 7or any successor form72 or 7,b7 a petition using ,form ,i-#cfj1 ,petition for ,amerasian1 ,widow7er71 or ,special ,immigrant 7or any successor form74 7#b7 ,certain immediate relatives of an individual who was awarded the ,purple ,heart ,the term certain immediate relatives of an individual who was awarded the ,purple ,heart means an immediate relative of a living or deceased member of the ,armed ,forces who was awarded the ,purple ,heart and who is not a person ineligible for military honors pursuant to section #ihe7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,immediate relative ,the term immediate relative has the meaning given such term in section #bja7;b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea7;b774 #ebje4 ,clarifications regarding scope of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services 7a7 ,clarification regarding definition of rights and benefits ,section #dcjc7b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,the term2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,any procedural protections or provisions set forth in this chapter shall also be considered a right or benefit subject to the protection of this chapter4 4 7b7 ,clarification regarding relation to other law and plans for agreements ,section #dcjb of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 7#a7 ,pursuant to this section and the procedural rights afforded by subchapter ,,iii of this chapter1 any agreement to arbitrate a claim under this chapter is unenforceable1 unless all parties consent to arbitration after a complaint on the specific claim has been filed in court or with the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board and all parties knowingly and voluntarily consent to have that particular claim subjected to arbitration4 7#b7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 consent shall not be considered voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action1 complaint1 or claim alleging a violation of this chapter as a condition of future or continued employment1 advancement in employment1 or receipt of any right or benefit of employment4 4 #ebjf4 ,critical technology security centers 7a7 ,critical technology security centers ,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 ,critical ,technology ,security ,centers 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 and in coordination with the ,director1 shall award grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to covered entities for the establishment of not fewer than two cybersecurity-focused ,critical ,technology ,security ,centers to evaluate and test the security of critical technology4 7b7 ,evaluation and testing ,in carrying out the evaluation and testing of the security of critical technology pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,critical ,technology ,security ,centers referred to in such subsection shall address the following technologies3 7#a7 ,the security of information and communications technology that underpins national critical functions related to communications4 7#b7 ,the security of networked industrial equipment1 such as connected programmable data logic controllers and supervisory control and data acquisition servers4 7#c7 ,the security of open source software that underpins national critical functions4 7#d7 ,the security of critical software used by the ,federal ,government4 7c7 ,addition or termination of centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology may1 in coordination with the ,director1 award or terminate grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to covered entities for the establishment of additional or termination of existing ,critical ,technology ,security ,centers to address critical technologies4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the authority provided under paragraph 7#a7 may be exercised except if such exercise would result in the operation at any time of fewer than two ,critical ,technology ,security ,centers4 7d7 ,selection of critical technologies 7#a7 ,in general ,before awarding a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement to a covered entity to establish a ,critical ,technology ,security ,center1 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall coordinate with the ,director1 who shall provide the ,under ,secretary a list of critical technologies or specific guidance on such technologies that would be within the remit of any such ,center4 7#b7 ,expansion and modification ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 in coordination with the ,director1 is authorized to expand or modify at any time the list of critical technologies or specific guidance on technologies referred to in paragraph 7#a7 that is within the remit of a proposed or established ,critical ,technology ,security ,center4 7e7 ,responsibilities ,in carrying out the evaluation and testing of the security of critical technology pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,critical ,technology ,security ,centers referred to in such subsection shall each have the following responsibilities3 7#a7 ,conducting rigorous security testing to identify vulnerabilities in such technologies4 7#b7 ,utilizing the coordinated vulnerability disclosure processes established under subsection 7g7 to report to the developers of such technologies and1 as appropriate1 to the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 information relating to vulnerabilities discovered and any information necessary to reproduce such vulnerabilities4 7#c7 ,developing new capabilities for improving the security of such technologies1 including vulnerability discovery1 management1 and mitigation4 7#d7 ,assessing the security of software1 firmware1 and hardware that underpin national critical functions4 7#e7 ,supporting existing communities of interest1 including through grant making1 in remediating vulnerabilities discovered within such technologies4 7#f7 ,utilizing findings to inform and support the future work of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7f7 ,risk based evaluations ,unless otherwise directed pursuant to guidance issued by the ,under ,secretary or ,director under subsection 7d71 to the greatest extent practicable activities carried out pursuant to the responsibilities specified in subsection 7e7 shall leverage risk-based evaluations to focus on activities that have the greatest effect practicable on the security of the critical technologies within each ,critical ,technology ,security ,center's remit1 such as the following3 7#a7 ,developing capabilities that can detect or eliminate entire classes of vulnerabilities4 7#b7 ,testing for vulnerabilities in the most widely used technology or vulnerabilities that affect many such critical technologies4 7g7 ,coordinated vulnerability disclosure processes ,each ,critical ,technology ,security ,center shall establish1 in coordination with the ,director1 coordinated vulnerability disclosure processes regarding the disclosure of vulnerabilities that-- 7#a7 are adhered to when a vulnerability is discovered or disclosed by each such ,center1 consistent with international standards and coordinated vulnerability disclosure best practices2 and 7#b7 are published on the website of each such ,center4 7h7 ,application ,to be eligible for an award of a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement as a ,critical ,technology ,security ,center pursuant to subsection 7a71 a covered entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and including such information as the ,secretary may require4 7i7 ,public reporting of vulnerabilities ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall ensure that vulnerabilities discovered by a ,critical ,technology ,security ,center are reported to the ,national ,vulnerability ,database of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 as appropriate and using the coordinated vulnerability disclosure processes established under subsection 7g74 7j7 ,additional guidance ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 in coordination with the ,director1 shall develop1 and periodically update1 guidance1 including eligibility and any additional requirements1 relating to how ,critical ,technology ,security ,centers may award grants to communities of interest pursuant to subsection 7e77#e7 to remediate vulnerabilities and take other actions under such subsection and subsection 7k74 7k7 ,open source software security grants 7#a7 ,in general ,any ,critical ,technology ,security ,center addressing open source software security may award grants1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology and ,director1 to individual open source software developers and maintainers1 nonprofit organizations1 and other non-,federal entities as determined appropriate by any such ,center1 to fund improvements to the security of the open source software ecosystem4 7#b7 ,improvements ,a grant awarded under paragraph 7#a7 may include improvements such as the following3 7,a7 ,security audits4 7,b7 ,funding for developers to patch vulnerabilities4 7,c7 ,addressing code1 infrastructure1 and structural weaknesses1 including rewrites of open source software components in memory-safe programming languages4 7,d7 ,research and tools to assess and improve the overall security of the open source software ecosystem1 such as improved software fault isolation techniques4 7,e7 ,training and other tools to aid open source software developers in the secure development of open source software1 including secure coding practices and secure systems architecture4 7#c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 a ,critical ,technology ,security ,center shall prioritize1 to the greatest extent practicable1 the following3 7,a7 ,where applicable1 open source software components identified in guidance from the ,director1 or if no such guidance is so provided1 utilizing the risk-based evaluation described in subsection 7f74 7,b7 ,activities that most promote the long-term security of the open source software ecosystem4 7l7 ,biennial reports to ,under ,secretary ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section and every two years thereafter1 each ,critical ,technology ,security ,center shall submit to the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology and ,director a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the work performed by such ,center4 7#b7 ,information relating to the allocation of ,federal funds at such ,center4 7#c7 ,a description of each vulnerability that has been publicly disclosed pursuant to subsection 7g71 including information relating to the corresponding software weakness4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the criticality of each such vulnerability4 7#e7 ,a list of critical technologies studied by such ,center4 7#f7 ,an overview of the methodologies used by such ,center1 such as tactics1 techniques1 and procedures4 7#g7 ,a description of such ,center's development of capabilities for vulnerability discovery1 management1 and mitigation4 7#h7 ,a summary of such ,center's support to existing communities of interest1 including an accounting of dispersed grant funds4 7#i7 ,for such ,center1 if applicable1 a summary of any grants awarded during the period covered by the report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the entity to which each such grant was awarded4 7,b7 ,the amount of each such grant4 7,c7 ,the purpose of each such grant4 7,d7 ,the expected impact of each such grant4 7#aj7 ,the coordinated vulnerability disclosure processes established by such ,center4 7m7 ,reports to ,congress ,upon receiving the reports required under subsection 7l71 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes1 with respect to each ,critical ,technology ,security ,center1 the reports received in subsection 7l74 ,where applicable1 the ,under ,secretary shall include an explanation for any deviations from the list of critical technologies studied by a ,center from the list of critical technologies or specific guidance relating to such technologies provided by the ,director before the distribution of funding to such ,center4 7n7 ,consultation with relevant agencies ,in carrying out this section1 the ,under ,secretary shall consult with the heads of other ,federal agencies conducting cybersecurity research1 including the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#b7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#c7 ,relevant agencies within the ,department of ,energy4 7#d7 ,relevant agencies within the ,department of ,defense4 7o7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section the following3 7#a7 #dj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#b7 #db1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#c7 #dd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7#d7 #df1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#e7 #di1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 7p7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means a university or federally-funded research and development center1 including a national laboratory1 or a consortia thereof4 7#c7 ,critical technology ,the term critical technology means technology that underpins one or more national critical functions4 7#d7 ,critical software ,the term critical software has the meaning given such term by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjbh or any successor provision4 7#e7 ,open source software ,the term open source software means software for which the human-readable source code is made available to the public for use1 study1 re-use1 modification1 enhancement1 and redistribution4 7#f7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 4 7b7 ,identification of certain technology ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #bbjb7;e7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,s7 ,to identify the critical technologies 7as such term is defined in section #cbc7 or develop guidance relating to such technologies within the remits of the ,critical ,technology ,security ,centers as described in such section4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cbb the following new item3 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,critical ,technology ,security ,centers4 4 #ebjg4 ,systemically important entities 7a7 ,identification of systemically important entities ,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;,d4 ,procedure for designation of systemically important entities 7a7 ,establishment of criteria and procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 in consultation with the ,national ,cyber ,director1 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies1 the ,critical ,infrastructure ,partnership ,advisory ,council1 and1 as appropriate1 other government and nongovernmental entities1 shall establish criteria and procedures for identifying and designating certain entities as systemically important entities for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,consideration ,in establishing the criteria for designation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,the consequences that a disruption to a system1 asset1 or facility under an entity's control would have on one or more national critical functions4 7,b7 ,the degree to which the entity has the capacity to engage in operational collaboration with the ,agency1 and the degree to which such operational collaboration would benefit national security4 7,c7 ,the entity's role and prominence within critical supply chains or in the delivery of critical functions4 7,d7 ,any other factors the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,elements ,the ,secretary shall develop a mechanism for owners and operators of critical infrastructure to submit information to assist the ,secretary in making designations under this subsection4 7b7 ,designation of systemically important entities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 using the criteria and procedures established under subsection 7a77#a7 and any supplementary information submitted under subsection 7a77#c71 shall designate certain entities as systemically important entities4 7#b7 ,notification of designation status ,the ,secretary shall notify designees within #cj days of designation or dedesignation1 with an explanation of the basis for such determination4 7#c7 ,register ,the ,secretary shall maintain and routinely update a list1 or register1 of such entities1 with contact information4 7#d7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,the number of designated entities shall not exceed #bjj in total4 7,b7 ,sunset ,beginning on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,director1 may increase the number of designated entities provided-- 7i7 such number does not exceed #aej percent of the prior maximum2 7ii7 the ,secretary publishes such new maximum number in the ,federal ,register2 and 7iii7 such new maximum number has not been changed in the immediately preceding four years4 7c7 ,redress 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall develop a mechanism1 consistent with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for an entity notified under subsection 7b77#b7 to present evidence that the ,secretary should reverse-- 7,a7 the designation of a facility1 system1 or asset as systemically important critical infrastructure2 7,b7 the determination that a facility1 system1 or asset no longer constitutes systemically important critical infrastructure2 or 7,c7 a final judgment entered in a civil action seeking judicial review brought in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,appeal to ,federal court ,a civil action seeking judicial review of a final agency action taken under the mechanism developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be filed in the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia4 7d7 ,reporting for systemically important entities 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 in consultation with the ,national ,cyber ,director1 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies1 the ,,cisa ,cybersecurity ,advisory ,committee1 and relevant government and nongovernment entities1 shall establish reporting requirements for systemically important entities4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the requirements established under subsection 7a7 shall directly support the ,department's ability to understand and prioritize mitigation of risks to national critical functions and ensure that any information obtained by a systemically important entity pursuant to this section is properly secured4 7#c7 ,reported information ,the requirements under paragraph 7#b7 may include obligations for systemically important entities to-- 7,a7 identify critical assets1 systems1 suppliers1 technologies1 software1 services1 processes1 or other dependencies that would inform the ,federal ,government's understanding of the risks to national critical functions present in the entity's supply chain2 7,b7 associate specific third-party entities with the supply chain dependencies identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 detail the supply chain risk management practices put in place by the systemically important entity1 including1 where applicable1 any known security and assurance requirements for third-party entities under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 identify any documented security controls or risk management practices that third-party entities have enacted to ensure the continued delivery of critical services to the systemically important entity4 7#d7 ,duplicative requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the head of any ,federal agency with responsibility for regulating the security of a systemically important entity to determine whether the reporting requirements under this subsection may be fulfilled by any reporting requirement in effect on the date of the enactment of this section or subsequently enacted after such date4 7,b7 ,existing required reports ,if the ,secretary determines that an existing reporting requirement for a systemically important entity substantially satisfies the reporting requirements under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall accept such report and may not require a such entity to submit an alternate or modified report4 7,c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the head any ,federal agency with responsibilities for regulating the security of a systemically important entity to eliminate any duplicate reporting or compliance requirements relating to the security or resiliency of such entities4 7e7 ,intelligence support to systemically important entities 7#a7 ,identification of information needs ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall establish a process to solicit and compile relevant information from ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies and any other relevant ,federal agency to inform and identify common information needs and interdependencies across systemically important entities4 7#b7 ,interdependencies and risk identification ,in establishing the process under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall incorporate methods and procedures-- 7,a7 to identify the types of information needed to understand interdependence of systemically important entities and areas where a nation-state adversary may target to cause widespread compromise or disruption1 including-- 7i7 common technologies1 including hardware1 software1 and services1 used within systemically important entities2 7ii7 critical lines of businesses1 services1 processes1 and functions on which multiple systemically important entities are dependent2 7iii7 specific technologies1 components1 materials1 or resources on which multiple systemically important entities are dependent2 and 7iv7 ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial government services1 functions1 and processes on which multiple systemically important entities are dependent2 and 7,b7 to associate specific systemically important entities with the information identified under subparagraph 7,a71 7#c7 ,information needs and indications and warning ,in establishing the process under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall incorporate methods and procedures to-- 7,a7 provide indications and warning to systemically important entities regarding nation-state adversary cyber operations relevant to information identified under paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 to identify information needs for the cyber defense efforts of such entities4 7#d7 ,recurrent input ,not later than #cj days after the establishment of the process under paragraph 7#a7 and no less often than biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall solicit information from systemically important entities utilizing such process4 7#e7 ,intelligence sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than five days after discovery of information that indicates a credible threat to an identifiable systemically important entity1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 shall share the appropriate intelligence information with such entity4 7,b7 ,emergency notification ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 shall share any intelligence information related to a systemically important entity with such entity not later than #bd hours after the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines that such information indicates an imminent threat-- 7i7 to such entity1 or to a system1 asset1 or facility such entity owns or operates2 or 7ii7 to national security1 economic security1 or public health and safety relevant to such entity4 7,c7 ,national security exemptions ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,a7 or 7,b71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may withhold intelligence information pertaining to a systemically important entity if the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary and the ,director1 determines that withholding such information is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,report to congress ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this section and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,national ,cyber ,director and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 a report that-- 7i7 provides an overview of the intelligence information shared with systemically important entities2 and 7ii7 evaluates the relevance and success of the classified1 actionable information the intelligence community 7as such term is defined in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d77 provided to systemically important entities4 7,e7 ,intelligence sharing ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 information or intelligence shared with systemically important entities under the processes established under this subsection shall not constitute favoring one private entity over another4 7f7 ,prioritization ,in allocating ,department resources1 the ,secretary shall prioritize systemically important entities in the provision of voluntary services1 and encourage participation in programs to provide technical assistance in the form of continuous monitoring and detection of cybersecurity risks4 7g7 ,incident response ,in the event that a systemically important entity experiences a serious cyber incident1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 promptly establish contact with such entity to acknowledge receipt of notification1 obtain additional information regarding such incident1 and ascertain the need for incident response or technical assistance2 7#b7 maintain routine or continuous contact with such entity to monitor developments related to such incident2 7#c7 assist in incident response1 mitigation1 and recovery efforts2 7#d7 ascertain evolving needs of such entity2 and 7#e7 prioritize voluntary incident response and technical assistance for such covered entity4 7h7 ,operational collaboration with systemically important entities ,the head of the office for joint cyber planning established pursuant to section #bbaf1 in carrying out the responsibilities of such office with respect to relevant cyber defense planning1 joint cyber operations1 cybersecurity exercises1 and information-sharing practices1 shall1 to the extent practicable1 prioritize the involvement of systemically important entities4 7i7 ,emergency planning ,in partnership with systemically important entities1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director1 the heads of ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies1 and the heads of other ,federal agencies with responsibilities for regulating critical infrastructure1 shall regularly exercise response1 recovery1 and restoration plans to-- 7#a7 assess performance and improve the capabilities and procedures of government and systemically important entities to respond to a major cyber incident2 and 7#b7 clarify specific roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of government and systemically important entities when responding to such an incident4 7j7 ,interagency ,council for ,critical ,infrastructure ,cybersecurity ,coordination 7#a7 ,interagency ,council for ,critical ,infrastructure ,cybersecurity ,coordination ,there is established an ,interagency ,council for ,critical ,infrastructure ,cybersecurity ,coordination 7in this section referred to as the ,council74 7#b7 ,chairs ,the ,council shall be co-chaired by-- 7,a7 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director2 and 7,b7 the ,national ,cyber ,director4 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,council shall be comprised of representatives from the following3 7,a7 ,appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 including independent regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the security of critical infrastructure1 as determined by the ,secretary and ,national ,cyber ,director4 7,b7 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies4 7,c7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#d7 ,functions ,the ,council shall be responsible for the following3 7,a7 ,reviewing existing regulatory authorities that could be utilized to strengthen cybersecurity for critical infrastructure1 as well as potential forthcoming regulatory requirements under consideration1 and coordinating to ensure that any new or existing regulations are streamlined and harmonized to the extent practicable1 consistent with the principles described in paragraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,developing cross-sector and sector-specific cybersecurity performance goals that serve as clear guidance for critical infrastructure owners and operators about the cybersecurity practices and postures that the ,american people can trust and should expect for essential services4 7,c7 ,facilitating information sharing and1 where applicable1 coordination on the development of cybersecurity policy1 rulemaking1 examinations1 reporting requirements1 enforcement actions1 and information sharing practices4 7,d7 ,recommending to members of the council general supervisory priorities and principles reflecting the outcome of discussions among such members4 7,e7 ,identifying gaps in regulation that could invite cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure1 and as appropriate1 developing legislative proposals to resolve such regulatory gaps4 7,f7 ,providing a forum for discussion and analysis of emerging cybersecurity developments and cybersecurity regulatory issues4 7#e7 ,principles ,in carrying out the activities under paragraph 7#d71 the ,council shall seek to harmonize regulations in a way that-- 7,a7 avoids duplicative1 overlapping1 overly burdensome1 or conflicting regulatory requirements that do not effectively or efficiently serve the interests of national security1 economic security1 or public health and safety2 7,b7 is consistent with national cyber policy and strategy1 including the ,national ,cyber ,strategy2 7,c7 recognizes and prioritizes the need for the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 as the lead coordinator for the security and resilience of critical infrastructure across all sectors1 to have visibility regarding cybersecurity threats and security vulnerabilities across sectors1 and leverages regulatory authorities in a manner that supports such cross-sector visibility and coordination1 to the extent practicable2 and 7,d7 recognizes and accounts for the variation within and among critical infrastructure sectors with respect to the level of cybersecurity maturity1 the nature of the infrastructure and assets1 resources available to deploy security measures1 and other factors4 7#f7 ,leveraging existing coordinating bodies ,the ,council shall1 as appropriate in the determination of the ,co-,chairs1 carry out its work in coordination with critical infrastructure stakeholders1 including sector coordinating councils and information sharing and analysis organizations1 and the ,cyber ,incident ,reporting ,council established pursuant to section #bbdf4 7#g7 ,congressional oversight ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section and annually thereafter1 the ,council shall report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs of the ,senate1 and other relevant congressional committees1 on the activities of the ,council1 including efforts to harmonize regulatory requirements1 and close regulatory gaps1 together with legislative proposals1 as appropriate4 7k7 ,study on performance goals for systemically important entities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall conduct a study to develop policy options and recommendations regarding the development of risk-based cybersecurity performance benchmarks that1 if met1 would establish a common minimum level of cybersecurity for systemically important entities4 7#b7 ,areas of interest ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall evaluate how the performance benchmarks referred to in such paragraph can be-- 7,a7 flexible1 nonprescriptive1 risk-based1 and outcome-focused2 7,b7 designed to improve resilience and address cybersecurity threats and security vulnerabilities while also providing an appropriate amount of discretion to operators in deciding which specific technologies or solutions to deploy2 7,c7 applicable and appropriate across critical infrastructure sectors1 but also adaptable and augmentable to develop tailored1 sector-specific cybersecurity performance goals2 and 7,d7 reflective of existing industry best practices1 standards1 and guidelines to the greatest extent possible4 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,systemically important entity ,the term systemically important entity means a critical infrastructure entity the ,secretary has designated as a systemically important entity pursuant to subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7#c7 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency ,the term ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency has the meaning given such term is section #bbja4 7#d7 ,national critical functions ,the term national critical functions means functions of government or private sector so vital to the ,united ,states that the disruption1 corruption1 or dysfunction of such functions would have a debilitating effect on security1 national economic security1 national public health or safety1 or any combination thereof4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbbj;,c the following new item3 ,sec4 #bbbj;,d4 ,procedure for designation of covered systemically important entities4 4 #ebjh4 ,,gao review of ,department of ,homeland ,security efforts related to establishing space as a critical infrastructure sector ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review1 and not later than #ah months after such date of enactment1 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the actions taken by the ,department of ,homeland ,security to evaluate the establishment of space as a critical infrastructure sector1 based on the decision-support framework published in reports required pursuant to section #ijjb7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #feb;a7b774 7#b7 ,the status of efforts by the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 if any1 to establish space as a critical infrastructure sector4 7#c7 ,the extent to which the current #af critical infrastructure sectors1 as set forth in ,,ppd#ba1 cover space systems1 services1 and technology1 and the extent to which such sectors leave coverage gaps relating to such space systems1 services1 and technology4 #ebji4 ,report on commercial satellite cybersecurity2 ,,cisa commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the actions the ,federal ,government has taken to support the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems1 including as part of any action to address the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure sectors4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 which shall include information on-- 7,a7 efforts of the ,federal ,government to address or improve the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems and support related efforts with international entities or the private sector2 7,b7 the resources made available to the public by ,federal agencies to address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to commercial satellite systems2 7,c7 the extent to which commercial satellite systems and the cybersecurity threats to such systems are integrated into critical infrastructure risk analyses and protection plans of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,d7 the extent to which ,federal agencies coordinate or duplicate authorities and take other actions focused on the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall coordinate with appropriate ,federal agencies and organizations1 including-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,b7 the ,department of ,commerce2 7,c7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,d7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7,e7 the ,department of ,state2 7,f7 the ,federal ,communications ,commission2 7,g7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7,h7 the ,national ,executive ,committee for ,space-,based ,positioning1 ,navigation1 and ,timing2 and 7,i7 the ,national ,space ,council4 7#d7 ,briefing ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing relating to carrying out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7#e7 ,classification ,the report under paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,,cisa commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall establish a commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the clearinghouse shall-- 7i7 be publicly available online2 7ii7 contain current1 relevant1 and publicly available commercial satellite system cybersecurity resources1 including the recommendations consolidated under paragraph 7#b71 and any other appropriate materials for reference by entities that develop commercial satellite systems2 and 7iii7 include materials specifically aimed at assisting small business concerns with the secure development1 operation1 and maintenance of commercial satellite systems4 7,c7 ,existing platform or website ,the ,director may establish the clearinghouse on an online platform or a website that is in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,consolidation of commercial satellite system cybersecurity recommendations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall consolidate voluntary cybersecurity recommendations designed to assist in the development1 maintenance1 and operation of commercial satellite systems4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the recommendations consolidated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 to the greatest extent practicable1 materials addressing the following3 7i7 ,risk-based1 cybersecurity-informed engineering1 including continuous monitoring and resiliency4 7ii7 ,planning for retention or recovery of positive control of commercial satellite systems in the event of a cybersecurity incident4 7iii7 ,protection against unauthorized access to vital commercial satellite system functions4 7iv7 ,physical protection measures designed to reduce the vulnerabilities of a commercial satellite system's command1 control1 or telemetry receiver systems4 7v7 ,protection against jamming or spoofing4 7vi7 ,security against threats throughout a commercial satellite system's mission lifetime4 7vii7 ,management of supply chain risks that affect the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems4 7viii7 ,as appropriate1 and as applicable pursuant to the requirement under paragraph 7#a77;b77ii7 7relating to the clearinghouse containing current1 relevant1 and publicly available commercial satellite system cybersecurity resources71 the findings and recommendations from the study conducted by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states under subsection 7a77#a74 7ix7 ,risks of a strategic competitor becoming dominant in the commercial satellite sector4 7x7 ,any other recommendations to ensure the confidentiality1 availability1 and integrity of data residing on or in transit through commercial satellite systems4 7#c7 ,implementation ,in implementing this subsection1 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 to the extent practicable1 carry out such implementation as a public-private partnership2 7,b7 coordinate with the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies with expertise and experience in satellite operations1 including the entities described in subsection 7a77#c72 7,c7 consult with non-,federal entities developing commercial satellite systems or otherwise supporting the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems1 including private1 consensus organizations that develop relevant standards2 and 7,d7 consider entering into an agreement with a non-,federal organization to manage and operate the clearinghouse4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,space1 ,science1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term clearinghouse means the commercial satellite system cybersecurity clearinghouse required to be developed and maintained under subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,the term commercial satellite system means a system of one or more satellites and any ground support infrastructure1 and all transmission links among and between them that is owned1 or operated by a non-,federal ,united ,states entity4 7#d7 ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given such term in section #ajaf7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajg-ef 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e774 7#e7 ,the term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given such term in section #bbji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fei74 7#f7 ,the term cybersecurity threat has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja74 7#g7 ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7#h7 ,the term small business concern has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 #ebaj4 ,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 ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 the ,federal ,drug ,administration1 and the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 shall research additional technological solutions to-- 7#a7 target and detect illicit fentanyl and its precursors1 including low-purity fentanyl1 especially in counterfeit pressed tablets1 and illicit pill press molds2 7#b7 enhance targeting of counterfeit pills through nonintrusive1 noninvasive1 and other visual screening technologies2 and 7#c7 enhance data-driven targeting to increase seizure rates of fentanyl and its precursors4 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 ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 shall establish a program to collect available data and develop metrics to measure how technologies and strategies used by the ,department1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 and other relevant ,federal agencies have helped detect1 deter1 or address illicit fentanyl and its precursors being trafficking into the ,united ,states at and between land1 air1 and sea ports of entry4 ,such data and metrics program may consider the rate of detection at random secondary inspections at such ports of entry1 investigations and intelligence sharing into the origins of illicit fentanyl later detected within the ,united ,states1 and other data or metrics considered appropriate by the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary1 as appropriate and in the coordination with the officials specified in this paragraph1 may update such data and metrics program4 7#b7 ,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 the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 and the ,postmaster ,general shall1 based on the data collected and metrics developed pursuant to the program established under paragraph 7#a71 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs a report that-- 7i7 examines and analyzes current technologies deployed at land1 air1 and sea ports of entry1 including pilot technologies1 to assess how well such technologies detect1 deter1 and address fentanyl and its precursors2 7ii7 contains a cost-benefit analysis of technologies used in drug interdiction2 and 7iii7 describes how such analysis may be used when making procurement decisions relating to such technologies4 7,b7 ,,gao ,not later than one year after each report submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report that evaluates and1 as appropriate1 makes recommendations to improve1 the data collected and metrics used in each such report4 #ebaa4 ,report on ,puerto ,rico's electric grid 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 7,,fema71 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,energy and the ,secretary of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on ,puerto ,rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the ,federal ,government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding4 ,the report shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the state of ,puerto ,rico's electric grid1 including the following3 7,a7 ,a list of projects in order of priority1 estimated cost1 and estimated time necessary for completion4 7,b7 ,an analysis of the measures taken by the ,federal ,government to expedite such rebuilding and the effectiveness of such measures4 7,c7 ,information relating to the amount of funds that have been allocated and the amount of funds that have been disbursed4 7,d7 ,an analysis of how the ,federal ,government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the state of ,puerto ,rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities1 including the following3 7,a7 ,a list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage4 7,b7 ,a report on the development of renewable energy sources in ,puerto ,rico1 including projections for meeting renewable energy metrics established in the ,puerto ,rico ,energy ,public ,policy ,act 7,act #ag74 7,c7 ,an analysis of challenges for improving ,puerto ,rico's renewable energy capacity and recommendations for addressing such challenges4 7,d7 ,an analysis of how the ,federal ,government can provide further assistance1 including funding and legislative actions1 in facilitating renewable energy development and improving ,puerto ,rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities4 7,e7 ,an analysis of the extent to which the federally funded projects to rebuild the electric grid will support an efficient transition from fossil fueled generation sources to renewable sources1 in a manner that sustains reliable power supply during such transition1 preserves base and peak load capacity upon completion of such transition1 and prevents creation of stranded assets4 7#c7 ,recommendations1 as appropriate1 for power companies and governments to reduce the number of outages and blackouts4 7#d7 ,proposals1 as appropriate1 for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids4 7#e7 ,a plan for expediting such rebuilding by not later than three months after the report is so submitted4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 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 ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 #ebab4 ,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 7including the use of an ,,apo or ,,fpo box7 such commander grants to an officer or employee of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection or of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 #ebac4 ,building cyber resilience after ,solar,winds 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given such term in section #ajaf7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajg-ef 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e774 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director shall refer to the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7#c7 ,information system ,the term information system has the meaning given such term in section #bbdj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fha74 7#d7 ,significant cyber incident ,the term significant cyber incident has the meaning given such term in section #bbdj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#e7 ,solarwinds incident ,the term ,solar,winds incident refers to the significant cyber incident that prompted the establishment of a ,unified ,cyber ,coordination ,group1 as provided by section ,v7,b77#b7 of ,presidential ,policy ,directive #da1 in ,december #bjbj4 7b7 ,solar,winds investigation and report 7#a7 ,investigation ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,national ,cyber ,director and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall carry out an investigation to evaluate the impact of the ,solar,winds incident on information systems owned and operated by ,federal departments and agencies1 and1 to the extent practicable1 other critical infrastructure4 7#b7 ,elements ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 the ,director shall review the following3 7,a7 ,the extent to which ,federal information systems were accessed1 compromised1 or otherwise impacted by the ,solar,winds incident1 and any potential ongoing security concerns or consequences arising from such incident4 7,b7 ,the extent to which information systems that support other critical infrastructure were accessed1 compromised1 or otherwise impacted by the ,solar,winds incident1 where such information is available to the ,director4 7,c7 ,any ongoing security concerns or consequences arising from the ,solar,winds incident1 including any sensitive information that may have been accessed or exploited in a manner that poses a threat to national security4 7,d7 ,implementation of ,executive ,order #adjbh 7,improving the ,nation's ,cybersecurity 7,may #ab1 #bjba774 7,e7 ,efforts taken by the ,director1 the heads of ,federal departments and agencies1 and critical infrastructure owners and operators to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mitigate risks associated with the ,solar,winds incident4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security in the ,house of ,representatives and ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs in the ,senate a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,findings for each of the elements specified in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,recommendations to address security gaps1 improve incident response efforts1 and prevent similar cyber incidents4 7#c7 ,any areas where the ,director lacked the information necessary to fully review and assessment such elements1 the reason the information necessary was unavailable1 and recommendations to close such informational gaps4 7d7 ,,gao report on cyber safety review board ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall evaluate the activities of the ,cyber ,safety ,review ,board established pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjbh 7,improving the ,nation's ,cybersecurity 7,may #ab1 #bjba771 with a focus on the ,board's inaugural review announced in ,february #bjbb1 and assess whether the ,board has the authorities1 resources1 and expertise necessary to carry out its mission of reviewing and assessing significant cyber incidents4 #ebad4 ,,cisa director appointment and term ,subsection 7b7 of section #bbjb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #feb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,director shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate42 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,term ,effective with respect to an individual appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the term of office of such an individual so appointed shall be five years4 ,the term of office of the individual serving as the ,director on the day before such date of enactment shall be five years beginning from the date on which such ,director began serving4 4 #ebae4 ,department of ,homeland ,security report relating to establishment of preclearance facility in ,taiwan 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes an assessment of establishing a preclearance facility in ,taiwan4 7#b7 ,elements ,the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment with respect to the feasibility and advisability of establishing a ,,cbp ,preclearance facility in ,taiwan4 7,b7 ,an assessment with respect to the national security1 homeland security1 and law enforcement benefits of establishing a ,,cbp ,preclearance facility in ,taiwan4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the impacts preclearance operations in ,taiwan will have with respect to-- 7i7 trade and travel1 including impacts on passengers traveling to the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 ,,cbp staffing4 7,d7 ,country-specific information relating to-- 7i7 anticipated benefits to the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 security vulnerabilities associated with such preclearance operations4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,finance1 and the ,joint ,committee on ,taxation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term ,,cbp means ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 #ebaf4 ,human trafficking training 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,h of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after section #hhd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfd7 the following new section3 #hhd;,a4 ,human trafficking training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,centers 7,,fletc7 is authorized1 in accordance with this section1 to establish a human trafficking awareness training program within the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,centers4 7b7 ,training purposes ,the human trafficking awareness training program referred to in subsection 7a71 shall1 if established1 provide to ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and educational institution law enforcement personnel training courses relating to the following3 7#a7 ,an in-depth understanding of the definition of human trafficking4 7#b7 ,an ability to recognize indicators of human trafficking4 7#c7 ,information on industries and common locations known for human trafficking4 7#d7 ,human trafficking response measures1 including a victim-centered approach4 7#e7 ,human trafficking reporting protocols4 7#f7 ,an overview of ,federal statutes and applicable ,state law related to human trafficking4 7#g7 ,additional resources to assist with suspected human trafficking cases1 as necessary4 7c7 ,integration with existing programs ,to the extent practicable1 human trafficking awareness training1 including principles and learning objectives1 should be integrated into other training programs operated by the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,centers4 7d7 ,coordination ,the ,director of ,,fletc1 or the designee of such ,director1 shall coordinate with the ,director of the ,department's ,blue ,campaign1 or the designee of such ,director1 in the development and delivery of human trafficking awareness training programs4 7e7 ,human trafficking defined ,in this section1 the term human trafficking means an act or practice described in paragraph 7#aa7 or 7#ab7 of section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb74 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #b1cjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,subsection 7a7 of section #dcd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bdb7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#i7 or 7#aj7 and inserting paragraph 7#aa7 or 7#ab74 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hhd the following new item3 ,sec4 #hhd;,a4 ,human trafficking training4 4 ,,liii ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,matters #ecja4 ,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 shall apply to officers and enlisted members that-- 7#a7 have retired from the ,coast ,guard before the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 voluntarily separated from service before the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7#c7 are serving in the ,coast ,guard on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ecjb4 ,acquisition of icebreaker 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may acquire or procure an available icebreaker4 7b7 ,exemptions from requirements ,sections #aaca1 #aacb1 #aacc1 and #aaga of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to an acquisition or procurement under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,available icebreaker defined ,in this section1 the term available icebreaker means a vessel that-- 7#a7 is capable of-- 7,a7 supplementing ,united ,states ,coast ,guard polar icebreaking capabilities2 7,b7 projecting ,united ,states sovereignty2 7,c7 carrying out the primary duty of the ,coast ,guard described in section #ajc7g7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,d7 collecting hydrographic1 environmental1 and climate data2 and 7#b7 is documented with a coastwise endorsement under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts authorized under section #dijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 for fiscal year #bjbc up to #aej1jjj1jjj is authorized for the acquisition or procurement of an available icebreaker4 #ecjc4 ,department of ,defense civilian pilots 7a7 ,eligibility for certain ratings ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall revise section #fa4gc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to ensure that a ,department of ,defense civilian pilot is eligible for a rating based on qualifications earned as a ,department of ,defense pilot1 pilot instructor1 or pilot examiner in the same manner that a military pilot is eligible for such a rating based on qualifications earned as a military pilot1 pilot instructor1 or pilot examiner4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,department of ,defense civilian pilot 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,department of ,defense civilian pilot means an individual1 other than a military pilot1 who is employed as a pilot by the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term ,department of ,defense civilian pilot does not include a contractor of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,military pilot ,the term military pilot means a military pilot1 as such term is used in section #fa4gc of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act74 #ecjd4 ,pilot program for spaceflight recovery operations at sea 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states has the most advanced commercial space industry in the world2 7#b7 the ,united ,states domestic space sector creates jobs1 demonstrates ,american global technological leadership1 and is critical to the national defense2 and 7#c7 the reliable1 safe1 and secure at-sea recovery of spaceflight components is necessary to sustain and further develop the commercial space enterprise1 which is of vital importance to the national and economic security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish and conduct a pilot program to oversee the operation and monitoring of remotely-controlled or unmanned spaceflight recovery vessels or platforms by eligible entities to-- 7,a7 better understand the complexities of such operation and monitoring and potential risks to navigation safety and maritime workers2 7,b7 gather observational and performance data from monitoring the use of remotely-controlled or unmanned spaceflight recovery vessels and platforms2 and 7,c7 assess and evaluate regulatory alternatives to guide the development of routine operation and monitoring of remotely-controlled or unmanned spaceflight recovery vessels and platforms4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in conducting the pilot program established under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 ensure that authority provided under this section is necessary to ensure the life and safety of licensed and unlicensed maritime workers and other non-vessel operating personnel involved during operations regulated under this section2 and 7,b7 consider experience and knowledge gained pursuant to implementation of the pilot program authorized under section #hcdc of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #gjjcd note74 7c7 ,authorized activities 7#a7 ,in general ,in conducting the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary may allow an eligible entity to-- 7,a7 carry out remote over-the-horizon monitoring operations related to the active recovery of spaceflight components at sea on a remotely-controlled or unmanned spaceflight recovery vessel or platform2 7,b7 develop procedures for the operation and monitoring of remotely-controlled or unmanned spaceflight recovery vessels or platforms2 7,c7 carry out unmanned spaceflight recovery vessel transits and testing operations without a physical tow line2 and 7,d7 carry out any other activities the ,secretary determines to be in the interest of furthering the development of operations to recover spaceflight components at sea1 including the use of remotely-controlled or unmanned vessels specifically designed1 built1 and used for domestic spaceflight recovery operations4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,in conducting the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary may not allow an eligible entity to operate a remotely-controlled or unmanned spaceflight recovery vessel without a physical tow line within #ab nautical miles of a port4 7d7 ,interim authority ,in recognition of potential risks to navigation safety and unique circumstances requiring the use of remotely operated or unmanned spaceflight recovery vessels or platforms for recovery of spaceflight components at sea1 and in carrying out the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary is authorized to-- 7#a7 allow such recovery operations to proceed consistent with the authorities of the ,secretary under navigation and manning laws and regulations2 and 7#b7 modify applicable regulations and guidance as the ,secretary considers appropriate to-- 7,a7 allow the recovery of spaceflight components at sea to occur while ensuring navigation safety in recovery areas2 and 7,b7 ensure the reliable1 safe1 and secure operation of remotely controlled or unmanned spaceflight recovery vessels and platforms4 7e7 ,duration ,the pilot program established under this section shall terminate on the day that is #e years after the date on which the pilot program is established4 7f7 ,prohibition on rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,during the covered period1 and except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may not propose1 issue1 or implement a rule regarding the integration of automated and autonomous commercial vessels and vessel technologies1 including artificial intelligence1 into the ,united ,states maritime transportation system4 7#b7 ,non-application ,the prohibition authorized under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a rule that is-- 7,a7 related to activities carried out under this section2 and 7,b7 initiated due to a matter of national security1 an emergency1 or to prevent the imminent loss of life and property at sea4 7#c7 ,covered period defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered period means the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the later of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,international ,maritime ,organization adopts a regulatory regime including international standards to govern the use and operation of automated and autonomous commercial vessels and vessel technologies for commercial waterborne transportation2 or 7,b7 the date on which the pilot program terminates under subsection 7e74 7g7 ,briefings ,upon the request of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall brief either such committee on the pilot program established under this section4 7h7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the termination of the pilot program under subsection 7e71 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 final report describing the execution of such pilot program and recommendations for maintaining navigation safety and the safety of maritime workers in spaceflight recovery areas4 7i7 ,rule of construction ,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 or #eeaaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means any company engaged in the recovery of spaceflight components at sea4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 #ecje4 ,port infrastructure development grants 7a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated for port infrastructure development grants under section #edcja7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 after the date of enactment of this ,act for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 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 passenger vessels described in section #cejg7k7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ecjf4 ,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 #ecjg4 ,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 impacts4 4 7b7 ,gao review of a final rule 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general 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 the 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 #ecjh4 ,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 #cag 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 #eagd;a7 and any changes made to such processes4 #ecji4 ,menstrual products in public buildings 7a7 ,requirement ,each appropriate authority shall ensure that menstrual products are stocked in1 and available free of charge in1 each covered restroom in each covered public building under the jurisdiction of such authority4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate authority ,the term appropriate authority means the head of a ,federal agency1 the ,architect of the ,capitol1 or other official authority responsible for the operation of a covered public building4 7#b7 ,covered public building ,the term covered public building means a public building1 as defined in section #ccja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is open to the public and contains a public restroom1 and includes a building listed in section #fcja or #eaja of such title4 7#c7 ,covered restroom ,the term covered restroom means a restroom in a covered public building1 except for a restroom designated solely for use by men4 7#d7 ,menstrual products ,the term menstrual products means sanitary napkins and tampons that conform to applicable industry standards4 #ecaj4 ,fly ,america ,act exception ,section #djaah of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,certain transportation of domestic animals 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsections 7a7 and 7c71 an appropriation to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government may be used to pay for the transportation of a ,peace ,corps volunteer or an officer1 employee1 or member of the uniformed services of any such department1 agency1 or instrumentality1 a dependent of the ,peace ,corps volunteer1 officer1 employee1 or member1 and in-cabin or accompanying checked baggage1 by a foreign air carrier when-- 7,a7 the transportation is from a place-- 7i7 outside the ,united ,states to a place in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 in the ,united ,states to a place outside the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 outside the ,united ,states to another place outside the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 no air carrier holding a certificate under section #daajb is willing and able to transport up to three domestic animals accompanying such ,peace ,corps volunteer1 officer1 employee1 member1 or dependent4 7#b7 ,limitation ,an amount paid pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for transportation by a foreign carrier may not be greater than the amount that would otherwise have been paid had the transportation been on an air carrier holding a certificate under section #daajb had that carrier been willing and able to provide such transportation4 ,if the amount that would otherwise have been paid to such an air carrier is less than the cost of transportation on the applicable foreign carrier1 the ,peace ,corps volunteer1 officer1 employee1 member may pay the difference of such amount4 7#c7 ,definition ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,domestic animal ,the term domestic animal means a dog or a cat4 7,b7 ,peace ,corps volunteer ,the term ,peace ,corps volunteer means an individual described in section #e7;a7 of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd7;a774 4 #ecaa4 ,aqua alert notification system pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard 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 ,the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall1 to the maximum extent possible-- 7#a7 include a voluntary opt-in program under which members of the public 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 be limited to the geographic areas most likely to facilitate the rendering of aide to distressed individuals4 7c7 ,consultation with other agencies1 ,states1 territories1 and political subdivisions ,in developing the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall consult any relevant ,federal agency1 ,state1 ,territory1 ,tribal government1 possession1 or political subdivision4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,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 ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and make available to the public1 a report on the implementation of this ,act4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act #c1jjj1jjj to the ,commandant for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 7#b7 ,availability of funds ,amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until expended4 #ecab4 ,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 #ecac4 ,definitions ,section #aja7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ce71 and 7#cf7 as paragraphs 7#cd71 7#ce71 7#cf71 and 7#cg71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cb7 the following3 7#cc7 ,transportation demand management ,the term transportation demand management means the use of strategies to inform and encourage travelers to maximize the efficiency of a transportation system1 leading to improved mobility1 reduced congestion1 and lower vehicle emissions1 including strategies that use planning1 programs1 policies1 marketing1 communications1 incentives1 pricing1 data1 and technology4 4 #ecad4 ,permitting use of highway trust fund for construction of certain noise barriers 7a7 ,in general ,section #cci7;b7 of the ,national ,highway ,system ,designation ,act of #aiie 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,general rule ,no funds made available out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund may be used to construct a ,type ,,ii noise barrier 7as defined by section #ggb4e of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 pursuant to subsections 7h7 and 7i7 of section #aji of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to construction or preservation of a ,type ,,ii noise barrier if such a barrier-- 7,a7 was not part of a project approved by the ,secretary before ,november #bh1 #aiie2 7,b7 is proposed along lands that were developed or were under substantial construction before approval of the acquisition of the rights-of-ways for1 or construction of1 the existing highway2 or 7,c7 as determined and applied by the ,secretary1 separates a highway or other noise corridor from a group of structures of which the majority of such structures closest to the highway or noise corridor-- 7i7 are residential in nature2 and 7ii7 are at least #aj years old as of the date of the proposal of the barrier project4 4 7b7 ,eligibility for surface transportation block grant funds ,section #acc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#be7 ,planning1 design1 preservation1 or construction of a ,type ,,ii noise barrier 7as described in section #ggb4e of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 and consistent with the requirements of section #cci7;b7 of the ,national ,highway ,system ,designation ,act of #aiie 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7 by striking and paragraph 7#bc7 and inserting 1 paragraph 7#bc71 and paragraph 7#be74 7c7 ,multipurpose noise barriers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall ensure that a noise barrier constructed or preserved under section #cci7;b7 of the ,national ,highway ,system ,designation ,act of #aiie 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 or with funds made available under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be a multipurpose noise barrier4 7#b7 ,state approval ,a ,state1 on behalf of the ,secretary1 may approve accommodation of a secondary beneficial use on a noise barrier within a right-of-way on a ,federal-aid highway4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,multipurpose noise barrier ,the term multipurpose noise barrier means any noise barrier that provides a secondary beneficial use1 including a barrier that hosts or accommodates renewable energy generation facilities1 electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure1 or broadband infrastructure and conduit4 7,b7 ,secondary beneficial use ,the term secondary beneficial use means an environmental1 economic1 or social benefit in addition to highway noise mitigation4 7d7 ,aesthetics ,a project sponsor constructing or preserving a noise barrier under section #cci7;b7 of the ,national ,highway ,system ,designation ,act of #aiie 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 or with funds made available under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall consider the aesthetics of the proposed noise barrier1 consistent with latest version of the ,noise ,barrier ,design ,handbook published by the ,federal ,highway ,administration of the ,department of ,transportation4 #ecae4 ,establishment of ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission 7a7 ,establishment ,section #aecja7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,the ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission4 4 7b7 ,designation of region 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aeg of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aegcd4 ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission ,the region of the ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission shall include the following counties3 7#a7 ,rhode ,island ,each county in the ,state of ,rhode ,island4 7#b7 ,connecticut ,the counties of ,hartford1 ,new ,haven1 ,windham1 ,tolland1 ,middlesex1 and ,new ,london in the ,state of ,connecticut4 7#c7 ,massachusetts ,the counties of ,hampden1 ,plymouth1 ,barnstable1 ,essex1 ,worcester1 and ,bristol in the ,state of ,massachusetts4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the analysis for ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aeg of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aegcd4 ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,the authorization of appropriations in section #aegea of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply with respect to the ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission beginning with fiscal year #bjbc4 #ecaf4 ,critical document fee waiver ,section #abch7;a7 of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking applies regardless and inserting and the requirement of the ,president to waive fees under paragraph 7#d7 apply regardless2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,mandatory automatic waiver ,the ,president1 in consultation with the ,governor of a ,state1 shall automatically provide a fee waiver described in paragraph 7#a7 to an individual or household that has been adversely affected by a major disaster declared under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj7-- 7,a7 for which the ,president provides assistance to individuals and households under section #djh of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd72 and 7,b7 that destroyed a critical document described in paragraph 7#a7 of the individual or household4 4 #ecag4 ,disadvantaged business enterprises ,section #aaaja7;e77#b77;,a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,small business concern ,the term small business concern means a small business concern 7as the term is used in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 4 #ecah4 ,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 ,sustainability infrastructure1 including the following3 7i7 ,carbon emission reduction technology4 7ii7 ,on-site green refueling stations4 7iii7 ,disaster preparedness4 7,c7 ,disaster preparedness1 including with respect to cyber attacks1 weather events1 and terrorist attacks4 7,d7 ,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 #ecai4 ,report on improving counterterrorism security at passenger rail stations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation and ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial governments1 passenger rail station owners and operators1 ,state and local transportation entities1 and other agencies or stakeholders as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the #e largest passenger rail stations by annual ridership and a representative sample of #h other-sized passenger rail stations that contains the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the effectiveness of counterterrorism measures implemented in each passenger rail station to include prevention systems1 including-- 7,a7 surveillance systems1 including cameras1 and physical law enforcement presence2 7,b7 response systems including-- 7i7 evacuation systems to allow passengers and workers to egress the stations1 mezzanines1 and rail cars2 7ii7 fire safety measures1 including ventilation and fire suppression systems2 and 7iii7 public alert systems2 and 7,c7 recovery systems1 including coordination with ,state and ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,a description of any actions taken as a result of the analysis conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,recommendations1 as appropriate1 for passenger rail station owners and operators1 and ,state and local transportation entities to improve counterterrorism measures outlined in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,proposals1 as appropriate1 for legislative actions and funding needed to improve counterterrorism measures4 7b7 ,report format ,the report described in subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but information that is sensitive or classified shall be included as a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 #ecbj4 ,extreme weather events 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bjc of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc7 is amended-- 7,a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,definition of underserved community ,in this section1 the term underserved community means a community1 or a neighborhood within a community1 that-- 7#a7 is classified as high risk according to census tract risk ratings derived from a product that-- 7,a7 is maintained under a natural hazard assessment program2 7,b7 is available to the public2 7,c7 defines natural hazard risk across the ,united ,states2 7,d7 reflects high levels of individual hazard risk ratings2 7,e7 reflects high social vulnerability ratings and low community resilience ratings2 7,f7 reflects the principal natural hazard risks identified for the respective census tracts2 and 7,g7 any other elements determined by the ,president4 7#b7 is comprised of #ej1jjj or fewer individuals and is economically disadvantaged1 as determined by the ,state in which the community is located and based on criteria established by the ,president2 or 7#c7 is otherwise determined by the ,president based on factors including1 high housing cost burden and substandard housing1 percentage of homeless population1 limited water and sanitation access1 demographic information such as race1 age1 and disability1 language composition1 transportation access or type1 disproportionate environmental stressor burden1 and disproportionate impacts from climate change4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7g77#i7 by striking small impoverished communities and inserting underserved communities2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7h77#b7-- 7i7 in the heading by striking ,small impoverished communities and inserting ,underserved communities2 and 7ii7 by striking small impoverished community and inserting underserved community4 7#b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to any amounts appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,guidance on extreme temperature events ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration shall issue guidance related to extreme temperature events1 including heat waves and freezes1 and publish such guidance in the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration ,public ,assistance ,program and ,policy ,guide4 7c7 ,hazard mitigation plans ,section #cbb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 including-- 7#a7 identifying the extent to which resilience is or will be incorporated into other planning processes1 including community land use1 economic development1 capital improvement budgets and transportation planning processes2 7#b7 goals and objectives related to increasing resilience over a #e-year period1 including benchmarks for future work and an assessment of past progress2 7#c7 the building codes in existence at the time the plan is submitted and standards that are in use by the ,state for all manner of planning or development purposes and how the ,state has or will comply with the standards set forth in section #djf7;e77#a77;,a72 7#d7 the use of nature-based solutions or other mitigation activities that conserve or restore natural features that can serve to abate or lessen the impacts of future disasters2 7#e7 integration of each local mitigation plan with the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or territory plan2 and 7#f7 the disparate impacts on underserved communities 7as such term is defined in section #bjc7;a77 and plans to address any disparities4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,guidance ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall issue specific guidance on resilience goals and provide technical assistance for ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 territories1 and local governments to meet such goals4 7g7 ,adequate staffing ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall ensure that ample staff are available to develop the guidance and technical assistance under section #cbb1 including hazard mitigation planning staff and personnel with expertise in community planning1 land use development1 and consensus based codes and hazard resistant designs at each regional office that specifically focus on providing financial and non-financial direct technical assistance to ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and territories4 7h7 ,reporting ,not less frequently than every #e years1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the progress of meeting the goals under this section4 4 7d7 ,additional uses of funds ,section #djh of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,additional uses of funds ,for ,state and local governments that have exceeded1 adopted1 or are implementing the latest two published editions of relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs and establish minimum acceptable criteria for the design1 construction1 and maintenance of residential structures and facilities1 a recipient of assistance provided under this paragraph may use such assistance in a manner consistent with the standards set forth in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of section #djf7;e77#a77;,a74 4 7e7 ,collaboration with other agencies ,in awarding grants under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq471 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency may coordinate with other relevant agencies1 including the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 and the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 as necessary1 to improve collaboration for eligible activities under the ,act4 7f7 ,,gao reports 7#a7 ,extreme temperature events ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall evaluate and issue to ,congress and the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency a report regarding the impacts of extreme temperatures events on communities1 the challenges posed to the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency in addressing extreme temperature events1 and recommendations for the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency to better provide assistance to communities experiencing extreme temperature events4 ,the report may also include examples of specific mitigation and resilience projects that communities may undertake1 and the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency may consider1 to reduce the impacts of extreme temperatures on and within building structures1 participatory processes that allow for public engagement in determining and addressing local risks and vulnerabilities related to extreme temperatures events1 and community infrastructure1 including heating or cooling shelters4 7#b7 ,smoke and indoor air quality ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general shall evaluate and issue to ,congress and the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency a report regarding the impacts of wildfire smoke and poor indoor air quality1 the challenges posed to ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency in addressing wildfire smoke and indoor air quality1 and recommendations for the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency to better provide assistance to communities and individuals in dealing with wildfire smoke and indoor air quality4 7g7 ,report ,congress and update of cost effectiveness determinations and declarations 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall submit to ,congress a report regarding the challenges posed by the ,agency's requirements for declaring an incident or determining the cost effectiveness of mitigation activities and specifically how such requirements may disproportionately burden small impoverished communities1 or specific vulnerable populations within communities4 7#b7 ,update of cost effectiveness determination ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 to the extent practicable1 shall update the requirements for determining cost effectiveness and declaring incidents1 including selection of appropriate interest rates1 based on the findings made under subsection 7a74 #ecba4 ,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 #bjba and inserting fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking #bgjb7a7 and inserting #dijb7a74 #ecbb4 ,extension ,section #abdf of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #c years and inserting #d #a_/b years2 and 7#b7 by inserting and every #c months thereafter1 before the ,administrator shall submit4 #ecbc4 ,centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education 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 a covered training entity as a center of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award maritime career training grants to centers of excellence designated under subsection 7a7 for the purpose of developing1 offering1 or improving educational or career training programs for ,american workers related to the ,united ,states maritime industry4 7#b7 required information ,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 for which the grant proposal is submitted1 including the manner in which the grant will be used to develop1 offer1 or improve an educational or career 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 educational or career training programs2 7,d7 how the grant would address shortcomings in existing educational and 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 funds1 the ,secretary shall award a grant under this subsection based on-- 7,a7 a determination of the merits of the grant proposal submitted by the center of excellence designated under subsection 7a7 to develop1 offer1 or improve educational or career 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 educational or career training program that the center of excellence designated under subsection 7a7 proposes to develop1 offer1 or improve2 and 7,c7 an evaluation of prior demand for training programs by workers served by the centers of excellence designated under subsection 7a7 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 a center 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 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 ,administrator 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 shall not be eligible for grants under this subsection in the same fiscal year4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #cj1jjj1jjj4 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 and 7,b7 is-- 7i7 a postsecondary educational institution 7as such term is defined in section #c 7#ci7 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 #a or more other structured experiential learning training programs for ,american 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 #a 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 #bjbc4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#d7 ,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 trade1 including energy activities conducted under the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca et seq472 7,c7 non-commercial maritime activities1 including-- 7i7 recreational boating2 and 7ii7 oceanographic and limnological research as described in section #baja7bd74 4 7b7 ,public report ,not later than ,december #ae in each of calendar years #bjbb through #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make available on a publicly available website a report and 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-- 7#a7 describing each grant awarded under this subsection during the preceding fiscal year2 and 7#b7 assessing the impact of each award of a grant under this subsection in a fiscal year preceding the fiscal year referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 on workers receiving training4 7c7 ,guidelines ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 promulgate guidelines for the submission of grant proposals under section #eagjf7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by this section72 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 appropriated 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 this 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 #ecbd4 ,duplication of benefits ,section #cab7;b77#d7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee7;b77#d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,limitation on use of income criteria ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,president may not impose additional income criteria on a potential grant recipient who has accepted a qualified disaster loan in determining eligibility for duplications of benefit relief4 4 #ecbe4 ,flight instruction or testing 7a7 ,in general ,an authorized flight instructor providing student instruction1 flight instruction1 or flight training shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire4 7b7 ,authorized additional pilots ,an individual acting as an authorized additional pilot during ,phase ,i flight testing of aircraft holding an experimental airworthiness certificate1 in accordance with section #ba4aia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and meeting the requirements set forth in ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations and policy in effect as of the date of enactment of this section1 shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire4 7c7 ,use of aircraft ,an individual who uses1 causes to use1 or authorizes to use aircraft for flights conducted under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire4 7d7 ,revision of rules ,the requirements of this section shall become effective upon the date of enactment4 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall issue1 revise1 or repeal the rules1 regulations1 guidance1 or procedures of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to conform to the requirements of this section4 #ecbf4 ,high-speed broadband deployment initiative 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ii of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cada et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bai4 ,high-speed broadband deployment initiative 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,broadband project ,the term broadband project means1 for the purpose of providing1 extending1 expanding1 or improving high-speed broadband service to further the goals of this ,act-- 7,a7 planning1 technical assistance1 or training2 7,b7 the acquisition or development of land2 or 7,c7 the acquisition1 design and engineering1 construction1 rehabilitation1 alteration1 expansion1 or improvement of facilities1 including related machinery1 equipment1 contractual rights1 and intangible property4 7#b7 ,eligible recipient 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible recipient means an eligible recipient4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term eligible recipient includes-- 7i7 a public-private partnership2 and 7ii7 a consortium formed for the purpose of providing1 extending1 expanding1 or improving high-speed broadband service between #a or more eligible recipients and #a or more for-profit organizations4 7#c7 ,high-speed broadband ,the term high-speed broadband means the provision of #b-way data transmission with sufficient downstream and upstream speeds to end users to permit effective participation in the economy and to support economic growth1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,broadband projects 7#a7 ,in general ,on the application of an eligible recipient1 the ,secretary may make grants under this title for broadband projects1 which shall be subject to the provisions of this section4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in reviewing applications submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration geographic diversity of grants allocated1 including consideration of underserved markets1 in addition to data requested in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,data requested ,in reviewing an application submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall request from the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission data on-- 7,a7 the level and extent of broadband service that exists in the area proposed to be served2 and 7,b7 the level and extent of broadband service that will be deployed in the area proposed to be served pursuant to another ,federal program4 7#d7 ,interest in real or personal property ,for any broadband project carried out by an eligible recipient that is a public-private partnership or consortium1 the ,secretary shall require that title to any real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds1 or if the recipient will not acquire title1 another possessory interest acceptable to the ,secretary1 be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project1 after which title may be transferred to any member of the public-private partnership or consortium in accordance with regulations promulgated by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,procurement ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no person or entity shall be disqualified from competing to provide goods or services related to a broadband project on the basis that the person or entity participated in the development of the broadband project or in the drafting of specifications1 requirements1 statements of work1 or similar documents related to the goods or services to be provided4 7#f7 ,broadband project property 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may permit a recipient of a grant for a broadband project to grant an option to acquire real or personal property 7including contractual rights and intangible property7 related to that project to a third party on such terms as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 subject to the condition that the option may only be exercised after the ,secretary releases the ,federal interest in the property4 7,b7 ,treatment ,the grant or exercise of an option described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall not constitute a redistribution of grant funds under section #bag4 7c7 ,non-,federal share ,in determining the amount of the non-,federal share of the cost of a broadband project1 the ,secretary may provide credit toward the non-,federal share for the present value of allowable contributions over the useful life of the broadband project1 subject to the condition that the ,secretary may require such assurances of the value of the rights and of the commitment of the rights as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #hi-acf7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bah the following3 ,sec4 #bai4 ,high-speed broadband deployment initiative4 4 ,,liv ,financial ,services ,matters ,a ,in ,general #edja4 ,services ,that ,open ,portals to ,dirty ,money ,act 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,establishing ,new ,authorities for ,businesses ,laundering and ,enabling ,risks to ,security ,act and the ,,enablers ,act4 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,kleptocrats and other corrupt actors across the world are increasingly relying on non-bank professional service providers1 including non-bank professional service providers operating in the ,united ,states1 to move1 hide1 and grow their ill-gotten gains4 7#b7 ,in #bjjc1 the ,financial ,action ,task ,force1 an intergovernmental body formed by the ,united ,states and other major industrial nations1 determined that designated non-financial businesses and professions should be subject to the same anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules and regulations as financial institutions1 including the requirement to know your customer or client and to perform due diligence1 as well as to file suspicious transaction reports1 referred to as suspicious activity reports or ,s,a,rs in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,in ,october #bjba1 the ,pandora ,papers1 the largest expos of global financial data in history1 revealed to a global audience how the ,united ,states plays host to a highly specialized group of enablers who help the world's elite move1 hide1 and grow their money4 7#d7 ,the ,pandora ,papers described how an adviser to the former ,prime ,minister of ,malaysia reportedly used affiliates of a ,united ,states law firm to assemble and consult a network of companies1 despite the adviser fitting the textbook definition of a high-risk client4 ,the adviser went on to use his companies to help steal #d4e billion from ,malaysia's public investment fund in one of the world's biggest-ever financial frauds1 known as #a,,mdb4 7#e7 ,russian oligarchs have used gatekeepers to move their money into the ,united ,states4 ,for example1 a gatekeeper formed a company in ,delaware that reportedly owns a #ae million mansion in ,washington1 ,d4,c41 that is linked to one of ,vladimir ,putin's closest allies4 ,also1 reportedly connected to the oligarch is a #ad million townhouse in ,new ,york ,city owned by a separate ,delaware company4 7#f7 ,the ,pandora ,papers uncovered over #bjj ,united ,states-based trusts across #ae ,states that held assets of over #a billion1 including nearly #cj trusts that held assets linked to people or companies accused of fraud1 bribery1 or human rights abuses4 ,in particular1 ,south ,dakota1 ,nevada1 ,delaware1 ,florida1 ,wyoming1 and ,new ,hampshire have emerged as global hotspots for those seeking to hide their assets and minimize their tax burdens4 7#g7 ,in #bjaf1 an investigator with the non-profit organization ,global ,witness posed as an adviser to a corrupt ,african official and set up meetings with #ac ,new ,york ,city law firms to discuss how to move suspect funds into the ,united ,states4 ,lawyers from all but one of the firms provided advice to the faux adviser1 including advice on how to utilize anonymous companies to obscure the true owner of the assets4 ,other suggestions included naming the lawyer as a trustee of an offshore trust in order to open a bank account1 and using the law firm's escrow account to receive payments4 7#h7 ,the autocratic ,prime ,minister of ,iraqi ,kurdistan1 reportedly known for torturing and killing journalists and critics1 allegedly purchased a retail store valued at over #ah million in ,miami1 ,florida1 with the assistance of a ,pennsylvania-based law firm4 7#i7 ,teodoro ,obiang1 the vice president of ,equatorial ,guinea and son of the country's authoritarian president1 embezzled millions of dollars from his home country1 which was then used to purchase luxury assets in the ,united ,states4 ,obiang relied on the assistance of two ,american lawyers to move millions of dollars of suspect funds through ,u4,s4 banks4 ,the lawyers incorporated five shell companies in ,california and opened bank accounts associated with the companies for ,obiang's personal use4 ,the suspect funds were first wired to the lawyers' attorney-client and firm accounts1 then transferred to the accounts of the shell companies4 7#aj7 ,an ,american consulting company reportedly made millions of dollars working for companies owned or partly owned by ,isabel dos ,santos1 the eldest child of a former ,president of ,angola4 ,this included working with ,angola's state oil company when it was run by ,isabel dos ,santos and helping to run a failing jewelry business acquired with ,angolan money4 ,in #bjba1 a ,dutch tribunal found that ,isabel dos ,santos and her husband obtained a #ejj million stake in the oil company through grand corruption4 7#aa7 ,in ,december #bjba1 the ,united ,states ,government issued a first-ever ,united ,states ,strategy on ,countering ,corruption1 that includes ,curbing ,illicit ,finance as a strategic pillar4 ,an express line of effort to advance this strategic pillar states that3 ,deficiencies in the ,u4,s4 regulatory framework mean various professionals and service providers--including lawyers1 accountants1 trust and company service providers1 incorporators1 and others willing to be hired as registered agents or who act as nominees to open and move funds through bank accounts--are not required to understand the nature or source of income of their clients or prospective clients4 4 4,while ,u4,s4 law enforcement has increased its focus on such facilitators1 it is both difficult to prove intent and knowledge that a facilitator was dealing with illicit funds or bad actors1 or that they should have known the same4 ,cognizant of such constraints1 the ,administration will consider additional authorities to cover key gatekeepers1 working with the ,congress as necessary to secure additional authorities4 7#ab7 ,this section provides the authorities needed to require that professional service providers who serve as key gatekeepers to the ,u4,s4 financial system adopt anti-money laundering procedures that can help detect and prevent the laundering of corrupt and other criminal funds into the ,united ,states4 ,absent such authorities1 the ,united ,states ,government will be unable to adequately protect the ,u4,s4 financial system1 identify funds and assets that are the proceeds of corruption1 or support foreign states in their efforts to combat corruption and promote good governance4 7c7 ,requirements for gatekeepers 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ecab7;a77#b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,z7 and 7,,aa7 as subparagraphs 7,,aa7 and 7,,bb71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,y7 the following3 7,z7 any person1 excluding any governmental entity1 employee1 or agent1 who engages in any activity which the ,secretary determines1 by regulation pursuant to section #eccg7;a71 to be the provision1 with or without compensation1 of-- 7i7 corporate or other legal entity arrangement1 association1 or formation services2 7ii7 trust services2 7iii7 third party payment services2 or 7iv7 legal or accounting services that-- 7,i7 involve financial activities that facilitate-- 7aa7 corporate or other legal entity arrangement1 association1 or formation services2 7bb7 trust services2 or 7cc7 third party payment services2 and 7,,ii7 are not direct payments or compensation for civil or criminal defense matters4 4 7#b7 ,requirements for gatekeepers ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of subtitle ,,iv of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eccg4 ,requirements for gatekeepers4 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment this section1 issue a rule to-- 7,a7 determine what persons fall within the class of persons described in section #ecab7;a77#b77,z72 and 7,b7 prescribe appropriate requirements for such persons4 7#b7 ,sense of the ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that when issuing a rule to determine what persons fall within the class of persons described in section #ecab7;a77#b77,z71 the ,secretary shall design such rule-- 7,a7 to minimizes burden of such rule and maximizes the intended outcome of such rule1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 avoid applying additional requirements for persons that may fall within the class of persons described in section #ecab7;a77#b77,z7 but whom are already1 as determined by the ,secretary1 appropriately regulated under section #ecab4 7#c7 ,identification of persons ,when determining what persons fall within the class of persons described in section #ecab7;a77#b77,z7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall include-- 7,a7 any person involved in-- 7i7 the formation or registration of a corporation1 limited liability company1 trust1 foundation1 limited liability partnership1 partnership1 or other similar entity2 7ii7 the acquisition or disposition of an interest in a corporation1 limited liability company1 trust1 foundation1 limited liability partnership1 partnership1 or other similar entity2 7iii7 providing a registered office1 address or accommodation1 correspondence or administrative address for a corporation1 limited liability company1 trust1 foundation1 limited liability partnership1 partnership1 or other similar entity2 7iv7 acting as1 or arranging for another person to act as1 a nominee shareholder for another person2 7v7 the managing1 advising1 or consulting with respect to money or other assets2 7vi7 the processing of payments2 7vii7 the provision of cash vault services2 7viii7 the wiring of money2 7ix7 the exchange of foreign currency1 digital currency1 or digital assets2 or 7x7 the sourcing1 pooling1 organization1 or management of capital in association with the formation1 operation1 or management of1 or investment in1 a corporation1 limited liability company1 trust1 foundation1 limited liability partnership1 partnership1 or other similar entity2 7,b7 any person who1 in connection with filing any return1 directly or indirectly1 on behalf of a foreign individual1 trust or fiduciary with respect to direct or indirect1 ,united ,states investment1 transaction1 trade or business1 or similar activities-- 7i7 obtains or uses a preparer tax identification number2 or 7ii7 would be required to use or obtain a preparer tax identification number1 if such person were compensated for services rendered2 7,c7 any person acting as1 or arranging for another person to act as1 a registered agent1 trustee1 director1 secretary1 partner of a company1 a partner of a partnership1 or similar position in relation to a corporation1 limited liability company1 trust1 foundation1 limited liability partnership1 partnership1 or other similar entity2 and 7,d7 any person1 wherever organized or doing business1 that is-- 7i7 owned or controlled by a person described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c72 7ii7 acts as an agent of a person described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c72 or 7iii7 is an instrumentality of a person described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall require persons described in section #ecab7;a77#c7 to do #a or more of the following-- 7#a7 identify and verify account holders and functional equivalents as described in section #ecah7l71 including by establishing and maintaining written procedures that are reasonably designed to enable the person to identify and verify beneficial owners 7as such term is defined in section #eccf7;a77 of clients2 7#b7 maintain appropriate procedures1 including the collection and reporting of such information as the ,secretary may prescribe by regulation1 to ensure compliance with this subchapter and regulations prescribed thereunder or to guard against corruption1 money laundering1 the financing of terrorism1 or other forms of illicit finance2 7#c7 establish anti-money laundering programs as described in section #ecah7;h72 7#d7 report suspicious transactions as described in section #ecah7;g77#a72 and 7#e7 establish due diligence policies1 procedures1 and controls as described in section #ecah7;i74 7c7 ,limitation on exemptions ,the ,secretary may not delay the application of any requirement described in this subchapter for any person described in section #ecab7;a77#b77,z7 or section #eccg7;a77#c74 7d7 ,extraterritorial jurisdiction ,any person described in section #ecab7;a77#b77,z7 shall be subject to extraterritorial ,federal jurisdiction with respect to the requirements of this subtitle4 7e7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,random audits ,beginning on the date that is #a year after the date that the ,secretary issues a rule to determine what persons fall within the class of persons described in section #ecab7;a77#b77,z71 and on an ongoing basis thereafter1 the ,secretary shall conduct random audits of persons that fall within the class of persons described in section #ecab7;a77#b77,z71 in a manner that the ,secretary determines appropriate1 to access compliance with this section4 7#b7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #ahj days after the conclusion of any calendar year that begins after the date that is #a year after the date that the ,secretary issues a rule pursuant to section #eccg7;a71 submit a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate that-- 7,a7 describes the results of any random audits conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 during such calendar year2 and 7,b7 includes recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the requirements imposed under this section on persons described in section #ecab7;a77#b77,z74 4 7#c7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that the ,secretary of the ,treasury issues a rule pursuant to section #eecg of title #ca of the ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7#d7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections in chapter #ec of subtitle ,,iv of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #eccf the following3 #eccg4 ,requirements for gatekeepers4 4 7#e7 ,use of technology to increase efficiency and accuracy of information 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 acting through the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 shall promote the integrity and timely1 efficient collection of information by persons described in section #ecab7;a77#b77,z7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code by exploring the use of technologies to-- 7i7 effectuate the collection1 standardization1 transmission1 and sharing of such information as required under section #eccg of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 minimize the burdens associated with the collection1 standardization1 transmission1 and sharing of such information as required under section #eccg of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network shall submit a report to ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate that-- 7i7 describes any findings of the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement with respect to technologies that may effectuate the collection1 standardization1 transmission1 and sharing of such information as required under section #eccg of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 makes recommendations for implementing such technologies4 7d7 ,gatekeepers strategy ,section #bfb of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following3 7#aa7 ,gatekeeper strategy 7,a7 ,in general ,a description of efforts to impose sufficient anti-money laundering safeguards on types of persons who serve as gatekeepers4 7,b7 ,update ,if the updates to the national strategy required under section #bfa have been submitted to appropriate congressional committees before the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an additional update to the national strategy with respect to the addition of this paragraph not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph4 4 7e7 ,agency coordination and collaboration ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall1 to the greatest extent practicable-- 7#a7 establish relationships with ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal governmental agencies2 and 7#b7 work collaboratively with such governmental agencies to implement and enforce the regulations prescribed under this section and the amendments made by this section1 by-- 7,a7 using the domestic liaisons established in section #caj7;f7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 to share information regarding changes effectuated by this section2 7,b7 using the domestic liaisons established in section #caj7;f7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 to advise on necessary revisions to ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal standards with respect to relevant professional licensure2 7,c7 engaging with various gatekeepers as appropriate1 including with respect to information sharing and data sharing2 and 7,d7 working with ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal governmental agencies to levy professional sanctions on persons who facilitate corruption1 money laundering1 the financing of terrorist activities1 and other related crimes4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 without fiscal year limitation1 #ec1cjj1jjj to remain available until expended1 exclusively for the purpose of carrying out this section and the amendments made by the ,act1 including for-- 7#a7 the hiring of personnel2 7#b7 the exploration and adoption of information technology to effectively support enforcement activities or activities described in subsection 7c7 of this section and the amendments made by such subsection2 7#c7 audit1 investigatory1 and review activities1 including those described in subsection 7c7 of this section and the amendments made by such subsection2 7#d7 agency coordination and collaboration efforts and activities described in subsection 7e7 of this section2 7#e7 for voluntary compliance programs2 7#f7 for conducting the report in subsection 7c77#e7 of this section2 and 7#g7 for allocating amounts to the ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal jurisdictions to pay reasonable costs relating to compliance with or enforcement of the requirements of this section4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to be limited or impeded by any obligations under ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal laws or rules concerning privilege1 ethics1 confidentiality1 privacy1 or related matters4 #edjb4 ,review of ,cyber-related ,matters at the ,department of the ,treasury 7a7 ,in general ,no later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall complete a comprehensive review of the ,department of the ,treasury's efforts dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity capability1 readiness1 and resilience of the financial services sector1 specifically as it relates to-- 7#a7 ,treasury's role as the sector risk management agency for the financial services sector1 as defined by section #ijjb of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba2 and 7#b7 integration of operational resilience and cybersecurity for the financial services sector across the ,department of the ,treasury4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements and considerations3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive review of the components and offices within the ,departmental ,offices of the ,department of the ,treasury involved in efforts specified in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a review of activities by the ,department of the ,treasury involved in efforts specified in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,an assessment of the how each activity identified in this subsection connects to the ,national ,security ,strategy and other related documents of the ,executive ,branch4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the ,department of the ,treasury's ability to discharge fully its duties specified in subsection 7a7 and identify any areas where it may need additional resources1 legislation or authority4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the partnerships with other executive branch departments and agencies to support efforts specified in subsection 7a74 7#f7 ,an evaluation of support to and from the ,financial and ,banking ,information ,infrastructure ,committee1 and its member agencies to enhance efforts specified in subsection 7a74 7#g7 ,a five-year plan for the ,department of the ,treasury that defines an objectives and goals related to the efforts specified in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,no later than #cj days after the completion of the review specified under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transmit the review to ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7d7 ,annual update ,no later than ,february #ast of each year after the submission of the review until #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall provide an update on progress made in the preceding year in relation to the plan directed in subsection 7b77#g7 to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 #edjc4 ,strengthening ,awareness of ,sanctions ,section #cab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,,ofac ,exchange 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,,ofac ,exchange is hereby established within ,,ofac4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the ,,ofac ,exchange shall facilitate a voluntary public-private information sharing partnership among law enforcement agencies1 national security agencies1 financial institutions1 and ,,ofac to-- 7,a7 effectively and efficiently administer and enforce economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries and regimes1 terrorists1 international narcotics traffickers1 those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction1 and other threats to the national security1 foreign policy1 or economy of the ,united ,states by promoting innovation and technical advances in reporting-- 7i7 under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec and the regulations promulgated under that subchapter2 and 7ii7 with respect to other economic and trade sanctions requirements2 7,b7 protect the financial system from illicit use1 including evasions of existing economic and trade sanctions programs2 and 7,c7 facilitate two-way information exchange between ,,ofac and persons who are required to comply with sanctions administered and enforced by ,,ofac1 including financial institutions1 business sectors frequently affected by sanctions programs1 and non-government organizations and humanitarian groups impacted by such sanctions programs4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and once every #b years thereafter for the next #e years1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury 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 containing-- 7i7 an analysis of the efforts undertaken by the ,,ofac ,exchange1 which shall include an analysis of-- 7,i7 the results of those efforts2 and 7,,ii7 the extent and effectiveness of those efforts1 including the extent and effectiveness of communication between ,,ofac and persons who are required to comply with sanctions administered and enforced by ,,ofac2 7ii7 recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of targeting1 compliance1 enforcement1 and licensing activities undertaken by ,,ofac2 and 7iii7 any legislative1 administrative1 or other recommendations the ,secretary may have to strengthen the efforts of the ,,ofac ,exchange4 7,b7 ,classified annex ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 may include a classified annex4 7#d7 ,information sharing requirement ,information shared under this subsection shall be shared-- 7,a7 in compliance with all other applicable ,federal laws and regulations2 7,b7 in such a manner as to ensure the appropriate confidentiality of personal information2 and 7,c7 at the discretion of the ,director1 with the appropriate ,federal functional regulator1 as defined in section #fjjc of the ,anti-,money ,laundering ,act of #bjbj4 7#e7 ,protection of shared information 7,a7 ,regulations ,,ofac shall1 as appropriate1 promulgate regulations that establish procedures for the protection of information shared and exchanged between ,,ofac and the private sector in accordance with this section1 consistent with the capacity1 size1 and nature of the financial institution to which the particular procedures apply4 7,b7 ,use of information ,information received by a financial institution pursuant to this section shall not be used for any purpose other than identifying and reporting on activities that may involve the financing of terrorism1 proliferation financing1 narcotics trafficking1 or financing of sanctioned countries1 regimes1 or persons4 7#f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to create new information sharing authorities or requirements relating to the ,bank ,secrecy ,act4 4 #edjd4 ,briefing on ,chinese support for ,afghan illicit finance 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,treasury shall brief the ,committee on ,financial ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate on the financial activities of ,china and ,chinese entities in connection with the finances of ,afghanistan and the ,taliban4 7b7 ,matters included ,the briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the activities undertaken by the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,chinese-registered companies to support illicit financial networks in ,afghanistan1 particularly such networks involved in narcotics trafficking1 illicit financial transactions1 official corruption1 natural resources exploitation1 and terrorist networks4 7#b7 ,an assessment of financial1 commercial1 and economic activities undertaken by ,china and ,chinese companies in ,afghanistan1 including the licit and illicit extraction of critical minerals1 to support ,chinese policies counter to ,american strategic interests4 7#c7 ,information relating to the impacts of existing ,united ,states and multilateral laws1 regulations1 and sanctions1 including environmental and public health impacts of natural resources exploitation4 7#d7 ,any recommendations to ,congress regarding legislative or regulatory improvements necessary to support the identification and disruption of ,chinese-supported illicit financial networks in ,afghanistan4 #edje4 ,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 seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #afcb4 ,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 #edjf4 ,payment choice 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that every consumer has the right to use cash at retail businesses who accept in-person payments4 7b7 ,retail businesses prohibited from refusing cash payments 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ea of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eajd4 ,retail businesses prohibited from refusing cash payments 7a7 ,in general ,any person engaged in the business of selling or offering goods or services at retail to the public with a person accepting in-person payments at a physical location 7including a person accepting payments for telephone1 mail1 or internet-based transactions who is accepting in-person payments at a physical location7-- 7#a7 shall accept cash as a form of payment for sales of less than #b1jjj 7or1 for loan payments1 payments made on a loan with an original principal amount of less than #b1jjj7 made at such physical location2 and 7#b7 may not charge cash-paying customers a higher price compared to the price charged to customers not paying with cash4 7b7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a person if such person-- 7,a7 is unable to accept cash because of-- 7i7 a sale system failure that temporarily prevents the processing of cash payments2 or 7ii7 a temporary insufficiency in cash on hand needed to provide change2 or 7,b7 provides customers with the means1 on the premises1 to convert cash into a card that is either a general-use prepaid card1 a gift card1 or an access device for electronic fund transfers for which-- 7i7 there is no fee for the use of the card2 7ii7 there is not a minimum deposit amount greater than #a dollar2 7iii7 amounts loaded on the card do not expire1 except as permitted under paragraph 7#b72 7iv7 there is no collection of any personal identifying information from the customer2 7v7 there is no fee to use the card2 and 7vi7 there may be a limit to the number of transactions4 7#b7 ,inactivity ,a person seeking exception from subsection 7a7 may charge an inactivity fee in association with a card offered by such person if-- 7,a7 there has been no activity with respect to the card during the #ab-month period ending on the date on which the inactivity fee is imposed2 7,b7 not more than #a inactivity fee is imposed in any #a-month period2 and 7,c7 it is clearly and conspicuously stated1 on the face of the mechanism that issues the card and on the card-- 7i7 that an inactivity fee or charge may be imposed2 7ii7 the frequency at which such inactivity fee may be imposed2 and 7iii7 the amount of such inactivity fee4 7c7 ,right to not accept large bills 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 for the #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 this section shall not require a person to accept cash payments in #ej bills or any larger bill4 7#b7 ,rulemaking 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in this section referred to as the ,secretary1 shall issue a rule on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this section with respect to any bills a person is not required to accept4 7,b7 ,requirement ,when issuing a rule under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall require persons to accept #a1 #e1 #aj1 #bj1 and #ej bills4 7d7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,preventative relief ,whenever any person has engaged1 or there are reasonable grounds to believe that any person is about to engage1 in any act or practice prohibited by this section1 a civil action for preventive relief1 including an application for a permanent or temporary injunction1 restraining order1 or other order may be brought against such person4 7#b7 ,civil penalties ,any person who violates this section shall-- 7,a7 be liable for actual damages2 7,b7 be fined not more than #b1ejj for a first offense2 and 7,c7 be fined not more than #e1jjj for a second or subsequent offense4 7#c7 ,jurisdiction ,an action under this section may be brought in any ,united ,states district court1 or in any other court of competent jurisdiction4 7#d7 ,intervention of attorney general ,upon timely application1 a court may1 in its discretion1 permit the ,attorney ,general to intervene in a civil action brought under this subsection1 if the ,attorney ,general certifies that the action is of general public importance4 7#e7 ,authority to appoint court-paid attorney ,upon application by an individual and in such circumstances as the court may determine just1 the court may appoint an attorney for such individual and may authorize the commencement of a civil action under this subsection without the payment of fees1 costs1 or security4 7#f7 ,attorney's fees ,in any action commenced pursuant to this section1 the court1 in its discretion1 may allow the prevailing party1 other than the ,united ,states1 a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs1 and the ,united ,states shall be liable for costs the same as a private person4 7#g7 ,requirements in certain states and local areas ,in the case of an alleged act or practice prohibited by this section which occurs in a ,state1 or political subdivision of a ,state1 which has a ,state or local law prohibiting such act or practice and establishing or authorizing a ,state or local authority to grant or seek relief from such act or practice or to institute criminal proceedings with respect thereto upon receiving notice thereof1 no civil action may be brought hereunder before the expiration of #cj days after written notice of such alleged act or practice has been given to the appropriate ,state or local authority by registered mail or in person1 provided that the court may stay proceedings in such civil action pending the termination of ,state or local enforcement proceedings4 7e7 ,greater protection under state law ,this section shall not preempt any law of a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 a ,tribal government1 or a territory of the ,united ,states if the protections that such law affords to consumers are greater than the protections provided under this section4 7f7 ,rulemaking ,the ,secretary shall issue such rules as the ,secretary determines are necessary to implement this section1 which may prescribe additional exceptions to the application of the requirements described in subsection 7a74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #ea of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #eajc the following3 #eajd4 ,retail businesses prohibited from refusing cash payments4 4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,the amendments made by this section may not be construed to have any effect on section #eajc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,discretionary surplus fund 7#a7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #g7;a77#c7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#c77;,a77 is amended by reducing the dollar figure described in such subparagraph by #ae1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #edjg4 ,disclosure requirements relating to ,china-based hedge funds capital raising activities in the ,united ,states through certain exempted transactions 7a7 ,amendment ,the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd is amended by inserting after section #ac;,a 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm-#a7 the following3 #ac;,b4 ,disclosure requirements relating to certain exempted transactions 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in the case of an issuer that is domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including a ,china-based hedge fund or a ,china-based private equity fund1 that conducts a covered exempted transaction1 such issuer shall provide to the ,commission1 at such time and in such manner as the ,commission may prescribe1 the following3 7#a7 ,the identity of the issuer4 7#b7 ,the place of incorporation of the issuer4 7#c7 ,the amount of the issuance involved in the covered exempted transaction and the net proceeds to the issuer4 7#d7 ,the principal beneficial owners of the issuer4 7#e7 ,the intended use of the proceeds from such issuance1 including-- 7,a7 each country in which the issuer intends to invest such proceeds2 and 7,b7 each industry in which the issuer intends to invest such proceeds4 7#f7 ,the exemption the issuer relies on with respect to such covered exempted transaction4 7b7 ,authority to revise and promulgate rules1 regulations1 and forms ,the ,commission shall1 for the protection of investors and fair and orderly markets-- 7#a7 revise and promulgate such rules1 regulations1 and forms as may be necessary to carry out this section2 and 7#b7 issue rules to set conditions for the use of covered exempted transactions by an issuer who does not comply with the requirements under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,covered exempted transaction ,in this section1 the term covered exempted transaction means an issuance of a security that is exempt from registration under section #e of the ,securities ,act of #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;e7 that-- 7#a7 is structured or intended to comply with-- 7,a7 ,rule #ejf7;b7 of ,regulation ,d1 as promulgated by the ,commission2 7,b7 ,regulation ,s1 as promulgated by the ,commission2 or 7,c7 ,rule #add;,a1 as promulgated by the ,commission2 and 7#b7 either-- 7,a7 has an issuance equal to #be1jjj1jjj or greater2 or 7,b7 with respect to any #a-year period1 has1 together with all covered exempted transactions in that period1 an aggregate issuance of #ej1jjj1jjj or greater4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to issuers of covered exempted transactions on the date that is #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,report ,the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall1 each quarter1 issue a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate containing all information submitted by an issuer under section #ac;,b of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd1 as added by subsection 7a71 during the previous quarter4 #edjh4 ,russia and ,belarus ,financial ,sanctions 7a7 ,in general ,a ,united ,states financial institution shall take all actions necessary and available to cause any entity or person owned or controlled by the institution to comply with any provision of law described in subsection 7b7 to the same extent as required of a ,united ,states financial institution4 7b7 ,provision of law described ,a provision of law described in this subsection is any prohibition or limitation described in a sanctions-related statute1 regulation or order applicable to a ,united ,states financial institution concerning the ,russian ,federation or the ,republic of ,belarus1 involving-- 7#a7 the conduct of transactions2 7#b7 the acceptance of deposits2 7#c7 the making1 granting1 transferring1 holding1 or brokering of loans or credits2 7#d7 the purchasing or selling of foreign exchange1 securities1 commodity futures1 or options2 7#e7 the procuring of purchasers and sellers described under paragraph 7#d7 as principal or agent2 or 7#f7 any other good or service provided by a ,united ,states financial institution4 7c7 ,penalty ,a ,united ,states financial institution that violates subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the penalties described in the applicable statute1 regulation or order applicable to a ,united ,states financial ,institution4 7d7 ,united ,states financial institution defined ,in this section1 the term ,united ,states financial institution means any ,u4,s4 entity 7including its foreign branches7 that is engaged in the business of accepting deposits1 making1 granting1 transferring1 holding1 or brokering loans or credits1 or purchasing or selling foreign exchange1 securities1 futures or options1 or procuring purchasers and sellers thereof1 as principal or agent4 ,it includes depository institutions1 banks1 savings banks1 money services businesses1 operators of credit card systems1 trust companies1 insurance companies1 securities brokers and dealers1 futures and options brokers and dealers1 forward contract and foreign exchange merchants1 securities and commodities exchanges1 clearing corporations1 investment companies1 employee benefit plans1 dealers in precious metals1 stones1 or jewels1 and ,u4,s4 holding companies1 ,u4,s4 affiliates1 or ,u4,s4 subsidiaries of any of the foregoing4 ,this term includes those branches1 offices1 and agencies of foreign financial institutions that are located in the ,united ,states1 but not such institutions' foreign branches1 offices1 or agencies4 #edji4 ,appraisal standards for single-family housing mortgages 7a7 ,certification or licensing ,paragraph 7#e7 of section #bjb7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjh7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,a7 7i7 in the case of an appraiser for a mortgage for single-family housing1 be certified or licensed by the ,state in which the property to be appraised is located2 and 7ii7 in the case of an appraiser for a mortgage for multifamily housing1 be certified by the ,state in which the property to be appraised is located2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 which1 in the case of appraisers for any mortgage for single-family housing1 shall include completion of a course or seminar that consists of not less than #g hours of training regarding such appraisal requirements that is approved by the ,course ,approval ,program of the ,appraiser ,qualifications ,board of the ,appraisal ,foundation or a ,state appraiser certifying and licensing agency4 7b7 ,compliance with verifiable education requirements2 grandfathering ,effective beginning on the date of the effectiveness of the mortgagee letter or other guidance issued pursuant to subsection 7c7 of this section1 notwithstanding any choice or approval of any appraiser made before such date of enactment1 no appraiser may conduct an appraisal for any mortgage for single-family housing insured under title ,,ii of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjg et seq47 unless such appraiser is1 as of such date of effectiveness1 in compliance with-- 7#a7 all of the requirements under section #bjb7;g77#e7 of such ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjh7;g77#e771 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 including the requirement under subparagraph 7,b7 of such section #bjb7;g77#e7 7relating to demonstrated verifiable education in appraisal requirements72 or 7#b7 all of the requirements under section #bjb7;g77#e7 of such ,act as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than the expiration of the #bdj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall issue a mortgagee letter or other guidance that shall-- 7#a7 implement the amendments made by subsection 7a7 of this section2 7#b7 clearly set forth all of the specific requirements under section #bjb7;g77#e7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section7 for approval to conduct appraisals under title ,,ii of such ,act for mortgages for single-family housing1 which shall include-- 7,a7 providing that the completion1 prior to the effective date of such mortgagee letter or guidance1 of training meeting the requirements under subparagraph 7,b7 of such section #bjb7;g77#e7 7as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section7 shall be considered to fulfill the requirement under such subparagraph2 and 7,b7 providing a method for appraisers to demonstrate such prior completion2 and 7#c7 take effect not later than the expiration of the #ahj-;day period beginning upon issuance of such mortgagee letter or guidance4 #edaj4 ,china financial threat mitigation 7a7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,chairman of the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,chairman of the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 the ,chairman of the ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission1 and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall conduct a study and issue a report on the exposure of the ,united ,states to the financial sector of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of the effects of reforms to the financial sector of the ,people's ,republic of ,china on the ,united ,states and global financial systems2 7#b7 a description of the policies the ,united ,states ,government is adopting to protect the interests of the ,united ,states while the financial sector of the ,people's ,republic of ,china undergoes such reforms2 7#c7 a description and analysis of any risks to the financial stability of the ,united ,states and the global economy emanating from the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#d7 recommendations for additional actions the ,united ,states ,government1 including ,united ,states representatives at relevant international organizations1 should take to strengthen international cooperation to monitor and mitigate such financial stability risks and protect ,united ,states interests4 7b7 ,transmission of report ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transmit the report required under subsection 7a7 not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act to the ,committees on ,financial ,services and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and to the ,united ,states representatives at relevant international organizations1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,classification ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be unclassified1 but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,publication of report ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall publish the report required under subsection 7a7 7other than any classified annex7 on the website of the ,department of the ,treasury not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #edaa4 ,review of ,,fha small-dollar mortgage practices 7a7 ,congressional findings ,the ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 affordable homeownership opportunities are being hindered due to the lack of financing available for home purchases under #ajj1jjj2 7#b7 according to the ,urban ,institute1 small-dollar mortgage loan applications in #bjag were denied by lenders at double the rate of denial for large mortgage loans1 and this difference in denial rates cannot be fully explained by differences in the applicants' credit profiles2 7#c7 according to data compiled by ,attom ,data solutions1 small-dollar mortgage originations have decreased #ch percent since #bjji1 while there has been a #fe-percent increase in origination of mortgages for more than #aej1jjj2 7#d7 the ,,fha's mission is to serve creditworthy borrowers who are underserved and1 according to the ,urban ,institute1 the ,,fha serves #bd percent of the overall market1 but only #ai percent of the small-dollar mortgage market2 and 7#e7 the causes behind these variations are not fully understood1 but merit study that could assist in furthering the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development's mission1 including meeting the housing needs of borrowers the program is designed to serve and reducing barriers to homeownership1 while protecting the solvency of the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund4 7b7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall conduct a review of its ,,fha single-family mortgage insurance policies1 practices1 and products to identify any barriers or impediments to supporting1 facilitating1 and making available mortgage insurance for small dollar mortgages1 as defined by the ,secretary4 ,not later than the expiration of the #ab-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,congress describing the findings of such review and the actions that the ,secretary will take1 without adversely affecting the solvency of the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund1 to remove such barriers and impediments to providing mortgage insurance for such mortgages4 #edab4 ,disclosure of businesses ties to ,russia 7a7 ,in general ,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 ,disclosure of business ties to ,russia ,any issuer required to file an annual or quarterly report under subsection 7a7 that-- 7#a7 does business in ,russia1 or with or through firms domiciled in ,russia1 regardless of where that business activity takes place1 or 7#b7 with the ,russian government1 or with any entity owned by or affiliated with such government1 regardless of where that business activity takes place1 shall disclose in that report relevant facts and a description about the business activity4 4 7b7 ,the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall within #bgj days of enactment of this section define any necessary terms and amend its rules or forms1 to carry out the requirements of the provision added by subsection 7a74 #edac4 ,small business loan data collection 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjd;,b of the ,equal ,credit ,opportunity ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afia;c-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting ,,lgbtq-owned1 after minority-owned1 each place such term appears2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,g71 by inserting 1 sexual orientation1 gender identity after sex2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,,lgbtq-owned business ,the term ,,lgbtq-owned business means a business-- 7,a7 more than #ej percent of the ownership or control of which is held by #a or more individuals self-identifying as lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 transgender1 or queer2 and 7,b7 more than #ej percent of the net profit or loss of which accrues to #a or more individuals self-identifying as lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 transgender1 or queer4 4 7b7 ,discretionary surplus fund 7#a7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #g7;a77#c7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#c77;,a77 is amended by reducing the dollar figure described in such subparagraph by #ejj1jjj4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,september #cj1 #bjcb4 #edad4 ,nationwide ,emergency ,declaration medical supplies enhancement 7a7 ,determination on emergency supplies and other public health emergencies ,for the purposes of section #aja of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa71 the following materials may be deemed by the ,president1 during a nationwide emergency declaration period1 to be scarce and critical materials essential to the national defense and otherwise meet the requirements of section #aja7;b7 of such ,act1 and funds available to implement such ,act may be used for the purchase1 production 7including the construction1 repair1 and retrofitting of government-owned facilities as necessary71 or distribution of such materials3 7#a7 ,face masks and personal protective equipment1 including non-surgical isolation gowns1 face shields1 nitrile gloves1 ,n-#ie filtering facepiece respirators1 and any other masks or equipment 7including durable medical equipment7 determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to be needed to respond during a nationwide emergency declaration period1 and the materials1 machinery1 additional manufacturing lines or facilities1 or other technology necessary to produce such equipment4 7#b7 ,drugs and devices 7as those terms are defined in the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq477 and biological products 7as that term is defined by section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb77 that are approved1 cleared1 licensed1 or authorized for use during a nationwide emergency1 and any materials1 manufacturing machinery1 additional manufacturing or fill-finish lines or facilities1 technology1 or equipment 7including durable medical equipment7 necessary to produce or use such drugs1 biological products1 or devices 7including syringes1 vials1 or other supplies or equipment related to delivery1 distribution1 or administration74 7#c7 ,any other medical equipment or supplies determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to be scarce and critical materials essential to the national defense for purposes of section #aja of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa74 7b7 ,enhancement of supply chain production ,in exercising authority under title ,,iii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deca et seq47 with respect to materials described in subsection 7a71 the ,president shall seek to ensure that support is provided to companies that comprise the supply chains for reagents1 components1 raw materials1 and other materials and items necessary to produce or use the materials described in subsection 7a7 to the extent necessary for the national defense during a nationwide emergency declaration and subsequent major disaster declarations under sections #eja and #dja1 respectively1 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia1 #eagj74 7c7 ,enhanced reporting during nationwide disaster declarations 7#a7 ,report on exercising authorities under the defense production act of #aiej 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the exercise of authorities under titles ,i1 ,,iii1 and ,,vii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 prior to the date of such report for the purposes of the nationwide emergency declaration response4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 and the update required under subparagraph 7,c7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,in general ,with respect to each exercise of such authority-- 7,i7 an explanation of the purpose of the applicable contract1 purchase order1 or other exercise of authority 7including an allocation of materials1 services1 and facilities under section #aja7;a77#b7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa7;a77#b772 7,,ii7 the cost of such exercise of authority2 and 7,,iii7 if applicable-- 7aa7 the amount of goods that were purchased or allocated2 7bb7 an identification of the entity awarded a contract or purchase order or that was the subject of the exercise of authority2 and 7cc7 an identification of any entity that had shipments delayed by the exercise of any authority under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq474 7ii7 ,consultations ,a description of any consultations conducted with relevant stakeholders on the needs addressed by the exercise of the authorities described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,update ,the ,president shall provide an additional briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on the matters described under subparagraph 7,b7 no later than four months after the submission of the report4 7#b7 ,sunset ,the requirements of this section shall terminate at the end of the nationwide emergency declaration period4 #edae4 ,special measures to fight modern threats 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network 7,fin,c,e,n7 is the ,financial ,intelligence ,unit of the ,united ,states tasked with safeguarding the financial system from illicit use1 combating money laundering and its related crimes including terrorism1 and promoting national security4 7#b7 ,per statute1 ,fin,c,e,n may require domestic financial institutions and financial agencies to take certain special measures against jurisdictions1 institutions1 classes of transactions1 or types of accounts determined to be of primary money laundering concern1 providing the ,secretary with a range of options1 such as enhanced record-keeping1 that can be adapted to target specific money laundering and terrorist financing and to bring pressure on those that pose money laundering threats4 7#c7 ,this special-measures authority was granted in #bjja1 when most cross-border transactions occurred through correspondent or payable-through accounts held with large financial institutions which serve as intermediaries to facilitate financial transactions on behalf of other banks4 7#d7 ,innovations in financial services have transformed and expanded methods of cross-border transactions that could not have been envisioned #bj years ago when ,fin,c,e,n was given its special-measures authority4 7#e7 ,these innovations1 particularly through digital assets and informal value transfer systems1 while useful to legitimate consumers and law enforcement1 can be tools abused by bad actors like sanctions evaders1 fraudsters1 money launderers1 and those who commit ransomware attacks on victimized ,u4,s4 companies and which abuse the financial system to move and obscure the proceeds of their crimes4 7#f7 ,ransomware attacks on ,u4,s4 companies requiring payments in cryptocurrencies have increased in recent years1 with the ,u4,s4 ,treasury estimating that ransomware payments in the ,united ,states reached #eij million in just the first half of #bjba1 compared to a total of #daf million in #bjbj4 7#g7 ,as ransomware attacks organized by ,chinese and other foreign bad actors continue to grow in size and scope1 modernizing ,fin,c,e,n's special measure authorities will empower ,fin,c,e,n to adapt its existing tools1 monitor and obstruct global financial threats1 and meet the challenges of combating #bast century financial crime4 7b7 ,prohibitions or conditions on certain transmittals of funds ,section #ecah;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,c71 by striking subsection 7b77#e7 and inserting paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 of subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking for or on behalf of a foreign banking institution2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,prohibitions or conditions on certain transmittals of funds ,if the ,secretary finds a jurisdiction outside of the ,united ,states1 #a or more financial institutions operating outside of the ,united ,states1 #a or more types of accounts within1 or involving1 a jurisdiction outside of the ,united ,states1 or #a or more classes of transactions within1 or involving1 a jurisdiction outside of the ,united ,states to be of primary money laundering concern1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,chairman of the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 may prohibit1 or impose conditions upon certain transmittals of funds 7as such term may be defined by the ,secretary in a special measure issuance1 by regulation1 or as otherwise permitted by law71 to or from any domestic financial institution or domestic financial agency if such transmittal of funds involves any such jurisdiction1 institution1 type of account1 or class of transaction4 4 #edaf4 ,submission of data relating to diversity ,section #ac of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,submission of data relating to diversity 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term executive officer has the meaning given the term in section #bcj4eja7;f7 of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection2 and 7,b7 the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,submission of disclosure ,each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection 7a7 shall disclose in any proxy statement and any information statement relating to the election of directors filed with the ,commission the following3 7,a7 ,demographic data1 based on voluntary self-identification1 on the racial1 ethnic1 gender identity1 and sexual orientation composition of-- 7i7 the board of directors of the issuer2 7ii7 nominees for the board of directors of the issuer2 and 7iii7 the executive officers of the issuer4 7,b7 ,the status of any member of the board of directors of the issuer1 any nominee for the board of directors of the issuer1 or any executive officer of the issuer1 based on voluntary self-identification1 as a veteran4 7,c7 ,whether the board of directors of the issuer1 or any committee of that board of directors1 has1 as of the date on which the issuer makes a disclosure under this paragraph1 adopted any policy1 plan1 or strategy to promote racial1 ethnic1 and gender diversity among-- 7i7 the board of directors of the issuer2 7ii7 nominees for the board of directors of the issuer2 or 7iii7 the executive officers of the issuer4 7#c7 ,alternative submission ,in any #a-year period in which an issuer required to file an annual report under subsection 7a7 does not file with the ,commission a proxy statement or an information statement relating to the election of directors1 the issuer shall disclose the information required under paragraph 7#b7 in the first annual report of issuer that the issuer submits to the ,commission after the end of that #a-year period4 7#d7 ,annual report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,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 ,representatives1 and publish on the website of the ,commission1 a report that analyzes the information disclosed under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and identifies any trends with respect to such information4 7#e7 ,best practices 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,office of ,minority and ,women ,inclusion of the ,commission shall1 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and every #c years thereafter1 publish best practices for compliance with this subsection4 7,b7 ,comments ,the ,director of the ,office of ,minority and ,women ,inclusion of the ,commission may1 pursuant to subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 solicit public comments related to the best practices published under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #edag4 ,diversity advisory group 7a7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,advisory ,group ,the term ,advisory ,group means the ,diversity ,advisory ,group established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 7#c7 ,issuer ,the term issuer has the meaning given the term in section #c7;a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a774 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,commission shall establish a ,diversity ,advisory ,group1 which shall be composed of representatives from-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,government and ,state and local governments2 7#b7 academia2 and 7#c7 the private sector4 7c7 ,study and recommendations ,the ,advisory ,group shall-- 7#a7 carry out a study that identifies strategies that can be used to increase gender identity1 racial1 ethnic1 and sexual orientation diversity among members of boards of directors of issuers2 and 7#b7 not later than #bgj days after the date on which the ,advisory ,group is established1 submit to the ,commission1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7,a7 describes any findings from the study conducted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 makes recommendations regarding strategies that issuers could use to increase gender identity1 racial1 ethnic1 and sexual orientation diversity among board members4 7d7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,advisory ,group submits the report required under subsection 7c77#b71 and annually thereafter1 the ,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 that describes the status of gender identity1 racial1 ethnic1 and sexual orientation diversity among members of the boards of directors of issuers4 7e7 ,public availability of reports ,the ,commission shall make all reports of the ,advisory ,group available to issuers and the public1 including on the website of the ,commission4 7f7 ,inapplicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply with respect to the ,advisory ,group or the activities of the ,advisory ,group4 #edah4 ,discount on mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete financial literacy housing counseling programs ,the second sentence of subparagraph 7,a7 of section #bjc7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agji7;c77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before the comma the following3 and such program is completed before the mortgagor has signed an application for a mortgage to be insured under this title or a sales agreement2 and 7#b7 by striking not exceed #b4ge percent of the amount of the original insured principal obligation of the mortgage and inserting be #be basis points lower than the premium payment amount established by the ,secretary under the first sentence of this subparagraph4 #edai4 ,capacity building for community development and affordable housing ,section #d of the ,,hud ,demonstration ,act of #aiic 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihaf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the ,national ,community ,development ,initiative1 ,local ,initiatives ,support ,corporation1 ,the ,enterprise ,foundation1 ,habitat for ,humanity1 and ,youthbuild ,,usa and inserting non-,federal entities1 including nonprofit organizations that can provide technical assistance activities to community development corporations1 community housing development organizations1 community land trusts1 nonprofit organizations in insular areas1 and other mission-driven and nonprofit organizations that target services to low-income and socially disadvantaged populations1 and provide services in neighborhoods having high concentrations of minority1 low-income1 or socially disadvantaged populations12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking ,national ,community ,development ,initiative1 ,local ,initiatives ,support ,corporation1 ,the ,enterprise ,foundation1 ,habitat for ,humanity1 and ,youthbuild ,,usa and inserting non-,federal entities through which assistance is provided under this section14 #edbj4 ,affordable housing construction as eligible activity under ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,program 7a7 ,eligible activity ,subsection 7a7 of section #aje of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#be77;,d71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#bf71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bg7 the new construction of affordable housing1 within the meaning given such term under section #bae of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgde74 4 7b7 ,low and moderate income requirement ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #aje7;c7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje7;c77#c77 is amended by striking or rehabilitation and inserting 1 rehabilitation1 or new construction4 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect only to amounts appropriated after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #edba4 ,consideration of small home mortgage lending under ,community ,reinvestment ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjd of the ,community ,reinvestment ,act of #aigg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bijc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,consideration of small home mortgage lending 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of assessing a financial institution under subsection 7a71 the appropriate ,federal financial supervisory agency shall evaluate the financial institution's performance in facilitating home mortgage lending targeted to low- and moderate-income borrowers in a safe and sound manner1 including-- 7,a7 mortgages of #ajj1jjj or less in value that facilitate a home purchase or help a borrower to refinance an existing mortgage2 7,b7 mortgages of #ajj1jjj or less in value originated in cooperation with a minority depository institution1 women's depository institution1 low-income credit union1 or a community development financial institution certified by the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7as defined under section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid72 7,c7 mortgages of #ajj1jjj or less in value originated to purchase or refinance a home as part of a special purpose credit program 7as defined under section #ajjb4h7;a7 of title #ab1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations74 7#b7 ,data collection and reporting by large financial institutions 7,a7 ,in general ,each large financial institution shall collect1 maintain1 and report to the appropriate ,federal financial supervisory agency-- 7i7 mortgage loan data needed to calculate retail lending volume and distribution metrics2 7ii7 information related to demographics of borrowers1 including the income1 disability1 gender identity1 race1 and ethnicity of mortgage applicants2 7iii7 the number of mortgage loans originated with a value of #ajj1jjj or less as well as the demographics of borrowers1 including income1 race1 gender1 and ethnicity2 and 7iv7 all mortgage loans for the purpose of a home purchase and a refinance originated by the bank through a special purpose credit program1 to focus on ,black1 ,latinx1 ,native ,american1 ,asian ,american1 ,pacific ,islander borrowers4 7,b7 ,template ,the appropriate ,federal financial supervisory agencies shall1 jointly1 issue rules to establish a template that large financial institutions shall use to collect information required to be collected under this paragraph4 7,c7 ,large financial institution defined ,the appropriate ,federal financial supervisory agencies shall1 jointly1 define the term large financial institution for purposes of this paragraph4 4 7b7 ,discretionary surplus fund 7#a7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #g7;a77#c7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#c77;,a77 is amended by reducing the dollar figure described in such subparagraph by #c1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #edbb4 ,prohibition on consumer reports containing adverse information related to certain student loans 7a7 ,canceled or forgiven ,federal student loans ,section #fje7;a7 of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;c7a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,any adverse information related to any portion of a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b or made under part ,d of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 to the extent the loan was repaid1 canceled1 or otherwise forgiven by the ,secretary of ,education4 4 7b7 ,student loans related to ,corinthian ,colleges ,section #fje7;a7 of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;c7a771 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,any adverse information related to a private education loan 7as defined under section #adj7;a7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act7 if such loan was provided to cover expenses related to attending a school owned by ,corinthian ,colleges1 ,inc4 4 #edbc4 ,extension of the ,central ,liquidity ,facility 7a7 ,in general ,section #djaf7;b7 of the ,,cares ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agie;a note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,extension ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the provisions of law amended by this subsection shall be applied as such provisions were in effect on the day before the effective date described under paragraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,,clf borrowing authority ,effective on the date of enactment of the ,,cares ,act1 section #cjg7;a77#d77;,a7 of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agie;f7a77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking twelve times the subscribed capital stock and surplus of the ,facility1 provided that1 the total face value of such obligations shall not exceed #af times the subscribed capital stock and surplus of the ,facility for the period beginning on the date of enactment of the ,coronavirus ,economic ,stabilization ,act of #bjbj and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting #af times the subscribed capital stock and surplus of the ,facility4 #edbd4 ,promoting capital raising options for traditionally underrepresented small businesses ,section #d7;j77#d7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;d7j77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period at the end and insert a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 provide educational resources and host events to raise awareness of capital raising options for-- 7i7 underrepresented small businesses1 including women-owned and minority-owned small businesses2 7ii7 businesses located in rural areas2 and 7iii7 small businesses affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters2 and 7,j7 at least annually1 meet with representatives of ,state securities commissions to discuss opportunities for collaboration and coordination with respect to efforts to assist small businesses and small business investors4 4 #edbe4 ,improvements by countries in combating narcotics-related money laundering ,section #dhi7;a77#g7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia;h7a77#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter before subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#c77;,d7 and inserting paragraph 7#c77;,c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,where the information is available1 examples of improvements in each country related to the findings described in each of clauses 7i7 through 7viii7 of subparagraph 7,c71 such as-- 7i7 actions taken by the country due to each country's adoption of law and regulations considered essential to prevent narcotics-related money laundering2 7ii7 enhanced enforcement actions taken by the country1 such as regulatory penalties1 criminal prosecutions and convictions1 and asset seizures and forfeitures2 7iii7 status changes in international financial crime-related evaluations2 7iv7 other descriptions that are representative of efforts to enhance the prevention of narcotics-related money laundering2 and 7v7 if applicable1 bilateral1 multilateral1 and regional initiatives which have been undertaken to prevent narcotics-related money laundering4 4 #edbf4 ,study on the role of online platforms and tenant screening companies in the housing market 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall1 jointly1 carry out a study to-- 7#a7 assess the role of online platforms and tenant screening companies in the housing market1 including purchasing homes and providing housing-related services to landlords and consumers1 including tenants1 homeowners1 and prospective homebuyers2 7#b7 assess how such entities currently comply with fair housing1 fair lending1 and consumer financial protection laws and regulations 7including the ,fair ,housing ,act1 the ,equal ,credit ,opportunity ,act1 the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act1 and other relevant statutes and regulations determined relevant by the ,secretary and the ,director71 including in their digital advertising1 digital listing1 and tenant screening practices2 7#c7 assess how such entities are currently using artificial intelligence1 including machine learning1 in their services1 and how these technologies are being assessed for compliance with appropriate fair housing and fair lending laws2 and 7#d7 assess the impact of how such entities and their use of artificial intelligence technologies1 including machine learning1 affect low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color in particular1 including any impediments to fair housing and fair lending4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,director shall1 jointly1 issue an initial report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and issue a final report to such committees not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 containing-- 7,a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 any recommendations on how to improve entities'1 as described under subsection 7a77#a71 compliance with fair housing1 fair lending1 and consumer financial protection laws and regulations1 including to affirmatively further fair housing1 to prevent algorithmic bias1 and to promote greater transparency1 explainability1 privacy1 and fairness in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies1 including machine learning1 with respect to the products and services they offer4 7#b7 ,additional reports ,the ,secretary and the ,director may1 either individually or jointly1 issue updates to the final report described under paragraph 7#a71 as the ,secretary or the ,director determines necessary4 #edbg4 ,united ,states opposition to multilateral development bank projects that provide a public subsidy to a private sector firm unless the subsidy is awarded using an open1 competitive process or on an open-access basis ,title ,,xv of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbo-#bfbo-#d7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aejf4 ,united ,states opposition to multilateral development bank projects that provide a public subsidy to a private sector firm unless the subsidy is awarded using an open1 competitive process or on an open-access basis 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each multilateral development bank-- 7#a7 to use voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to ensure that private sector subsidies provided by the respective bank1 including through the ,private ,sector ,window of the ,international ,development ,association1 are provided in accordance with the ,world ,bank guidelines2 and 7#b7 to vote against any project at the respective bank1 including through the ,private ,sector ,window of the ,international ,development ,association1 that provides a public subsidy to a private sector firm unless-- 7,a7 the subsidy is awarded using an open1 competitive process2 7,b7 the subsidy is awarded on an open access basis2 or 7,c7 the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at the respective bank determines that the subsidy falls within an exception provided in the ,world ,bank guidelines for the use of direct contracting4 7b7 ,publication of determination ,within #fj days after the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at any multilateral development bank makes a determination described in subsection 7a77#b77;,c71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall cause to be posted on the website of the ,department of the ,treasury a justification for the determination4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,multilateral development bank ,the term multilateral development bank has the meaning given in section #agja7;c77#d74 7#b7 ,world ,bank guidelines ,the term ,world ,bank ,guidelines means the ,july #bjad revised edition of the document1 entitled ,procurement of ,goods1 ,works1 and ,non-,consulting ,services under ,,ibrd ,loans and ,,ida ,credits ,grants by ,world ,bank ,borrowers1 published by the ,world ,bank ,group4 4 #edbh4 ,united ,states contribution to the ,catastrophe ,containment and ,relief ,trust at the ,international ,monetary ,fund 7a7 ,contribution authority ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may contribute #bjj1jjj1jjj on behalf of the ,united ,states to the ,catastrophe ,containment and ,relief ,trust of the ,international ,monetary ,fund4 7b7 ,limitations on authorization of appropriations ,for the contribution authorized by subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 #bjj1jjj1jjj for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 #edbi4 ,public reporting of ,united ,states votes to support1 or abstention from voting on1 multilateral development bank projects under the ,guidance on ,fossil ,fuel ,energy at the ,multilateral ,development ,banks issued by the ,department of the ,treasury on ,august #af1 #bjba ,title ,,xiii of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbm-#bfbm-#h7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #acji4 ,public reporting of ,united ,states votes to support1 or abstention from voting on1 multilateral development bank projects under the ,guidance on ,fossil ,fuel ,energy at the ,multilateral ,development ,banks issued by the ,department of the ,treasury on ,august #af1 #bjba ,within #fj days after the ,united ,states votes to support1 or abstains from voting on1 a multilateral development bank 7as defined in section #agja7;c77#d77 project under the ,guidance on ,fossil ,fuel ,energy at the ,multilateral ,development ,banks issued by the ,department of the ,treasury on ,august #af1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,treasury shall cause to be posted on the website of the ,department of the ,treasury a detailed justification for the vote or abstention4 4 #edcj4 ,united ,states policy on international finance corporation disclosure of high and substantial risk sub-projects of financial intermediary clients ,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 international finance corporation disclosure of high and substantial risk sub-projects of financial intermediary clients 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at the ,international ,finance ,corporation to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to seek the adoption at the institution of a policy to require each financial intermediary client to publicly disclose on the website of the ,international ,finance ,corporation1 in searchable form1 and updated annually1 the following information about the ,category ,a and ,b sub-projects of the client1 within #f months after the date of the enactment of this section for existing clients and1 for new clients1 within #f months after the date of ,board approval for new investments3 7#a7 ,the name1 city1 and sector for all sub-projects4 7#b7 ,the environmental and social risk assessments and mitigation plans that have been completed for each sub-project4 7#c7 ,a summary of the ,environmental and ,social ,management ,system of the client including a detailed description of policies to appropriately identify1 categorize1 assess1 and address the environmental and social risks relevant to the activities the client is financing4 7#d7 ,a link to the full ,environmental and ,social ,management ,system policy on the website of the client4 7b7 ,reporting requirement ,within #f months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate containing-- 7#a7 a description of the efforts by the ,secretary to achieve the policy outlined in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 a description of any opposition from management1 shareholders1 and clients to the adoption of the policy4 4 #edca4 ,united states policy on multilateral development bank disclosure of beneficial ownership information ,title ,,xv of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbo-#bfbo-#d7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aejg4 ,united states policy on multilateral development bank disclosure of beneficial ownership information 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each multilateral development bank-- 7#a7 to use voice and vote of the ,united ,states to advocate for the adoption of a policy at the respective institution to collect1 verify and publish beneficial ownership information for any corporation or limited liability company1 other than a publicly listed company1 that receives any assistance from the bank2 and 7#b7 to vote against the provision of any assistance by the bank to any corporation or limited liability company1 other than a publicly listed company1 unless the bank collects1 verifies1 and publishes beneficial ownership information for the entity4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,multilateral development bank ,the term multilateral development bank has the meaning given in section #agja7;c77#d74 7#b7 ,beneficial owner ,the term beneficial owner has the meaning given in section #eccf7c7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #edcb4 ,strengthening the ,,sec's ,whistleblower ,fund ,section #ba;,f7g77#c77;,a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghu-#f7;g77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking #cjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #fjj1jjj1jjj 7as such amount is indexed for inflation every #e years by the ,commission to reflect the change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics72 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #fjj1jjj1jjj 7as such amount is indexed for inflation every #e years by the ,commission to reflect the change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics72 7,b7 by striking 8,fund0 and inserting 8fund02 and 7,c7 by striking balance of the disgorgement fund and inserting balance of the ,fund4 #edcc4 ,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 defined ,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 #edcd4 ,addition of ,united ,kingdom and ,australia as ,,dpa domestic sources ,section #gjb7g77;,a7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deeb7g77;,a77 is amended by striking ,united ,states or ,canada and inserting ,united ,states1 the ,united ,kingdom of ,great ,britain and ,northern ,ireland1 ,australia1 or ,canada4 #edce4 ,servicemember protections for medical debt collections 7a7 ,amendments to the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#a7 ,definition ,section #hjc of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,the term medical debt means a debt arising from the receipt of medical services1 products1 or devices4 4 7#b7 ,unfair practices ,section #hjh of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib;f7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,engaging in activities to collect or attempting to collect a medical debt owed or due or asserted to be owed or due by a consumer who was a member of the ,armed ,forces at the time such debt was incurred1 before the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date that the first payment with respect to such medical debt is due4 4 7b7 ,prohibition on consumer reporting agencies reporting certain medical debt with respect to members of the ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,definition ,section #fjc of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7bb7 ,medical debt ,the term medical debt means a debt arising from the receipt of medical services1 products1 or devices4 7cc7 ,medically necessary procedure ,the term medically necessary procedure means-- 7#a7 health care services or supplies needed to diagnose or treat an illness1 injury1 condition1 disease1 or its symptoms and that meet accepted standards of medicine2 and 7#b7 health care to prevent illness or detect illness at an early stage1 when treatment is likely to work best 7including preventive services such as pap tests1 flu shots1 and screening mammograms74 4 7#b7 ,in general ,section #fje7;a7 of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;c7a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by adding at the end the following3 ,this paragraph shall not be subject to section #fbe7;b77#a77;,e742 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by adding at the end the following3 ,this paragraph shall not be subject to section #fbe7;b77#a77;,e742 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#i7 ,any information related to a debt arising from a medically necessary procedure that occurred when the consumer was a member of the ,armed ,forces4 ,this paragraph shall not be subject to section #fbe7;b77#a77;,e74 7#aj7 ,any information related to a medical debt of a consumer that was incurred when the consumer was a member of the ,armed ,forces1 if the date on which such debt was placed for collection1 charged to profit or loss1 or subjected to any similar action antedates the report by less than #cfe calendar days4 ,this paragraph shall not be subject to section #fbe7;b77#a77;,e74 4 7c7 ,requirements for furnishers of medical debt information with respect to members of the ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,additional notice requirements for medical debt of members of the ,armed ,forces ,section #fbc of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afhas-#b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,additional notice requirements for medical debt of members of the ,armed ,forces ,before furnishing information regarding a medical debt of a consumer that was incurred when the consumer was a member of the ,armed ,forces to a consumer reporting agency1 the person furnishing the information shall send a statement to the consumer that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a notification that the medical debt-- 7,a7 may not be included on a consumer report made by a consumer reporting agency until the later of the date that is #cfe days after-- 7i7 the date on which the person sends the statement2 7ii7 with respect to the medical debt of a borrower demonstrating hardship1 a date determined by the ,director of the ,bureau2 or 7iii7 the date described under section #fje7;a77#aj72 and 7,b7 may not ever be included on a consumer report made by a consumer reporting agency1 if the medical debt arises from a medically necessary procedure4 7#b7 ,a notification that1 if the debt is settled or paid by the consumer or an insurance company before the end of the period described under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the debt may not be reported to a consumer reporting agency4 7#c7 ,a notification that the consumer may-- 7,a7 communicate with an insurance company to determine coverage for the debt2 or 7,b7 apply for financial assistance4 4 7#b7 ,furnishing of medical debt information with respect to members of the ,armed ,forces ,section #fbc of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afhas-#b71 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,furnishing of medical debt information with respect to members of the ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,prohibition on reporting debt related to medically necessary procedures ,no person shall furnish any information to a consumer reporting agency regarding a debt arising from a medically necessary procedure that occurred when the consumer was a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,treatment of other medical debt information ,with respect to a medical debt of a consumer that was incurred when the consumer was a member of the ,armed ,forces and that is not described under paragraph 7#a71 no person shall furnish any information to a consumer reporting agency regarding such debt before the end of the #cfe-;day period beginning on the later of-- 7,a7 the date on which the person sends the statement described under subsection 7f7 to the consumer2 7,b7 with respect to the medical debt of a borrower demonstrating hardship1 a date determined by the ,director of the ,bureau2 or 7,c7 the date described in section #fje7;a77#aj74 7#c7 ,treatment of settled or paid medical debt ,with respect to a medical debt of a consumer that was incurred when the consumer was a member of the ,armed ,forces and that is not described under paragraph 7#a71 no person shall furnish any information to a consumer reporting agency regarding such debt if the debt is settled or paid by the consumer or an insurance company before the end of the #cfe-;day period described under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,borrower demonstrating hardship defined ,in this subsection1 and with respect to a medical debt1 the term borrower demonstrating hardship means a borrower or a class of borrowers who1 as determined by the ,director of the ,bureau1 is facing or has experienced unusual extenuating life circumstances or events that result in severe financial or personal barriers such that the borrower or class of borrowers does not have the capacity to repay the medical debt4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,except as otherwise provided under subsection 7e71 this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,discretionary ,surplus ,funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the dollar amount specified under section #g7;a77#c77;,a7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#c77;,a77 is reduced by #a1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,september #cj1 #bjcb4 #edcf4 ,protections for active duty uniformed consumer 7a7 ,definitions ,section #fjc of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7q71 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,uniformed consumer ,the term uniformed consumer means a consumer who is-- 7,a7 a member of the-- 7i7 uniformed services 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7ii7 ,national ,guard 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 in active service 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;d77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 including full-time duty in the commissioned corps of the ,public ,health ,service or the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7bb7 ,deployed uniformed consumer ,the term deployed uniformed consumer means an uniformed consumer who-- 7#a7 serves-- 7,a7 in a combat zone 7as such term is defined in section #aab7;c77#b7 of title #bf1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,b7 aboard a ,united ,states combatant1 support1 or auxiliary vessel 7as such terms are defined in section #bca7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,c7 in a deployment 7as such term is defined in section #iia7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7#b7 is on active duty 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for not less than #cj days during the type of service described in paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,prohibition on including certain adverse information in consumer reports ,section #fje of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,any item of adverse information about a uniformed consumer1 if the action or inaction that gave rise to the item occurred while the consumer was a deployed uniformed consumer4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,notice of status as a uniformed consumer ,with respect to an item of adverse information about a consumer1 if the action or inaction that gave rise to the item occurred while the consumer was a uniformed consumer1 the consumer may provide appropriate proof1 including official orders1 to a consumer reporting agency that the consumer was a deployed uniformed consumer at the time such action or inaction occurred4 ,the consumer reporting agency shall promptly delete that item of adverse information from the file of the uniformed consumer and notify the consumer and the furnisher of the information of the deletion4 4 7c7 ,communications between the consumer and consumer reporting agencies ,section #fje;,a of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;c-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,upon and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,upon 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 and moving such redesignated subparagraphs #b ems to the right2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,negative information alert ,any time a consumer reporting agency receives an item of adverse information about a consumer1 if the consumer has provided appropriate proof that the consumer is a uniformed consumer1 the consumer reporting agency shall promptly notify the consumer-- 7,a7 that the agency has received such item of adverse information1 along with a description of the item2 and 7,b7 the method by which the consumer can dispute the validity of the item4 7#c7 ,contact information for uniformed consumers ,with respect to any consumer that has provided appropriate proof to a consumer reporting agency that the consumer is a deployed uniformed consumer1 if the consumer provides the consumer reporting agency with separate contact information to be used when communicating with the consumer while the consumer is a deployed uniformed consumer1 the consumer reporting agency shall use such contact information for all communications while the consumer is a deployed uniformed consumer4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7c77#a71 in the case of a referral under subsection 7c77#a77;,c74 4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 is amended by striking active duty military each place such term appears and inserting uniformed consumer4 7e7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that any person making use of a consumer report containing an item of adverse information should1 if the action or inaction that gave rise to the item occurred while the consumer was a uniformed consumer1 take such fact into account when evaluating the creditworthiness of the consumer4 #edcg4 ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices for ,servicemembers 7a7 ,enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of servicemembers 7#a7 ,communication in connection with debt collection ,section #hje of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib;c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,communications concerning servicemember debts 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term covered member means-- 7,a7 a covered member or a dependent as defined in section #ihg7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 7i7 an individual who was separated1 discharged1 or released from duty described in such section #ihg7;i77#a71 but only during the #cfe-;day period beginning on the date of separation1 discharge1 or release2 or 7ii7 a person1 with respect to an individual described in clause 7i71 described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,d71 7,e71 or 7,i7 of section #ajgb7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,prohibitions ,a debt collector may not1 in connection with the collection of any debt of a covered member-- 7,a7 threaten to have the covered member reduced in rank2 7,b7 threaten to have the covered member's security clearance revoked2 or 7,c7 threaten to have the covered member prosecuted under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 4 7#b7 ,unfair practices ,section #hjh of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib;f7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,the representation to any covered member 7as defined under section #hje7;e77#a77 that failure to cooperate with a debt collector will result in-- 7,a7 a reduction in rank of the covered member2 7,b7 a revocation of the covered member's security clearance2 or 7,c7 prosecution under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 4 7b7 ,,gao study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study and submit a report to ,congress on the impact of this section on-- 7#a7 the timely delivery of information to a covered member 7as defined in section #hje7;e7 of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act1 as added by this section72 7#b7 military readiness2 and 7#c7 national security1 including the extent to which covered members with security clearances would be impacted by uncollected debt4 7c7 ,determination of budgetary effects ,the budgetary effects of this section1 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 section1 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 #edch4 ,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 ,state 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 ,state 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 7d7 ,discretionary surplus fund 7#a7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #g7;a77#c7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#c77;,a77 is amended by reducing the dollar figure described in such subparagraph by #a1ejj1jjj4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,september #cj1 #bjcb4 #edci4 ,banking transparency for sanctioned persons ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue a report to the ,committees on ,financial ,services and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that includes a copy of any license issued by the ,secretary in the preceding #ahj days that authorizes a ,united ,states financial institution 7as defined under section #efa4cji of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 to provide financial services benefitting-- 7#a7 a state sponsor of terrorism2 or 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 #eddj4 ,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 suspend all debt service payments owed to the institution by ,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 maximum 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 descent1 and for countries receiving refugees from ,ukraine4 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 preceding provisions 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 ,the preceding provisions of this section shall have no force or effect on or after the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #edda4 ,grant program for grandfamily housing 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ii of the ,,legacy ,act of #bjjc 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agijq note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjf4 ,grant program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 establish a program to provide grants to owners of intergenerational dwelling units4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an owner of an intergenerational dwelling unit shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7c7 ,use of grant amounts ,an owner of an intergenerational dwelling unit that receives a grant under this section shall use amounts provided to cover costs associated with-- 7#a7 employing a service coordinator to-- 7,a7 offer onsite services to intergenerational families1 including tutoring1 health care services1 afterschool care1 and activities that are age appropriate for children of various ages of development2 and 7,b7 coordinate with any local kinship navigator program 7as described in section #dgd7;a77#g7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgd7;a77#g772 7#b7 facilitating outreach to intergenerational families as described in subsection 7d72 7#c7 planning and offering services to intergenerational families2 and 7#d7 retrofitting and maintaining existing spaces within the property that contains the intergenerational dwelling unit for the services and programs provided to intergenerational families4 7d7 ,outreach 7#a7 ,in general ,an owner of an intergenerational dwelling unit that receives a grant under this section shall engage with intergenerational families in the community surrounding the property that contains the grandfamily housing owned by the grant recipient by-- 7,a7 performing periodic informational outreach2 and 7,b7 planning and executing events for intergenerational families4 7#b7 ,coordination ,outreach under this subsection shall1 where possible1 be in coordination with a local kinship navigator program 7as described in section #dgd7;a77#g7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgd7;a77#g77 or a comparable program or entity in the ,state in which the intergenerational dwelling unit is located4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd4 7f7 ,nondiscrimination ,the program established under this section shall be implemented by the ,secretary in a manner that is consistent with the ,fair ,housing ,act4 4 7b7 ,,vawa protections ,section #dadaa7;a77#c7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abdia7;a77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,o7 and 7,p7 as subparagraphs 7,p7 and 7,q71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7,n7 the following3 7,o7 the program established under the ,grandfamily ,housing ,act of #bjbb2 4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall submit to the ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 describes the effectiveness of the grant program established under section #bjf of the ,,legacy ,act of #bjjc1 as added by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 makes recommendations for legislative changes that could allow for the grant program to be more effective4 #eddb4 ,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 #eddc4 ,promoting diversity and inclusion in the appraisal profession 7a7 ,in general ,the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi is amended-- 7#a7 in section #aajc7;a7 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #cccb7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 administer the grant program under section #aabb7;j74 2 7#b7 in section #aajf 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ccce7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before ,the ,appraisal ,subcommittee2 7,b7 by striking the comma after comment2 7,c7 by inserting before ,any regulations the following3 7b7 ,regulations 2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7a7 7as so designated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,appraisal ,subcommittee may coordinate1 and enter into agreements1 with private industry stakeholders 7including appraisal management companies and industry associations7 to facilitate activities and practices that ensure diversity among individuals newly hired as appraisers in their first employment positions in the appraisal industry42 and 7#c7 in section #aabb 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ccea71 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,grant program ,to promote diversity and inclusion in the appraisal profession 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,appraisal ,subcommittee shall carry out a program under this subsection to makes grants to ,state agencies1 nonprofit organizations1 and institutions of higher education to promote diversity and inclusion in the appraisal profession4 7#b7 ,eligible activities ,activities carried out with amounts from a grant under this ,act shall be designed to promote diversity and inclusion in the appraisal profession1 and may include-- 7,a7 funding scholarships2 7,b7 providing training and education2 7,c7 providing implicit bias training for appraisers2 and 7,d7 other activities as determined appropriate to further the purposes of this grant program by the ,appraisal ,subcommittee4 7#c7 ,allocation of funds ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,appraisal ,subcommittee shall-- 7,a7 allocate #ej percent of the funds made available to part ,b institutions 7as such term is defined in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa77 or universities with degree programs approved by the ,appraiser ,qualifications ,board or a relevant ,state regulatory agency for-- 7i7 scholarships for students of color who want to pursue a career in real estate appraisal2 and 7ii7 subsidizing living expenses for those students while in training2 and 7,b7 allocate #bj percent of the funds to cover the cost of fulfilling the experience requirements or other applicable requirements that the students described under subparagraph 7,a7 will need to complete in order to become appraisers4 7#d7 ,administrative costs ,the ,appraisal ,subcommittee may use #a percent of amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#f7 to cover the administrative costs of carrying out this subsection4 7#e7 ,reports ,for each fiscal year during which grants are made under the program under this subsection1 the ,appraisal ,subcommittee shall submit a report to the ,congress regarding implementation of the program and describing the grants made1 activities conducted using grant amounts1 and the number of individuals served by such grants1 disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 age1 and gender4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,appraisal ,subcommittee for carrying out the amendments made by this section1 including for making grants authorized by such amendments1 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 #eddd4 ,combating ,trade-,based ,money ,laundering 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,trade-based money laundering is among the most widely used and least understood forms of money laundering1 disguising proceeds of crime by moving value through international trade transactions in an attempt to legitimize illicit origins of money or products4 7#b7 ,the transnational nature and complexity of trade-based money laundering make detection and investigation exceedingly difficult4 7#c7 ,drug trafficking organizations1 terrorist organizations1 and other transnational criminal organizations have succeeded at trade-based money laundering despite the best efforts of ,united ,states law enforcement4 7#d7 ,trade-based money laundering includes other offenses such as tax evasion1 disruption of markets1 profit loss for businesses1 and corruption of government officials1 and constitutes a persistent threat to the economy and security of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,trade-based money laundering can result in the decreased collection of customs duties as a result of the undervaluation of imports and fraudulent cargo manifests4 7#f7 ,trade-based money laundering can decrease tax revenue collected as a result of the sale of underpriced goods in the marketplace4 7#g7 ,trade-based money laundering is one mechanism by which counterfeiters infiltrate supply chains1 threatening the quality and safety of consumer1 industrial1 and military products4 7#h7 ,drug trafficking organizations collaborate with ,chinese criminal networks to launder profits from drug trafficking through ,chinese messaging applications4 7#i7 ,on ,march #af1 #bjba1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command1 ,admiral ,faller1 testified to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate that transnational criminal organizations market in drugs and people and guns and illegal mining1 and one of the prime sources that underwrites their efforts is ,chinese money-laundering4 7#aj7 ,the deaths and violence associated with drug traffickers1 the financing of terrorist organizations and other violent non-state actors1 and the adulteration of supply chains with counterfeit goods showcase the danger trade-based money laundering poses to the ,united ,states4 7#aa7 ,trade-based money laundering undermines national security and the rule of law in countries where it takes place4 7#ab7 ,illicit profits for transnational criminal organizations and other criminal organizations can lead to instability globally4 7#ac7 ,the ,united ,states is facing a drug use and overdose epidemic1 as well as an increase in consumption of synthetic drugs1 such as methamphetamine and fentanyl1 which is often enabled by ,chinese money laundering organizations operating in coordination with drug-trafficking organizations and transnational criminal organizations in the ,western ,hemisphere that use trade-based money laundering to disguise the proceeds of drug trafficking4 7#ad7 ,the presence of drug traffickers in the ,united ,states and their intrinsic connection to international threat networks1 as well as the use of licit trade to further their motives1 is a national security concern4 7#ae7 ,drug-trafficking organizations frequently use the trade-based money laundering scheme known as the ,black ,market ,peso ,exchange to move their ill-gotten gains out of the ,united ,states and into ,central and ,south ,america4 7#af7 ,united ,states ports and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection do not have the capacity to properly examine the #fj1jjj1jjj shipping containers that pass through ,united ,states ports annually1 with only #b to #e percent of that cargo actively inspected4 7#ag7 ,trade-based money laundering can only be combated effectively if the intelligence community1 law enforcement agencies1 the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,justice1 and the private sector work together4 7#ah7 ,drug-trafficking organizations1 terrorist organizations1 and other transnational criminal organizations disguise the proceeds of their illegal activities behind sophisticated mechanisms that operate seamlessly between licit and illicit trade and financial transactions1 making it almost impossible to address without international cooperation4 7#ai7 ,the ,united ,states has established ,trade ,transparency ,units with #ah partner countries1 including with major drug-producing and transit countries1 to facilitate the increased exchange of import-export data to combat trade-based money laundering4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the activities of transnational criminal organizations and their networks1 and the means by which such organizations and networks move and launder their ill-gotten gains1 such as through the use of illicit economies1 illicit trade1 and trade-based money laundering1 pose a threat to the national interests and national security of the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states around the world2 7#b7 in addition to considering the countering of illicit economies1 illicit trade1 and trade-based money laundering as a national priority and committing to detect1 address1 and prevent such activities1 the ,president should-- 7,a7 continue to assess1 in the periodic national risk assessments on money laundering1 terrorist financing1 and proliferation financing conducted by the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ongoing risks of trade-based money laundering2 7,b7 finalize the assessment described in the ,explanatory ,statement accompanying the ,financial ,services and ,general ,government ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7division ,c of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ic771 which directs the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network of the ,department of the ,treasury to thoroughly assess the risk that trade-based money laundering and other forms of illicit finance pose to national security2 7,c7 work expeditiously to develop1 finalize1 and execute a strategy1 as described in section #fejf of the ,anti-,money ,laundering ,act of #bjbj 7title ,,lxv of division ,f of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dfca71 drawing on the multiple instruments of ,united ,states national power available1 to counter-- 7i7 the activities of transnational criminal organizations1 including illicit trade and trade-based money laundering2 and 7ii7 the illicit economies such organizations operate in2 7,d7 coordinate with international partners to implement that strategy1 exhorting those partners to strengthen their approaches to combating transnational criminal organizations2 and 7,e7 review that strategy on a biennial basis and improve it as needed in order to most effectively address illicit economies1 illicit trade1 and trade-based money laundering by exploring the use of emerging technologies and other new avenues for interrupting and putting an end to those activities2 and 7#c7 the ,trade ,transparency ,unit program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security should take steps to strengthen its work1 including in countries that the ,department of ,state has identified as major money laundering jurisdictions under section #dhi of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia;h74 #edde4 ,disclosure of disability1 veteran1 and military status ,section #cjd7;b77#d7 of the ,home ,mortgage ,disclosure ,act of #aige 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjc7;b77#d77 is amended by striking age1 and inserting age1 veteran and military status1 disability status14 #eddf4 ,strengthening ,cybersecurity for the ,financial ,sector 7a7 ,regulation and examination of credit union organizations and service providers ,section #bjf;,a of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking that and inserting an2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by inserting after shall notify the ,board the following3 1 in a manner and method prescribed by the ,board12 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,exercise of authority ,to minimize duplicative efforts1 prior to conducting any examination of a credit union organization under the authority provided to the ,board under this section1 the ,board shall first seek to collect any information which the ,board intends to acquire through such examination from-- 7#a7 any ,federal regulatory agencies that supervise any activity of that credit union organization2 and 7#b7 any ,federal banking agency that supervises any other person who maintains an ownership interest in that credit union organization4 4 7b7 ,,gao study on ,,fhfa's regulation of service providers 7#a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall carry out a study on the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency's authority and regulation of service providers to its regulated entities1 including the ,federal ,national ,mortgage ,association1 the ,federal ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation1 and the ,federal ,home ,loan ,banks4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #ab-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall issue a report to ,congress containing-- 7,a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 an analysis of the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency's existing authority1 how service providers to the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency's regulated entities are currently regulated1 and risks to the regulated entities associated with third-party service providers2 and 7,c7 recommendations for legislative and administrative action4 #eddg4 ,review of ,,imf loan surcharge policy 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,international ,monetary ,fund 7in this section referred to as the ,,imf7 imposes a surcharge1 in addition to standard interest and service fees1 of #bjj basis points on outstanding credit provided through its ,general ,resources ,account that exceeds #ahg4e percent of the ,,imf country quota1 and an additional #ajj basis points if that credit has been outstanding for over #cf or #ea months1 depending on the facility4 7#b7 ,according to the ,,imf1 ,these level and time-based surcharges are intended to help mitigate credit risk by providing members with incentives to limit their demand for ,fund assistance and encourage timely repurchases while at the same time generating income for the ,fund to accumulate precautionary balances44 7#c7 ,according to a #bjba report by the ,european ,network on ,debt and ,development1 surcharges increase the average cost of borrowing from the ,,imf by over #fd percent for surcharged countries4 ,surcharges increased ,ukraine's borrowing costs on its ,,imf lending program by nearly #bg percent1 ,jordan's by #gb percent1 and ,egypt's by over #ajd percent4 7#d7 ,as a result of ,russia's invasion1 the ,world ,bank predicts that ,ukraine will experience an economic contraction of #de percent in #bjbb4 ,yet ,ukraine is expected to pay the ,,imf an estimated #dhc1jjj1jjj in surcharges from #bjba through #bjbg4 7#e7 ,the ,ukraine ,comprehensive ,debt ,payment ,relief ,act of #bjbb 7,h4,r4#gjha71 which requires the ,department of ,treasury to make efforts to secure debt relief for ,ukraine1 was passed by the ,house of ,representatives on ,may #aa1 #bjbb1 with overwhelming bipartisan support1 by a vote of #cfb ,yeas to #ef ,nays4 7#f7 ,as a result of the war in ,ukraine and other factors1 the ,world ,bank predicted that global growth rates will slow to #b4i percent in #bjbb1 down nearly half from #bjba4 ,external public debt of developing economies is at record levels1 and the ,world ,bank1 ,,imf1 and ,united ,nations have all warned of coming defaults and a potential global debt crisis4 ,as food and energy prices rise1 the ,world ,food ,program has estimated that #gej1jjj people are at immediate risk of starvation or death1 and #cbc1jjj1jjj people may experience acute food insecurity before the end of the year4 7#g7 ,since #bjbj1 the number of countries paying surcharges to the ,,imf has increased from #i to #af4 ,a ,december #bjba ,,imf policy paper1 notes that under the ,,imf's model-based ,world ,economic ,outlook scenario the number of surcharge-paying members would increase to #ch in ,,fy #bjbd and ,,fy #bjbe and that under the ,fund's adverse scenario1 the number of surcharge-paying members and the amount of surcharge income would increase even more sharply4 7#h7 ,an ,april #bjbb brief from the ,united ,nations ,global ,crisis ,response ,group on ,food1 ,energy and ,finance on the impacts of the war in ,ukraine on developing countries called for the immediate suspension of surcharge payments for a minimum of #b years1 because surcharges do not make sense during a global crisis since the need for more financing does not stem from national conditions but from the global economy shock4 7b7 ,review of surcharge policy at the ,international ,monetary ,fund ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at the ,international ,monetary ,fund to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 initiate an immediate review by the ,,imf of the surcharge policy of the ,,imf to be completed1 and its results and underlying data published1 within #cfe days2 and 7#b7 suspend and waive surcharge payments during the pendency of the review4 7c7 ,components of the review of surcharge policy ,the review referred to in subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a borrower-by-borrower analysis of surcharges in terms of cost and as a percentage of national spending on debt service on ,,imf loans1 food security1 and health for the #e-year period beginning at the start of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7#b7 ,evaluation of the policy's direct impact on-- 7,a7 disincentivizing large and prolonged reliance on ,fund credit2 7,b7 mitigating the credit risks taken by the ,,imf2 7,c7 improving borrower balance of payments and debt sustainability1 particularly during periods of contraction1 unrest1 and pandemic2 7,d7 promoting fiscally responsible policy reforms2 7,e7 disincentivizing borrowers from seeking opaque and potentially predatory bilateral loans2 and 7,f7 improving the ability of borrowers to repay private creditors and access the private credit market4 7#c7 ,recommendations for-- 7,a7 ,identifying alternative sources of funding for the ,,imf's precautionary balances that prioritize stable funding sources and equitable burden-sharing among ,,imf members2 7,b7 ,determining whether the ,fund should maintain1 reform1 temporarily suspend or eliminate the use of surcharges4 7#d7 ,the review process must incorporate extensive consultation with relevant experts1 particularly those from countries that are currently paying or have recently paid surcharges4 ,these experts should include government officials responsible for overseeing economic development1 social services1 and defense1 ,united ,nations officials1 economic research institutes1 academics1 and civil society organizations4 #eddh4 ,grants to eligible entities for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders 7a7 ,in general ,section #ihi;,a of the ,investor ,protection and ,securities ,reform ,act of #bjaj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eecg7 is amended to read as follows3 #ihi;,a4 ,grants to eligible entities for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 the securities commission 7or any agency or office performing like functions7 of any ,state2 and 7,b7 the insurance department 7or any agency or office performing like functions7 of any ,state4 7#b7 ,senior ,the term senior means any individual who has attained the age of #fb years or older4 7#c7 ,senior financial fraud ,the term senior financial fraud means a fraudulent or otherwise illegal1 unauthorized1 or improper act or process of an individual1 including a caregiver or a fiduciary1 that-- 7,a7 uses the resources of a senior for monetary or personal benefit1 profit1 or gain2 7,b7 results in depriving a senior of rightful access to or use of benefits1 resources1 belongings1 or assets2 or 7,c7 is an action described in section #acdh of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is taken against a senior4 7#d7 ,task force ,the term task force means the task force established under subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,task force 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall establish a task force to carry out the grant program under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,membership ,the task force shall consist of the following members3 7i7 ,a ,chair of the task force1 who-- 7,i7 shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,commission1 in consultation with the ,commissioners of the ,commission2 and 7,,ii7 may be a representative of the ,office of the ,investor ,advocate of the ,commission1 the ,division of ,enforcement of the ,commission1 or such other representative as the ,commission determines appropriate4 7ii7 ,if the ,chair is not a representative of the ,office of the ,investor ,advocate of the ,commission1 a representative of such ,office4 7iii7 ,if the ,chair is not a representative of the ,division of ,enforcement of the ,commission1 a representative of such ,division4 7iv7 ,such other representatives as the ,commission determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,detail of executive agency employees ,upon the request of the ,commission1 the head of any ,federal agency may detail1 on a reimbursable basis1 any of the personnel of that ,federal agency to the ,commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section4 ,the detail of any such personnel shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 7#b7 ,grants ,the task force shall carry out a program under which the task force shall make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities1 which-- 7,a7 may use the grant funds-- 7i7 to hire staff to identify1 investigate1 and prosecute 7through civil1 administrative1 or criminal enforcement actions7 cases involving senior financial fraud2 7ii7 to fund technology1 equipment1 and training for regulators1 prosecutors1 and law enforcement officers1 in order to identify1 investigate1 and prosecute cases involving senior financial fraud2 7iii7 to provide educational materials and training to seniors to increase awareness and understanding of senior financial fraud2 7iv7 to develop comprehensive plans to combat senior financial fraud2 and 7v7 to enhance provisions of ,state law to provide protection from senior financial fraud2 and 7,b7 may not use the grant funds for any indirect expense1 such as rent1 utilities1 or any other general administrative cost that is not directly related to the purpose of the grant program4 7#c7 ,authority of task force ,in carrying out paragraph 7#b71 the task force-- 7,a7 may consult with staff of the ,commission2 and 7,b7 shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph4 7c7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the task force1 in such form and in such a manner as the task force may determine1 that includes-- 7#a7 a proposal for activities to protect seniors from senior financial fraud that are proposed to be funded using a grant under this section1 including-- 7,a7 an identification of the scope of the problem of senior financial fraud in the applicable ,state2 7,b7 a description of how the proposed activities would-- 7i7 protect seniors from senior financial fraud1 including by proactively identifying victims of senior financial fraud2 7ii7 assist in the investigation and prosecution of those committing senior financial fraud2 and 7iii7 discourage and reduce cases of senior financial fraud2 and 7,c7 a description of how the proposed activities would be coordinated with other ,state efforts2 and 7#b7 any other information that the task force determines appropriate4 7d7 ,performance objectives2 reporting requirements2 audits 7#a7 ,in general ,the task force-- 7,a7 may establish such performance objectives and reporting requirements for eligible entities receiving a grant under this section as the task force determines are necessary to carry out and assess the effectiveness of the program under this section2 and 7,b7 shall require each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to submit to the task force a detailed accounting of the use of grant funds1 which shall be submitted at such time1 in such form1 and containing such information as the task force may require4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #b years1 and again not later than #e years1 after the date of the enactment of the ,empowering ,states to ,protect ,seniors from ,bad ,actors ,act1 the task force shall submit to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate a report that-- 7,a7 specifies each recipient of a grant under this section2 7,b7 includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant2 and 7,c7 includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants4 7#c7 ,audits ,the task force shall annually conduct an audit of the program under this section to ensure that eligible entities to which grants are made under that program are1 for the year covered by the audit1 using grant funds for the intended purposes of those funds4 7e7 ,maximum amount ,the amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed #ejj1jjj1 which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics of the ,department of ,labor4 7f7 ,subgrants ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may1 in consultation with the task force1 make a subgrant1 as the eligible entity determines is necessary or appropriate-- 7#a7 to carry out the activities described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a72 and 7#b7 which may not be used for any activity described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b74 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #ihi;,a and inserting the following3 ,sec4#ihi;,a4 ,grants to eligible entities for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders4 4 #eddi4 ,banking ,transparency for ,sanctioned ,persons 7a7 ,report on financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism1 human rights abusers1 and corrupt officials 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 of the ,treasury shall issue a report to the ,committees on ,financial ,services and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that includes-- 7,a7 a copy of any license issued by the ,secretary in the preceding #ahj days that authorizes a financial institution to provide financial services benefitting a state sponsor of terrorism2 and 7,b7 a list of any foreign financial institutions that1 in the preceding #ahj days1 knowingly conducted a significant transaction or transactions1 directly or indirectly1 for a sanctioned person included on the ,department of the ,treasury's ,specially ,designated ,nationals ,and ,blocked ,persons ,list who-- 7i7 is owned or controlled by1 or acts on behalf of1 the government of a state sponsor of terrorism2 or 7ii7 is designated pursuant to any of the following3 7,i7 ,section #djd of the ,russia and ,moldova ,jackson-,vanik ,repeal and ,sergei ,magnitsky ,rule of ,law ,accountability ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aabbjh74 7,,ii7 ,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,,iii7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #achah4 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may waive the requirements of subsection 7a7 with respect to a foreign financial institution described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 of such subsection-- 7#a7 upon receiving credible assurances that the foreign financial institution has ceased1 or will imminently cease1 to knowingly conduct any significant transaction or transactions1 directly or indirectly1 for a person described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of such subparagraph 7,b72 or 7#b7 upon certifying to the ,committees on ,financial ,services and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that the waiver is important to the national interest of the ,united ,states1 with an explanation of the reasons therefor4 7c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,financial institution ,the term financial institution means a ,united ,states financial institution or a foreign financial institution4 7#b7 ,foreign financial institution ,the term foreign financial institution has the meaning given that term under section #efa4cjh of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly with respect to conduct1 a circumstance1 or a result1 means that a person has actual knowledge1 or should have known1 of the conduct1 the circumstance1 or the result4 7#d7 ,united ,states financial institution ,the term ,united ,states financial institution has the meaning given the term ,u4,s4 financial institution under section #efa4cji of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7d7 ,sunset ,the reporting requirement under this section shall terminate on the date that is the end of the #g-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #edej4 ,bureau servicemember and veteran credit reporting ombudsperson 7a7 ,in general ,section #faa7;a7 of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;i7a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,bureau servicemember and veteran credit reporting ombudsperson 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,bureau shall establish the position of servicemember and veteran credit reporting ombudsperson1 who shall carry out the ,bureau's responsibilities with respect to-- 7i7 resolving persistent errors that are not resolved in a timely manner by a consumer reporting agency in connection with servicemembers and veterans2 and 7ii7 enhancing oversight of consumer reporting agencies by-- 7,i7 advising the ,director of the ,bureau1 in consultation with the ,office of ,enforcement and the ,office of ,supervision of the ,bureau1 on any potential violations of paragraph 7#e7 or any other applicable law by a consumer reporting agency in connection with servicemembers and veterans1 including appropriate corrective action for such a violation2 and 7,,ii7 making referrals to the ,office of ,supervision for supervisory action or the ,office of ,enforcement for enforcement action1 as appropriate1 in response to violations of paragraph 7#e7 or any other applicable law by a consumer reporting agency in connection with servicemembers and veterans4 7,b7 ,consultation with veterans service organizations ,the servicemember and veteran credit reporting ombudsperson shall consult with veterans service organizations in carrying out the duties of the ombudsperson4 7,c7 ,report ,the ombudsperson shall submit to the ,committees on ,financial ,services and ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate an annual report including statistics and analysis on consumer complaints the ,bureau receives relating to consumer reports in connection with servicemembers and veterans1 as well as a summary of the supervisory actions and enforcement actions taken with respect to consumer reporting agencies in connection with servicemembers and veterans during the year covered by the report4 4 7b7 ,discretionary ,surplus ,funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the dollar amount specified under section #g7;a77#c77;,a7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#c77;,a77 is reduced by #ah1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,september #cj1 #bjcb4 #edea4 ,senior ,investor ,taskforce 7a7 ,in general ,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 ,senior ,investor ,taskforce 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,commission the ,senior ,investor ,taskforce 7in this subsection referred to as the ,taskforce74 7#b7 ,director of the ,taskforce ,the head of the ,taskforce shall be the ,director1 who shall-- 7,a7 report directly to the ,chairman2 and 7,b7 be appointed by the ,chairman1 in consultation with the ,commission1 from among individuals-- 7i7 currently employed by the ,commission or from outside of the ,commission2 and 7ii7 having experience in advocating for the interests of senior investors4 7#c7 ,staffing ,the ,chairman shall ensure that-- 7,a7 the ,taskforce is staffed sufficiently to carry out fully the requirements of this subsection2 and 7,b7 such staff shall include individuals from the ,division of ,enforcement1 ,office of ,compliance ,inspections and ,examinations1 and ,office of ,investor ,education and ,advocacy4 7#d7 ,no compensation for members of ,taskforce ,all members of the ,taskforce appointed under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,minimizing duplication of efforts ,in organizing and staffing the ,taskforce1 the ,chairman shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the divisions and offices described under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 and any other divisions1 offices1 or taskforces of the ,commission4 7#f7 ,functions of the ,taskforce ,the ,taskforce shall-- 7,a7 identify challenges that senior investors encounter1 including problems associated with financial exploitation and cognitive decline2 7,b7 identify areas in which senior investors would benefit from changes in the regulations of the ,commission or the rules of self-regulatory organizations2 7,c7 coordinate1 as appropriate1 with other offices within the ,commission1 other taskforces that may be established within the ,commission1 self-regulatory organizations1 and the ,elder ,justice ,coordinating ,council2 and 7,d7 consult1 as appropriate1 with ,state securities and law enforcement authorities1 ,state insurance regulators1 and other ,federal agencies4 7#g7 ,report ,the ,taskforce1 in coordination1 as appropriate1 with the ,office of the ,investor ,advocate and self-regulatory organizations1 and in consultation1 as appropriate1 with ,state securities and law enforcement authorities1 ,state insurance regulators1 and ,federal agencies1 shall issue a report every #b years to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and the ,special ,committee on ,aging of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 the first of which shall not be issued until after the report described in section #edjc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc has been issued and considered by the ,taskforce1 containing-- 7,a7 appropriate statistical information and full and substantive analysis2 7,b7 a summary of recent trends and innovations that have impacted the investment landscape for senior investors2 7,c7 a summary of regulatory initiatives that have concentrated on senior investors and industry practices related to senior investors2 7,d7 key observations1 best practices1 and areas needing improvement1 involving senior investors identified during examinations1 enforcement actions1 and investor education outreach2 7,e7 a summary of the most serious issues encountered by senior investors1 including issues involving financial products and services2 7,f7 an analysis with regard to existing policies and procedures of brokers1 dealers1 investment advisers1 and other market participants related to senior investors and senior investor-related topics and whether these policies and procedures need to be further developed or refined2 7,g7 recommendations for such changes to the regulations1 guidance1 and orders of the ,commission and self-regulatory organizations and such legislative actions as may be appropriate to resolve problems encountered by senior investors2 and 7,h7 any other information1 as determined appropriate by the ,director of the ,taskforce4 7#h7 ,request for reports ,the ,taskforce shall make any report issued under paragraph 7#g7 available to a ,member of ,congress who requests such a report4 7#i7 ,sunset ,the ,taskforce shall terminate after the end of the #aj-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subsection4 7#aj7 ,senior investor defined ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term senior investor means an investor over the age of #fe4 7#aa7 ,use of existing funds ,the ,commission shall use existing funds to carry out this subsection4 4 7b7 ,,gao study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress and the ,senior ,investor ,taskforce the results of a study of financial exploitation of senior citizens4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include information with respect to-- 7,a7 economic costs of the financial exploitation of senior citizens-- 7i7 associated with losses by victims that were incurred as a result of the financial exploitation of senior citizens2 7ii7 incurred by ,state and ,federal agencies1 law enforcement and investigatory agencies1 public benefit programs1 public health programs1 and other public programs as a result of the financial exploitation of senior citizens2 7iii7 incurred by the private sector as a result of the financial exploitation of senior citizens2 and 7iv7 any other relevant costs that-- 7,i7 result from the financial exploitation of senior citizens2 and 7,,ii7 the ,comptroller ,general determines are necessary and appropriate to include in order to provide ,congress and the public with a full and accurate understanding of the economic costs resulting from the financial exploitation of senior citizens in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 frequency of senior financial exploitation and correlated or contributing factors-- 7i7 information about percentage of senior citizens financially exploited each year2 and 7ii7 information about factors contributing to increased risk of exploitation1 including such factors as race1 social isolation1 income1 net worth1 religion1 region1 occupation1 education1 home-ownership1 illness1 and loss of spouse2 and 7,c7 policy responses and reporting of senior financial exploitation-- 7i7 the degree to which financial exploitation of senior citizens unreported to authorities2 7ii7 the reasons that financial exploitation may be unreported to authorities2 7iii7 to the extent that suspected elder financial exploitation is currently being reported-- 7,i7 information regarding which ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies are receiving reports1 including adult protective services1 law enforcement1 industry1 regulators1 and professional licensing boards2 7,,ii7 information regarding what information is being collected by such agencies2 and 7,,iii7 information regarding the actions that are taken by such agencies upon receipt of the report and any limits on the agencies' ability to prevent exploitation1 such as jurisdictional limits1 a lack of expertise1 resource challenges1 or limiting criteria with regard to the types of victims they are permitted to serve2 7iv7 an analysis of gaps that may exist in empowering ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies to prevent senior exploitation or respond effectively to suspected senior financial exploitation2 and 7v7 an analysis of the legal hurdles that prevent ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies from effectively partnering with each other and private professionals to effectively respond to senior financial exploitation4 7#c7 ,senior citizen defined ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term senior citizen means an individual over the age of #fe4 #edeb4 ,military service question 7a7 ,in general ,subpart ,a of part #b of subtitle ,a of title ,,viii of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #deda et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #acbi4 ,uniform ,residential ,loan ,application ,the ,director shall1 not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this section1 require each enterprise to-- 7#a7 include a military service question on the form known as the ,uniform ,residential ,loan ,application2 and 7#b7 position such question above the signature line of the ,uniform ,residential ,loan ,application4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,the ,director of the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency shall1 not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this section1 issue a rule to carry out the amendment made by this section4 #edec4 ,prohibition on trading ahead by market makers 7a7 ,in general ,section #ae of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,prohibition on trading ahead by market makers 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to a person acting in the capacity of a market maker1 if the person accepts an order with respect to a security from a customer1 including a broker or dealer-- 7,a7 the market maker has a duty of trust and loyalty to the customer arising from the receipt of such order2 and 7,b7 the information in such order is material1 non-public information that may be used only in furtherance of executing such customer's order4 7#b7 ,annual ,,ceo certification ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer of each person that acts in the capacity of a market maker shall issue an annual certification to the ,commission1 in such form and manner as the ,commission may prescribe by rule1 that certifies that-- 7,a7 the person has performed reasonable due diligence during the reporting period to ensure that the person has not violated the duty of trust and loyalty described under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or used the information described under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 in a prohibited fashion2 and 7,b7 the person has not violated the duty of trust and loyalty described under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or used the information described under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 in a prohibited fashion during the reporting period4 7#c7 ,personal liability 7,a7 ,fine for individual violations ,any associated person of a market maker who knowingly and willfully causes the market maker to violate paragraph 7#a7 7or who directs another agent or associated person of the market maker to commit such a violation or engage in such acts that result in the associated person being personally unjustly enriched7 shall be fined in an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 two times the amount of profit realized by reason of such violation2 or 7ii7 #ej1jjj4 7,b7 ,course of conduct ,any associated person of a market maker who knowingly and willfully causes the market maker to engage in a course of conduct of knowingly and willfully violating paragraph 7#a7 7or who directs another agent or associated person of the market maker to commit such a violation or engage in such acts that result in the associated person being personally unjustly enriched7 shall be-- 7i7 fined in an amount not to exceed #bjj percent of the compensation 7including stock options awarded as compensation7 received by such associated person from the market maker-- 7,i7 during the time period in which the violations occurred2 or 7,,ii7 in the one- to three-year time period preceding the date on which the violations were discovered2 and 7ii7 imprisoned for not more than #e years4 7,c7 ,associated person defined ,the term associated person means an associated person of a broker or dealer4 7#d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,commission-- 7,a7 shall issue rules to carry out this subsection2 and 7,b7 may provide exemptions from the requirements of this subsection1 by rule1 if the ,commission determines that such exemptions would promote market integrity and are necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors4 4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that the prohibitions added by this section should complement1 and not replace1 existing rules of self-regulatory organizations applicable to their members1 including brokers and dealers4 7c7 ,effective date ,section #ae7p7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall take effect after the end of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #eded4 ,securing ,america's ,vaccines for ,emergencies 7a7 ,securing essential medical materials 7#a7 ,statement of policy ,section #b7;b7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dejb7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 authorities under this ,act should be used when appropriate to ensure the availability of medical materials essential to national defense1 including through measures designed to secure the drug supply chain1 and taking into consideration the importance of ,united ,states competitiveness1 scientific leadership and cooperation1 and innovative capacity2 4 7#b7 ,strengthening domestic capability ,section #ajg of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deag7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7including medical materials7 after materials2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting 7including medical materials such as drugs1 devices1 and biological products to diagnose1 cure1 mitigate1 treat1 or prevent disease that are essential to national defense7 after essential materials4 7#c7 ,strategy on securing supply chains for medical materials ,title ,i of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aji4 ,strategy on securing supply chains for medical materials 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall transmit a strategy to the appropriate ,members of ,congress that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed plan to use the authorities under this title and title ,,iii1 or any other provision of law1 to ensure the supply of medical materials 7including drugs1 devices1 and biological products 7as that term is defined in section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb77 to diagnose1 cure1 mitigate1 treat1 or prevent disease7 essential to national defense1 to the extent necessary for the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,an analysis of vulnerabilities to existing supply chains for such medical materials1 and recommendations to address the vulnerabilities4 7#c7 ,measures to be undertaken by the ,president to diversify such supply chains1 as appropriate and as required for national defense4 7#d7 ,a discussion of-- 7,a7 any significant effects resulting from the plan and measures described in this subsection on the production1 cost1 or distribution of biological products 7as that term is defined in section #cea of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb77 or any other devices or drugs 7as defined under the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq4772 7,b7 a timeline to ensure that essential components of the supply chain for medical materials are not under the exclusive control of a foreign government in a manner that the ,president determines could threaten the national defense of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 efforts to mitigate any risks resulting from the plan and measures described in this subsection to ,united ,states competitiveness1 scientific leadership1 and innovative capacity1 including efforts to cooperate and proactively engage with ,united ,states allies4 7b7 ,progress ,report ,following submission of the strategy under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate ,members of ,congress an annual progress report until ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 evaluating the implementation of the strategy1 and may include updates to the strategy as appropriate4 ,the strategy and progress reports shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate ,members of ,congress ,the term appropriate ,members of ,congress means the ,speaker1 majority leader1 and minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 the majority leader and minority leader of the ,senate1 the ,chairman and ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,chairman and ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,chairman and ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,chairman and ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,investment in supply chain security 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cjc of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #decc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,investment in supply chain security 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to other authorities in this title1 the ,president may make available to an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#b7 payments to increase the security of supply chains and supply chain activities1 if the ,president certifies to ,congress not less than #cj days before making such a payment that the payment is critical to meet national defense requirements of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,an eligible entity described in this paragraph is an entity that-- 7,a7 is organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 produces-- 7i7 one or more critical components2 7ii7 critical technology2 or 7iii7 one or more products or raw materials for the security of supply chains or supply chain activities4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms supply chain and supply chain activities have the meanings given those terms by the ,president by regulation4 4 7#b7 ,regulations 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall prescribe regulations setting forth definitions for the terms supply chain and supply chain activities for the purposes of section #cjc7;h7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #decc7;h771 as added by paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,scope of definitions ,the definitions required by subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall encompass-- 7,i7 the organization1 people1 activities1 information1 and resources involved in the delivery and operation of a product or service used by the ,government2 or 7,,ii7 critical infrastructure as defined in ,presidential ,policy ,directive #ba 7,february #ab1 #bjac2 relating to critical infrastructure security and resilience72 and 7ii7 may include variations as determined necessary and appropriate by the ,president for purposes of national defense4 #edee4 ,special ,drawing ,rights exchange prohibition 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may not engage in any transaction involving the exchange of ,special ,drawing ,rights issued by the ,international ,monetary ,fund that are held by the ,russian ,federation or ,belarus4 7b7 ,advocacy ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall-- 7#a7 vigorously advocate that the governments of the member countries of the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 to the extent that the member countries issue freely usable currencies1 prohibit transactions involving the exchange of ,special ,drawing ,rights held by the ,russian ,federation or ,belarus2 and 7#b7 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 oppose the provision of financial assistance to the ,russian ,federation and ,belarus1 except to address basic human needs of the civilian population4 7c7 ,termination ,the preceding provisions of 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 #cj days after the date that the ,president reports to the ,congress that the governments of the ,russian ,federation and ,belarus have ceased 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 #edef4 ,prohibition on insider trading 7a7 ,in general ,the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;a et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #af 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghp7 the following3 #af;,a4 ,prohibition on insider trading 7a7 ,prohibition against trading securities while aware of material1 nonpublic information ,it shall be unlawful for any person1 directly or indirectly1 to purchase1 sell1 or enter into1 or cause the purchase or sale of1 or entry into1 any security1 security-based swap1 or security-based swap agreement if that person1 at the time the person takes such an action-- 7#a7 has access to information relating to such security1 security-based swap1 or security-based swap agreement that is material and nonpublic and is aware 7including if the person consciously avoids being aware71 or recklessly disregards1 that such information is material and nonpublic2 and 7#b7 is aware 7including if the person consciously avoids being aware71 or recklessly disregards1 that-- 7,a7 the information described in paragraph 7#a7 has been obtained wrongfully2 or 7,b7 the purchase1 sale1 or entry would constitute wrongful trading on the information described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,prohibition against the wrongful communication of certain material1 nonpublic information ,it shall be unlawful for any person1 the purchase or sale of a security or security-based swap 7or entry into a security-based swap agreement7 by which would violate subsection 7a71 to wrongfully communicate material1 nonpublic information relating to that security1 security-based swap1 or security-based swap agreement to any other person1 if-- 7#a7 the person communicating the information1 at the time the person communicates the information1 is aware 7including if the person consciously avoids being aware71 or recklessly disregards1 that such communication would result in such a purchase1 sale1 or entry2 and 7#b7 any recipient of the wrongfully communicated information purchases1 sells1 or causes the purchase or sale of any security or security-based swap1 or enters into 7or causes the entry into7 any security-based swap agreement1 based on that communication4 7c7 ,standard and knowledge requirement 7#a7 ,standard ,for purposes of this section1 trading while aware of material1 nonpublic information under subsection 7a71 or communicating material1 nonpublic information under subsection 7b71 is wrongful only if the information has been obtained by1 or the communication or trading on the information would constitute1 directly or indirectly-- 7,a7 theft1 conversion1 bribery1 misrepresentation1 espionage 7through electronic or other means71 or other unauthorized access of the information2 7,b7 a violation of any ,federal law protecting-- 7i7 computer data2 or 7ii7 the intellectual property or privacy of computer users2 7,c7 misappropriation from a source of the information2 or 7,d7 a breach of any fiduciary duty to shareholders of an issuer for a direct or indirect personal benefit1 including-- 7i7 an existing or future pecuniary gain or reputational benefit2 or 7ii7 a gift of confidential information to a relative or friend4 7#b7 ,knowledge requirement ,it shall not be necessary that a person trading while aware of information in violation of subsection 7a71 or making a communication in violation of subsection 7b71 knows the specific means by which the information was obtained or communicated or traded on1 or the specific benefit described in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 that was received1 paid1 or promised by or to any person in the chain of communication1 if the person trading while aware of the information or making the communication1 as applicable1 at the time the person makes the trade or communicates the information1 is aware 7including if the person consciously avoids being aware71 or recklessly disregards1 that the information was wrongfully obtained1 wrongfully traded on1 or wrongfully communicated4 7d7 ,affirmative defenses 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission may1 by rule or by order1 exempt any person1 security1 or transaction1 or any class of persons1 securities1 or transactions1 from any or all of the provisions of this section1 upon such terms and conditions as the ,commission considers necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of this title4 7#b7 ,rule #aj;b#e-a compliant transactions ,the prohibitions of this section shall not apply to any transaction that satisfies the requirements of section #bdj4aj;b#e-a of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,the rights and remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity 7without regard to whether such a right or remedy is provided under this ,act7 with respect to an action by a person to-- 7#a7 purchase1 sell1 or enter into a security1 security-based swap1 or security-based swap agreement while aware of material1 nonpublic information2 or 7#b7 communicate material1 nonpublic information relating to a security1 security-based swap1 or security-based swap agreement4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;a et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7;a77#gh77;,a7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a77#gh77;,a771 by inserting #af;,a1 after #af12 7#b7 in section #ba7;d77#b7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghu7d77#b771 by striking or the rules or regulations thereunder and inserting 1 section #af;,a of this title1 or the rules or regulations under either such section2 7#c7 in section #ba;,a 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghu-#a7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking section #aj7;b7 and ,rule #aj;b-#e thereunder and inserting section #aj7;b71 ,rule #aj;b-#e thereunder1 and section #af;,a2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h77#a71 by striking section #aj7;b71 and ,rule #aj;b-#e thereunder and inserting section #aj7;b71 ,rule #aj;b-#e thereunder1 and section #af;,a2 and 7#d7 in section #ba;,c7f7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghu-#c7;f771 by striking or the rules or regulations thereunder and inserting 1 section #af;,a1 or the rules or regulations under either such section4 #edeg4 ,community development block grant disaster recovery program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd is amended-- 7#a7 in section #aja7;c7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja7;c77-- 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 inserting after paragraph 7#i7 and before the undesignated matter at the end the following3 7#aj7 in the case of grants awarded under section #abc1 the recovery from disasters and efforts to mitigate the effects of future disasters4 2 7#b7 in section #ajb7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjb7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bj77;,a71 by inserting before the last sentence the following3 ,the term #8persons of middle income' means families and individuals whose incomes exceed #hj percent1 but do not exceed #abj percent1 of the median income of the area involved1 as determined by the ,secretary with adjustments for smaller and larger families42 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#be7 ,the term #8major disaster' has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 2 7#c7 in section #ajf7;c77#d7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf7;c77#d77-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking declared by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act2 and 7ii7 by inserting major before disaster1 any amounts2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting major before disaster2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by inserting major before disaster2 7#d7 in section #abb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecba771 by striking disaster under title ,,iv of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act and inserting major disaster2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new sections3 #abc4 ,,cdbg-disaster recovery assistance 7a7 ,authority2 ,use 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide assistance under this section to ,states1 including ,puerto ,rico1 units of general local government1 and ,indian tribes for necessary expenses for activities authorized under this title related to disaster relief1 resiliency1 long-term recovery1 restoration of infrastructure and housing1 mitigation1 and economic revitalization in the most impacted and distressed areas 7as such term shall be defined by the ,secretary by regulation7 resulting from a major disaster declared pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for purposes of assistance under this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated and made available in the ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,declared ,disaster ,recovery ,fund established under section #abd1 such sums as are necessary to respond to current or future disasters1 which shall remain available until expended4 7b7 ,allocation2 coordination 7#a7 ,allocation amounts ,the ,secretary shall annually establish and publish on its website an unmet needs threshold for most impacted and distressed areas resulting from a major disaster that shall result in a grant under this section4 ,in determining the amount allocated under this section for any grantee1 the ,secretary shall make allocations based on the best available data on unmet recover needs and include an additional amount1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for mitigation1 based on the best available research1 the type of disaster1 and such amounts awarded for mitigation for similar types of disasters in prior years4 ,such data may include information from the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,small business ,administration1 and any other relevant ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency1 and data from the ,bureau of the ,census to assess the unmet needs of both homeowners and renters4 7#b7 ,deadlines for allocation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 for any major disaster meeting the most impacted and distressed unmet need threshold requirements in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall allocate funds available to a grantee for assistance under this section within #fj days of the date of a major disaster declaration or #fj days from when sufficient funds become available to make the allocation4 7#c7 ,inapplicability of deadlines based on insufficient information ,the deadlines under paragraph 7#b7 for allocation of funds shall not apply in the case of funds made available for assistance under this section if ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency has not made sufficient information available to the ,secretary regarding relevant unmet recovery needs to make allocations in accordance with such deadlines4 ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,congress of progress on or delay in receiving the necessary information within #fj days following declaration of such a major disaster and monthly thereafter until all necessary information is received4 7#d7 ,obligation of amounts by the ,secretary ,subject to subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary shall provide for the disbursement of the amounts allocated for a grantee1 but shall require the grantee to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of this section before each such disbursement4 7#e7 ,coordination of disaster benefits and data with other ,federal agencies 7,a7 ,coordination of data ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with other agencies to obtain data on recovery needs1 including the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration1 and other agencies when necessary regarding disaster benefits4 7,b7 ,coordination with ,,fema ,the ,secretary shall share with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 and make publicly available 7with such redactions necessary to protect personally identifiable information71 all data collected1 possessed1 or analyzed during the course of a disaster recovery for which assistance is provided under this section4 ,notwithstanding section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,u4,s4,c41 or any other law1 the ,secretary may make data transfers pertaining to grants under this section with the ,,fema ,administrator1 grantees1 and academic and research institutions described in section #abc7l77#c71 which transfers may disclose information about an individual without the individual's written consent1 including the use and retention of this data for computer matching programs to assess disaster recovery needs and to prevent the duplication of benefits and other waste1 fraud1 and abuse2 provided1 that the ,secretary shall enter a data sharing agreement before sharing or receiving any information under transfers authorized by this section4 ,the data sharing agreements must1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 include measures adequate to safeguard the privacy and personally identifying information of individuals4 ,the data the ,secretary shares with the ,administrator shall include-- 7i7 all data on damage caused by the disaster2 7ii7 information on how any ,federal assistance provided in connection with the disaster is expended2 and 7iii7 information regarding the effect of the disaster on education1 transportation capabilities and dependence1 housing needs1 health care capacity1 and displacement of persons4 7,c7 ,requirements regarding eligibility for direct assistance and duplication of benefits 7i7 ,compliance ,funds made available under this subsection shall be used in accordance with section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee71 as amended by section #abaj of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7division ,d1 ,public ,law #aae-bed71 and such rules as may be prescribed under such section4 7ii7 ,priority ,households having the lowest incomes shall be prioritized for direct assistance under this subsection until all unmet needs are satisfied for families having an income up to #abj percent of the median for the area4 7,d7 ,treatment of duplicative benefits ,in any case in which a grantee provides assistance that duplicates benefits available to a person for the same purpose from another source1 the grantee itself shall either 7i7 be subject to remedies for noncompliance under section #aaa1 or 7ii7 bear responsibility for absorbing such cost of duplicative benefits and returning an amount equal to any duplicative benefits paid to the grantee's funds available for use under this section or to the ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,declared ,disaster ,recovery ,fund under section #abd1 unless the ,secretary issues a public determination by publication in the ,federal ,register that it is not in the best interest of the ,federal ,government to pursue such remedies based on hardships identified in subparagraph 7,e7 or other reasons4 7,e7 ,waiver of recoupment ,a grantee of assistance from funds made available for use under this section may request a waiver from the ,secretary of any recoupment by the ,secretary of such funds for amounts owed by persons who have received such assistance from such funds and who have been defrauded1 or after receiving assistance1 have filed for bankruptcy1 gone through a foreclosure procedure on property that received such assistance1 or are deceased4 ,if the grantee self-certifies to the ,secretary in such request that it has verified that the individual conditions of each person it is requesting a waiver for meets one of the conditions specified in the preceding sentence1 the ,secretary may grant such waivers on the basis of grantee self-certification1 issue a public determination by publication in the ,federal ,register that it is not in the best interest of the ,federal ,government to pursue such recoupment1 and may conduct oversight to verify grantee self-certification and subject the grantee to remedies for noncompliance for any amounts that have not met such requirements4 7,f7 ,protection of personally identifiable information ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,secretary and the grantee shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that personally identifiable information regarding recipients of assistance provided from funds made available under this section is not made publicly available by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development or any agency with which information is shared pursuant to this paragraph4 7c7 ,plan for use of assistance 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the allocation pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 of all of the funds made available by an appropriations ,act for assistance under this section and before the ,secretary obligates any of such funds for a grantee1 the grantee shall submit a plan to the ,secretary for approval detailing the proposed use of all funds1 which shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 criteria for eligibility for each proposed use of funds1 including eligibility limits on income and geography1 and a description of how each proposed use of such funds will comply with all civil rights and fair housing laws and will address disaster relief1 resiliency1 long-term recovery1 restoration of infrastructure and housing1 hazard mitigation1 and economic revitalization in the most impacted and distressed areas1 including1 as appropriate1 assistance for the benefit of impacted households experiencing homelessness as defined by section #ajc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb7 or at risk of homelessness as defined by section #dja of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj72 7,b7 an agreement to share data1 disaggregated by the smallest census tract1 block group1 or block possible for the data set1 with ,federal agencies and other providers of disaster relief1 which shall include information the grantee has regarding the matters described in subsection 7b77#d77;,b72 7,c7 identification of officials and offices responsible for administering such funds and processes and procedures for identifying and recovering duplicate benefits2 7,d7 for grantees other than ,indian tribes1 a plan for compliance with the ,fair ,housing ,act1 which may include1 at the election of the grantee1 providing for partnerships with local fair housing organizations and funding set-aside for local fair housing organizations to handle complaints relating to assistance with amounts made available for use under this section2 and 7,e7 a plan to provide for the funding and delivery of-- 7i7 case management services to assist disaster-impacted residents in identifying1 understanding1 and accessing available assistance2 and 7ii7 housing counseling services through housing counseling agencies approved by the ,secretary to assist disaster-impacted residents with mortgage assistance1 housing affordability1 homeownership1 tenancy1 avoiding foreclosure and eviction1 and other housing counseling topics2 7,f7 a plan for addressing displacement or relocation caused by activities performed pursuant to this section1 such a plan shall set forth how housing counseling services will be delivered in coordination with case management services2 and 7,g7 a plan for addressing displacement or relocation caused by activities performed pursuant to this section4 7#b7 ,implementation funding ,to speed recovery1 the ,secretary may award a portion of a grant for implementation purposes under this section at the time the ,secretary announces the allocation of funds and before the ,secretary has issued pre-grant certifications and the grantee has made required submissions to the ,secretary1 and with the following conditions3 7,a7 ,implementation funding under this paragraph shall not exceed #aj percent of the grant awarded under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,implementation funding shall be limited to eligible activities that1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 will support faster recovery1 improve the grantee's ability to assess unmet recovery needs1 plan for the prevention of improper payments1 and reduce fraud1 waste1 and abuse4 7,c7 ,awards under this subsection shall not be subject to the substantial compliance determination under subsection 7b77#d74 7#c7 ,approval 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 specify criteria for approval of plans under paragraph 7#a71 including approval of substantial amendments to such plans4 7,b7 ,partial approval ,the ,secretary may approve a plan addressing the use of funds for unmet recovery needs under paragraph 7#a7 before approving a plan addressing the use of funds for mitigation4 7#d7 ,disapproval ,the ,secretary shall disapprove a plan or substantial amendment to a plan if-- 7,a7 the plan or substantial amendment does not meet the approval criteria2 7,b7 based on damage and unmet needs assessments of the ,secretary and the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration or such other information as may be available1 the plan or substantial amendment describing activities to address unmet recovery needs does not provide an allocation of resources that is reasonably proportional to unmet need-- 7i7 between infrastructure and housing activities2 and 7ii7 between homeowners1 renters1 and persons experiencing homelessness2 7,c7 unless the plan is submitted by an ,indian tribe1 the plan or amendment does not provide an adequate plan for ensuring that funding provided under this section is used in compliance with the ,fair ,housing ,act2 7,d7 the plan or substantial amendment does not adequately address1 as determined by the ,secretary in regulation1 the unmet needs for replacement or rehabilitation of certain disaster-damaged housing units1 with cost adjustment where appropriate1 including damaged dwelling units in public housing1 as such term is defined in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b771 projects receiving tax credits pursuant to section #db of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 or for projects assisted under section #h of the ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq71 under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 under the ,,home ,investment ,partnerships ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgba et seq471 under the community development block grant program under this title1 or by the ,housing ,trust ,fund under section #acch of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defh7 or any low and moderate income dwelling units demolished or converted to a use other than for housing for low and moderate income persons1 as defined in section #ajd7;d7 of this ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;d772 7,e7 the plan or substantial amendment does not use a percentage of the grant1 as determined by the ,secretary in regulation1 for acquisition1 rehabilitation1 reconstruction1 or other activities permitted by the ,secretary to provide affordable rental housing to benefit persons of low and moderate income1 which rental housing will1 upon completion1 be occupied by such persons2 or 7,f7 the plan or substantial amendment does not provide a process to provide applicants-- 7i7 notice by grantee of applicant's right to administrative appeal of any adverse action on the applicant's application2 and 7ii7 right to full discovery of applicant's entire application file4 7#e7 ,public consultation ,in developing the plan required under paragraph 7#a71 a grantee shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 consult with affected residents1 stakeholders1 local governments1 and public housing authorities to assess needs2 7,b7 publish the plan in accordance with the requirements set forth by the ,secretary1 including a requirement to prominently post the plan on the website of the grantee for not less than #ad days2 7,c7 ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited ,english proficiency2 and 7,d7 publish the plan in a manner that affords citizens1 affected local governments1 and other interested parties a reasonable opportunity to examine the contents of the plan and provide feedback4 7#f7 ,resubmission ,the ,secretary shall permit a grantee to revise and resubmit a disapproved plan or plan amendment4 7#g7 ,timing 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove a plan not later than #fj days after submission of the plan to the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary shall immediately notify the ,state1 unit of general local government1 or ,indian tribe that submitted the plan or substantial amendment of the ,secretary's decision4 7,b7 ,disapproval ,if the ,secretary disapproves a plan or a substantial amendment1 not later than #ae days after such disapproval the ,secretary shall inform the ,state1 unit of general local government1 or ,indian tribe in writing of 7i7 the reasons for disapproval1 and 7ii7 actions that the ,state1 unit of general local government1 or ,indian tribe could take to meet the criteria for approval4 7,c7 ,substantial amendments2 resubmission ,the ,secretary shall1 for a period of not less than #de days following the date of disapproval1 permit the revision and resubmission of any plan or substantial amendment that is disapproved4 ,the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove a resubmission of any plan or substantial amendment not less than #cj days after receipt of such substantial amendments or resubmission4 7,d7 ,grant agreements ,subject to subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall ensure that all grant agreements necessary for prompt disbursement of funds allocated to a grantee are signed by the ,secretary within #fj days of approval of grantee's plan describing the use of such funds4 7d7 ,financial controls 7#a7 ,compliance system ,the ,secretary shall develop and maintain a system to ensure that each grantee has and will maintain for the life of the grant-- 7,a7 proficient financial controls and procurement processes2 7,b7 adequate procedures to ensure that eligible applicants are approved for assistance with amounts made available for use under this section and that recipients are provided the full amount of assistance for which they are eligible1 subject to funding availability2 7,c7 adequate procedures to prevent any duplication of benefits1 as defined by section #cab of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaee71 to ensure timely expenditure of funds1 and to detect and prevent waste1 fraud1 and abuse of funds2 and 7,d7 adequate procedures to ensure the grantee will maintain comprehensive and publicly accessible websites that make available information regarding all disaster recovery activities assisted with such funds1 which information shall include common reporting criteria established by the ,secretary that permits individuals and entities awaiting assistance and the general public to see how all grant funds are used1 including copies of all relevant1 unredacted procurement documents1 grantee administrative contracts and details of ongoing procurement processes1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,evaluation of compliance ,the ,secretary shall provide1 by regulation or guideline1 a method for qualitatively and quantitatively evaluating compliance with the requirements under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,certification ,before making a grant1 the ,secretary shall certify in advance that the grantee has in place the processes and procedures required under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 ,no additional certification is necessary if the ,secretary has recently certified that the grantee has the required processes and procedures4 ,the ,secretary may permit a ,state1 unit of general local government1 or ,indian tribe to demonstrate compliance with requirements for adequate financial controls before disasters occur and before receiving an allocation for a grant under this section4 7e7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,administrative costs 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish by regulation the maximum grant amounts a ,state1 unit of general local government1 or ,indian tribe may use for administrative costs1 and for technical assistance and planning activities1 taking into consideration size of grant1 complexity of recovery1 and other factors as determined by the ,secretary4 ,amounts available for administrative costs for a grant under this section shall be available for eligible administrative costs of the grantee for any grant made under this section1 without regard to a particular disaster4 7,b7 ,discretion to establish sliding scale ,the ,secretary may establish a series of percentage limitations on the amount of grant funds received that may be used by a grantee for administrative costs1 but only if-- 7i7 such percentage limitations are based on the amount of grant funds received by a grantee2 7ii7 such series provides that the percentage that may be so used is lower for grantees receiving a greater amount of grant funds and such percentage that may be so used is higher for grantees receiving a lesser amount of grant funds2 and 7iii7 in no case may a grantee so use more than #aj percent of grant funds received4 7#b7 ,limitations on use ,amounts from a grant under this section may not be used for activities-- 7,a7 that are reimbursable1 or for which funds are made available1 by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 including under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act or the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,program2 or 7,b7 for which funds are made available by the ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7#c7 ,,hud administrative costs 7,a7 ,limitation ,of any funds made available to the ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,declared ,disaster ,recovery ,fund established under section #abd or otherwise made available for use under this section by any single appropriations ,act1 the ,secretary may use #a percent of any such amount for necessary costs1 including information technology costs1 of administering and overseeing the obligation and expenditure of amounts made available for use under this section4 7,b7 ,transfer of funds ,any amounts made available for use in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall be transferred to the appropriate salaries and expenses account in the ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,declared ,disaster ,recovery ,fund established under section #abd for use by the ,office of ,disaster ,recovery and ,resilient ,communities2 7ii7 shall remain available until expended2 and 7iii7 may be used for administering any funds appropriated for the same purposes described in section #abc7;a7 to the ,community ,development fund or ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,declared ,disaster ,recovery ,fund established under section #abd in any prior or future ,act1 notwithstanding the disaster for which such funds were appropriated4 7#d7 ,inspector general ,of any funds made available for use in accordance with paragraph 7#c77;,a71 #ae percent shall be transferred to the ,office of the ,inspector ,general for necessary costs of audits1 reviews1 oversight1 evaluation1 and investigations relating to amounts made available for use under this section4 7#e7 ,capacity building ,of any funds made available for use under this section1 not more than #j4a percent or #ae1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 shall be made available to the ,secretary for capacity building and technical assistance1 including assistance regarding contracting and procurement processes1 to support grantees and subgrantees receiving funds under this section4 7#f7 ,mitigation planning 7,a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall require each grantee to use a fixed percentage of any allocation for mitigation for comprehensive mitigation planning1 subject to the limitations on funds in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,amount ,the ,secretary may establish such fixed percentage by regulation and may establish a lower percentage for grantees receiving a grant exceeding #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,coordination ,each grantee shall ensure that such comprehensive mitigation planning is coordinated and aligned with existing comprehensive1 land use1 transportation1 and economic development plans1 and specifically analyze multiple types of hazard exposures and risks4 ,each grantee shall coordinate and align such mitigation planning with other mitigation projects funded by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,forest ,service1 and other agencies as appropriate4 7,d7 ,use of funds ,such funds may be used for the purchase of data and development or updating of risk mapping for all relevant hazards4 7,e7 ,priority ,grantees shall prioritize the expenditure of grant funds to support hazard mitigation and resiliency funds for activities primarily benefitting persons of low and moderate income with the greatest risk of harm from natural hazards4 7#g7 ,building safety 7,a7 ,in general ,in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,secretary shall provide that no funds made available under this section shall be used for installation1 substantial rehabilitation1 reconstruction1 or new construction of infrastructure or residential1 commercial1 or public buildings in hazard-prone areas1 unless construction complies with paragraph 7#h7 and with the latest published editions of relevant national consensus-based codes1 and specifications and standards referenced therein1 except that nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a grantee from requiring higher standards4 7,b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be construed as a requirement for a grantee to adopt the latest published editions of relevant national consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards4 7,c7 ,compliance ,compliance with this paragraph may be certified by a suitable design professional4 7,d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the following definitions shall apply3 7i7 ,hazard-prone areas ,the term hazard-prone areas means areas identified by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 at risk from natural hazards that threaten property damage or health1 safety1 and welfare1 such as floods 7including special flood hazard areas71 wildfires 7including ,wildland-,urban ,interface areas71 earthquakes1 tornados1 and high winds4 ,the ,secretary may consider future risks and the likelihood such risks may pose to protecting property and health1 safety1 and general welfare when making the determination of or modification to hazard-prone areas4 7ii7 ,latest published editions ,the term latest published editions means1 with respect to relevant national consensus-based codes1 and specifications and standards referenced therein1 the two most recent published editions1 including1 if any1 amendments made by ,states1 units of general local government1 or ,indian tribes during the adoption process1 that incorporate the latest natural hazard-resistant designs and establish criteria for the design1 construction1 and maintenance of structures and facilities that may be eligible for assistance under this section for the purposes of protecting the health1 safety1 and general welfare of a structure's or facility's users against disasters4 7#h7 ,flood risk mitigation 7,a7 ,requirements ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall require that any structure that is located in an area having special flood hazards and that is newly constructed1 for which substantial damage is repaired1 or that is substantially improved1 using amounts made available under this section1 shall be elevated with the lowest floor1 including the basement1 at least two feet above the base flood level1 or to a future flood protection standard that provides equivalent protection and is developed in conjunction with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 except that critical facilities1 including hospitals1 nursing homes1 and other public facilities providing social and economic lifelines1 as defined by the ,secretary1 shall be elevated at least #c feet above the base flood elevation 7or higher if required under paragraph 7#g774 7,b7 ,alternative mitigation ,in the case of existing structures consisting of multifamily housing and row houses1 and other structures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall seek consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall provide for alternative forms of mitigation 7apart from elevation71 and shall exempt from the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 any such structure that meets the standards for such an alternative form of mitigation4 7,c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the terms area having special flood hazards1 newly constructed1 substantial damage1 substantial improvement1 and base flood level have the same meanings as under the ,flood ,disaster ,protection ,act of #aigc and the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq474 7f7 ,administration ,in administering any amounts made available for assistance under this section1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 may not allow a grantee to use any such amounts for any purpose other than the purpose approved by the ,secretary in the plan or amended plan submitted under subsection 7c7 to the ,secretary for use of such amounts2 and 7#b7 shall prohibit a grantee from delegating1 by contract or otherwise1 the responsibility for inherent government functions4 7g7 ,training for grant management for subgrantees ,the ,secretary shall require each grantee to provide ongoing training to all staff and subgrantees4 7h7 ,procurement processes and procedures for grantees 7#a7 ,grantee processes and procedures ,in procuring property or services to be paid for in whole or in part with amounts from a grant under this section1 a grantee shall-- 7,a7 follow its own procurement processes and procedures1 but only if the ,secretary makes a determination that such processes and procedures comply with the requirements under paragraph 7#b72 or 7,b7 comply with such processes and procedures as the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 establish for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the requirements under this paragraph with respect to such processes and procedures shall-- 7,a7 provide for full and open competition and compliance with applicable statutory requirements on the use of ,federal funds1 and require cost or price analysis2 7,b7 include requirements for procurement policies and procedures for subgrantees2 7,c7 specify methods of procurement and their applicability1 but not allow cost-plus-a-percentage-of cost or percentage-of-construction-cost methods of procurement2 7,d7 include standards of conduct governing employees engaged in the award or administration of contracts2 and 7,e7 ensure that all purchase orders and contracts include any clauses required by ,federal statute1 ,executive order1 or implementing regulation4 7i7 ,treatment of ,,cdbg allocations ,amounts made available for use under this section shall not be considered relevant to the non-disaster formula allocations made pursuant to section #ajf of this title 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf74 7j7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,authority ,subject to the other provisions of this section1 in administering amounts made available for use under this section1 the ,secretary may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for1 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the ,secretary or the use by the recipient of such funds 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment and except for the requirements of this section71 if the ,secretary makes a public finding that good cause exists for the waiver or alternative requirement and such waiver or alternative requirement would not be inconsistent with the overall purposes of this title4 7#b7 ,notice and publication ,any waiver of or alternative requirement pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall not take effect before the expiration of the #e-;day period beginning upon the publication of notice in the ,federal ,register of such waiver or alternative requirement4 7#c7 ,applicable requirements and benefit to low- and moderate-income persons 7,a7 ,in general ,the requirements in this ,act that apply to grants made under section #ajf of this title 7except those related to the allocation7 apply equally to grants under this section unless modified by a waiver or alternative requirement pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may not grant a waiver or alternative requirement to reduce the percentage of funds that must be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income to less than #gj percent1 unless the ,secretary specifically finds that there is compelling need to further reduce the percentage requirement and that funds are not necessary to address the housing needs of low- and moderate-income residents4 7#d7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary may not use the authority under paragraph 7#a7 to waive any provision of this section4 7k7 ,environmental review 7#a7 ,adoption ,notwithstanding subsection 7j77#a71 recipients of funds provided under this section that use such funds to supplement ,federal assistance provided under section #djb1 #djc1 #djd1 #djf1 #djg1 #djh7;c77#d71 #dbh1 or #ejb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 may adopt1 without review or public comment1 any environmental review1 approval1 or permit performed by a ,federal agency1 and such adoption shall satisfy the responsibilities of the recipient with respect to such environmental review1 approval1 or permit under section #ajd7;g77#a7 of this title 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;g77#a774 7#b7 ,release of funds ,notwithstanding section #ajd7;g77#b7 of this title 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;g77#b771 the ,secretary may1 upon receipt of a request for release of funds and certification1 immediately approve the release of funds for an activity or project assisted with amounts made available for use under this section if the recipient has adopted an environmental review1 approval or permit under paragraph 7#a7 or the activity or project is categorically excluded from review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#c7 ,state actions ,the requirements of section #ajd7;g77#d7 shall apply to assistance under this section that a ,state distributes to a unit of general local government4 7l7 ,collection of information2 audits and oversight 7#a7 ,collection of information ,for each major disaster for which assistance is made available under this section1 the ,secretary shall collect information from grantees regarding all recovery activities so assisted1 including information on applicants and recipients of assistance1 and shall make such information available to the public and to the ,inspector ,general for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development on a monthly basis using uniform data collection practices1 and shall provide a quarterly update to the ,congress regarding compliance with this section4 ,information collected and reported by grantees and the ,secretary shall be disaggregated by program1 race1 income1 geography1 and all protected classes of individuals under the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij1 the ,fair ,housing ,act1 the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd1 and other civil rights and nondiscrimination protections1 with respect to the smallest census tract1 block group1 or block possible for the data set4 7#b7 ,availability of information ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,secretary may make full and unredacted information available to academic and research institutions for the purpose of research into the equitable distribution of recovery funds1 adherence to civil rights protections1 and other areas4 7#c7 ,protection of information ,the ,secretary shall take such actions and make such redactions as may be necessary to ensure that personally identifiable information regarding recipients of assistance provided from funds made available under this section shall not made publicly available4 7#d7 ,audits and oversight ,in conducting audits1 reviews1 oversight1 evaluation1 and investigations1 in addition to activities designed to prevent and detect waste1 fraud1 and abuse1 the ,inspector ,general shall review activities carried out by grantees under this section to ensure such programs fulfill their authorized purposes1 as identified in the grantee's action plan4 7m7 ,plan pre-,certification for ,states and units of general local government 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program under this subsection to provide for ,states and units of general local government to pre-certify as eligible grantees for assistance under this section4 ,the objective of such program shall be to-- 7,a7 allow grantees that have consistently demonstrated the ability to administer funds responsibly and equitably in similar disasters to utilize in subsequent years plans which are substantially similar to those the ,department has previously approved2 and 7,b7 facilitate the re-use of a plan or its substantially similar equivalent by a pre-certified grantee for whom the plan has previously been approved and executed upon4 7#b7 ,requirements ,to be eligible for pre-certification under the program under this subsection a ,state or unit of general local government shall-- 7,a7 demonstrate to the satisfaction of the ,secretary compliance with the requirements of this section2 and 7,b7 have previously submitted a plan or its substantially similar equivalent and received assistance thereunder as a grantee or subgrantee under this section1 or with amounts made available for the ,community ,development ,block ,grant--,disaster ,recovery account1 in connection with two or more major disasters declared pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 7#c7 ,approval of plans 7,a7 ,expedited approval processes ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain processes for expediting approval of plans for ,states and units of general local government that are pre-certified under this subsection4 7,b7 ,effect of pre-certification ,pre-certification pursuant to this subsection shall not-- 7i7 establish any entitlement to1 or priority or preference for1 allocation of funds made available under this section2 or 7ii7 exempt any grantee from complying with any of the requirements under1 or established pursuant to1 subsection 7c7 or 7d74 7#d7 ,duration ,pre-certification under this subsection shall be effective for a term of #e years4 7n7 ,deposit of unused amounts in fund 7#a7 ,unmet needs ,if any amounts made available for assistance for unmet needs under this section to grantees remain unexpended upon the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date that the grantee of such amounts notifies the ,secretary that the grantee has completed all activities identified in the grantee's plan for use of such amounts that was approved by the ,secretary in connection with such grant2 or 7,b7 the expiration of the #f-year period beginning upon the ,secretary obligating such amounts to the grantee1 as such period may be extended pursuant to paragraph 7#c72 the ,secretary may1 subject to authority provided in advance by appropriations ,acts1 transfer such unexpended amounts to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for deposit into the ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,declared ,disaster ,recovery ,fund established under section #abd1 except that the ,secretary may1 by regulation1 permit the grantee to retain amounts needed to close out the grant4 7#b7 ,mitigation ,if any amounts made available for assistance for mitigation under this section to grantees remain unexpended upon the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date that the grantee of such amounts notifies the ,secretary that the grantee has completed all activities identified in the grantee's plan for use of such amounts that was approved by the ,secretary in connection with such grant2 or 7,b7 the expiration of the #ab-year period beginning upon the ,secretary obligating such amounts to the grantee1 as such period may be extended pursuant to paragraph 7#c72 the ,secretary may1 subject to authority provided in advance by appropriations ,acts1 transfer such unexpended amounts to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for deposit into the ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,declared ,disaster ,recovery ,fund established under section #abd1 except that the ,secretary may1 by regulation1 permit the grantee to retain amounts needed to close out the grant4 7#c7 ,extension of period of performance 7,a7 ,unmet needs 7i7 ,in general ,the period of performance under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be extended by not more than #d years if1 before the expiration of such #f-year period1 the ,secretary waives this requirement and submits a written justification for such waiver to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that specifies the amended period of performance under the waiver4 7ii7 ,insular areas ,for any amounts made available for unmet needs under this section to a grantee that is an insular area as defined in section #ajb1 the ,secretary may extend the period of performance under clause 7i7 by not more than an additional #d years1 and shall provide additional technical assistance to help increase capacity within the insular area receiving such extension4 ,if the ,secretary extends the period of performance pursuant to this subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall submit a written justification for such extension to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that specifies the period of such extension4 7,b7 ,mitigation ,the period under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall be extended to a date determined by the ,secretary if1 before the expiration of such #ab-year period1 the ,secretary issues a waiver to amend the period of performance and submits a written justification for such waiver to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that specifies the amended period of performance under the waiver4 7o7 ,best practices 7#a7 ,study ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall identify best practices for grantees on issues including developing the action plan and substantial amendments under subsection 7c7 and substantive amendments1 establishing financial controls1 building grantee technical and administrative capacity1 procurement1 compliance with ,fair ,housing ,act statute and regulations1 and use of grant funds as local match for other sources of ,federal funding4 ,the ,secretary shall publish a compilation of such identified best practices and share with all relevant grantees1 including ,states1 units of general local government1 and ,indian tribes to facilitate a more efficient and effective disaster recovery process4 ,the compilation shall include-- 7,a7 guidelines for housing and economic revitalization programs1 including mitigation1 with sufficient model language on program design for grantees to incorporate into action plans2 and 7,b7 standards for at least form of application1 determining unmet need1 and income eligibility4 7#b7 ,expedited review 7,a7 ,requirements ,after publication of the final compilation required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall issue either ,federal regulations1 as part of the final rule required under section #edjc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc or as a separate rule1 or a ,federal ,register notice soliciting public comment for at least #fj days1 that establishes grant requirements1 including the requirements that grantees must follow in order to qualify for expedited review and approval of a plan or substantial amendment required by subsection 7c7 of this section4 7,b7 ,approval2 ,disapproval ,the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove plans or substantial amendments of grantees that comply with the requirements for such expedited review within #de days4 7,c7 ,standardization --,the requirements for expedited review shall establish standard language for inclusion in action plans and substantial amendments under subsection 7c7 of this section and for establishing standardized programs and activities recognized by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,applicability of grant requirements ,compliance with the requirements for expedited review shall not exempt grantees from complying with grant requirements1 including requirements for public comment1 community citizen participation1 and establishing and maintaining a public website4 7,e7 ,revision ,the ,secretary may revise the requirements for expedited review at any time after a public comment period of at least #fj days4 7p7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,grantee ,the term grantee means a recipient of funds made available under this section after its enactment4 7#b7 ,substantially similar ,the term substantially similar means1 with respect to a plan1 a plan previously approved by the ,department1 administered successfully by the grantee1 and relating to disasters of the same type4 #abd4 ,community development block grant declared disaster recovery fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states an account to be known as the ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,declared ,disaster ,recovery ,fund 7in this section referred to as the ,fund74 7b7 ,amounts ,the ,fund shall consist of any amounts appropriated to or deposited into the ,fund1 including amounts deposited into the ,fund pursuant to section #abc4 7c7 ,use ,amounts in the ,fund shall be available1 pursuant to the occurrence of a major disaster declared under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act1 only for providing technical assistance and capacity building in connection with section #abc for grantees under such section that have been allocated assistance under such section in connection with such disaster to facilitate planning required under such section and increase capacity to administer assistance provided under such section1 including for technical assistance and training building and fire officials1 builders1 contractors and subcontractors1 architects1 and other design and construction professionals regarding the latest published editions of national consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards 7as such term is defined in section #abc7;e77#g774 4 7b7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,proposed rule ,not later than the expiration of the #ab-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall issue proposed rules to carry out sections #abc and #abd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as added by the amendment made by subsection 7a7 of this section1 and shall provide a #fj-;day period for submission of public comments on such proposed rule4 7#b7 ,final rule ,not later than the expiration of the #bd-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall issue final regulations to carry out sections #abc and #abd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as added by the amendment made by subsection 7a7 of this section4 ,b ,,safe ,banking #edfa4 ,short title2 table of contents2 purpose 7a7 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,secure ,and ,fair ,enforcement ,banking ,act of #bjbb or the ,,safe ,banking ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this subtitle is as follows3 ,subtitle ,b--,,safe ,banking ,sec4 #edfa4 ,short title2 table of contents2 purpose4 ,sec4 #edfb4 ,safe harbor for depository institutions4 ,sec4 #edfc4 ,protections for ancillary businesses4 ,sec4 #edfd4 ,protections under ,federal law4 ,sec4 #edfe4 ,rules of construction4 ,sec4 #edff4 ,requirements for filing suspicious activity reports4 ,sec4 #edfg4 ,guidance and examination procedures4 ,sec4 #edfh4 ,annual diversity and inclusion report4 ,sec4 #edfi4 ,,gao study on diversity and inclusion4 ,sec4 #edgj4 ,,gao study on effectiveness of certain reports on finding certain persons4 ,sec4 #edga4 ,application of this subtitle with respect to hemp-related legitimate businesses and hemp-related service providers4 ,sec4 #edgb4 ,banking services for hemp-related legitimate businesses and hemp-related service providers4 ,sec4 #edgc4 ,requirements for deposit account termination requests and orders4 ,sec4 #edgd4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #edge4 ,discretionary surplus funds4 7c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subtitle is to increase public safety by ensuring access to financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers and reducing the amount of cash at such businesses4 #edfb4 ,safe harbor for depository institutions 7a7 ,in general ,a ,federal banking regulator may not-- 7#a7 terminate or limit the deposit insurance or share insurance of a depository institution under the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa et seq471 the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq471 or take any other adverse action against a depository institution under section #h of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahah7 solely because the depository institution provides or has provided financial services to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider2 7#b7 prohibit1 penalize1 or otherwise discourage a depository institution from providing financial services to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider or to a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or ,indian ,tribe that exercises jurisdiction over cannabis-related legitimate businesses2 7#c7 recommend1 incentivize1 or encourage a depository institution not to offer financial services to an account holder1 or to downgrade or cancel the financial services offered to an account holder solely because-- 7,a7 the account holder is a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 or is an employee1 owner1 or operator of a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider2 7,b7 the account holder later becomes an employee1 owner1 or operator of a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider2 or 7,c7 the depository institution was not aware that the account holder is an employee1 owner1 or operator of a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider2 7#d7 take any adverse or corrective supervisory action on a loan made to-- 7,a7 a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 solely because the business is a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider2 7,b7 an employee1 owner1 or operator of a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 solely because the employee1 owner1 or operator is employed by1 owns1 or operates a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 as applicable2 or 7,c7 an owner or operator of real estate or equipment that is leased to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 solely because the owner or operator of the real estate or equipment leased the equipment or real estate to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 as applicable2 or 7#e7 prohibit or penalize a depository institution 7or entity performing a financial service for or in association with a depository institution7 for1 or otherwise discourage a depository institution 7or entity performing a financial service for or in association with a depository institution7 from1 engaging in a financial service for a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider4 7b7 ,safe harbor applicable to de novo institutions ,subsection 7a7 shall apply to an institution applying for a depository institution charter to the same extent as such subsection applies to a depository institution4 #edfc4 ,protections for ancillary businesses ,for the purposes of sections #aief and #aieg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and all other provisions of ,federal law1 the proceeds from a transaction involving activities of a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider shall not be considered proceeds from an unlawful activity solely because-- 7#a7 the transaction involves proceeds from a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider2 or 7#b7 the transaction involves proceeds from-- 7,a7 cannabis-related activities described in section #edgd7d77;,b7 conducted by a cannabis-related legitimate business2 or 7,b7 activities described in section #edgd7ac77;,a7 conducted by a service provider4 #edfd4 ,protections under ,federal law 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to providing a financial service to a cannabis-related legitimate business 7where such cannabis-related legitimate business operates within a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or ,indian country that allows the cultivation1 production1 manufacture1 sale1 transportation1 display1 dispensing1 distribution1 or purchase of cannabis pursuant to a law or regulation of such ,state1 political subdivision1 or ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over the ,indian country1 as applicable7 or a service provider 7wherever located71 a depository institution1 entity performing a financial service for or in association with a depository institution1 or insurer that provides a financial service to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 and the officers1 directors1 and employees of that depository institution1 entity1 or insurer may not be held liable pursuant to any ,federal law or regulation-- 7#a7 solely for providing such a financial service2 or 7#b7 for further investing any income derived from such a financial service4 7b7 ,protections for ,federal reserve banks and ,federal ,home ,loan ,banks ,with respect to providing a service to a depository institution that provides a financial service to a cannabis-related legitimate business 7where such cannabis-related legitimate business operates within a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or ,indian country that allows the cultivation1 production1 manufacture1 sale1 transportation1 display1 dispensing1 distribution1 or purchase of cannabis pursuant to a law or regulation of such ,state1 political subdivision1 or ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over the ,indian country1 as applicable7 or service provider 7wherever located71 a ,federal reserve bank or ,federal ,home ,loan ,bank1 and the officers1 directors1 and employees of the ,federal reserve bank or ,federal ,home ,loan ,bank1 may not be held liable pursuant to any ,federal law or regulation-- 7#a7 solely for providing such a service2 or 7#b7 for further investing any income derived from such a service4 7c7 ,protections for insurers ,with respect to engaging in the business of insurance within a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or ,indian country that allows the cultivation1 production1 manufacture1 sale1 transportation1 display1 dispensing1 distribution1 or purchase of cannabis pursuant to a law or regulation of such ,state1 political subdivision1 or ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over the ,indian country1 as applicable1 an insurer that engages in the business of insurance with a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider or who otherwise engages with a person in a transaction permissible under ,state law related to cannabis1 and the officers1 directors1 and employees of that insurer may not be held liable pursuant to any ,federal law or regulation-- 7#a7 solely for engaging in the business of insurance2 or 7#b7 for further investing any income derived from the business of insurance4 7d7 ,forfeiture 7#a7 ,depository institutions ,a depository institution that has a legal interest in the collateral for a loan or another financial service provided to an owner1 employee1 or operator of a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 or to an owner or operator of real estate or equipment that is leased or sold to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 shall not be subject to criminal1 civil1 or administrative forfeiture of that legal interest pursuant to any ,federal law for providing such loan or other financial service4 7#b7 ,federal reserve banks and ,federal ,home ,loan ,banks ,a ,federal reserve bank or ,federal ,home ,loan ,bank that has a legal interest in the collateral for a loan or another financial service provided to a depository institution that provides a financial service to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 or to an owner or operator of real estate or equipment that is leased or sold to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 shall not be subject to criminal1 civil1 or administrative forfeiture of that legal interest pursuant to any ,federal law for providing such loan or other financial service4 #edfe4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,no requirement to provide financial services ,nothing in this subtitle shall require a depository institution1 entity performing a financial service for or in association with a depository institution1 or insurer to provide financial services to a cannabis-related legitimate business1 service provider1 or any other business4 7b7 ,general examination1 supervisory1 and enforcement authority ,nothing in this subtitle may be construed in any way as limiting or otherwise restricting the general examination1 supervisory1 and enforcement authority of the ,federal banking regulators1 provided that the basis for any supervisory or enforcement action is not the provision of financial services to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider4 7c7 ,business of insurance ,nothing in this subtitle shall interfere with the regulation of the business of insurance in accordance with the ,act of ,march #i1 #aide 7#ei ,stat4 #cc1 chapter #bj2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa et seq47 7commonly known as the ,mc,carran-,ferguson ,act7 and the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq474 #edff4 ,requirements for filing suspicious activity reports ,section #ecah7;g7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,requirements for cannabis-related legitimate businesses 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to a financial institution or any director1 officer1 employee1 or agent of a financial institution that reports a suspicious transaction pursuant to this subsection1 if the reason for the report relates to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider1 the report shall comply with appropriate guidance issued by the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network4 ,not later than the end of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall update the ,february #ad1 #bjad1 guidance titled ,,bsa ,expectations ,regarding ,marijuana-,related ,businesses 7,,fin-#bjad-;,g#jja7 to ensure that the guidance is consistent with the purpose and intent of the ,,safe ,banking ,act of #bjbb and does not significantly inhibit the provision of financial services to a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider in a ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 or ,indian country that has allowed the cultivation1 production1 manufacture1 transportation1 display1 dispensing1 distribution1 sale1 or purchase of cannabis pursuant to law or regulation of such ,state1 political subdivision1 or ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over the ,indian country4 7,b7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this paragraph3 7i7 ,cannabis ,the term cannabis has the meaning given the term marihuana in section #ajb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb74 7ii7 ,cannabis-related legitimate business ,the term cannabis-related legitimate business has the meaning given that term in section #edgd of the ,,safe ,banking ,act of #bjbb4 7iii7 ,indian country ,the term ,indian country has the meaning given that term in section #aaea of title #ah4 7iv7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgi;a74 7v7 ,financial service ,the term financial service has the meaning given that term in section #edgd of the ,,safe ,banking ,act of #bjbb4 7vi7 ,service provider ,the term service provider has the meaning given that term in section #edgd of the ,,safe ,banking ,act of #bjbb4 7vii7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 4 #edfg4 ,guidance and examination procedures ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,financial ,institutions ,examination ,council shall develop uniform guidance and examination procedures for depository institutions that provide financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers4 #edfh4 ,annual diversity and inclusion report ,the ,federal banking regulators shall issue an annual report to ,congress containing-- 7#a7 information and data on the availability of access to financial services for minority-owned and women-owned cannabis-related legitimate businesses2 and 7#b7 any regulatory or legislative recommendations for expanding access to financial services for minority-owned and women-owned cannabis-related legitimate businesses4 #edfi4 ,,gao study on diversity and inclusion 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall carry out a study on the barriers to marketplace entry1 including in the licensing process1 and the access to financial services for potential and existing minority-owned and women-owned cannabis-related legitimate businesses4 7b7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall issue a report to the ,congress-- 7#a7 containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 containing any regulatory or legislative recommendations for removing barriers to marketplace entry1 including in the licensing process1 and expanding access to financial services for potential and existing minority-owned and women-owned cannabis-related legitimate businesses4 #edgj4 ,,gao study on effectiveness of certain reports on finding certain persons ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall carry out a study on the effectiveness of reports on suspicious transactions filed pursuant to section #ecah7;g7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 at finding individuals or organizations suspected or known to be engaged with transnational criminal organizations and whether any such engagement exists in a ,state1 political subdivision1 or ,indian ,tribe that has jurisdiction over ,indian country that allows the cultivation1 production1 manufacture1 sale1 transportation1 display1 dispensing1 distribution1 or purchase of cannabis4 ,the study shall examine reports on suspicious transactions as follows3 7#a7 ,during the period of #bjad until the date of the enactment of this ,act1 reports relating to marijuana-related businesses4 7#b7 ,during the #a-year period after date of the enactment of this ,act1 reports relating to cannabis-related legitimate businesses4 #edga4 ,application of this subtitle with respect to hemp-related legitimate businesses and hemp-related service providers 7a7 ,in general ,the provisions of this subtitle 7other than sections #edff and #edgj7 shall apply with respect to hemp-related legitimate businesses and hemp-related service providers in the same manner as such provisions apply with respect to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,cbd ,the term ,,cbd means cannabidiol4 7#b7 ,hemp ,the term hemp has the meaning given that term under section #big;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcio74 7#c7 ,hemp-related legitimate business ,the term hemp-related legitimate business means a manufacturer1 producer1 or any person or company that-- 7,a7 engages in any activity described in subparagraph 7,b7 in conformity with the ,agricultural ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd7 and the regulations issued to implement such ,act by the ,department of ,agriculture1 where applicable1 and the law of a ,state or political subdivision thereof or ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,b7 participates in any business or organized activity that involves handling hemp1 hemp-derived ,,cbd products1 and other hemp-derived cannabinoid products1 including cultivating1 producing1 extracting1 manufacturing1 selling1 transporting1 displaying1 dispensing1 distributing1 or purchasing hemp1 hemp-derived ,,cbd products1 and other hemp-derived cannabinoid products4 7#d7 ,hemp-related service provider ,the term hemp-related service provider-- 7,a7 means a business1 organization1 or other person that-- 7i7 sells goods or services to a hemp-related legitimate business2 or 7ii7 provides any business services1 including the sale or lease of real or any other property1 legal or other licensed services1 or any other ancillary service1 relating to hemp1 hemp-derived ,,cbd products1 or other hemp-derived cannabinoid products2 and 7,b7 does not include a business1 organization1 or other person that participates in any business or organized activity that involves handling hemp1 hemp-derived ,,cbd products1 or other hemp-derived cannabinoid products1 including cultivating1 producing1 manufacturing1 selling1 transporting1 displaying1 dispensing1 distributing1 or purchasing hemp1 hemp-derived ,,cbd products1 and other hemp-derived cannabinoid products4 #edgb4 ,banking services for hemp-related legitimate businesses and hemp-related service providers 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd7 legalized hemp by removing it from the definition of marihuana under the ,controlled ,substances ,act2 7#b7 despite the legalization of hemp1 some hemp businesses 7including producers1 manufacturers1 and retailers7 continue to have difficulty gaining access to banking products and services2 and 7#c7 businesses involved in the sale of hemp-derived ,,cbd products are particularly affected1 due to confusion about the legal status of such products4 7b7 ,federal banking regulators' hemp banking guidance ,not later than the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal banking regulators shall update their existing guidance1 as applicable1 regarding the provision of financial services to hemp-related legitimate businesses and hemp-related service providers to address-- 7#a7 compliance with financial institutions' existing obligations under ,federal laws and implementing regulations determined relevant by the ,federal banking regulators1 including subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and its implementing regulation in conformity with this subtitle and the ,department of ,agriculture's rules regulating domestic hemp production 7#g ,,cfr #iij72 and 7#b7 best practices for financial institutions to follow when providing financial services1 including processing payments1 to hemp-related legitimate businesses and hemp-related service providers4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,financial institution ,the term financial institution-- 7,a7 has the meaning given that term under section #ecab7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 includes a bank holding company1 as defined under section #b7;a7 of the ,bank ,holding ,company ,act of #aief 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahda7;a774 7#b7 ,hemp terms ,the terms ,,cbd1 hemp1 hemp-related legitimate business1 and hemp-related service provider have the meaning given those terms1 respectively1 under section #edga4 #edgc4 ,requirements for deposit account termination requests and orders 7a7 ,termination requests or orders must be valid 7#a7 ,in general ,an appropriate ,federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- 7,a7 the agency has a valid reason for such request or order2 and 7,b7 such reason is not based solely on reputation risk4 7#b7 ,treatment of national security threats ,if an appropriate ,federal banking agency believes a specific customer or group of customers is1 or is acting as a conduit for1 an entity which-- 7,a7 poses a threat to national security2 7,b7 is involved in terrorist financing2 7,c7 is an agency of the ,government of ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 ,syria1 or any country listed from time to time on the ,state ,sponsors of ,terrorism list2 7,d7 is located in1 or is subject to the jurisdiction of1 any country specified in subparagraph 7,c72 or 7,e7 does business with any entity described in subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d71 unless the appropriate ,federal banking agency determines that the customer or group of customers has used due diligence to avoid doing business with any entity described in subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d71 such belief shall satisfy the requirement under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,notice requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,if an appropriate ,federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts1 the agency shall-- 7,a7 provide such request or order to the institution in writing2 and 7,b7 accompany such request or order with a written justification for why such termination is needed1 including any specific laws or regulations the agency believes are being violated by the customer or group of customers1 if any4 7#b7 ,justification requirement ,a justification described under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may not be based solely on the reputation risk to the depository institution4 7c7 ,customer notice 7#a7 ,notice required ,except as provided under paragraph 7#b7 or as otherwise prohibited from being disclosed by law1 if an appropriate ,federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts1 the depository institution shall inform the specific customer or group of customers of the justification for the customer's account termination described under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,notice prohibited 7,a7 ,notice prohibited in cases of national security ,if an appropriate ,federal banking agency requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts based on a belief that the customer or customers pose a threat to national security1 or are otherwise described under subsection 7a77#b71 neither the depository institution nor the appropriate ,federal banking agency may inform the customer or customers of the justification for the customer's account termination4 7,b7 ,notice prohibited in other cases ,if an appropriate ,federal banking agency determines that the notice required under paragraph 7#a7 may interfere with an authorized criminal investigation1 neither the depository institution nor the appropriate ,federal banking agency may inform the specific customer or group of customers of the justification for the customer's account termination4 7d7 ,reporting requirement ,each appropriate ,federal banking agency shall issue an annual report to the ,congress stating-- 7#a7 the aggregate number of specific customer accounts that the agency requested or ordered a depository institution to terminate during the previous year2 and 7#b7 the legal authority on which the agency relied in making such requests and orders and the frequency on which the agency relied on each such authority4 7e7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate ,federal banking agency ,the term appropriate ,federal banking agency means-- 7,a7 the appropriate ,federal banking agency1 as defined under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac72 and 7,b7 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 in the case of an insured credit union4 7#b7 ,depository institution ,the term depository institution means-- 7,a7 a depository institution1 as defined under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac72 and 7,b7 an insured credit union4 #edgd4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,business of insurance ,the term business of insurance has the meaning given such term in section #ajjb of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #edha74 7#b7 ,cannabis ,the term cannabis has the meaning given the term marihuana in section #ajb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb74 7#c7 ,cannabis product ,the term cannabis product means any article which contains cannabis1 including an article which is a concentrate1 an edible1 a tincture1 a cannabis-infused product1 or a topical4 7#d7 ,cannabis-related legitimate business ,the term cannabis-related legitimate business means a manufacturer1 producer1 or any person or company that-- 7,a7 engages in any activity described in subparagraph 7,b7 pursuant to a law established by a ,state or a political subdivision of a ,state1 as determined by such ,state or political subdivision2 and 7,b7 participates in any business or organized activity that involves handling cannabis or cannabis products1 including cultivating1 producing1 manufacturing1 selling1 transporting1 displaying1 dispensing1 distributing1 or purchasing cannabis or cannabis products4 7#e7 ,depository institution ,the term depository institution means-- 7,a7 a depository institution as defined in section #c7;c7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac7;c772 7,b7 a ,federal credit union as defined in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb72 or 7,c7 a ,state credit union as defined in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb74 7#f7 ,federal banking regulator ,the term ,federal banking regulator means each of the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency1 the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 the ,office of ,foreign ,asset ,control1 the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 or any ,federal agency or department that regulates banking or financial services1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#g7 ,financial service ,the term financial service-- 7,a7 means a financial product or service1 as defined in section #ajjb of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #edha71 regardless if the customer receiving the product or service is a consumer or commercial entity2 7,b7 means a financial product or service1 or any combination of products and services1 permitted to be provided by-- 7i7 a national bank or a financial subsidiary pursuant to the authority provided under-- 7,i7 the provision designated ,seventh of section #eacf of the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bd72 or 7,,ii7 section #eacf;,a of the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bd;a72 and 7ii7 a ,federal credit union1 pursuant to the authority provided under the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act2 7,c7 includes the business of insurance2 7,d7 includes1 whether performed directly or indirectly1 the authorizing1 processing1 clearing1 settling1 billing1 transferring for deposit1 transmitting1 delivering1 instructing to be delivered1 reconciling1 collecting1 or otherwise effectuating or facilitating of payments or funds1 where such payments or funds are made or transferred by any means1 including by the use of credit cards1 debit cards1 other payment cards1 or other access devices1 accounts1 original or substitute checks1 or electronic funds transfers2 7,e7 includes acting as a money transmitting business which directly or indirectly makes use of a depository institution in connection with effectuating or facilitating a payment for a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider in compliance with section #eccj of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any applicable ,state law2 and 7,f7 includes acting as an armored car service for processing and depositing with a depository institution or a ,federal reserve bank with respect to any monetary instruments 7as defined under section #aief7;c77#e7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,indian country ,the term ,indian country has the meaning given that term in section #aaea of title #ah4 7#i7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgi;a74 7#aj7 ,insurer ,the term insurer has the meaning given that term under section #cac7r7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aa7 ,manufacturer ,the term manufacturer means a person who manufactures1 compounds1 converts1 processes1 prepares1 or packages cannabis or cannabis products4 7#ab7 ,producer ,the term producer means a person who plants1 cultivates1 harvests1 or in any way facilitates the natural growth of cannabis4 7#ac7 ,service provider ,the term service provider-- 7,a7 means a business1 organization1 or other person that-- 7i7 sells goods or services to a cannabis-related legitimate business2 or 7ii7 provides any business services1 including the sale or lease of real or any other property1 legal or other licensed services1 or any other ancillary service1 relating to cannabis2 and 7,b7 does not include a business1 organization1 or other person that participates in any business or organized activity that involves handling cannabis or cannabis products1 including cultivating1 producing1 manufacturing1 selling1 transporting1 displaying1 dispensing1 distributing1 or purchasing cannabis or cannabis products4 7#ad7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 #edge4 ,discretionary surplus funds ,section #g7;a77#c77;,a7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#c77;,a77 is amended by reducing the dollar figure by #f1jjj1jjj4 ,,lv ,natural ,resources ,matters #eeja4 ,ysleta del ,sur ,pueblo and ,alabama-,coushatta ,tribes of ,texas ,equal and ,fair ,opportunity amendment ,the ,ysleta del ,sur ,pueblo and ,alabama and ,coushatta ,indian ,tribes of ,texas ,restoration ,act 7,public ,law #ajj-hi2 #aja ,stat4 #fff7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cja4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to preclude or limit the applicability of the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq474 4 #eejb4 ,inclusion of ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa ,the ,wagner-,peyser ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in section #b7e7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;a7#e771 by inserting the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 after ,guam12 7#b7 in section #e7;b77#a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;d7b77#a771 by inserting the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and ,american ,samoa1 after ,guam12 7#c7 in section #f7;a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;e7a77-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and ,american ,samoa after except for ,guam2 7,b7 by striking allot to ,guam and inserting the following3 allot to-- 7#a7 ,guam 2 7,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa an amount which1 in relation to the total amount available for the fiscal year1 is equal to the allotment percentage that ,guam received of amounts available under this ,act in fiscal year #aihc4 2 and 7#d7 in section #f7;b77#a7 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di;e7b77#a771 in the matter following subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 after does not include ,guam4 #eejc4 ,amendments to ,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 #eejd4 ,brennan ,reef 7a7 ,designation ,the reef described in subsection 7b7 shall be known and designated as ,brennan ,reef1 in honor of the late ,rear ,admiral ,richard ,t4 ,brennan of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7b7 ,reef described ,the reef referred to in subsection 7a7 is-- 7#a7 between ,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 degrees #jc4ab minutes ,north1 #abj degrees #ae4ie minutes ,west4 7c7 ,references ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 document1 record1 map1 or other paper of the ,united ,states to the reef described in subsection 7b7 is deemed to be a reference to ,brennan ,reef4 #eeje4 ,establishment of ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,foundation to establish the ,community ,resilience and ,restoration ,fund at the ,foundation to-- 7#a7 improve community safety in the face of climactic extremes through conservation and protection of restoration and resilience lands2 7#b7 to protect1 conserve1 and restore restoration and resilience lands in order to help communities respond and adapt to natural threats1 including wildfire1 drought1 extreme heat1 and other threats posed or exacerbated by the impacts of global climate2 7#c7 to build the resilience of restoration and resilience lands to adapt to1 recover from1 and withstand natural threats1 including wildfire1 drought1 extreme heat1 and other threats posed or exacerbated by the impacts of global climate change2 7#d7 to protect and enhance the biodiversity of wildlife populations across restoration and resilience lands2 7#e7 to support the health of restoration and resilience lands for the benefit of present and future generations2 7#f7 to foster innovative1 nature-based solutions that help meet the goals of this section2 and 7#g7 to enhance the nation's natural carbon sequestration capabilities and help communities strengthen natural carbon sequestration capacity where applicable4 7b7 ,management of the ,fund ,the ,foundation shall manage the ,fund-- 7#a7 pursuant to the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq472 and 7#b7 in such a manner that1 to the greatest extent practicable and consistent with the purposes for which the ,fund is established-- 7,a7 ensures that amounts made available through the ,fund are accessible to historically underserved communities1 including ,tribal communities1 communities of color1 and rural communities2 and 7,b7 avoids project selection and funding overlap with those projects and activities that could otherwise receive funding under-- 7i7 the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,fund1 established under the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geja72 or 7ii7 other coastal management focused programs4 7c7 ,competitive grants 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent amounts are available in the ,fund1 the ,foundation shall award grants to eligible entities through a competitive grant process in accordance with procedures established pursuant to the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 to carry out eligible projects and activities1 including planning eligible projects and activities4 7#b7 ,proposals ,the ,foundation1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 shall establish requirements for proposals for competitive grants under this section4 7d7 ,use of ,amounts in the ,fund 7#a7 ,planning ,not less than #h percent of amounts appropriated annually to the ,fund may be used to plan eligible projects and activities1 including capacity building4 7#b7 ,administrative costs ,not more than #d percent of amounts appropriated annually to the ,fund may be used by the ,foundation for administrative expenses of the ,fund or administration of competitive grants offered under the ,fund4 7#c7 ,priority ,not less than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be awarded annually to support eligible projects and activities for ,indian ,tribes4 7#d7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary and ,foundation shall ensure1 to the greatest extent practicable and through meaningful consultation1 that input from ,indian ,tribes1 including traditional ecological knowledge1 is incorporated in the planning and execution of eligible projects and activities4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual ,reports ,beginning at the end the first full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this section1 and not later than #fj days after the end of each fiscal year in which amounts are deposited into the ,fund1 the ,foundation shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the operation of the ,fund including-- 7,a7 an accounting of expenditures made under the ,fund1 including leverage and match where applicable2 7,b7 an accounting of any grants made under the ,fund1 including a list of recipients and a brief description of each project and its purposes and goals2 and 7,c7 measures and metrics to track benefits created by grants administered under the ,fund1 including enhanced biodiversity1 water quality1 natural carbon sequestration1 and resilience4 7#b7 #e-,year ,reports ,not later than #ij days after the end of the fifth full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this section1 and not later than #ij days after the end every fifth fiscal year thereafter1 the ,foundation shall submit to the ,secretary a report containing-- 7,a7 a description of any socioeconomic1 biodiversity1 community resilience1 or climate resilience or mitigation 7including natural carbon sequestration71 impacts generated by projects funded by grants awarded by the ,fund1 including measures and metrics illustrating these impacts2 7,b7 a description of land health benefits derived from projects funded by grants awarded by the ,fund1 including an accounting of-- 7i7 lands treated for invasive species2 7ii7 lands treated for wildfire threat reduction1 including those treated with controlled burning or other natural fire-management techniques2 and 7iii7 lands restored either from wildfire or other forms or degradation1 including over-grazing and sedimentation2 7,c7 key findings for ,congress1 including any recommended changes to the authorization or purposes of the ,fund2 7,d7 best practices for other ,federal agencies in the administration of funds intended for land and habitat restoration2 7,e7 information on the use and outcome of funds specifically set aside for planning and capacity building pursuant to section #f2 and 7,f7 any other information that the ,foundation considers relevant4 7#c7 ,submission of ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #aj days after receiving a report under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit the report to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh to carry out this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,the term eligible entity means a ,federal agency1 ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 a territory of the ,united ,states1 a unit of local government1 an ,indian ,tribe1 a non-profit organization1 or an accredited institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,the term eligible projects and activities means projects and activities carried out by an eligible entity on public lands1 tribal lands1 or private land1 or any combination thereof1 to further the purposes for which the ,fund is established1 including planning and capacity building and projects and activities carried out in coordination with ,federal1 ,state1 or tribal departments or agencies1 or any department or agency of a subdivision of a ,state4 7#c7 ,the term ,foundation means the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation established under the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq474 7#d7 ,the term ,fund means the ,community ,resilience and ,restoration ,fund established under subsection 7a74 7#e7 ,the term ,indian ,tribe means the governing body of any individually identified and federally recognized ,indian or ,alaska ,native ,tribe1 band1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 affiliated ,tribal group1 or component reservation in the list published pursuant to section #ajd7;a7 of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca7;a774 7#f7 ,the term restoration and resilience lands means fish1 wildlife1 and plant habitats1 and other important natural areas in the ,united ,states1 on public lands1 private land 7after obtaining proper consent from the landowner71 or land of ,indian ,tribes1 including grasslands1 shrublands1 prairies1 chapparal lands1 forest lands1 deserts1 and riparian or wetland areas within or adjacent to these ecosystems4 7#g7 ,the term public lands means lands owned or controlled by the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#i7 ,the term ,state means a ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 any ,indian ,tribe1 and any commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states4 #eejf4 ,leasing on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf 7a7 ,leasing ,authorized ,notwithstanding the ,presidential ,memorandum entitled ,memorandum on the ,withdrawal of ,certain ,areas of the ,united ,states ,outer ,continental ,shelf from ,leasing ,disposition 7issued ,september #h1 #bjbj7 and the ,presidential ,memorandum entitled ,presidential ,determination on the ,withdrawal of ,certain ,areas of the ,united ,states ,outer ,continental ,shelf from ,leasing ,disposition 7issued ,september #be1 #bjbj71 the ,secretary of the ,interior is authorized to grant leases pursuant to section #h7p77#a77;,c7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#a77;,c77 in the ,south ,atlantic ,planning ,area1 the ,straits of ,florida ,planning ,area1 and the ,mid ,atlantic ,planning ,area designated by the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management as of ,september #be1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,withdrawals ,any ,presidential withdrawal of an area of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf from leasing under section #ab7;a7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acda7;a77 issued after the date of enactment of this section shall apply only to leasing authorized under subsections 7a7 and 7i7 of section #h of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7;a7 and #accg7;i771 unless the withdrawal explicitly applies to other leasing authorized under such ,act4 #eejg4 ,continental ,divide ,national ,scenic ,trail 7a7 ,completion of trail 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,november #aj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure the completion of the ,continental ,divide ,national ,scenic ,trail as a contiguous route1 consistent with the following provisions of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act3 7,a7 ,section #c7;a77#b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdb7;a77#b774 7,b7 ,section #e7;a77#e7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdd7;a77#e774 7,c7 ,section #g 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdf74 7#b7 ,priority of actions ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 take necessary actions to achieve this goal1 including the following steps1 listed in order of priority3 7,a7 ,complete the ,continental ,divide ,national ,scenic ,trail by acquiring land or an interest in land1 or by encouraging ,states or local governments to enter into cooperative agreements to acquire interests in land1 to eliminate gaps between sections of the ,trail while maintaining the nature and purposes of the ,trail4 7,b7 ,optimize the ,trail by relocating incompatible existing portions of the ,trail on ,federal land as necessary to provide for maximum outdoor recreation potential and for the conservation and enjoyment of the nationally significant scenic1 historic1 natural1 or cultural qualities of the areas through which the ,trail passes1 consistent with the ,trail's nature and purposes4 7,c7 ,publish maps of the completed ,trail corridor4 7b7 ,trail completion team 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall establish a joint ,forest ,service and ,bureau of ,land ,management trail completion team to work in coordination with the ,trail ,administrator to facilitate the completion and optimization of the ,trail1 pursuant to the purposes of section #c7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdb7;a77#b77 and the ,trail's nature and purposes4 7#b7 ,duties of the team ,the ,team shall3 7,a7 ,implement land and right-of-way acquisitions1 relocations1 and trail construction consistent with any ,optimal ,location ,review for the trail1 giving priority to land that-- 7i7 eliminates gaps between segments of the ,trail2 7ii7 may be acquired by the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior by purchase from a willing seller1 donation1 exchange1 or by cooperative agreement2 7iii7 is best suited for inclusion in the ,trail corridor in accordance with the purposes1 policies1 and provisions of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abda et seq472 and 7iv7 has been identified as a segment of the ,trail on ,federal land that should be relocated to provide for maximum outdoor recreation potential and the conservation and enjoyment of the nationally significant scenic1 historic1 natural1 or cultural qualities of the areas through which the ,trail passes4 7,b7 ,provide the necessary administrative and technical support to complete the ,trail corridor under subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,as appropriate1 consult with other ,federal agencies1 ,governors of affected ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,land ,grants-,mercedes1 ,acequias1 relevant landowners or land users of an acequia or land grant-merced1 the ,continental ,divide ,trail ,coalition1 and other volunteer and nonprofit organizations that assist in1 or whose members may be affected by1 the development1 maintenance1 and management of the ,trail4 7,d7 ,support the ,secretary in the development of the acquisition and development plan under subsection 7c7 and annual reports under subsection 7f74 7c7 ,comprehensive acquisition and development plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the establishment of the ,team under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a comprehensive acquisition and development plan for the ,trail4 7#b7 ,contents of plan ,the comprehensive acquisition and development plan should-- 7,a7 identify any gaps in the ,trail where the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior have not been able to acquire land or interests in land by purchase from a willing seller1 by donation1 by exchange1 or by cooperative agreement2 7,b7 include a plan for closing such gaps by acquiring lands or interests in land2 and 7,c7 include general and site-specific development plans1 including anticipated costs4 7d7 ,method of acquisition ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior-- 7#a7 may acquire land only by purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds1 by donation1 or by exchange2 and 7#b7 may not acquire land by eminent domain4 7e7 ,maintaining existing partnerships ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,team shall continue to maintain and develop working relationships with volunteer and nonprofit organizations that assist in the development1 maintenance1 and management of the ,trail4 7f7 ,reports ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 and at the close of each fiscal year until the acquisition and development plan is fully implemented1 the ,secretary shall report on the following1 in writing1 to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate3 7#a7 ,the progress in acquiring land or interests in land to complete the ,trail consistent with this section4 7#b7 ,the amount of land or interests in land acquired during the fiscal year and the amount expended for such land or interests in land4 7#c7 ,the amount of land or interests in land planned for acquisition in the ensuing fiscal year and the estimated cost of such land or interests in land4 7#d7 ,the estimated amount of land or interests in land remaining to be acquired4 7#e7 ,the amount of existing ,trail miles on ,federal lands that need to be relocated to provide for maximum outdoor recreation potential and for conservation and enjoyment of the nationally significant scenic1 historic1 natural1 or cultural qualities of the areas through which the ,trail passes4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,acequia ,the term acequia has the meaning of the term community ditch as such term is defined under section #gc-b-bg of the ,new ,mexico ,statutes4 7#b7 ,land grant-merced ,the term land grant-merced means a community land grant issued under the laws or customs of the ,government of ,spain or ,mexico that is recognized under chapter #di of the ,new ,mexico ,statutes 7or a successor statute74 7#c7 ,optimal location review ,the term ,optimal ,location ,review means the procedures described in the ,continental ,divide ,national ,scenic ,trail ,optimal ,location ,review ,guide1 dated ,november #bjag4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#e7 ,team ,the term ,team means the trail completion team established under subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,trail ,the term ,trail means the ,continental ,divide ,national ,scenic ,trail established by section #e of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdd74 #eejh4 ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta ,national ,heritage ,area ,section #fjja7;a77#d77;,a7 of the ,john ,d4 ,dingell1 ,jr4 ,conservation1 ,management1 and ,recreation ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-i7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in addition1 the ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta ,national ,heritage ,area shall include the area depicted as ,rio ,vista_/,expansion ,area on the map entitled ,sacramento-,san ,joaquin ,delta ,national ,heritage ,area ,proposed ,boundary ,expansion and dated ,february #bjba44 #eeji4 ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed ,protection 7a7 ,program establishment 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a nonregulatory program to be known as the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed ,restoration ,program4 7#b7 ,duties ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 draw on existing and new approved plans for the ,watershed1 or portions of the ,watershed1 and work in consultation with applicable management entities1 including representatives of the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,harbor and ,estuary ,program 7,,hep71 ,hudson ,river ,estuary ,program1 ,mohawk ,river ,basin ,program1 ,sustainable ,raritan ,river ,initiative1 the ,federal ,government1 and other ,state and local governments1 and regional and nonprofit organizations1 as appropriate1 to identify1 prioritize1 and implement restoration and protection activities within the ,watershed2 and 7,b7 adopt a ,watershed-wide strategy that-- 7i7 supports the implementation of a shared set of science-based restoration and protection activities developed in accordance with subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 targets cost-effective projects with measurable results2 7iii7 maximizes conservation outcomes2 7iv7 prioritizes the needs of communities lacking in environmental justice2 and 7v7 establishes the voluntary grant and technical assistance programs authorized in this section4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in establishing the program1 the ,secretary shall1 as appropriate-- 7,a7 consult with-- 7i7 the heads of ,federal agencies1 including-- 7,i7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,,ii7 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,,iii7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,,iv7 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service2 and 7ii7 ,indian ,tribes2 and 7,b7 coordinate with -- 7i7 the ,governors of ,new ,york and ,new ,jersey and the ,commissioner of the ,new ,york ,state ,department of ,environmental ,conservation and the ,director of the ,new ,jersey ,division of ,fish and ,wildlife2 7ii7 the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,harbor ,estuary ,program2 and 7iii7 other public agencies and organizations with authority for the planning and implementation of conservation strategies in the ,watershed4 7#d7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program include-- 7,a7 coordinating restoration and protection activities among ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and regional entities and conservation partners throughout the ,watershed2 7,b7 carrying out coordinated restoration and protection activities1 and providing for technical assistance throughout the ,watershed-- 7i7 to sustain and enhance fish and wildlife habitat restoration and protection activities2 7ii7 to improve and maintain water quality to support fish1 wildlife1 and their habitat1 as well as to improve opportunities for public access and recreation in the ,watershed consistent with the ecological needs of fish and wildlife habitat2 7iii7 to advance the use of natural and nature-based features1 living shoreline1 and other green infrastructure techniques to maximize the resilience of communities1 natural systems1 and habitats under changing sea levels1 storm risks1 and watershed conditions2 7iv7 to engage the public1 communities experiencing environmental injustice1 through outreach1 education1 and community involvement to increase capacity and support for coordinated restoration and protection activities in the ,watershed2 7v7 to increase scientific capacity to support the planning1 monitoring1 and research activities necessary to carry out coordinated restoration and protection activities2 7vi7 to provide for feasibility and planning studies for green infrastructure projects that achieve habitat restoration and stormwater management goals2 7vii7 to support land conservation and management activities necessary to fulfill the ,watershed-wide strategy adopted under subsection 7a77#b77;,b72 7viii7 to provide technical assistance to carry out restoration and protection activities in the ,watershed2 7ix7 to monitor environmental quality to assess progress toward the goals of this section2 and 7x7 to improve fish and wildlife habitats1 as well as opportunities for personal recreation1 along rivers and shore fronts within communities lacking in environmental justice2 and 7,c7 other activities necessary for the implementation of approved plans4 7b7 ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed ,restoration ,grant ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a voluntary grant and technical assistance program1 to be known as the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed ,restoration ,grant ,program1 to provide competitive matching grants of varying amounts to ,state and local governments1 nonprofit organizations1 institutions of higher education1 and other eligible entities to carry out activities described in subsection 7a77#d74 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the agencies1 organizations1 and other persons referred to in section #djd7;c71 shall develop criteria for the grant program to help ensure that activities funded under this section accomplish one or more of the purposes identified in subsection 7a77#d7 and advance the implementation of priority actions or needs identified in the ,watershed-wide strategy adopted under subsection 7a77#b77;,b74 7#c7 ,capacity building ,the ,secretary shall include grant program provisions designed to increase the effectiveness of organizations that work at the nexus of natural resource and community health issues within the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed by addressing organizational capacity needs4 7#d7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,department of the ,interior share ,the ,department of the ,interior share of the cost of a project funded under the grant program shall not exceed #ej percent of the total cost of the activity1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,non-department of the ,interior share ,the non-,department of the ,interior share of the cost of a project funded under the grant program may be provided in cash or in the form of an in-kind contribution of services or materials4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into an agreement to manage the grant program with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation or a similar organization that offers grant management services4 7#b7 ,funding ,if the ,secretary enters into an agreement under paragraph 7,a71 the organization selected shall-- 7,a7 for each fiscal year1 receive amounts made available to carry out this section in an advance payment of the entire amounts on ,october #a of that fiscal year1 or as soon as practicable thereafter2 7,b7 invest and reinvest those amounts for the benefit of the grant program2 and 7,c7 otherwise administer the grant program to support partnerships between the public and private sectors in accordance with this section4 7#c7 ,requirements ,if the ,secretary enters into an agreement with the ,foundation under subparagraph 7,a71 any amounts received by the ,foundation under this section shall be subject to the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq471 excluding section #aj7;a7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgji7;a774 7d7 ,annual reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,congress a report on the implementation of this section1 including a description of each project that has received funding under this section in the preceding fiscal year4 7e7 ,prohibition on ,federal land holdings ,the ,federal ,government may not maintain ownership of any land acquired under this section except for the purpose of promptly transferring ownership to a ,state or local entity4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section shall have no force or effect after ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh1 of which not more than #c percent shall be used for administrative costs to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,use for grant program ,of any amount made available under this section for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use at least #ge percent to carry out the grant program under subsection 7b7 and to provide1 or provide for1 technical assistance under such program4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,approved plans ,the term approved plan-- 7,a7 means any plan for management of the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed-- 7i7 that has been approved by a ,federal1 regional1 ,state1 or local governmental entity1 including ,state ,wildlife ,action ,plans1 ,comprehensive ,conservation ,management ,plans1 ,watershed ,improvement ,plans2 or 7ii7 that is determined by the ,director1 in consultation with such entities1 to contribute to the achievement of the purposes of this section2 and 7,b7 includes the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,harbor ,estuary ,program 7,,hep7 ,action ,agenda1 the ,hudson ,raritan ,comprehensive ,restoration ,plan1 the ,hudson ,river ,comprehensive ,restoration ,plan1 the ,hudson ,river ,estuary ,program ,action ,agenda1 the ,hudson ,river ,park ,trust ,estuarine ,sanctuary ,management ,plan1 the ,mohawk ,river ,action ,agenda1 the ,sustainable ,raritan ,river ,initiative ,action ,plan1 the ,lower ,passaic and ,bronx ,harlem ,federal ,urban ,waters ,partnership ,workplans1 the ,new ,jersey ,sports and ,exhibition ,authority ,meadowlands ,restoration ,plan1 as well as other critical conservation projects in the region that achieve the purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#c7 ,environmental justice ,the term environmental justice means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race1 color1 national origin1 or income1 with respect to the development1 implementation1 and enforcement of environmental laws1 regulations1 and policies4 7#d7 ,foundation ,the term ,foundation means the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation4 7#e7 ,grant program ,the term grant program means the voluntary ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed ,restoration ,grant ,program established under section #dje4 7#f7 ,program ,the term program means the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed ,restoration ,program established under section #djd4 7#g7 ,restoration and protection ,the term restoration and protection means the conservation1 stewardship1 and enhancement of habitat for fish and wildlife and water quality to preserve and improve ecosystems and ecological processes on which they depend and for use and enjoyment by the public4 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director4 7#i7 ,service ,the term ,service means the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#aj7 ,watershed ,the term ,watershed means the ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,watershed1 which is comprised of all land area whose surface water drains into ,new ,york-,new ,jersey ,harbor1 the waters contained within that land area1 and the estuaries associated with those watersheds4 #eeaj4 ,authorization of appropriations for the ,national ,maritime ,heritage ,grant ,program ,section #cjhgjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting subsection 7k7 and after amounts for that purpose under2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting subsection 7k7 and after amounts for that purpose under2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd to carry out this section4 4 #eeaa4 ,berryessa ,snow ,mountain ,national ,monument ,expansion 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board ,the term ,board means the ,board on ,geographic ,names established by section #b of the ,act of ,july #be1 #aidg 7#fa ,stat4 #def1 chapter #ccj2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfd;a74 7#b7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,proposed ,walker ,ridge 7,molok ,luyuk7 ,addition ,berryessa ,snow ,mountain ,national ,monument and dated ,october #bf1 #bjba4 7#c7 ,molok ,luyuk ,the term ,molok ,luyuk means ,condor ,ridge 7in the ,patwin language74 7#d7 ,national ,monument ,the term ,national ,monument means the ,berryessa ,snow ,mountain ,national ,monument established by ,presidential ,proclamation #ibih1 dated ,july #aj1 #bjae 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #daige71 including all land1 interests in the land1 and objects on the land identified in that ,presidential ,proclamation4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#f7 ,walker ,ridge 7,molok ,luyuk7 ,addition ,the term ,walker ,ridge 7,molok ,luyuk7 ,addition means the approximately #c1ibe acres of ,federal land 7including any interests in1 or objects on1 the land7 administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in ,lake ,county1 ,california1 and identified as ,proposed ,walker ,ridge 7,molok ,luyuk7 ,addition on the ,map4 7b7 ,national monument expansion 7#a7 ,boundary modification ,the boundary of the ,national ,monument is modified to include the ,walker ,ridge 7,molok ,luyuk7 ,addition4 7#b7 ,map 7,a7 ,corrections ,the ,secretary may make clerical and typographical corrections to the ,map4 7,b7 ,public availability2 effect ,the ,map and any corrections to the ,map under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 be publicly available on the website of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7ii7 have the same force and effect as if included in this section4 7#c7 ,administration ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall administer the ,walker ,ridge 7,molok ,luyuk7 ,addition-- 7,a7 as part of the ,national ,monument2 7,b7 in accordance with ,presidential ,proclamation #ibih1 dated ,july #aj1 #bjae 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #daige72 and 7,c7 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 7c7 ,management ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall jointly develop a comprehensive management plan for the ,national ,monument in accordance with1 and in a manner that fulfills the purposes described in1 ,presidential ,proclamation #ibih1 dated ,july #aj1 #bjae 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #daige74 7#b7 ,tribal ,consultation ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consult with affected federally recognized ,indian ,tribes in-- 7,a7 the development of the management plan under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 making management decisions relating to the ,national ,monument4 7#c7 ,continued engagement with ,indian ,tribes ,the management plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall set forth parameters for continued meaningful engagement with affected federally recognized ,indian ,tribes in the implementation of the management plan4 7#d7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the conduct of fire mitigation or suppression activities at the ,national ,monument1 including through the use of existing agreements4 7d7 ,agreements and partnerships ,to the maximum extent practicable and in accordance with applicable laws1 on request of an affected federally recognized ,indian ,tribe1 the ,secretary 7acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management7 and the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service7 shall enter into agreements1 contracts1 and other cooperative and collaborative partnerships with the federally recognized ,indian ,tribe regarding management of the ,national ,monument under relevant ,federal authority1 including-- 7#a7 the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq472 7#b7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 7#c7 the ,tribal ,self-,governance ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecfa et seq472 7#d7 the ,tribal ,forest ,protection ,act of #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a et seq472 7#e7 the good neighbor authority under section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a72 7#f7 ,executive ,order #acage 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja note2 relating to consultation and coordination with ,indian ,tribal governments72 7#g7 ,secretarial ,order #ccdb1 issued by the ,secretary on ,october #ba1 #bjaf 7relating to identifying opportunities for cooperative and collaborative partnerships with federally recognized ,indian ,tribes in the management of ,federal lands and resources72 and 7#h7 ,joint ,secretarial ,order #cdjc1 issued by the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture on ,november #ae1 #bjba 7relating to fulfilling the trust responsibility to ,indian ,tribes in the stewardship of ,federal lands and waters74 7e7 ,designation of ,condor ,ridge 7,molok ,luyuk7 in ,lake and ,colusa ,counties1 ,california 7#a7 ,in general ,the parcel of ,federal land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management located in ,lake and ,colusa ,counties in the ,state of ,california and commonly referred to as ,walker ,ridge shall be known and designated as ,condor ,ridge 7,molok ,luyuk74 7#b7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the parcel of ,federal land described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be deemed to be a reference to ,condor ,ridge 7,molok ,luyuk74 7#c7 ,map and legal description 7,a7 ,preparation 7i7 ,initial map ,the ,board shall prepare a map and legal description of the parcel of ,federal land designated by subsection 7a74 7ii7 ,corrections ,the ,board and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management may make clerical and typographical corrections to the map and legal description prepared under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,consultation ,in preparing the map and legal description under subparagraph 7,a77i71 the ,board shall consult with-- 7i7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7ii7 affected federally recognized ,indian ,tribes4 7,c7 ,public availability2 effect ,the map and legal description prepared under subparagraph 7,a77i7 and any correction to the map or legal description made under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall-- 7i7 be publicly available on the website of the ,board1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 or both2 and 7ii7 have the same force and effect as if included in this section4 ,,lvi ,inspector ,general ,independence and ,empowerment ,matters ,a ,inspector ,general ,independence #efja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,securing ,inspector ,general ,independence ,act of #bjbb4 #efjb4 ,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 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 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 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 a reference to section #ajc;,h7c77#d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcc7;c77#d772 7,,ii7 in the case of the ,inspector ,general of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 a reference to section #ag7;b77#f7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceag7;b77#f772 7,,iii7 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,,iv7 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,v7 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 and 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 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 #efjc4 ,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 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 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 section #ajc7;e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbe7;e771 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 ,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 7c7 ,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 #efjd4 ,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 #efaa4 ,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 #efba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,integrity ,committee ,transparency ,act of #bjbb4 #efbb4 ,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 #efbc4 ,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 7,i7 ,in general ,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-- 7aa7 the ,chair and ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7bb7 the ,chair and ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,,ii7 ,requirement to forward ,the ,chairperson of the ,integrity ,committee shall forward any written description or update provided under this clause to the members of the ,integrity ,committee and to the ,chairperson of the ,council4 4 #efbd4 ,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 #bjbb1 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 #efbe4 ,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 #efbf4 ,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 #efbg4 ,investigations of ,offices of ,inspectors ,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 #efca4 ,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 ,not later than #ae days after an ,inspector ,general is removed1 placed on paid or unpaid non-duty 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 ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives 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-- 7,a7 the type of alleged offense2 7,b7 the fiscal quarter in which the ,office initiated the investigation2 7,c7 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 7,d7 whether the investigation is administrative1 civil1 criminal1 or a combination thereof1 if known2 and 7#b7 for any work not described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 a description of the subject matter and scope2 7,b7 the relevant agency1 including the relevant component of that ,federal agency1 under review2 7,c7 the date on which the ,office initiated the work2 and 7,d7 the expected time frame for completion4 4 ,e ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency ,report on ,expenditures #efda4 ,,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 #efea4 ,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 #efga4 ,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 #efgb4 ,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;,g-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,e71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting the appropriate congressional committees1 including after are2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#c7-- 7i7 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 7ii7 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 #efgc4 ,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 #cje of this title1 as subsection 7i72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subsection 7g71 as so redesignated by section #cje 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 #efgd4 ,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 #cje 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 #efge4 ,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 general1 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 the 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 refugees and applicants for ,united ,states visas that have been in use at any time since ,january #a1 #bjaf2 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 that 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 eligibility for special immigrant visas under 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 eligibility for employment-based nonimmigrant visas at the time of evacuation2 and 7,g7 familial relationship to evacuees who are eligible for visas described in subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f72 and 7#e7 to provide eligible individuals with special immigrant visas under the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aaa-h7 and section #ajei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aji-afc7 since the date of the enactment of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aaa-h71 including-- 7,a7 a detailed step-by-step description of the application process for such special immigrant visas1 including the number of days allotted by the ,united ,states ,government for the completion of each step2 7,b7 the number of such special immigrant visa applications received1 approved1 and denied1 disaggregated by fiscal year2 7,c7 the number of such special immigrant visas issued1 as compared to the number available under law1 disaggregated by fiscal year2 7,d7 an assessment of the average length of time taken to process an application for such a special immigrant visa1 beginning on the date of submission of the application and ending on the date of final disposition1 disaggregated by fiscal year2 7,e7 an accounting of the number of applications for such special immigrant visas that remained pending at the end of each fiscal year2 7,f7 an accounting of the number of interviews of applicants for such special immigrant visas conducted during each fiscal year2 7,g7 the number of noncitizens who were admitted to the ,united ,states pursuant to such a special immigrant visa during each fiscal year2 7,h7 an assessment of the extent to which each participating department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government1 including the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 adjusted processing practices and procedures for such special immigrant visas so as to vet applicants and expand processing capacity since the ,february #bi1 #bjbj1 ,doha ,agreement between the ,united ,states and the ,taliban2 7,i7 a list of specific steps1 if any1 taken between ,february #bi1 #bjbj1 and ,august #ca1 #bjba-- 7i7 to streamline the processing of applications for such special immigrant visas2 and 7ii7 to address longstanding bureaucratic hurdles while improving security protocols2 7,j7 a description of the degree to which the ,secretary of ,state implemented recommendations made by the ,department of ,state ,office of ,inspector ,general in its ,june #bjbj reports on ,review of the ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,program 7,,aud-,,mero-#bj-ce7 and ,management ,assistance ,report3 ,quarterly ,reporting on ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,program ,needs ,improvement 7,,aud-,,mero-#bj-cd72 7,k7 an assessment of the extent to which challenges in verifying applicants' employment with the ,department of ,defense contributed to delays in the processing of such special immigrant visas1 and an accounting of the specific steps taken since ,february #bi1 #bjbj1 to address issues surrounding employment verification2 and 7,l7 recommendations to strengthen and streamline such special immigrant visa process going forward4 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 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees has the meaning given the term in section #ab of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 as amended by this subtitle4 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 #efgf4 ,investigations of department of justice personnel ,section #h;,e of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated1 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking 1 except with respect to allegations described in subsection 7b77#c714 #efgg4 ,law enforcement authority of the ,inspector ,general of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation ,section #f7;f77#c7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by inserting ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 before ,environmental4 #efgh4 ,inspector ,general for the ,office of ,management and ,budget 7a7 ,establishment of ,office ,section #ab of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph1 7#a7 by inserting the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 after means2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 after means4 7b7 ,special provisions concerning the ,inspector ,general of the ,office of ,management and ,budget ,the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by adding after section #h,n the following new section3 #h,o4 ,special provisions concerning the ,inspector ,general of the ,office of ,management and ,budget ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall only have jurisdiction over those matters that have been specifically assigned to the ,office under law4 4 7c7 ,appointment ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall appoint an individual to serve as the ,inspector ,general of the ,office of ,management and ,budget in accordance with section #c7;a7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 ,,lvii ,federal ,employee ,matters #egja4 ,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 item 3,special ,counsel of the ,office of ,special ,counsel42 and 7,b7 in section #ecae1 by striking ,special ,counsel of the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board4 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 #egjb4 ,minimum wage for ,federal contractors ,executive ,order #adjbf and its implementing regulations in part #bc of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 are hereby enacted into law1 except that nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any ,federal department or agency from requiring any ,federal contract entered into on or after the date of enactment of this section to include a clause requiring that workers employed in the performance of such contract or any covered subcontract 7as defined in such regulations7 be paid at a minimum wage that exceeds the minimum wage in effect pursuant to such executive order and regulations4 #egjc4 ,federal wildland firefighter recruitment and retention 7a7 ,recruitment and retention bonus ,in order to promote the recruitment and retention of ,federal wildland firefighters1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall establish a program under which a recruitment or retention bonus of not less than #a1jjj may be paid to a ,federal wildland firefighter in an amount as determined appropriate by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management and the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 ,the minimum amount of such bonus in the previous sentence shall be increased each year by the ,consumer ,price ,index in the manner prescribed under subsection 7b77#b74 ,any bonus under this subsection-- 7#a7 shall be paid to any primary or secondary ,federal wildland firefighter upon the date that such firefighter successfully completes a work capacity test2 and 7#b7 may not be paid to any such firefighter more than once per calendar year4 7b7 ,federal wildland firefighter ,in this section1 the term ,federal wildland firefighter means any temporary1 seasonal1 or permanent position at the ,department of ,agriculture or the ,department of the ,interior that maintains group1 emergency incident management1 or fire qualifications1 as established annually by the ,standards for ,wildland ,fire ,position ,qualifications published by the ,national ,wildfire ,coordinating ,group1 and primarily engages in or supports wildland fire management activities1 including forestry and rangeland technicians and positions concerning aviation1 engineering heavy equipment operations1 or fire and fuels management4 #egjd4 ,study and report on returnship programs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study1 and submit a report on such study to the congressional defense committees1 on the feasibility and benefits of establishing returnship programs for the civilian workforce of the ,department of ,defense4 ,the study and report shall assess-- 7#a7 where returnship programs could be used to address such workforce needs and bolster the knowledge and experience base of such workforce2 7#b7 how the programs would be structured and the estimated funding levels to implement the returnship programs2 and 7#c7 if and how returnship programs impact the diversity of such workforce4 7b7 ,returnship program defined ,in this section1 the term returnship program means any program that supports entry into the civilian workforce of the ,department of ,defense of an individual who has taken an extended leave of absence from such workforce1 including a leave of absence to care for a dependent4 #egje4 ,limitations on exception of competitive service positions 7a7 ,in general ,no position in the competitive service 7as defined under section #bajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 may be excepted from the competitive service unless such position is placed-- 7#a7 in any of the schedules ,a through ,e as described in section #f4b of title #e1 ,code of ,federal #e ,regulations1 as in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 under the terms and conditions under part #h of such title as in effect on such date4 7b7 ,subsequent transfers ,no position in the excepted service 7as defined under section #bajc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 may be placed in any schedule other than a schedule described in subsection 7a77#a74 ,,lviii ,other ,matters ,a ,in ,general #ehja4 ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,clause 7ii7 of section #fjb7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-h2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note7 is amended in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking year-- and inserting the following3 year1 or in the case of an alien who was wounded or seriously injured in connection with employment described in this subparagraph1 for the period until such wound or injury occurred1 if the wound or injury prevented the alien from continuing employment--4 #ehjb4 ,advancing ,mutual ,interests and ,growing ,our ,success 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 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#c7 by striking he each place such term appears and inserting the alien4 #ehjc4 ,expansion of study of ,,pfas contamination 7a7 ,,cdc study on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,director of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry1 and1 as appropriate1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,environmental ,health ,sciences1 and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall-- 7#a7 expand 7by including more military installations1 communities1 or other sites1 including schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity7 the study authorized by section #caf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia7 on the human health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7in this section referred to as ,,pfas7 contamination in drinking water1 ground water1 and any other sources of water and relevant exposure pathways1 including the cumulative human health implications of multiple types of ,,pfas contamination at levels above and below health advisory levels to assess health effects at additional military installations2 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until submission of the report under paragraph 7#c77;,b71 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the progress of such expanded study2 and 7#c7 not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act 7or #g years after such date of enactment after providing notice to the appropriate congressional committees of the need for the delay7-- 7,a7 complete the expanded study and make any appropriate recommendations2 and 7,b7 submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the results of such expanded study4 7b7 ,exposure assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,director of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry1 and1 as appropriate1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,environmental ,health ,sciences1 and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct an exposure assessment of not less than #aj current or former domestic military installations which were not included in the study authorized by section #caf7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia7 and which are known to have ,,pfas contamination in drinking water1 ground water1 and any other sources of water and relevant exposure pathways4 7#b7 ,contents ,the exposure assessment required under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 include-- 7i7 for each military installation covered under the exposure assessment1 a statistical sample to be determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services in consultation with the relevant ,state health departments2 and 7ii7 biomonitoring for assessing the contamination described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 produce findings1 which shall be-- 7i7 used to help design the study described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7ii7 not later than #a year after the conclusion of such exposure assessment1 released to the appropriate congressional committees4 7#c7 ,timing ,the exposure assessment required under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 begin not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 conclude not later than #b years after such date of enactment4 7c7 ,coordination with other agencies ,the ,director of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry may1 as necessary1 use staff and other resources from other ,federal agencies in carrying out the study under subsection 7a7 and the assessment under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,no effect on regulatory process ,the study under subsection 7a7 and assessment under subsection 7b7 shall not interfere with any regulatory processes of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 including determinations of maximum contaminant levels4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,heath1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,education and ,labor1 and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,source of funds ,the study under subsection 7a7 and assessment under subsection 7b7 may be paid for using funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide4 7#b7 ,transfer authority ,without regard to section #bbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer not more than #bj1jjj1jjj a year during each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to pay for the study under subsection 7a7 and assessment under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,expenditure authority ,amounts transferred to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall be used to carry out the study under subsection 7a7 and assessment under subsection 7b7 through contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or grants4 ,in addition1 such funds may be transferred by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to other accounts of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services for the purposes of carrying out this section4 7#d7 ,relationship to other transfer authorities ,the transfer authority provided under this subsection is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 #ehjd4 ,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 7permissioned7 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 ,r,d 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 ,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 increased interoperability across healthcare information systems and consumer control over the movement of their medical data2 7iv7 facilitate broader participation in distributed ledger technologies of populations historically underrepresented in technology1 business1 and financial sectors2 or 7v7 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 ,framework 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 #ehje4 ,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 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 the ,united ,states4 4 #ehjf4 ,arms ,exports ,delivery ,solutions ,act 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 prioritizing the defense needs of ,united ,states allies and partners globally is a national security priority2 and 7#b7 sustained support to key partners for interoperable defense systems is critical to preserve-- 7,a7 the safety and security of ,american persons2 7,b7 the free flow of commerce through international trade routes2 7,c7 the ,united ,states commitment to collective security agreements1 territorial integrity1 and recognized maritime boundaries2 and 7,d7 ,taiwan's defense capability both in quantitative and qualitative terms4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with respect to the transfer of all defense articles or defense services1 on or after ,october #a1 #bjag1 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 also contain the following3 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 #bgfe and #bggf7 with a total value of #be1jjj1jjj or more1 to ,taiwan1 ,japan1 ,south ,korea1 ,australia1 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 any challenges to implementing such a capability or solution2 and 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,b74 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 allied forces 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 transfer2 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 security4 7#f7 ,a separate description of the actions the ,united ,states is taking to expedite deliveries of defense articles and services to ,taiwan1 including in particular1 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 potential actions undertaken by the ,department of ,state to improve delivery timelines for the transfers listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #ehjg4 ,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 #ehjh4 ,prohibition of ,federal funding for induced or required undermining of security of consumer communications goods 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds made available in this or any other ,act may be used by any ,federal agency to require1 support1 pay1 or otherwise induce any private sector provider of consumer software and hardware to-- 7#a7 intentionally add any security vulnerability or weaken or omit any safeguard in the standards1 items1 or services of the provider2 7#b7 remove or omit any information security function1 mechanism1 service1 or solution from the items or services of the provider2 or 7#c7 take any action that-- 7,a7 undermines1 circumvents1 defeats1 bypasses1 or otherwise counteracts the end-to-end encryption of the item or service of the provider2 7,b7 prevents an item or service from adopting end-to-end encryption2 or 7,c7 otherwise makes an unencrypted version of the end-to-end encrypted content of any communication1 file1 or data of the item or service of the provider available to any person or entity other than the intended recipients4 7b7 ,federal agency defined ,in this section1 the term ,federal agency means any executive department1 military department1 ,government corporation1 ,government controlled corporation1 or other establishment in the executive branch of the ,government 7including the ,executive ,office of the ,president71 or any independent regulatory agency4 #ehji4 ,foreign state computer intrusions 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ig of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #afje;,b the following3 #afje;,c4 ,computer intrusions by a foreign state ,a foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the ,united ,states or of the ,states in any case not otherwise covered by this chapter in which money damages are sought against a foreign state by a national of the ,united ,states for personal injury1 harm to reputation1 or damage to or loss of property resulting from any of the following activities1 whether occurring in the ,united ,states or a foreign state3 7#a7 ,unauthorized access to or access exceeding authorization to a computer located in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,unauthorized access to confidential1 electronic stored information located in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the transmission of a program1 information1 code1 or command to a computer located in the ,united ,states1 which1 as a result of such conduct1 causes damage without authorization4 7#d7 ,the use1 dissemination1 or disclosure1 without consent1 of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c74 7#e7 ,the provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d71 including by an official1 employee1 or agent of such foreign state4 4 7b7 ,application ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ehaj4 ,school ,,pfas testing and filtration program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall establish a program to-- 7#a7 test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water at eligible entities1 which testing shall be conducted by an entity approved by the ,administrator or the applicable ,state to conduct the testing2 7#b7 install1 maintain1 and repair water filtration systems effective for reducing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water at eligible entities that contains a level of any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance that exceeds-- 7,a7 an applicable maximum contaminant level established by the ,administrator under section #adab of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a72 or 7,b7 an applicable standard established by the applicable ,state that is more stringent than the level described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#c7 safely dispose of spent water filtration equipment used to reduce perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water at schools4 7b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 make publicly available1 including1 to the maximum extent practicable1 on the website of the eligible entity1 a copy of the results of any testing carried out under this section2 and 7#b7 notify relevant parent1 teacher1 and employee organizations of the availability of the results described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,the term eligible entity means a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 #ehaa4 ,report on ,,emt national licensing standards ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with each branch of the ,united ,states military1 shall submit a report to ,congress on how the ,department of ,defense can feasibly incorporate ,,emt national licensing standards into their existing training4 #ehab4 ,requirement for cut flowers and cut greens displayed in certain ,federal buildings to be produced in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,a cut flower or a cut green may not be officially displayed in any public area of a building of the ,executive ,office of the ,president1 of the ,department of ,state1 or of the ,department of ,defense that is in a ,state of the ,united ,states or in the ,district of ,columbia1 unless the cut flower or cut green is produced in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,waiver ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 may be waived by the head of the agency concerned with respect to a cut flower or cut green that is a gift from a foreign country4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,the limitation in subsection 7a7 may not be construed to apply to any cut flower or cut green used by a ,federal officer or employee for personal display4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term cut flower means a flower removed from a living plant for decorative use4 7#b7 ,the term cut green means a green1 foliage1 or branch removed from a living plant for decorative use4 7#c7 ,the term produced in the ,united ,states means grown in-- 7,a7 any of the several ,states2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 a territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 or 7,d7 an area subject to the jurisdiction of a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 7e7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect on the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ehac4 ,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 negotiated 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 7#f7 ,as the ,department charged with fulfilling the security mandates of the ,compacts1 the ,department of ,defense is an integral partner with the ,departments of ,state and ,interior in the ,compact renewal negotiations1 has a vested interest in the outcome1 and should play an active role in the negotiations for their renewal4 7#g7 ,the ,department of ,defense should continue its engagement in the negotiations of the ,compacts of ,free ,association1 in coordination with the ,departments of ,state and ,interior and the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,compact ,negotiations4 7#h7 ,it would be beneficial for the ,secretary of ,defense to detail a senior officer -- or such other personal and assistance as the ,envoy may request -- to the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,compact ,negotiations to support the negotiations for the renewal of ,compact provisions4 7b7 ,briefing on negotiations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the following committees on the role of the ,department in the renegotiations of the ,compacts and opportunities to expand its support for the negotiations3 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 #ehad4 ,interagency report on extremist activity 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #f months thereafter1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish a report that analyzes and sets out strategies to combat ,white supremacist and neo-,nazi activity in the uniformed services and ,federal law enforcement agencies4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a joint report detailing ,executive-wide plans described in subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7,a7 the number of individuals discharged from the uniformed services due to incidents related to ,white supremacy and neo-,nazi activity2 7,b7 for each instance included in the total number in subparagraph 7,a71 a description of the circumstances that led to the separation of servicemembers from the uniformed services due to ,white supremacy and neo-,nazi activity2 7,c7 the number of ,federal law enforcement officers separated from federal agencies due to incidents related to ,white supremacy or neo-,nazi activity2 7,d7 for each instance included in the total number in subparagraph 7,c71 a description of the circumstances that led to the separation of ,federal law enforcement officers from federal agencies due to ,white supremacy and neo-,nazi activity2 7,e7 the response of the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,defense to planned or effectuated incidents that have a nexus to ,white supremacist and neo-,nazi ideology involving those described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,d72 and 7,f7 specific plans to address such incidents described in this subsection within uniformed services and ,federal law enforcement agencies4 7#b7 ,transmission ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,defense shall transmit each report described in paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,g7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,h7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,classification and public release ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 submitted in unclassified form1 to the greatest extent possible1 with a classified annex only if necessary2 and 7,b7 in the case of the unclassified portion of the report1 posted on the public website of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,justice1 and the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 #ehae4 ,reporting on previous ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and ,department of ,homeland ,security requirements 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the processes needed to regularly report to ,congress on domestic terrorism threats pursuant to ,section #efjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 7b7 ,data limitations ,in the event that data internal to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and ,department of ,homeland ,security on completed or attempted acts of domestic terrorism from ,january #a1 #bjji1 to ,december #ca1 #bjad is incomplete or inconsistent1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall engage with ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial partners1 academic institutions1 non-profit organizations1 and the private sector with expertise in domestic terrorism threats and acts to provide the most accurate and consistent information for the report required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,,gao report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,government ,accountability ,office shall produce a report providing a full review of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation's1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security's1 and the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence's compliance with domestic terrorism transparency mechanisms required by ,federal law1 including the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the ter appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#e7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#f7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ehaf4 ,,pfas data call ,section #h7;a77#g7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjg7;a77#g77 is amended by inserting that contains at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom1 after perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance4 #ehag4 ,prohibition on contracting with persons with willful or repeated violations of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7a7 ,initiation of debarment proceedings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall initiate a debarment proceeding with respect to a covered person for whom information regarding two or more willful or repeated violations of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq47 7as determined by a disposition described under subsection 7c77#a7 of section #bcac of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 and issued in the last five years7 is included in the database established under subsection 7a7 of such section4 7#b7 ,length of debarment ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,labor may determine the length of a debarment under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,databases ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall ensure that the enforcement and compliance databases of the ,department of ,labor-- 7#a7 identify persons that have been finally adjudicated to have violated labor laws2 7#b7 list each person1 identified by the tax identification number of the person1 that is suspended or debarred for a violation of a labor law2 and 7#c7 are accessible to contracting officers and suspension and debarment officials at all ,federal agencies4 7c7 ,revision of ,,far ,the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall be revised to require contracting officers-- 7#a7 when renewing or awarding a contract1 to check the database in subsection 7b7 for suspensions or debarments described under that subsection when determining present responsibility and conducting a past performance evaluation2 7#b7 to enter relevant information from the database in subsection 7b7 into past performance evaluations in the ,contractor ,performance ,assessment and ,reporting ,system2 and 7#c7 to coordinate with the ,labor ,advisor of the agency and consult with experts regarding alleged violations of labor law4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term covered person means any individual1 enterprise1 or firm applying for a contract worth #ejj1jjj or more2 7#b7 the term ,federal agency has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 the term labor law includes-- 7,a7 subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,davis ,bacon ,act72 7,b7 chapter #fg of subtitle ,,ii of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,services ,contracting ,act72 and 7,c7 the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq472 and 7#d7 the term willful has the meaning given that term in section #egh4c of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #ehah4 ,report on human rights in the ,philippines ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of extrajudicial killings and other human rights violations committed by the ,philippines military1 police1 and paramilitary forces1 specifically violations against trade unionists1 journalists1 human rights defenders1 critics of the government1 faith and religious leaders1 and other civil society activists4 7#b7 ,a description of the human rights climate in the ,philippines2 an assessment of the ,philippines military1 police1 and paramilitary forces' adherence to human rights2 and an analysis of such forces' role in the practice of 8red-tagging01 including against ,united ,states citizens4 #ehai4 ,requirement for the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development to annually report complaints of sexual harassment 7a7 ,requirement to annually report complaints of sexual harassment 7#a7 ,annual report ,section #hjh7;e77#b7 of the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjh7;e77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii7 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 containing tabulations of the number of instances in the preceding year in which complaints of discriminatory housing practices were filed with the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development or a fair housing assistance program1 including identification of whether each complaint was filed with respect to discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 national origin1 sex1 handicap1 or familial status4 4 7#b7 ,sexual harassment ,section #hjh of the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjh7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,in carrying out the reporting obligations under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consider a complaint filed with respect to discrimination based on sex to include any complaint filed with respect to sexual harassment2 and 7#b7 in reporting the instances of a complaint filed with respect to discrimination based on sex under subsection 7e77#b77;,c71 include a disaggregated tabulation of the total number of such complaints filed with respect to sexual harassment4 4 7#c7 ,initiative to combat sexual harassment in housing ,title ,,ix of the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfca7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ijb4 ,initiative to combat sexual harassment in housing ,the ,attorney ,general shall establish an initiative to investigate and prosecute an allegation of a violation under this ,act with respect to sexual harassment4 4 #ehbj4 ,department of ,labor study on factors affecting employment opportunities for immigrants and refugees with professional credentials obtained in foreign countries 7a7 ,study required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,administrator of the ,internal ,revenue ,service1 and the ,commissioner of the ,social ,security ,administration1 shall conduct a study of the factors affecting employment opportunities in the ,united ,states for applicable immigrants and refugees who have professional credentials that were obtained in a country other than the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,work with other entities ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall seek to work with relevant nonprofit organizations and ,state agencies to use the existing data and resources of such entities to conduct the study required under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,limitation on disclosure ,any information provided to the ,secretary of ,labor in connection with the study required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 may only be used for the purposes of1 and to the extent necessary to ensure the efficient operation of1 such study2 and 7,b7 may not be disclosed to any other person or entity except as provided under this subsection4 7b7 ,inclusions ,the study required under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the employment history of applicable immigrants and refugees admitted to the ,united ,states during the #e-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act1 which shall include1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 a comparison of the employment applicable immigrants and refugees held before immigrating to the ,united ,states with the employment they obtained in the ,united ,states1 if any1 since their arrival2 and 7,b7 the occupational and professional credentials and academic degrees held by applicable immigrants and refugees before immigrating to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 an assessment of any barriers that prevent applicable immigrants and refugees from using occupational experience obtained outside the ,united ,states to obtain employment in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 an analysis of available public and private resources assisting applicable immigrants and refugees who have professional experience and qualifications obtained outside of the ,united ,states to obtain skill-appropriate employment in the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 policy recommendations for better enabling applicable immigrants and refugees who have professional experience and qualifications obtained outside of the ,united ,states to obtain skill-appropriate employment in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall-- 7#a7 submit a report to ,congress that describes the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 make such report publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,labor4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term applicable immigrants and refugees-- 7,a7 means individuals who-- 7i7 7,i7 are not citizens or nationals of the ,united ,states2 and 7,,ii7 are lawfully present in the ,united ,states and authorized to be employed in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 are naturalized citizens of the ,united ,states who were born outside of the ,united ,states and its outlying possessions2 and 7,b7 includes individuals described in section #fjb7;b77#b7 of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7title ,,vi of division ,f of ,public ,law #aaa-h2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note74 7#b7 ,except as otherwise defined in this section1 terms used in this section have the definitions given such terms under section #aja7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a774 #ehba4 ,sense of ,congress and statement of policy on ,haiti 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,since #bjah1 the ruling ,,phtk has presided over increasing instability1 displacement1 and poverty in ,haiti stemming from1 among other reasons-- 7,a7 systematic dismantlement of the judicial system2 7,b7 a non-functioning parliamentary system2 7,c7 mass gang violence against civilians and between gangs resulting in large-scale massacres2 7,d7 gang rule of large parts of ,haiti2 daily kidnappings for ransom2 7,e7 widespread sexual violence against women1 girls and marginalized people2 7,f7 grand corruption2 7,g7 state violence against protesters2 7,h7 unsafe conditions for workers2 7,i7 diminished access to water1 food1 healthcare and education2 and 7,j7 unnatural devastation from natural disasters4 7#b7 ,government-supported violence in ,haiti has forced large numbers of ,haitians to flee the country1 including to the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,independent human rights organizations and the media have documented ,,phtk collusion with gang activity through-- 7,a7 the participation of ,,phtk officials in gang attacks2 7,b7 the use of police vehicles in gang activities2 and 7,c7 systemic refusals by the police to interfere in gang attacks and the justice system to prosecute gang members and government officials credibly accused of participating in massacres4 7#d7 ,in #bjba1 the ,united ,states together with the international community installed ,,phtk official ,ariel ,henry as the ,prime ,minister and thus de facto head of ,government of ,haiti following the assassination of ,president ,jovenel ,moise4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the security1 freedom1 and well-being of ,haitians are intertwined with that of the people of the ,united ,states1 and ,united ,states interests are not served by an unstable or unsafe ,haiti4 7c7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to support a ,haitian-led solution to the current crisis2 7#b7 that the people of ,haiti must be empowered to choose their leaders and govern ,haiti free from foreign interference2 and 7#c7 to support the sustainable rebuilding and development of ,haiti in a manner that promotes efforts led and supported by the people and ,government of ,haiti at all levels1 so that ,haitians lead the course of reconstruction and development of ,haiti4 #ehbb4 ,correctional ,facility ,disaster ,preparedness 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term major disaster means-- 7#a7 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 #eagj72 or 7#b7 any natural disaster or extreme weather or public health emergency event that-- 7,a7 would activate the use of any ,bureau of ,prisons #ah contingency plans2 and 7,b7 the ,bureau of ,prisons determines is a major disaster4 7b7 ,bureau of prisons annual summary report of disaster damage 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons shall submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives an annual summary report of disaster damage on the scope of physical damage from a major disaster in each ,bureau of ,prisons facility and its contract prisons impacted or struck by a major disaster that explains the effects of the damage on inmates and staff1 including-- 7,a7 data on injury and loss of life of inmates and staff2 7,b7 access to health and medical care1 food1 special dietary needs1 drinkable water1 personal protective equipment1 and personal hygiene products2 7,c7 guidance used to adjudicate early release or home confinement requests1 data on early release or home confinement approvals1 denials1 and justification for denials2 7,d7 an explanation as to whether using home confinement or early release was considered2 7,e7 access to cost-free and uninterrupted visitation with legal counsel and visitors with justifications for facility decisions that resulted in suspended or altered visitations2 7,f7 access to appropriate accommodations for inmates with disabilities2 7,g7 access to educational and work programs2 7,h7 inmate grievances2 7,i7 assessment of the cost of the damage to the facility and estimates for repairs2 7,j7 the impact on staffing1 equipment1 and financial resources2 and 7,k7 other factors relating to the ability of the ,bureau of ,prisons and any existing contract prison to uphold the health1 safety1 and civil rights of the correctional population4 7#b7 ,corrective action plan ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include agency corrective actions that the ,bureau of ,prisons will take to improve and modernize emergency preparedness plans1 as they relate to natural disasters1 extreme weather1 and public health emergencies and a timeline to implement the corrective action plan4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include specific legislative recommendations to ,congress for improving emergency preparedness plans within the ,bureau of ,prisons4 7#d7 ,appointment ,not later than #ij days after the enactment of this section1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons shall appoint an official of the ,bureau of ,prisons responsible for carrying out the corrective action plan4 7c7 ,national ,institute of ,corrections ,section #dcea of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ten and inserting #ac2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,one shall have served a sentence in either a ,federal or ,state correctional facility or have a professional background advocating on the behalf of formerly incarcerated or incarcerated individuals4 7#d7 ,one shall have a background as an emergency response coordinator that has created an emergency management accreditation program4 7#e7 ,one shall have an educational and professional background in public health working with communicable diseases4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,field hearing ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,national ,institute of ,corrections shall conduct at least one public field hearing on how correctional facilities can incorporate in their emergency preparedness plans and recovery efforts-- 7#a7 inmate access to medical care1 food1 drinkable water1 personal protective equipment1 and personal hygiene products2 7#b7 consideration by staff of using home confinement or early release2 7#c7 inmate access to cost-free and uninterrupted visitation with legal counsel and visitors with clear standards for when facilities may suspend or alter visitations2 7#d7 inmate access to appropriate accommodations for inmates with disabilities2 7#e7 use of ,federal funding to restore disaster-damaged correctional facilities2 and 7#f7 incorporation by staff of risk management best practices1 such as those made available under the relevant agencies of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration1 ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,government ,accountability ,office to enhance emergency preparedness plans4 4 #ehbc4 ,nondiscrimination in ,federal hiring for veteran medical cannabis users2 ,authorized provision of information on ,state-approved marijuana programs to veterans 7a7 ,in general ,it shall be unlawful for a veteran1 as defined in title #ch1 section #aja7b7 of the ,united ,states ,code1 to be excluded from employment in the ,federal ,government solely because the veteran consumes or has consumed cannabis1 as defined in the ,controlled ,substances ,act1 or anywhere in the ,united ,states ,code4 ,for the purposes determining if a person is a veteran under this provision1 an other than honorable1 bad conduct1 or dishonorable release premised solely on a nonviolent cannabis charge or conviction shall be construed as a general discharge4 7b7 ,authorized provision of information ,notwithstanding the provisions of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 or any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local law regulating or prohibiting the provision of information on marijuana1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall authorize physicians and other health care providers of the ,veterans ,health ,administration of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to provide to veterans who are residents of ,states with ,state-approved marijuana programs information regarding the participation of such veterans in such programs and to recommend their participation in such programs4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term information includes details such as informational materials1 internet websites1 and relevant contact information for ,state-approved marijuana programs4 7#b7 ,the term marijuana has the meaning given the term marihuana in section #ajb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb74 7#c7 ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 any territory1 ,federal enclave1 or possession of the ,united ,states1 and each federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 7#d7 ,the term nonviolent cannabis charge or conviction shall include any nonviolent offense or offenses involving marijuana1 or tetrahydrocannabinols and any related nonviolent offenses or convictions that would not have satisfied all elements of the charged offense or offenses but for the involvement of these substances except for any offenses or convictions where it has been established in court that the individual was associated with a foreign drug cartel or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a drug or alcohol within the meaning of section #ac7;b7 of title #ah1,united ,states ,code1 n offense of operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle within the meaning of title #cf1 section #d4bc of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or drunken or reckless operation of vehicle1 aircraft or vessel within the meaning of article #aaa of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice1 section #iaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ehbd4 ,report on certain entities connected to foreign persons on the murder of ,jamal ,khashoggi 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 heads of appropriate agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on private1 commercial1 and nongovernmental entities1 including non-profit foundations1 controlled in whole or in part by any foreign person named in the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence report titled ,assessing the ,saudi ,government's ,role in the ,killing of ,jamal ,khashoggi1 dated ,february #aa1 #bjba4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of such entities4 7#b7 ,a detailed assessment1 based in part on credible open sources and other publicly-available information1 of the roles1 if any1 such entities played in the murder of ,jamal ,khashoggi or any other gross violations of internationally recognized human rights4 7#c7 ,a certification of whether any such entity is subject to sanctions pursuant to the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note74 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #ehbe4 ,review of implementation of ,united ,states sanctions with respect to violators of the arms embargo on ,libya 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report that describes whether the ,president has determined the persons described in subsection 7b7 meet the criteria for the imposition of sanctions under section #a7;a7 of ,executive ,order #acgbf 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #bceei2 relating to blocking property and suspending entry into the ,united ,states of persons contributing to the situation in ,libya74 7b7 ,persons ,for purposes of the determination required under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall consider all private companies listed for facilitating violations of the ,united ,nations arms embargo on ,libya in the report of the ,united ,nations ,panel of ,experts entitled ,letter dated #h ,march #bjba from the ,panel of ,experts on ,libya established pursuant to resolution #aigc 7#bjaa7 addressed to the ,president of the ,security ,council and ,letter dated #bd ,may #bjbb from the ,panel of ,experts on ,libya established pursuant to resolution #aigc 7#bjaa7 addressed to the ,president of the ,security ,council1 including the following3 7#a7 ,maritime vessels4 7#b7 ,corporate facilitators of arms embargo violations4 7#c7 ,aircraft operators4 7#d7 ,mercenary recruiters and facilitators4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 #ehbf4 ,modification of prior notification of shipment of arms ,subsection 7i7 of section #cf of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggf7 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 ,prior notification of shipment of arms ,at least #cj days prior to the initial and final shipment of a sale of defense articles subject to the requirements of subsection 7b71 the ,president shall provide notification of such pending shipment1 in unclassified form1 with a classified annex as necessary1 to the ,chairperson and ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,chairperson and ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #ehbg4 ,study and report on feasability of suspension of mergers1 acquisitions1 and takeovers of certain foreign surveillance companies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the heads of other relevant agencies1 shall-- 7#a7 study the feasibility of using existing authorities to implement a suspension of any merger1 acquisition1 or takeover that would result in control1 including full or partial ownership of some or all assets1 of a covered foreign entity described in subsection 7c7 by a ,united ,states person2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the results of such study4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the study and report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of whether the ,president or ,executive branch agencies have the authority to implement a suspension as described in subsection 7a7 and what additional authorities would be required if needed4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether the ,president or ,executive branch agencies could lift a suspension only if a determination is made that the merger1 acquisition1 or takeover described in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 does not pose a significant counterintelligence or national security risk to the ,united ,states or ,united ,states treaty allies1 including an undue risk of subversion of the ,united ,states intelligence community or ,united ,states national security interests through the design1 integrity1 manufacturing1 production1 distribution1 installation1 operation1 or maintenance of targeted digital surveillance technologies2 7,b7 does not seek or intend to evade or circumvent ,united ,states export control laws1 including through a transaction1 transfer1 agreement or arrangement intended or designed to limit exposure to ,united ,states export controls2 or 7,c7 does not affect any existing contracts between the ,united ,states ,government and the ,united ,states person4 7c7 ,covered foreign entity described ,a covered foreign entity described in this subsection is an entity1 including a subsidiary or affiliate of the entity1 that-- 7#a7 is organized under the laws of or having its principal place of business in a foreign country2 7#b7 develops1 sells1 or otherwise controls proprietary technology1 including non-sensitive technologies1 related to targeted digital surveillance capabilities2 and 7#c7 is included on the list maintained by the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of the ,department of ,commerce and set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,control ,the term control' means the power1 direct or indirect1 whether exercised or not exercised1 to determine1 direct1 or decide important matters affecting an entity1 subject to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7#b7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 7#c7 ,targeted digital surveillance ,the term targeted digital surveillance means the use of items or services that enable an individual or entity 7with or without the knowing authorization of the product's owner7 to detect1 monitor1 intercept1 collect1 exploit1 preserve1 protect1 transmit1 retain1 or otherwise gain access to the communications1 sensitive or protected information1 work product1 browsing data1 research1 identifying information1 location history1 and online and offline activities of other individuals1 organizations1 or entities4 7#d7 ,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 of any jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity4 #ehbh4 ,report on political prisoners in ,egypt 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 ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of political prisoners in ,egypt4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include a detailed assessment of how many individuals are detained1 imprisoned1 or the victim of an enforced disappearance in ,egypt1 including individuals who-- 7#a7 are human rights defenders2 7#b7 are detained1 imprisoned1 or otherwise physically restricted because of their political1 religious1 other conscientiously-held beliefs1 or their identity2 7#c7 are prisoners who are arbitrarily detained2 7#d7 are victims of enforced disappearance or are reasonably suspected of being detained or imprisoned in a secret location2 or 7#e7 have been subject to torture or other gross violations of human rights while detained or imprisoned4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but portions of the report described in subsection 7b7 may contain a classified annex1 so long as such annex is provided separately from the unclassified report4 #ehbi4 ,attorney ,general authority to transfer forfeited ,russian assets to assist ,ukraine 7a7 ,authorization ,subject to appropriations for such purpose1 the ,attorney ,general may transfer to the ,secretary of ,state the proceeds of any covered forfeited property for use by the ,secretary of ,state to provide assistance to ,ukraine to remediate the harms of ,russian aggression towards ,ukraine4 ,any such transfer shall be considered foreign assistance under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq474 7b7 ,report ,the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall provide a semiannual report to the appropriate congressional committees on any transfers made pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered forfeited property means property seized by the ,department of ,justice under chapter #df or section #aifc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 which property belonged to or was possessed by a person subject to sanctions and designated by the ,secretary of ,treasury or the ,secretary of ,state1 pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjbd1 and as expanded by ,executive ,order #adjff of ,march #h1 #bjbb1 and relied on for additional steps taken in ,executive ,order #adjci of ,august #bj1 #bjba1 and ,executive ,order #adjfh of ,march #aa1 #bjbb4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7,d7 the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and of the ,senate4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority under this section shall apply to any covered forfeited property seized on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act and on or before ,may #a1 #bjbe4 #ehcj4 ,removing ,russian rough diamonds from global markets 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the heads of all other relevant interagency partners1 should instruct the ,united ,states representatives at each international institution as follows3 7#a7 ,to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to expel ,russia from the ,kimberley ,process to ensure that ,russian source and origin rough diamonds are not used to finance ,russia's war in ,ukraine or to circumvent ,united ,states sanctions4 7#b7 ,to engage the current chair of the ,kimberley ,process to ensure that ,russia's exclusion from the process is brought to a formal decision in a timely manner4 7#c7 ,to use the role of the ,united ,states in the ,working ,group on ,monitoring in the ,kimberley ,process to ensure that ,kimberley ,process compliance obligations include assessments on tractability and provenance of potential ,russian diamonds moving through a particular country's compliance system4 7#d7 ,to work with other participants in the ,kimberley ,process1 including partner countries that provide avenues for sanctioned ,russian oligarchs to protect their wealth1 to develop a coordinated policy with respect to ensuring ,russian rough diamonds1 precious metals1 or other assets are not used to circumvent ,united ,states sanctions on ,russian oligarchs4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,treasury and the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of ,united ,states sanctions of ,russian diamond companies that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment on how specific countries are implementing sanctions imposed with respect to the ,russian state-owned enterprise ,alrosa and other sanctioned ,russian diamond companies1 including in particular the countries that-- 7,a7 receive security assistance from the ,united ,states authorized under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq472 and 7,b7 have signed a collective defense arrangement with the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,a list of which countries wealthy ,russian oligarchs1 sanctioned or otherwise1 have emigrated to following the outbreak of the war in ,ukraine4 7#c7 ,an assessment on how implementation and enforcement of the sanctions imposed with respect to ,alrosa can be strengthened1 including through mechanisms for traceability4 7c7 ,resources ,in completing the report required by subsection 7b71 the relevant departments shall directly engage with key industry associations and members1 including grading laboratories1 on matters of technical importance1 including traceability and provenance4 #ehca4 ,liu ,xiaobo ,fund for ,study of the ,chinese language 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 as a substitute to ,confucius ,institutes1 the ,united ,states ,government should invest heavily into alternative programs and institutions that ensure there remains a robust pipeline of ,americans learning ,china's many languages2 and 7#b7 in a #bast century that will be dominated by a strategic competition between the ,united ,states and ,china1 it is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states to ensure that ,americans continue to invest in ,chinese language skills1 as well as ,tibetan1 ,uyghur1 and ,mongolian languages1 while ensuring they can do so in a context free of malign political influence from foreign state actors4 7b7 ,establishment of the ,liu ,xiaobo ,fund for ,study of the ,chinese ,language ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish in the ,department of ,state the ,liu ,xiaobo ,fund for ,study of the ,chinese ,language to fund study by ,united ,states persons of ,mandarin and ,cantonese ,chinese1 ,tibetan1 ,uyghur1 ,mongolian1 and other contemporary spoken languages of ,china1 abroad or in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,state for fiscal year #bjba and every fiscal year thereafter1 #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out the ,liu ,xiaobo ,fund for ,study of the ,chinese ,language4 7d7 ,required activities ,amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7c7 shall-- 7#a7 be designed to advance the national security and foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state2 7#b7 favor funding mechanisms that can maximize the total number of ,united ,states persons given the opportunity to acquire full conversational linguistic proficiency in ,mandarin and ,cantonese ,chinese1 ,tibetan1 ,uyghur1 ,mongolian1 and other contemporary spoken languages of ,china2 7#c7 favor funding mechanisms that provide opportunities for such language study to areas traditionally under-served by such opportunities2 7#d7 be shaped by an ongoing consultative process taking into account design inputs of-- 7,a7 civil society institutions1 including ,chinese diaspora community organizations2 7,b7 language experts in ,mandarin and ,cantonese ,chinese1 ,tibetan1 ,uyghur1 ,mongolian1 and other contemporary spoken languages of ,china2 7,c7 organizations representing historically disadvantaged socioeconomic groups in the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 human rights organizations2 and 7#e7 favor opportunities to fund the study of ,mandarin and ,cantonese ,chinese1 ,tibetan1 ,uyghur1 ,mongolian1 and other contemporary spoken languages of ,china at ,alaska ,native-serving institutions1 ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institutions1 ,hispanic-serving institutions1 historically ,black college or universities1 ,native ,american-serving nontribal institutions1 ,native ,hawaiian-serving institutions1 ,predominantly ,black institutions1 ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report detailing activities and disbursements made to carry out this ,act over the immediately preceding academic year4 7#b7 ,report contents ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include details on-- 7,a7 which institutions1 programs1 or entities received funds through the ,liu ,xiaobo ,fund for ,study of the ,chinese ,language2 7,b7 funds distribution disaggregated by institution1 program1 or entity1 including identification of the ,state or country in which such institution1 program1 or entity is located2 7,c7 the number of ,united ,states persons who received language study under the ,liu ,xiaobo ,fund for ,study of the ,chinese ,language1 and the average amount disbursed per person for such study2 7,d7 a comparative analysis of per dollar program effectiveness and efficiency in allowing ,united ,states persons to reach conversational proficiency ,mandarin or ,cantonese ,chinese1 ,tibetan1 ,uyghur1 ,mongolian1 or other contemporary spoken languages of ,china2 7,e7 an analysis of which of the languages referred to in subparagraph 7,d7 were studied through the funding from the ,liu ,xiaobo ,fund for ,study of the ,chinese ,language2 and 7,f7 any recommendations of the ,secretary of ,state for improvements to the authorities1 priorities1 or management of the ,liu ,xiaobo ,fund for ,study of the ,chinese ,language4 7f7 ,interagency funds transfers authorization ,amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state to carry out this ,act are authorized to be transferred to the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies for similar purposes1 subject to prior notification to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 ,such heads shall consult with the ,secretary in the preparation of the report required under subsection 7e74 7g7 ,limitations ,amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act may only be made available for the costs of language study funded and administration incurred by the ,department of ,state or programs carried out by the ,department of ,state 7or by another ,federal department or agency pursuant to subsection 7f77 to carry out this section4 7h7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated for ,operations and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #aj1jjj1jjj4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,alaska ,native-serving institution has the meaning given such term in section #cag7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b77 7#b7 ,the term ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institution has the meaning given such term in section #cga7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c774 7#c7 ,the term ,hispanic-serving institution has the meaning given such term in section #ejb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a74 7#d7 ,the term historically ,black college or university means a part ,b institution described in section #cbb7b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa7b774 7#e7 ,the term ,native ,american-serving nontribal institution has the meaning given such term in section #cga7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c774 7#f7 ,the term ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution has the meaning given such term in section #cag7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b774 7#g7 ,the term ,predominantly ,black institution has the meaning given such term in section #cga7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c774 7#h7 ,the term ,tribal ,college or ,university has the meaning given such term in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b774 #ehcb4 ,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 section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs 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 ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,archivist of the ,united ,states shall ensure 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 #aigh1 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 #ehcc4 ,japanese ,american confinement education grants ,public ,law #aji-dda 7#abj ,stat4 #cbij7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #b1 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,japanese ,american confinement education grants ,the term ,japanese ,american ,confinement ,education ,grants means competitive grants1 awarded through the ,japanese ,american ,confinement ,sites ,program1 for ,japanese ,american organizations to educate individuals1 including through the use of digital resources1 in the ,united ,states on the historical importance of ,japanese ,american confinement during ,world ,war ,,ii1 so that present and future generations may learn from ,japanese ,american confinement and the commitment of the ,united ,states to equal justice under the law4 7#e7 ,japanese ,american organization ,the term ,japanese ,american organization means a private nonprofit organization within the ,united ,states established to promote the understanding and appreciation of the ethnic and cultural diversity of the ,united ,states by illustrating the ,japanese ,american experience throughout the history of the ,united ,states4 2 and 7#b7 in section #d-- 7,a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before ,there are authorized2 7,b7 by striking #ch1jjj1jjj and inserting #hj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,japanese ,american ,confinement ,education ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available under this section1 not more than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be awarded as ,japanese ,american ,confinement ,education ,grants to ,japanese ,american organizations4 ,such competitive grants shall be in an amount not less than #gej1jjj and the ,secretary shall give priority consideration to ,japanese ,american organizations with fewer than #ajj employees4 7#b7 ,matching requirement 7,a7 ,fifty percent ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 for funds awarded under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall require a #ej percent match with non-,federal assets from non-,federal sources1 which may include cash or durable goods and materials fairly valued1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under subparagraph 7,a71 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 no reasonable means are available through which an applicant can meet the matching requirement2 and 7ii7 the probable benefit of the project funded outweighs the public interest in such matching requirement4 4 #ehcd4 ,reporting on internationally recognized human rights in the ,united ,states in the annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices ,section #aaf of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,internationally recognized human rights in the ,united ,states ,the report required by subsection 7d7 shall include a section that provides a list of reports published during the prior year by ,united ,states government agencies on the status of internationally recognized human rights in the ,united ,states1 including reports issued by the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,united ,states ,commission on ,civil ,rights4 4 #ehce4 ,export prohibition of 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 ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting the following3 ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #ehcf4 ,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 #ehcg4 ,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 thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,special ,envoy on ,north ,korean ,human ,rights ,issues1 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 #ehch4 ,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 following new paragraph3 7#f7 the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities1 with a special emphasis on women1 girls1 and vulnerable populations4 4 #ehci4 ,blackwater ,trading ,post ,land 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,blackwater ,trading ,post ,land means the approximately #ee4c acres of land as depicted on the map that-- 7,a7 is located in ,pinal ,county1 ,arizona1 and bordered by ,community land to the east1 west1 and north and ,state ,highway #hg to the south2 and 7,b7 is owned by the ,community4 7#b7 ,the term ,community means the ,gila ,river ,indian ,community of the ,reservation4 7#c7 ,the term map means the map entitled ,results of ,survey1 ,ellis ,property1 ,a ,portion of the ,west of ,section #ab1 ,township #e ,south1 ,range #g ,east1 ,gila and ,salt ,river ,meridian1 ,pinal ,county1 ,arizona and dated ,october #ae1 #bjab4 7#d7 ,the term ,reservation means the land located within the exterior boundaries of the reservation created under sections #c and #d of the ,act of ,february #bh1 #ahei 7#aa ,stat4 #dja1 chapter ,,lxvi71 and ,executive orders of ,august #ca1 #ahgf1 ,june #ad1 #ahgi1 ,may #e1 #ahhb1 ,november #ae1 #ahhc1 ,july #ca1 #aiaa1 ,june #b1 #aiac1 ,august #bg1 #aiad1 and ,july #ai1 #aiae1 and any other lands placed in trust for the benefit of the ,community4 7#e7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7b7 ,land taken into trust for benefit of the ,,gila river ,indian community 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall take the ,blackwater ,trading ,post land into trust for the benefit of the ,community1 after the ,community-- 7,a7 conveys to the ,secretary all right1 title1 and interest of the ,community in and to the ,blackwater ,trading ,post ,land2 7,b7 submits to the ,secretary a request to take the ,blackwater ,trading ,post ,land into trust for the benefit of the ,community2 7,c7 conducts a survey 7to the satisfaction of the ,secretary7 to determine the exact acreage and legal description of the ,blackwater ,trading ,post ,land1 if the ,secretary determines a survey is necessary2 and 7,d7 pays all costs of any survey conducted under subparagraph 7,c74 7#b7 ,availability of map ,not later than #ahj days after the ,blackwater ,trading ,post ,land is taken into trust under paragraph 7#a71 the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,lands taken into trust part of reservation ,after the date on which the ,blackwater ,trading ,post ,land is taken into trust under paragraph 7#a71 the land shall be treated as part of the ,reservation4 7#d7 ,gaming ,class ,,ii and class ,,iii gaming under the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq47 shall not be allowed at any time on the land taken into trust under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,description ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall cause the full metes-and-bounds description of the ,blackwater ,trading ,post ,land to be published in the ,federal ,register4 ,the description shall1 on publication1 constitute the official description of the ,blackwater ,trading ,post ,land4 7c7 ,,cercla compliance ,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 #ehdj4 ,authorizations relating to veterinary care overseas 7a7 ,department of ,state ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 is authorized1 in order to facilitate the importation to the ,united ,states1 of domestic animals by officers and employees of the ,united ,states ,government1 and their dependents1 under the authority of any ,chief of ,mission from a country classified by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention as high risk for dog rabies-- 7#a7 to enter into contracts with individuals who are licensed in the ,united ,states for the provision of personal services 7as described in section #ajd of part #cg of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations and including pursuant to section #ijd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djhd77 to provide veterinary care overseas for domestic animals of such officers1 employees1 and dependents1 except that-- 7,a7 such individuals may not be deemed officers or employees of the ,united ,states for the purpose of any law administered by the ,office of ,personnel ,management2 and 7,b7 such individuals shall be expected to be available to travel to any overseas post as necessary to provide veterinary care and shall not be hired for or detailed exclusively to any specific overseas post2 and 7#b7 to take such steps as may be necessary to provide medical services or related support with respect to the domestic animals of such officers1 employees1 and dependents1 including in particular the purchase1 procurement1 delivery1 and administration of rabies vaccines licensed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 on a reimbursable basis to the extent feasible1 except that such reimbursement may not exceed the amount that would be charged for equivalent veterinarian services if received in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,use of existing mechanisms ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary of ,state shall use existing mechanisms1 including for the purchase1 procurement1 delivery1 and administration of ,,covid-#ai vaccines to officers and employees of the ,united ,states ,government and their dependents under the authority of any ,chief of ,mission abroad1 to carry out the authorities provided by subsection 7a71 especially with respect to the purchase1 procurement1 delivery1 and administration of rabies vaccines licensed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term domestic animal means a dog or a cat2 and 7#b7 the term officers and employees of the ,united ,states ,government includes volunteers in the ,peace ,corps4 #ehda4 ,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 #ehdb4 ,prohibited uses of acquired1 donated1 and conservation land ,section #gad7;a7 of the ,california ,desert ,protection ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-dcc2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #daj;aaa-#ha;c7a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,conservation land ,the term conservation land means-- 7,a7 any land within the ,conservation ,area that is designated to satisfy the conditions of a ,federal habitat conservation plan1 general conservation plan1 or ,state natural communities conservation plan2 7,b7 any national conservation land within the ,conservation ,area established pursuant to section #bjjb7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gbjb7;b77#b77;,d772 and 7,c7 any area of critical environmental concern within the ,conservation ,area established pursuant to section #bjb7;c77#c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7;c77#c774 4 #ehdc4 ,jamal ,khashoggi ,press ,freedom ,accountability ,act of #bjba 7a7 ,expanding scope of human rights reports with respect to violations of human rights of journalists ,the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in paragraph 7#ab7 of section #aaf7;d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by inserting or online harassment after direct physical attacks2 and 7ii7 by inserting or surveillance after sources of pressure2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking ensure the prosecution and all that follows to the end of the clause and inserting ensure the investigation1 prosecution1 and conviction of government officials or private individuals who engage in or facilitate digital or physical attacks1 including hacking1 censorship1 surveillance1 harassment1 unlawful imprisonment1 or bodily harm1 against journalists and others who perform1 or provide administrative support to1 the dissemination of print1 broadcast1 internet-based1 or social media intended to communicate facts or opinion42 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 7as amended by subparagraph 7,a7 of this section7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 an identification of countries in which there were gross violations of internationally recognized human rights 7as such term is defined for purposes of section #ejb;,b7 committed against journalists2 4 7#b7 ,by redesignating the second subsection 7i7 of section #ejb;,b as subsection 7j74 7#c7 ,in the first subsection 7i7 of section #ejb;,b-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting or online harassment after direct physical attacks2 and 7ii7 by inserting or surveillance after sources of pressure2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 7as amended by subparagraph 7,a7 of this section7 and paragraph 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 an identification of countries in which there were gross violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against journalists2 4 7b7 ,imposition of sanctions on persons responsible for the commission of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against journalists 7#a7 ,listing of persons who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights 7,a7 ,in general ,on or after the date on which a person is listed pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in paragraph 7#b7 on each foreign person the ,president determines1 based on credible information1 has perpetrated1 ordered1 or otherwise directed the extrajudicial killing of or other gross violation of internationally recognized human rights committed against a journalist or other person who performs1 or provides administrative support to1 the dissemination of print1 broadcast1 internet-based1 or social media intended to report newsworthy activities or information1 or communicate facts or fact-based opinions4 7,b7 ,publication of list ,the ,secretary of ,state shall publish on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,state a list of the names of each foreign person determined pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 to have perpetrated1 ordered1 or directed an act described in such paragraph4 ,such list shall be updated at least annually4 7,c7 ,exception ,the ,president may waive the imposition of sanctions under subparagraph 7,a7 7and omit a foreign person from the list published in accordance with subparagraph 7,b77 or terminate such sanctions and remove a foreign person from such list1 if the ,president certifies to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate-- 7i7 that public identification of the individual is not in the national interest of the ,united ,states1 including an unclassified description of the factual basis supporting such certification1 which may contain a classified annex2 or 7ii7 that appropriate foreign government authorities have credibly-- 7,i7 investigated the foreign person and1 as appropriate1 held such person accountable for perpetrating1 ordering1 or directing the acts described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,,ii7 publicly condemned violations of the freedom of the press and the acts described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,,iii7 complied with any requests for information from international or regional human rights organizations with respect to the acts described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,,iv7 complied with any ,united ,states ,government requests for information with respect to the acts described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,asset blocking ,the ,president shall exercise all of the powers granted to the ,president under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person identified in the report required under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7,b7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1 or parole 7i7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 is-- 7,i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7ii7 ,current visas revoked 7,i7 ,in general ,an alien described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 7,,ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under subclause 7,i7 shall take effect immediately1 and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession4 7,c7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,exception for intelligence activities ,the sanctions described in this paragraph shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 or any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,exception to comply with international obligations ,the sanctions described in this paragraph shall not apply with respect to 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 ,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 subsection4 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 foreign person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this subsection to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of such section #bjf4 7#d7 ,exception relating to the importation of goods 7,a7 ,in general ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this section shall not include any authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7,b7 ,good defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term good means any article1 natural or man-made substance1 material1 supply1 or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment and excluding technical data4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the terms admitted and alien have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7,b7 ,the term foreign person means an individual who is not-- 7i7 a ,united ,states citizen or national2 or 7ii7 an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7i7 a ,united ,states citizen1 an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states1 or any other individual subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such entity2 or 7iii7 any person in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,prohibition on foreign assistance 7#a7 ,prohibition ,assistance authorized under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 or the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 may not be made available to any governmental entity of a country if the ,secretary of ,state or the ,director of ,national ,intelligence has credible information that one or more officials associated with1 leading1 or otherwise acting under the authority of such entity has committed a gross violation of internationally recognized human rights against a journalist or other person who performs1 or provides administrative support to1 the dissemination of print1 broadcast1 internet-based1 or social media intended to report newsworthy activities or information1 or communicate facts or fact-based opinions4 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a list of such governmental entities shall be published on publicly available websites of the ,department of ,state and of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and shall be updated on a regular basis4 7#b7 ,prompt information ,the ,secretary of ,state shall promptly inform appropriate officials of the government of a country from which assistance is withheld in accordance with the prohibition under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,exception ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,humanitarian assistance or disaster relief assistance authorized under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa4 7,b7 ,assistance the ,secretary determines to be essential to assist the government of a country to bring the responsible members of the relevant governmental entity to justice for the acts described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a governmental entity of a country if-- 7i7 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 determines that such a waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,state has received credible information that the government of that country has-- 7,i7 performed a thorough investigation of the acts described in paragraph 7#a7 and is taking effective steps to bring responsible members of the relevant governmental entity to justice2 7,,ii7 condemned violations of the freedom of the press and the acts described in paragraph 7#a72 7,,iii7 complied with any requests for information from international or regional human rights organizations with respect to the acts described in paragraph 7#a71 in accordance with international legal obligations to protect the freedom of expression2 and 7,,iv7 complied with ,united ,states ,government requests for information with respect to the acts described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,certification ,a waiver described in subparagraph 7,a7 may only take effect if-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,state certifies1 not later than #cj days before the effective date of the waiver1 to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate that such waiver is warranted and includes an unclassified description of the factual basis supporting the certification1 which may contain a classified annex2 and 7ii7 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 not later than #cj days before the effective date of the waiver1 submits to the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate a report detailing any underlying information that the intelligence community 7as such term is defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 has regarding the perpetrators of the acts described in paragraph 7#a71 which shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 #ehdd4 ,,gao study on the ,daniel ,pearl ,freedom of the ,press ,act of #bjji 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall evaluate the implementation of the ,daniel ,pearl ,freedom of the ,press ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aff7 by-- 7#a7 assessing the effects of including the information described in section #aaf7;d77#ab7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7d77#ab77 in the annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices2 and 7#b7 determining how reporting on instances of governmental suppression of free press abroad and inaction in addressing press freedom violations has changed since the enactment of the ,daniel ,pearl ,freedom of the ,press ,act of #bjji4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress and to the ,secretary of ,state a report that-- 7#a7 summarizes the results of the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 provides recommendations for any legislative or regulatory action that would improve the efforts of the ,department of ,state to report on issues of press freedom abroad4 #ehde4 ,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 grounds and may include persons that-- 7,a7 have used violence2 7,b7 have advocated violence or hatred2 or 7,c7 have committed a minor offense that serves as a pretext for politically motivated imprisonment4 7#b7 ,the term 8prisoner of conscience0 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 #ehdf4 ,policy regarding development of nuclear weapons by ,iran 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,congress and several successive ,presidential administrations have long sought to prevent ,iran from ever acquiring a nuclear weapon4 7#b7 ,it is currently estimated that ,iran is almost to the point of having enough highly-enriched nuclear material to produce a nuclear weapon1 if further enriched4 7#c7 ,on ,march #c1 #bjbj1 the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency 7,,iaea7 ,director ,general reported to the ,agency's ,board of ,governors that nuclear material was found at three previously undisclosed locations in ,iran4 7#d7 ,the ,,iaea reported it began investigating this matter pursuant to ,iran's ,,iaea safeguards obligations in #bjai4 7#e7 ,on ,march #e1 #bjbb1 the ,,iaea and the ,atomic ,energy ,organization of ,iran announced an agreement wherein ,iran committed to provide the ,,iaea with information and documents in response to the ,,iaea's questions related to uranium particles discovered at undeclared sites in ,iran4 7#f7 ,on ,june #f1 #bjbb1 the ,director ,general of the ,,iaea stated that ,iran has not provided explanations that are technically credible in relation to the ,agency's findings at three undeclared locations in ,iran4 ,nor has ,iran informed the ,agency of the current location1 or locations1 of the nuclear material and_/or of the equipment contaminated with nuclear material1 that was moved from ,turquzabad in #bjah44 7#g7 ,on ,june #h1 #bjbb1 the ,,iaea ,board of ,governors overwhelmingly adopted a resolution calling on ,iran to cooperate with the ,,iaea on an urgent basis to fulfil its safeguards obligations and expressing profound concern with ,iran's insufficient substantive cooperation thus far1 with #cj ,board ,members voting in favor1 two voting against1 and three abstaining4 7#h7 ,the ,,iaea ,board of ,governors's resolution called upon ,iran to act on an urgent basis to fulfill its legal obligations and1 without delay1 take up the ,director ,general's offer of further engagement to clarify and resolve all outstanding safeguards issues44 7#i7 ,shortly before the ,,iaea ,board of ,governors's vote adopting the resolution1 ,iran announced it would remove #bg ,,iaea cameras installed to monitor the separate issue of ,iran's ,,jcpoa commitments at certain ,iranian facilities and ,iran has since followed through on disconnecting these cameras4 7#aj7 ,following the vote of the ,,iaea ,board of ,governors1 ,iran informed the ,,iaea it would install additional cascades of advanced ,,ir-#f centrifuges at its ,natanz facility2 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that it-- 7#a7 reiterates its commitment to ensuring ,iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon2 7#b7 supports the important work of the ,,iaea 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 #ehdg4 ,transfer of ,,noaa property in ,norfolk1 ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,the ,act entitled1 ,an ,act to authorize the ,secretary of ,commerce to sell or exchange certain ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration property located in ,norfolk1 ,virginia1 and for other purposes1 enacted on ,october #ac1 #bjjh 7,p4,l4 #aaj-cic2 #abb ,stat4 #dbjc71 is amended by striking the heading and subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 of section #a and inserting the following3 #a4 ,transfer of ,,noaa property in ,norfolk1 ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall transfer without consideration all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the property described in subsection 7b7 to the ,city of ,norfolk1 ,virginia1 not later than the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,secretary of ,commerce has transferred all of the employees of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration 7in this section referred to as ,,noaa7 from its facilities at the property described in subsection 7b72 or 7#b7 #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,property described ,the property described in this subsection is-- 7#a7 the real property under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,,noaa1 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 ,,noaa1 including land and improvements thereon1 located at #dci ,w4 ,york ,street1 ,norfolk1 ,virginia1 consisting of approximately #b4ebca acres4 7c7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property described in subsection 7b7 shall be determined by a survey or surveys satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7d7 ,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 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7e7 of section #a of such ,act 7#abb ,stat4 #dbjd7 is amended by striking the first sentence4 #ehdh4 ,elimination of sentencing disparity for cocaine offenses 7a7 ,elimination of increased penalties for cocaine offenses where the cocaine involved is cocaine base 7#a7 ,controlled substances act ,the following provisions of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 are repealed3 7,a7 ,clause 7iii7 of section #dja7;b77#a77;,a7 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hda7;b77#a77;,a774 7,b7 ,clause 7iii7 of section #dja7;b77#a77;,b7 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hda7;b77#a77;,b774 7#b7 ,controlled substances import and export act ,the following provisions of the ,controlled ,substances ,import and ,export ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #iea et seq47 are repealed3 7,a7 ,subparagraph 7,c7 of section #ajaj7;b77#a7 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ifj7;b77#a774 7,b7 ,subparagraph 7,c7 of section #ajaj7;b77#b7 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ifj7;b77#b774 7#c7 ,applicability to pending and past cases 7,a7 ,pending cases ,this section1 and the amendments made by this subsection1 shall apply to any sentence imposed after the date of enactment of this section1 regardless of when the offense was committed4 7,b7 ,past cases 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a defendant who1 on or before the date of enactment of this section1 was sentenced for a ,federal offense described in clause 7ii71 the sentencing court may1 on motion of the defendant1 the ,bureau of ,prisons1 the attorney for the ,government1 or on its own motion1 impose a reduced sentence after considering the factors set forth in section #ceec7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,federal offense described ,a ,federal offense described in this clause is an offense that involves cocaine base that is an offense under one of the following3 7,i7 ,section #dja of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hda74 7,,ii7 ,section #ajaj of the ,controlled ,substances ,import and ,export ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ifj74 7,,iii7 ,section #djd7;a7 of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hdd7;a774 7,,iv7 ,any other ,federal criminal offense1 the conduct or penalties for which were established by reference to a provision described in subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 or 7,,iii74 7iii7 ,defendant not required to be present ,notwithstanding ,rule #dc of the ,federal ,rules of ,criminal ,procedure1 the defendant is not required to be present at any hearing on whether to impose a reduced sentence pursuant to this subparagraph4 7iv7 ,no reduction for previously reduced sentences ,a court may not consider a motion made under this subparagraph to reduce a sentence if the sentence was previously imposed or previously reduced in accordance with this section4 7v7 ,no requirement to reduce sentence ,nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to require a court to reduce a sentence pursuant to this subparagraph4 7b7 ,determination of budgetary effects ,the budgetary effects of this section1 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 section1 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 #ehdi4 ,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 may be-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,b7 ,current visas revoked 7i7 ,in general ,an alien described in subsection 7a77#a7 may be subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 7ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 take effect pursuant to section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i772 and 7,,ii7 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 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 intelligence or law enforcement 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 #ehej4 ,support for ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa and ,refugee ,applicants 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should increase support for nationals of ,afghanistan who aided the ,united ,states mission in ,afghanistan during the past twenty years and are now under threat from the ,taliban1 specifically special immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of ,afghanistan and referrals of nationals of ,afghanistan to the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program1 including through the ,priority #b ,designation for nationals of ,afghanistan1 who remain in ,afghanistan or are in third countries4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall further surge capacity to better support special immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of ,afghanistan and referrals of nationals of ,afghanistan to the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program and who have been approved by the chief of mission1 including through the ,priority #b ,designation for nationals of ,afghanistan1 and reduce their application processing times1 while ensuring strict and necessary security vetting1 including1 to the extent practicable1 enabling refugee referrals to initiate application processes while still in ,afghanistan4 7c7 ,surge capacity described ,the term surge capacity includes increasing consular personnel to any embassy or consulate in the region processing visa applications for nationals of ,afghanistan4 #ehea4 ,liability for failure to disclose or update information ,section #bcac of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking 1 to the extent practicable12 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsections 7c7 and 7d72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsections3 7g7 ,liability ,a knowing and willful failure to disclose or update information in accordance with subsections 7d77#c7 and 7f7 can result in one or more of the following3 7#a7 ,entry of the violation in the database described by this section4 7#b7 ,liability pursuant to section #cgbi of title #ca4 7#c7 ,suspension or debarment4 7h7 ,annual ,report on ,awardee ,beneficial ,ownership ,reporting and ,compliance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #ca of each year1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees 7as defined under section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj71 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report that assesses the utility and risks of beneficial ownership disclosures by persons with ,federal agency contracts and grants4 7#b7 ,content ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall address and include information about the number of beneficial ownership disclosures that were made by persons with ,federal agency contracts and grants1 gaps in the data caused by the divergent reporting threshold for government and awardee entries1 the impact on small business concerns 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb771 data on contractors owned by entities outside of the ,united ,states1 data on violations of disclosure rules and any penalties assessed for disclosure non-compliance1 and recommendations for improving the ,federal ,awardee ,performance and ,integrity ,information ,system disclosures by a person with ,federal agency contracts and grants4 4 #eheb4 ,government ,accountability ,office study and report on contractors using distributors to avoid scrutiny 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on ,federal ,government contractors that supply goods to executive agencies using distributors or other intermediaries4 7b7 ,contents of the study ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall assess-- 7#a7 advantages and disadvantages of the use of distributors or other intermediaries by ,federal ,government contractors to supply goods to executive agencies2 and 7#b7 whether the use of distributors or other intermediaries by ,federal ,government contractors has an effect on the ability of the ,federal ,government to acquire needed goods at reasonable prices4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report containing the results of the study required by this section to the-- 7#a7 ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ehec4 ,supplement to ,federal ,employee ,viewpoint ,survey 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #b years thereafter1 the ,office of ,personnel and ,management shall make available through a secure and accessible online portal a supplement to the ,federal ,employee ,viewpoint ,survey to assess employee experiences with workplace harassment and discrimination4 7b7 ,development of supplement ,in developing the supplement1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 use best practices from peer-reviewed research measuring harassment and discrimination2 and 7#b7 consult with the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission1 experts in survey research related to harassment and discrimination1 and organizations engaged in the prevention of and response to1 and advocacy on behalf of victims of harassment and discrimination regarding the development and design of such supplement4 7c7 ,survey questions ,survey questions included in the supplement developed pursuant to this section shall-- 7#a7 be designed to gather information on employee experiences with harassment and discrimination1 including the experiences of victims of such incidents2 7#b7 use trauma-informed language to prevent retraumatization2 and 7#c7 include-- 7,a7 questions that give employees the option to report their demographic information2 7,b7 questions designed to determine the incidence and prevalence of harassment and discrimination2 7,c7 questions regarding whether employees know about agency policies and procedures related to harassment and discrimination2 7,d7 questions designed to determine if the employee reported perceived harassment or discrimination1 to whom the incident was reported and what response the employee may have received2 7,e7 questions to determine why the employee chose to report or not report an incident2 7,f7 questions to determine satisfaction with the complaints process2 7,g7 questions to determine the impact of harassment and discrimination on performance and productivity2 7,h7 questions to determine the impact of harassment and discrimination on mental and physical health2 7,i7 questions to determine the impact and effectiveness of prevention and awareness programs and complaints processes2 7,j7 questions to determine attitudes toward harassment and discrimination1 including the willingness of individuals to intervene as a bystander2 7,k7 questions to determine whether employees believe those who engage in harassment or discrimination will face disciplinary action2 7,l7 questions to determine whether employees perceive prevention and accountability for harassment and discrimination to be a priority for supervisors and agency leadership2 and 7,m7 other questions1 as determined by the ,director4 7d7 ,responses ,the responses to the survey questions described in subsection 7c7 shall-- 7#a7 be submitted confidentially2 7#b7 in the case of such responses being included in a report1 shall not include personally identifiable information2 and 7#c7 be disaggregated by agency and1 to the extent practicable1 operating division1 department1 or bureau4 7e7 ,publication ,the ,director shall publish the results of the supplemental survey in a report on its website4 #ehed4 ,certain activities relating to intimate visual depictions 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hh of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ahjb4 ,certain activities relating to intimate visual depictions 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,communications service ,the term communications service means-- 7,a7 a service provided by a person that is a common carrier1 as that term is defined in section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec71 insofar as the person is acting as a common carrier2 7,b7 an electronic communication service1 as that term is defined in section #beaj2 7,c7 an information service1 as that term is defined in section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec72 and 7,d7 an interactive computer service1 as that term is defined in section #bcj7;f7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bcj7;f774 7#b7 ,information content provider ,the term information content provider has the meaning given that term in section #bcj7;f7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bcj7;f774 7#c7 ,intimate visual depiction ,the term intimate visual depiction means any visual depiction 7as that term is defined in section #bbef7e77 of an individual who is recognizable by an individual other than the depicted individual from the intimate image itself or information or text displayed in connection with the intimate image itself or information or text displayed in connection with the intimate image who has attained #ah years of age at the time the intimate visual depiction is created and-- 7,a7 who is depicted engaging in sexually explicit conduct2 or 7,b7 whose genitals1 anus1 pubic area1 or female nipple are unclothed and visible4 7#d7 ,visual depiction of a nude minor ,the term visual depiction of a nude minor means any visual depiction 7as that term is defined in section #bbef7e77 of an individual who is recognizable by an individual other than the depicted individual from the intimate image itself or information or text displayed in connection with the intimate image who was under the age of #ah at the time the visual depiction was created in which the actual anus1 genitals1 or pubic area1 or post-pubescent female nipple1 of the minor are unclothed1 visible1 and displayed in a manner that does not constitute sexually explicit conduct4 7#d7 ,sexually explicit conduct ,the term sexually explicit conduct has the meaning given that term in section #bbef7b77;,a74 7b7 ,offense 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 it shall be unlawful to knowingly mail1 or to distribute using any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce or affecting interstate or foreign commerce1 an intimate visual depiction of an individual-- 7,a7 with knowledge of or reckless disregard for the lack of consent of the individual to the distribution2 and 7,b7 where what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed by the individual in a public or commercial setting2 and 7,c7 where what is depicted is not a matter of public concern4 ,for purposes of this section1 the fact that the subject of the depiction consented to the creation of the depiction shall not establish that that person consented to its distribution4 7#b7 ,exception ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 it shall be unlawful to knowingly mail1 or to distribute using any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce or affecting interstate or foreign commerce1 a visual depiction of a nude minor with intent to abuse1 humiliate1 harass1 or degrade the minor1 or to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person4 7c7 ,penalty 7#a7 ,in general ,any person who violates subsection 7b71 or attempts or conspires to do so1 shall be fined under this title1 imprisoned not more than #e years1 or both4 7#b7 ,forfeiture 7,a7 ,the court1 in imposing a sentence on any person convicted of a violation involving intimate visual depictions or visual depictions of a nude minor under this subchapter1 or convicted of a conspiracy of a violation involving intimate visual depictions or visual depictions of a nude minor under this subchapter1 shall order1 in addition to any other sentence imposed and irrespective of any provision of ,state law1 that such person forfeit to the ,united ,states-- 7i7 any material distributed in violation of this chapter2 7ii7 such person's interest in property1 real or personal1 constituting or derived from any gross proceeds of such violation1 or any property traceable to such property1 obtained or retained directly or indirectly as a result of such violation2 and 7iii7 any property1 real or personal1 used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of such offense4 7,b7 ,section #dac of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hec71 with the exception of subsections 7a7 and 7d71 applies to the criminal forfeiture of property pursuant to subsection 7#a74 7#c7 ,restitution ,restitution shall be available as provided in chapter #aaj;,a of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 section #bbfd4 7d7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,law enforcement1 lawful reporting1 and other legal proceedings ,this section-- 7,a7 does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative1 protective1 or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the ,united ,states1 a ,state1 or a political subdivision of a ,state1 or of an intelligence agency of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 shall not apply in the case of an individual acting in good faith to report unlawful activity or in pursuance of a legal or professional or other lawful obligation2 and 7,c7 shall not apply in the case of a document production or filing associated with a legal proceeding4 7#b7 ,service providers ,this section shall not apply to any provider of a communications service with regard to content provided by another information content provider unless the provider of the communications service intentionally solicits1 or knowingly and predominantly distributes1 such content4 7e7 ,threats ,any person who threatens to commit an offense under subsection 7b7 shall be punished as provided in subsection 7c74 7f7 ,extraterritoriality ,there is extraterritorial ,federal jurisdiction over an offense under this section if the defendant or the depicted individual is a citizen or permanent resident of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,civil forfeiture 7#a7 ,the following shall be subject to forfeiture to the ,united ,states in accordance with provisions of chapter #df and no property right shall exist in them3 7,a7 ,any material distributed in violation of this chapter4 7,b7 ,any property1 real or personal1 that was used1 in any manner1 to commit or to facilitate the commission of a violation involving intimate visual depictions or visual depictions of a nude minor under this subchapter or a conspiracy of a violation involving intimate visual depictions or visual depictions of a nude minor under this subchapter4 7,c7 ,any property1 real or personal1 constituting1 or traceable to the gross proceeds obtained or retained in connection with or as a result of a violation involving intimate visual depictions or visual depictions of a nude minor under this subchapter1 a conspiracy of a violation involving intimate visual depictions or visual depictions of a nude minor under this subchapter4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections of chapter #hh of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ahja the following3 #ahjb4 ,certain activities relating to intimate visual depictions4 4 #ehee4 ,waiver of special use permit application fee for veterans' special events 7a7 ,waiver ,the application fee for any special use permit solely for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the ,national ,park ,service in the ,district of ,columbia and its environs shall be waived4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term the ,district of ,columbia and its environs has the meaning given that term in section #hijb7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,gold ,star ,families includes any individual described in section #c4b of ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acdh4cf4 7#c7 ,the term special events has the meaning given that term in section #g4if of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,the term veteran has the meaning given that term in section #aja7b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term veterans' special event means a special event of which the majority of attendees are veterans or ,gold ,star ,families4 7#f7 ,the term war memorial means any memorial or monument which has been erected or dedicated to commemorate a military unit1 military group1 war1 conflict1 victory1 or peace4 7c7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply to any special use permit application submitted after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,applicability of existing laws ,permit applicants remain subject to all other laws1 regulations1 and policies regarding the application1 issuance and execution of special use permits for a veterans' special event at war memorials on land administered by the ,national ,park ,service in the ,district of ,columbia and its environs4 #ehef4 ,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 #abd4 ,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 amended by adding at the end the following3 #abd4 ,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 towards 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 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force1 ,state ,advisory ,committee1 and any working group or committee of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force1 shall not be considered an advisory committee under the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7f7 ,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 7g7 ,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 7h7 ,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 4 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 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 7#d7 ,application to existing appropriations ,amounts appropriated for ,lake ,pontchartrain by title ,,vi of division ,j of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act under the heading ,environmental ,protection ,agency--,environmental ,programs and ,management 7,public ,law #aag-eh2 #ace ,stat4 #acif7 shall be considered to be appropriated pursuant to section #aba of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act1 as amended by this subsection1 including with respect to the use of such funds for administrative expenses under subsection 7f77#c7 of such section #aba4 #eheg4 ,limitation on licenses and other authorizations for export of certain items removed from the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list and made subject to the jurisdiction of the ,export ,administration ,regulations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce may not grant a license or other authorization for the export of covered items unless before granting the license or other authorization the ,secretary submits to the chairman and ranking member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the chairman and ranking member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,senate a written certification with respect to such proposed export license or other authorization containing-- 7#a7 the name of the person applying for the license or other authorization2 7#b7 the name of the person who is the proposed recipient of the export2 7#c7 the name of the country or international organization to which the export will be made2 7#d7 a description of the items proposed to be exported2 and 7#e7 the value of the items proposed to be exported4 7b7 ,form ,a certification required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 except that information regarding the dollar value and number of items proposed to be exported may be restricted from public disclosure if such disclosure would be detrimental to the security of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,deadlines2 waiver ,a certification required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted-- 7#a7 at least #ae calendar days before a proposed export license or other authorization is granted in the case of a transfer of items to a country which is a member of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization or ,australia1 ,japan1 the ,republic of ,korea1 ,israel1 or ,new ,zealand1 and 7#b7 at least #cj calendar days before a proposed export license or other authorization is issued in the case of a transfer of items to any other country4 7d7 ,congressional resolution of disapproval ,a proposed export license or other authorization described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7c7 shall become effective after the end of the #ae-;day period described in such paragraph1 and a proposed export license or other authorization described in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c7 shall become effective after the end of the #cj-;day period specified in such paragraph1 only if the ,congress does not enact1 within the applicable time period1 a joint resolution prohibiting the export of items with respect to the proposed export license4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered items ,the term covered items means items that-- 7,a7 were included in category ,i of the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list 7as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjbj72 7,b7 were removed from the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list and made subject to the jurisdiction of the ,export ,administration ,regulations through publication in the ,federal ,register on ,january #bc1 #bjbj2 and 7,c7 are valued at #a1jjj1jjj or more4 7#b7 ,export ,administration ,regulations ,the term ,export ,administration ,regulations means the regulations set forth in subchapter ,c of chapter ,,vii of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations4 7#c7 ,united ,states ,munitions ,list ,the term ,united ,states ,munitions ,list means the list maintained pursuant to part #aba of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #eheh4 ,review of standard occupational classification system ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall1 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 categorize public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation under the ,standard ,occupational ,classification ,system4 #ehei4 ,united ,states ,fire ,administration on-site investigations of major fires ,the ,federal ,fire ,prevention and ,control ,act of #aigd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ch4 ,investigation authorities 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of any major fire1 the ,administrator may send incident investigators1 which may include safety specialists1 fire protection engineers1 codes and standards experts1 researchers1 and fire training specialists1 to the site of the fire to conduct an investigation as described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,investigation required ,a fire investigation conducted under this section-- 7#a7 shall be conducted in coordination and cooperation with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local authorities1 including ,federal agencies that are authorized to investigate a major fire or an incident of which the major fire is a part2 and 7#b7 shall examine the determined cause and origin of the fire and assess broader systematic matters to include use of codes and standards1 demographics1 structural characteristics1 smoke and fire dynamics 7movement7 during the event1 and costs of associated injuries and deaths4 7c7 ,report ,upon concluding any fire investigation under this section1 the ,administrator shall issue a public report to local1 ,state1 and ,federal authorities on the findings of such investigation1 or collaborate with another investigating ,federal agency on that agency's report1 including recommendations on-- 7#a7 any other buildings with similar characteristics that may bear similar fire risks2 7#b7 improving tactical response to similar fires2 7#c7 improving civilian safety practices2 7#d7 assessing the costs and benefits to the community of adding fire safety features2 and 7#e7 how to mitigate the causes of such fire4 7d7 ,discretionary authority ,in addition to investigations conducted pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may send fire investigators to conduct investigations at the site of any fire with unusual or remarkable context that results in losses less severe than those occurring as a result of a major fire1 in coordination with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local authorities1 including ,federal agencies that are authorized to investigate a major fire or an incident of which the major fire is a part4 7e7 ,major fire defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term major fire shall have the meaning given such term under regulations to be issued by the ,administrator4 4 #ehfj4 ,multilateral agreement to establish an independent international center for research on the information environment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall take such action as may be necessary to seek to initiate negotiations to obtain an agreement on a multilateral basis with countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states1 including countries that are members of the ,group of ,seven 7,g#g71 to establish an independent international center for research on the information environment 7in this section referred to as the research center74 7b7 ,consultation ,as part of the negotiations to obtain an agreement described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state should consult with-- 7#a7 representatives from providers of prominent online platforms2 7#b7 researchers from the fields of information science1 media studies1 international data governance1 and other similar fields2 7#c7 privacy and human and civil rights advocates2 7#d7 technologists1 including individuals with training and expertise in the state of the art in the fields of information technology1 information security1 network security1 software development1 computer science1 computer engineering1 and other related fields2 7#e7 representatives from international standards-setting organizations2 and 7#f7 experts in mechanisms for enabling access to online platform data which is compliant with data protection frameworks4 7c7 ,purposes1 functions1 and related administrative provisions of research center ,an agreement obtained under subsection 7a7 should include provisions relating to the following3 7#a7 ,the purposes and functions of the research center1 including its mandate to ensure the widest possible cooperation among member countries of the research center to ensure such purposes are achieved and such functions are carried out1 including to-- 7,a7 enable international collaboration to gain understanding and measure the impacts of foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining or influencing the policies1 security1 or stability of the ,united ,states and countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 enable international collaboration to gain understanding and measure the impacts of the content moderation1 product design decisions1 and algorithms of online platforms on society1 politics1 the spread of hate1 harassment1 and extremism1 security1 privacy1 and physical or mental health1 including considerations for youth development2 7,c7 conduct research projects with a focus on the global information environment that require information from or about multiple online platforms and multi-year time horizons2 7,d7 conduct research projects that explore the impact of published media1 such as television1 podcasts1 radio1 and newspapers1 on so-ciety1 politics1 the spread of hate1 harassment1 and extremism1 security1 privacy1 and physical or mental health1 including considerations for youth development2 7,e7 facilitate secure information sharing between online platforms and researchers affiliated with the research center2 7,f7 disseminate findings to the public2 and 7,g7 offer recommendations to online platforms and governments regarding ways to ensure a safe and resilient online information environment4 7#b7 ,the governance structure and process for adding and removing member countries of the research center4 7#c7 ,the process by which a researcher can become affiliated with or join the research center1 including provisions to ensure the researcher is not working on behalf of a business enterprise4 7#d7 ,a proposed budget and contributions to be provided by member countries of the research center4 7d7 ,proposal for secure information sharing with research center 7#a7 ,in general ,an agreement obtained under subsection 7a7 should include provisions relating to the following3 7,a7 ,best practices regarding what types of information from an online platform should be made available1 and under what circumstances1 to the research center4 7,b7 ,a code of conduct for researchers working with information made available as described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,matters to be included 7,a7 ,review by research center prior to publication ,the provisions described in paragraph 7#a7 should include the circumstances under which the research center will review a publication based on information made available to the research center prior to publication to determine whether the publication violates the privacy of a user of the online platform or other information outlet that made available the information or would reveal trade secrets of the provider of the online platform or other information outlet4 7,b7 ,user privacy ,the provisions described in paragraph 7#a7 should-- 7i7 ensure that the making available of information to the research center and the provision of access to the information by the research center do not infringe upon reasonable expectations of personal privacy of users of online platforms or of other individuals2 and 7ii7 ensure that information is made available to the research center consistent with any applicable privacy and data security laws of member countries4 7,c7 ,code of conduct for researchers ,the code of conduct included under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 in the provisions described in paragraph 7#a7 should require researchers described in such paragraph to commit to the following3 7i7 ,to use information made available to the research center only for research purposes specified in the agreement establishing the research center4 7ii7 ,not to re-identify1 or to attempt to re-identify1 an individual to whom information made available to the research center relates4 7iii7 ,not to publish personal information derived from information made available to the research center4 7iv7 ,to comply with limits on commercial use of information made available to the research center or research conducted using such information1 as specified by the research center4 7e7 ,online platform defined ,in this section1 the term online platform means a service provided over the internet that enables two or more distinct but interdependent sets of users 7which may be firms or individuals7 to interact with each other4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd4 #ehfa4 ,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 in covered synthetic drugs by carrying out programs and activities including 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 and regulatory agencies in foreign countries4 7#c7 ,carrying out the program to provide assistance to build the capacity of foreign law enforcement agencies with respect to covered synthetic drugs4 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 narcotics and other drugs4 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 ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7c7 ,program to provide assistance to build the capacity of foreign law enforcement agencies with respect to covered synthetic drugs 7#a7 ,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 build the capacity of law enforcement agencies of the countries described in paragraph 7#c7 to help such agencies to identify1 track1 and improve their forensics detection capabilities with respect to covered synthetic drugs4 7#b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary of ,state shall prioritize assistance under paragraph 7#a7 among those countries described in paragraph 7#c7 in which such assistance would have the most impact in reducing illicit use of covered synthetic drugs in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,countries described ,the foreign countries described in this paragraph 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 as defined by the ,president4 7#d7 ,authorization of additional appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise authorized for the purposes described in this subsection1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #d1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this subsection4 7d7 ,exchange program for governmental and nongovernmental personnel to provide educational and professional development on demand reduction matters relating to illicit use of narcotics and other drugs 7#a7 ,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 narcotics and other drugs4 7#b7 ,program requirements ,the program required by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be limited to individuals who have expertise and experience in matters described in paragraph 7#a72 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 ,program in consultation or 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 7#c7 ,authorization of additional appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise authorized for the purposes described in this subsection1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #a1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this subsection4 7e7 ,amendments to international narcotics control program 7#a7 ,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 7relating to an identification of the countries that are the most significant sources of illicit fentanyl and fentanyl analogues7 as paragraph 7#aa72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 ,information that contains an assessment of the countries significantly involved in the manufacture1 production1 or transshipment of synthetic opioids1 including fentanyl and fentanyl analogues1 including the following3 7,a7 ,the scale of legal domestic production and any available information on the number of manufacturers and producers of such opioids in such countries4 7,b7 ,information on any law enforcement assessments of the scale of illegal production1 including a description of the capacity of illegal laboratories to produce such opioids4 7,c7 ,the types of inputs used and a description of the primary methods of synthesis employed by illegal producers of such opioids4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the policies of such countries to regulate licit manufacture and interdict illicit manufacture1 diversion1 distribution1 and shipment of such opioids and an assessment of the effectiveness of the policies' implementation4 7#ac7 ,information on1 to the extent practicable1 any policies of responding to a substance described in section 7g77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 including the following3 7,a7 ,which governments have articulated policies on scheduling of such substances4 7,b7 ,any data on impacts of such policies and other responses to such substances4 7,c7 ,an assessment of any policies the ,united ,states could adopt to improve its response to such substances4 4 7#b7 ,modifications to definitions ,section #dha7;e7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia7;e77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d71 by inserting or a significant direct source of illicit narcotic or psychotropic drugs or other controlled substances after opioids2 and 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 illicit narcotic or psychotropic drugs or other controlled substances significantly affecting the ,united ,states4 4 7f7 ,covered synthetic drug ,in this section1 the term covered synthetic drug means-- 7#a7 a synthetic controlled substance 7as defined in section #ajb7f7 of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb7f7771 including fentanyl or a fentanyl analogue2 or 7#b7 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 ,drugs signed at ,new ,york1 ,new ,york1 on ,march #cj1 #aifa1 or the ,convention on ,psychotropic ,substances signed at ,vienna1 ,austria1 on ,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 #ehfb4 ,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 #ehfc4 ,prohibition on certain assistance to the ,philippines 7a7 ,in general ,no funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,state are authorized to be made available to provide assistance for the ,philippine ,national ,police1 including assistance in the form of equipment or training1 until the ,secretary of ,state certifies to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that the ,government of the ,philippines has-- 7#a7 investigated and successfully prosecuted members of the ,philippine ,national ,police who have violated human rights1 ensured that police personnel cooperated with judicial authorities in such cases1 and affirmed that such violations have ceased2 7#b7 established that the ,philippine ,national ,police effectively protects the rights of trade unionists1 journalists1 human rights defenders1 critics of the government1 faith and religious leaders1 and other civil society activists to operate without interference2 7#c7 taken effective steps to guarantee a judicial system that is capable of investigating1 prosecuting1 and bringing to justice members of the police and military who have committed human rights abuses2 and 7#d7 fully complied with domestic and ,united ,states audits and investigations regarding the improper use of prior security assistance4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,president may1 on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed #ahj days each1 waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,president certifies to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate not later than #ae days before such waiver is to take effect that such waiver is vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states or its partners and allies4 #ehfd4 ,gender analysis in foreign training programs 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,president should encourage the increased participation of women in existing programs funded by the ,united ,states ,government that provide training to foreign nationals regarding law enforcement1 the rule of law1 or professional military education1 and should expand and apply gender analysis to improve program design and implementation4 7b7 ,gender analysis of international training programs ,the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,department of ,state and other relevant departments1 shall conduct a gender analysis of ,international ,education and ,training ,programs offered to allied and partner forces to ensure the programs are equitable and address issues experienced by all participants4 7c7 ,gender analysis training ,the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,department of ,state1 shall develop and include gender analysis training to be included in the ,international ,education and ,training ,programs at ,united ,states military schools and training institutions4 7d7 ,briefing required ,no later than two years after enactment of this act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,state's actions and progress in implementing the requirements under subsection 7b7 and subsection 7c74 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7f7 ,gender analysis defined ,in this section1 the term gender analysis has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,women's ,entrepreneurship and ,economic ,empowerment ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea-b74 #ehfe4 ,report on ,columbian military forces 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to ,congress a report-- 7#a7 documenting knowledge and intelligence from #aihj-bjaj regarding-- 7,a7 ,colombian military involvement in assassinations and disappearances1 and collaboration in paramilitary offensives2 7,b7 military conduct in the false positives initiative from #bjjb-bjjh2 and 7,c7 any gross violations of human rights resulting from the ,colombian military's partnerships with private companies for security2 and 7#b7 including an overview of the ,united ,states--,colombia military partnership during #aihj-bjaj1 specifying periods of deepened collaboration and coordination2 and 7#c7 a discussion of the specifics regarding increases in military support1 training1 logistics1 and weapons transfers on the part of the ,united ,states during such time period and the manner and extent of compliance on the part of ,colunbian forces with the requirements of section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other prohibitions on the provision of security assistance to units of foreign forces on the basis of gross violations of human rights4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #ehff4 ,federal ,contracting for ,peace and ,security 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the policy of the ,federal ,government not to conduct business with companies that undermine ,united ,states national security interests by continuing to operate in the ,russian ,federation during its ongoing war of aggression against ,ukraine4 7b7 ,contracting prohibition 7#a7 ,prohibition ,the head of an executive agency may not enter into1 extend1 or renew a covered contract with a company that continues to conduct business operations in territory internationally recognized as the ,russian ,federation during the covered period4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,good faith exemption ,the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,general ,services ,administration1 may exempt a contractor from the prohibition in paragraph 7#a7 if the contractor has-- 7i7 pursued and continues to pursue all reasonable steps in demonstrating a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of this ,act2 and 7ii7 provided to the executive agency a reasonable1 written plan to achieve compliance with such requirements4 7,b7 ,permissible operations ,the prohibition in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to business operations in ,russia authorized by a license issued by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control or the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security or is otherwise allowed to operate notwithstanding the imposition of sanctions4 7,c7 ,american diplomatic mission in russia ,the prohibition in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to contracts related to the operation and maintenance of the ,united ,states ,government's consular offices and diplomatic posts in ,russia4 7,d7 ,individual contracts ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to any contract that is any of the following3 7i7 ,for the benefit1 either directly or through the efforts of regional allies1 of the country of ,ukraine4 7ii7 ,for humanitarian purposes to meet basic human needs4 7#c7 ,national security and public interest waivers 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of an executive agency is authorized to waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a covered contract if the head of the agency certifies in writing to the ,president that such waiver is for the national security of the ,united ,states or in the public interest of the ,united ,states1 and includes in such certification a justification for the waiver and description of the contract to which the waiver applies4 ,the authority in this subparagraph may not be delegated below the level of the senior procurement executive of the agency4 7,b7 ,congressional notification ,the head of an executive agency shall1 not later than #g days before issuing a waiver described in subparagraph 7,a71 submit to the appropriate congressional committees the certification described in such subparagraph4 7#d7 ,emergency rulemaking authority ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall promulgate regulations for agency implementation of this ,act using emergency rulemaking procedures while considering public comment to the greatest extent practicable1 that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a list of equipment1 facilities1 personnel1 products1 services1 or other items or activities1 the engagement with which would be considered business operations1 subject to the prohibition under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,a requirement for a contractor or offeror to represent whether such contractor or offeror uses any of the items on the list described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,a description of the process for determining a good faith exemption described under paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,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,b7 ,business operations 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 the term business operations means engaging in commerce in any form1 including acquiring1 developing1 selling1 leasing1 or operating equipment1 facilities1 personnel1 products1 services1 personal property1 real property1 or any other apparatus of business or commerce4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,the term business operations does not include any of the following3 7,i7 ,action taken for the benefit of the country of ,ukraine4 7,,ii7 ,action serving humanitarian purposes to meet basic human needs1 including through a hospital1 school1 or non-profit organization4 7,,iii7 ,the provision of products or services for compliance with legal1 reporting1 or other requirements of the laws or standards of countries other than the ,russian ,federation4 7,,iv7 ,journalistic and publishing activities1 news reporting1 or the gathering and dissemination of information1 informational materials1 related services1 or transactions ordinarily incident to journalistic and publishing activities4 7iii7 ,exception for suspension or termination actions ,the term business operations does not include action taken to support the suspension or termination of business operations 7as described in clause 7i77 for the duration of the covered period1 including-- 7,i7 an action to secure or divest from facilities1 property1 or equipment2 7,,ii7 the provision of products or services provided to reduce or eliminate operations in territory internationally recognized as the ,russian ,federation or to comply with sanctions relating to the ,russian ,federation2 and 7,,iii7 activities that are incident to liquidating1 dissolving1 or winding down a subsidiary or legal entity in ,russia through which operations had been conducted4 7,c7 ,covered contract ,the term covered contract means a prime contract entered into by an executive agency with a company conducting business operations in territory internationally recognized as the ,russian ,federation during the covered period4 7,d7 ,covered period ,the term covered period means the period of time beginning #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on a date that is determined by the ,secretary of ,state based on steps taken by the ,russian ,federation to restore the safety1 sovereignty1 and condition of the country of ,ukraine1 or #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 whichever is sooner4 7,e7 ,executive agency ,the term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section #acc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ehfg4 ,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 ,management1 shall establish a program to provide financial support for pursuit of programs of education at institutions of higher education that have been designated as a ,center of ,academic ,excellence in ,cyber ,education as defined in section #bbjj;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in covered disciplines4 7#b7 ,designation ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,department of ,defense ,cyber and ,digital ,service ,academy 7in this section the ,program74 7#c7 ,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 ,cyber-related arts and sciences4 7,b7 ,cyber-related engineering4 7,c7 ,cyber-related law and policy4 7,d7 ,applied analysts-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 7b7 ,program description and components ,the ,program shall-- 7#a7 provide scholarships through institutions of higher education described in subsection 7a77#a7 to students who are enrolled in programs of education at such institutions leading to degrees or specialized program certifications in covered disciplines2 7#b7 prioritize the placement of scholarship recipients fulfilling the post-award employment obligation under this section2 and 7#c7 coordinate with the ,cyber ,scholarship ,program as authorized in chapter #aab of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,scholarship amounts 7#a7 ,amount of assistance ,each scholarship under the ,program shall be in such amount as the ,secretary determines is necessary to pay all educational expenses incurred by that person1 including tuition1 fees1 cost of books1 laboratory expenses1 and expenses of room and board1 for the pursuit of the program of education for which the assistance is provided under the ,program4 ,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 in periods between the academic years leading to the degree 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 an authority otherwise available to the ,secretary for the recruitment1 employment1 and retention of civilian personnel within the ,department1 including authority under section #aehh;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a scholarship under this section1 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 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 accept all terms and conditions of a scholarship under this section and meet such other requirements for a scholarship as determined 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 described in subsection 7a77#a7 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 in 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 coordination 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 related to the field of cybersecurity2 and 7,b7 a modernized description of cybersecurity careers4 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 cyber disciplines under the grant program established in section #bbjj;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,associates 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 not later than the ,fall semester of #bjbd4 #ehfh4 ,democracy disruption in the ,middle ,east and ,africa 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every year thereafter for #e fiscal years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing actions by relevant foreign governments that act to undermine democracy in the ,united ,states ,central ,command or ,united ,states ,africa ,command area of responsibility1 including through the disruption of nascent democratic movements1 transnational repression1 or bolstering authoritarian governments in countries other than their own4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of whether and the extent to which relevant governments provide financial or other economic support1 or technical assistance1 to authoritarian leaders with the purpose of supporting-- 7,a7 the short1 medium1 and long-term viability of authoritarians as head of states2 or 7,b7 heads of states who have-- 7i7 conducted a coup d'etat or other seizure of power in which the military played a decisive role2 7ii7 undermined the independence of the judiciary2 7iii7 facilitated the unconstitutional removal of a portion or entirety of a democratically elected government or legislature2 or 7iv7 removed term limits or consolidated executive authority through the unilateral cancellation or revision of a country's constitution4 7#b7 ,a determination of whether relevant governments either directly or through third parties1 throughout the ,united ,states ,central ,command or ,united ,states ,africa ,command area of responsibility-- 7,a7 undermine electoral systems or act to discredit or overturn the results of democratic elections in other countries2 7,b7 assist authoritarian governments in intimidating or harassing members of civil society or in limiting the ability of members of civil society to operate without fear of criminal charges or detention2 or 7,c7 violate international principles of nonrefoulment and the rights of asylum seekers4 7#c7 ,a list of armed groups1 including militias1 private military corporations1 mercenaries1 or paramilitaries1 that receive monetary1 military1 or other material support from relevant foreign governments4 7#d7 ,an assessment of whether actors in the list in paragraph 7#c7 have committed gross violations of international recognized human rights4 7#e7 ,a detailed analysis of relevant foreign governments' diplomatic support1 whether bilaterally or in international organizations1 for military or civilian leaders who meet criteria in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7#f7 ,an assessment of whether relevant foreign governments engage in a consistent pattern of acts of transnational repression and intimidation or harassment directed against individuals in the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 funding1 either directly or through third parties1 the use of inauthentic social media accounts which target specific individuals in an attempt to silence1 intimidate1 or harass nonviolent critics or dissenters2 7,b7 targeted imprisonment of family members on politically motivated charges2 or 7,c7 any other form of intimidation or harassment4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but the portions of the report described in section 7b7 may contain a classified annex1 so long as such annex is provided separately from the unclassified report4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term 8appropriate congressional committees0 means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the term 8relevant foreign government0 means the government of a country in the ,united ,states ,central ,command or ,united ,states ,africa ,command area of responsibility that-- 7,a7 received ,united ,states security assistance1 including under authorities of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the previous #aj fiscal years2 or 7,b7 hosts ,united ,states military personnel other than those permanently assigned to a ,united ,states ,embassy in their respective countries4 #ehfi4 ,feasibility study on ,united ,states support for and participation in the international counterterrorism academy in ,cote 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 ,u4,s4 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 ,cote ,d',ivoire that-- 7#a7 ,provides a legal analysis of existing authorities to provide ,u4,s4 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 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 under 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 ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ehgj4 ,memorial for those who lost their lives in the attack on ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport on ,august #bf1 #bjba ,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 #ehga4 ,reports on substance abuse in the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 and the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corp shall each submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and of the ,house of ,representatives a report on substance abuse disorder treatment concerns related to service members and their dependents4 7b7 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 and the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corp shall submit to ,congress a report regarding the use of substance abuse disorder treatment programs located at or around each installation4 ,the report shall detail the number of service members and dependents that are referred to treatment programs1 either residential or outpatient1 and either internal or contracted1 the absence of treatment capabilities within an installation or grouping of military installations1 and the costs associated with sending service members or their dependents away from the immediate area for substance use disorder treatment4 ,the report shall also set forth how the individual branches of the ,armed ,forces are incorporating substance abuse disorder treatment into mental health services both internal and contracted4 #ehgb4 ,,gao report on civilian support positions at remote military installations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall assess and submit a report to the ,secretary of ,defense on the following3 7#a7 ,the average number of vacancies for civilian support services positions at remote or isolated military installations in comparison to vacancies for such positions at other military installations4 ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,comptroller ,general shall account for the differences in military population size4 7#b7 ,the average number of days required to fill such a vacancy at a remote and isolated military installation in comparison to filling a vacancy of a position with the same duties 7to the greatest extent practicable7 at such other installations4 7#c7 ,any recommendations on additional hiring incentives for civilian support services positions described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 at a remote or isolated installations1 and any recommendations on ways to ensure that such positions described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 are able to effectively staff positions in order to meet the mission of their applicable military installation4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term civilian support services positions means-- 7,a7 any position within the civil service 7as that term is defined in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code71 including any nonappropriated fund 7,,naf7 position2 and 7,b7 any ,federal contractor 7or subcontractor at any tier72 and 7#b7 the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ehgc4 ,,gao study on ,foreign ,service ,institute's ,school of ,language ,studies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on whether the ,foreign ,service ,institute's ,school of ,language ,studies curriculum and instruction effectively prepares ,united ,states ,government employees to advance ,united ,states diplomatic and national security priorities abroad4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the teaching methods used at the ,foreign ,service ,institute's ,school of ,language ,studies2 7#b7 a comparative analysis on the benefits of language proficiency compared to practical job oriented language learning2 7#c7 an analysis of whether the testing regiment at the ,school of ,language ,studies is an effective measure of ability to communicate and carry out an employee's duties abroad2 and 7#d7 an analysis of qualifications for training specialists and language and culture instructors at the ,school of ,language ,studies4 #ehgd4 ,report on waivers under section #ijg of the ,freedom for ,russia and ,emerging ,eurasian ,democracies and ,open ,markets ,support ,act of #aiib 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on ,united ,states security assistance provided to the ,government of ,azerbaijan pursuant to a waiver under section #ijg of the ,,freedom ,support ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ehab note74 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,documentation of the ,department of ,state's consideration of all section #ijg waiver requirements during the #e-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,further program-level detail and end-use monitoring reports of security assistance provided to the ,government of ,azerbaijan under a section #ijg waiver during such #e-year period4 7#c7 ,the impact of ,united ,states security assistance provided to ,azerbaijan on the negotiation of a peaceful settlement between ,armenia and ,azerbaijan over all disputed regions during such #e-year period4 7#d7 ,the impact of ,united ,states security assistance provided to ,azerbaijan on the military balance between ,azerbaijan and ,armenia during such #e-year period4 7#e7 ,an assessment of ,azerbaijan's use of offensive force against ,armenia or violations of ,armenian sovereign territory from ,november #aa1 #bjbj1 to the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall brief the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act on the contents of the report required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #ehge4 ,amendments to the ,ukraine ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjad ,the ,ukraine ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjad 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hiba et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #aa as section #ac2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #aj the following new sections3 #aa4 ,working ,group on ,semiconductor ,supply ,disruptions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,president shall establish an interagency working group to address semiconductor supply chain issues caused by ,russia's illegal and unprovoked attack on ,ukraine4 7b7 ,membership ,the interagency working group established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be comprised of the head1 or designee of the head1 of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,commerce4 7#d7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#e7 ,the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative4 7#f7 ,the ,department of ,interior4 7#g7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7#h7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#i7 ,the ,department of ,labor4 7#aj7 ,any other ,federal department or agency the ,president determines appropriate4 7c7 ,chair ,the ,secretary of ,state shall serve as the chair of the working group established pursuant to subsection 7a74 #ab4 ,reports on semiconductor supply chain disruptions 7a7 ,report on impact of ,russia's invasion of ,ukraine ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the committees listed in subsection 7b7 a report of the interagency working group that-- 7#a7 reviews and analyzes-- 7,a7 the impact of ,russia's unprovoked attack on ,ukraine on the supply of palladium1 neon gas1 helium1 and hexafluorobutadiene 7,c#d;,f#f72 and 7,b7 the impact1 if any1 on supply chains and the global economy2 7#b7 recounts diplomatic efforts by the ,united ,states to work with other countries that mine1 synthesize1 or purify palladium1 neon gas1 helium1 or hexafluorobutadiene 7,c#d;,f#f72 7#c7 quantifies the actions resulting from these efforts to diversify sources of supply of these items2 7#d7 sets forth steps the ,united ,states has taken to bolster its production or secure supply of palladium or other compounds and elements listed in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7#e7 lists any other important elements1 compounds1 or products in the semiconductor supply chain that have been affected by ,russia's illegal attack on ,ukraine2 and 7#f7 recommends any potential legislative steps that could be taken by ,congress to further bolster the supply of elements1 compounds1 or products for the semiconductor supply chain that have been curtailed as a result of ,russia's actions4 7b7 ,committees listed ,the committees listed in this subsection are-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7c7 ,annual report on potential future shocks to semiconductor supply chains 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report of the interagency working group that-- 7,a7 outlines and plans for the most likely future geopolitical developments that could severely disrupt global semiconductor supply chains in ways that could harm the national security or economic interests of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 forecasts the various potential impacts on the global supply chain for semiconductors1 and products that use semiconductors1 from the developments outlined pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 as well as the following contingencies-- 7i7 an invasion of ,taiwan or geopolitical instability or conflict in ,east ,asia2 7ii7 a broader war or geopolitical instability in ,europe2 7iii7 strategic competitors dominating parts of the supply chain and leveraging that dominance coercively2 7iv7 a future international health crisis2 and 7v7 natural disasters or shortages of natural resources and raw materials2 7,c7 describes the kind of continency plans that would be needed for the safe evacuation of individuals with deep scientific and technical knowledge of semiconductors and their supply chain from areas under risk from conflict or natural disaster2 and 7,d7 evaluates the current technical and supply chain work force expertise within the ,federal government to carry out these assessments4 4 #ehgf4 ,,gao study on end use monitoring ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a review of the implementation by the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,state of end-use monitoring1 including-- 7#a7 how well end-use monitoring deters misuse or unauthorized use of equipment2 7#b7 how the ,departments identify persistent geographic areas of concern for closer monitoring2 and 7#c7 how the ,departments identify trends1 learn from those trends1 and implement best practices4 #ehgg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the life and legacy of ,senator ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was born ,august #bd1 #aidb1 in ,atlanta1 ,georgia1 the child of ,juanita ,kesler ,cleland and ,joseph ,hughie ,cleland1 a ,world ,war ,,ii veteran1 and grew up in ,lithonia1 ,georgia4 7#b7 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland graduated from ,stetson ,university in ,florida in #aifd1 and received his ,master's ,degree in history from ,emory ,university in ,atlanta1 ,georgia4 7#c7 ,following his graduation from ,stetson ,university1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland received a ,second ,lieutenant's ,commission in the ,army through its ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 7#d7 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland volunteered for duty in the ,vietnam ,war in #aifg1 serving with the #ast ,cavalry ,division4 7#e7 ,on ,april #h1 #aifh1 during combat at the mountain base at ,khe ,sanh1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was gravely injured by the blast of a grenade1 eventually losing both his legs and right arm4 7#f7 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was awarded the ,bronze ,star for meritorious service and the ,silver ,star for gallantry in action4 7#g7 ,in #aigj1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was elected to the ,georgia ,senate as the youngest member and the only ,vietnam veteran1 where he served until #aige4 7#h7 ,as a ,georgia ,state ,senator1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland authored and advanced legislation to ensure access to public facilities in ,georgia for elderly and handicapped individuals4 7#i7 ,in #aigf1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland began serving as a staffer on the ,committee on ,veterans ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#aj7 ,in #aigg1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was appointed by ,president ,jimmy ,carter to lead the ,veterans ,administration4 7#aa7 ,he was the youngest ,administrator of the ,veterans ,administration ever and the first ,vietnam veteran to head the agency4 7#ab7 ,he served as a champion for veterans and led the ,veterans ,administration to recognize1 and begin to treat1 post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans suffering the invisible wounds of war4 7#ac7 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was elected in #aihb as ,georgia's ,secretary of ,state1 the youngest individual to hold the office1 and served in that position for #ad years4 7#ad7 in #aiif1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was elected to the ,united ,states ,senate representing ,georgia4 7#ae7 ,as a member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland advocated for ,georgia's military bases1 servicemembers1 and veterans1 including by championing key personnel issues1 playing a critical role in the effort to allow servicemembers to pass their ,,gi ,bill education benefits to their children1 and establishing a new veterans cemetery in ,canton1 ,georgia4 7#af7 ,in #bjjb1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was appointed to the #i_/aa ,commission4 7#ag7 ,in #bjjc1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was appointed by ,president ,george ,w4 ,bush to the ,board of ,directors for the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states1 where he served until #bjjg4 7#ah7 ,in #bjji1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was appointed by ,president ,barack ,obama as ,secretary of the ,american ,battle ,monuments ,commission overseeing ,united ,states military cemeteries and monuments overseas1 where he served until #bjag4 7#ai7 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland authored #c books3 ,strong at the ,broken ,places1 ,going for the ,max3 #ab ,principles for ,living ,life to the ,fullest1 and ,heart of a ,patriot4 7#bj7 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland received numerous honors and awards over the course of his long and distinguished career4 7#ba7 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland was a patriot1 veteran1 and lifelong civil servant who proudly served ,georgia1 the ,united ,states1 and all veterans and servicemembers of the ,united ,states4 7#bb7 ,on ,november #i1 #bjba1 at the age of #gi1 ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland died1 leaving behind a legacy of service1 sacrifice1 and joy4 7b7 ,death of the ,honorable ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland ,congress has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the ,honorable ,joseph ,maxwell ,cleland1 who served-- 7#a7 with courage and sacrifice in combat in the ,vietnam ,war2 7#b7 with unwavering dedication to ,georgia as a ,state ,senator1 ,secretary of ,state1 and ,senator2 and 7#c7 with honorable service to the ,united ,states and veterans of the ,united ,states through his lifetime of public service and tenure as ,administrator of the ,veterans ,administration4 #ehgh4 ,repeal of #aiia ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force ,against ,iraq ,resolution ,the ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force ,against ,iraq ,resolution 7,public ,law #ajb-a2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda note7 is repealed4 #ehgi4 ,,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 #ehhj4 ,support for ,afghans applying for student visas 7a7 ,exception with respect to residence ,to be eligible as a nonimmigrant described in section #aja7;a77#ae77;,f7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77;,f771 a national of ,afghanistan or a person with no nationality who last habitually resided in ,afghanistan shall meet all requirements for such nonimmigrant status except they shall not need to demonstrate residence in ,afghanistan or an intention not to abandon such residence4 7b7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,the exception under subsection 7a7 shall apply beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,extension ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall periodically review the country conditions in ,afghanistan and may renew the exception under subsection 7a7 in #ah month increments based on such conditions4 #ehha4 ,immigration age-out protections 7a7 ,age-out protections for immigrants 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aja7;b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,a determination of whether an alien is a child shall be made as follows3 7,a7 ,for purposes of a petition under section #bjd and a subsequent application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status1 such determination shall be made using the age of the alien on the date that is the priority date for the principal beneficiary and all derivative beneficiaries under section #bjc7;h74 7,b7 ,for purposes of a petition under section #bad7;d7 and a subsequent application for adjustment of status under section #bde7;d71 such determination shall be made using the age of the alien on the date on which the petition is filed with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7,c7 ,in the case of a petition under section #bjd filed for an alien's classification as a married son or daughter of a ,united ,states citizen under section #bjc7;a77#c71 if the petition is later converted1 due to the legal termination of the alien's marriage1 to a petition to classify the alien as an immediate relative under section #bja7;b77#b77;,a77i7 or as an unmarried son or daughter of a ,united ,states citizen under section #bjc7;a77#a71 the determination of the alien's age shall be made using the age of the alien on the date of the termination of the marriage4 7,d7 ,for an alien who was in status as a dependent child of a nonimmigrant pursuant to an approved employment-based petition under section #bad or an approved application under section #aja7;a77#ae77;,e7 for an aggregate period of eight years prior to the age of #ba1 notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 the alien's age shall be based on the date that such initial nonimmigrant employment-based petition or application was filed4 7,e7 ,for an alien who has not sought to acquire status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence within two years of an immigrant visa number becoming available to such alien1 the alien's age shall be their biological age unless the failure to seek to acquire status was due to extraordinary circumstances4 7#g7 ,an alien who has reached #ba years of age and has been admitted under section #bjc7;d7 as a lawful permanent resident on a conditional basis as the child of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section #bjc7;b77#e71 whose lawful permanent resident status on a conditional basis is terminated under section #baf;,a or section #bjc7;b77#e77,m71 shall continue to be considered a child of the principal alien for the purpose of a subsequent immigrant petition by such alien under section #bjc7;b77#e7 if the alien remains unmarried and the subsequent petition is filed by the principal alien not later than #a year after the termination of conditional lawful permanent resident status4 ,no alien shall be considered a child under this paragraph with respect to more than #a petition filed after the alien reaches #ba years of age4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #bja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea7 is amended by striking subsection 7f74 7#c7 ,effective date 7,a7 ,in general ,the amendments made by this section shall be effective as if included in the ,child ,status ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-bjh74 7,b7 ,motion to reopen or reconsider 7i7 ,in general ,a motion to reopen or reconsider the denial of a petition or application described in paragraph 7#f7 of section #aja7;b71 as amended in paragraph 7#a71 may be granted if-- 7,i7 such petition or application would have been approved if the amendments described in such paragraph had been in effect at the time of adjudication of the petition or application2 7,,ii7 the individual seeking relief pursuant to such motion was in the ,united ,states at the time the underlying petition or application was filed2 and 7,,iii7 such motion is filed with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,attorney ,general not later than the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7ii7 ,numerical limitations ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an individual granted relief pursuant to such motion to reopen or reconsider shall be exempt from numerical limitations in sections #bja1 #bjb1 and #bjc of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea1 #aaeb1 and #aaec74 7b7 ,age out protections for nonimmigrant dependent children ,section #bad of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 7#a7 ,except as described in paragraph 7#b71 the determination of whether an alien who is the derivative beneficiary of a properly filed pending or approved immigrant petition under section #bjd is eligible to be a dependent child of a nonimmigrant admitted pursuant to an approved employer petition under this section or approved application under section #aja7;a77#ae77;,e71 shall be based on whether the alien is determined to be a child under section #aja7;b77#f7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act4 7#b7 ,if otherwise eligible1 an alien who is determined to be a child pursuant to section #aja7;b77#f77;,d7 may change status to or extend status as a dependent child of a nonimmigrant with an approved employment based petition under this section or an approved application under section #aja7;a77#ae77;,e71 notwithstanding such alien's marital status4 7#c7 ,an alien who is admitted to the ,united ,states as a dependent child of a nonimmigrant who is described in this section is authorized to engage in employment in the ,united ,states incident to status4 4 7c7 ,priority date retention ,section #bjc7;h7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaec7;h77 is amended to read as follows3 7h7 ,retention of priority dates 7#a7 ,priority date ,the priority date for an alien shall be the date that is the earliest of-- 7,a7 the date that a petition under section #bjd is filed with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7or the ,secretary of ,state1 if applicable72 or 7,b7 the date on which a labor certification is filed with the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#b7 ,retention ,the principal beneficiary and all derivative beneficiaries shall retain the priority date associated with the earliest of any approved petition or labor certification and such priority date shall be applicable to any subsequently approved petition4 4 #ehhb4 ,medicare ,improvement ,fund ,section #ahih7;b77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;iii7b77#a77 is amended by striking #g1ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #g1bgi1jjj1jjj4 #ehhc4 ,clean ,water ,act effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for ,,pfas 7a7 ,deadlines 7#a7 ,water quality criteria ,not later than the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register human health water quality criteria under section #cjd7;a77#a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acad7;a77#a77 to address each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance1 polyfluoroalkyl substance1 and class of those substances4 7#b7 ,effluent limitations guidelines and standards for priority industry categories ,not later than the following dates1 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register a final rule establishing effluent limitations guidelines and standards1 in accordance with the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq471 for each of the following industry categories for the discharge 7including a discharge into a publicly owned treatment works7 of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance1 polyfluoroalkyl substance1 or class of those substances3 7,a7 ,during calendar year #bjbd ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbd1 for the following point source categories3 7i7 ,organic chemicals1 plastics1 and synthetic fibers1 as identified in part #dad of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7ii7 ,electroplating1 as identified in part #dac of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7iii7 ,metal finishing1 as identified in part #dcc of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,b7 ,during calendar year #bjbe ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbe1 for the following point source categories3 7i7 ,textile mills1 as identified in part #daj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7ii7 ,electrical and electronic components1 as identified in part #dfi of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7iii7 ,landfills1 as identified in part #dde of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,c7 ,during calendar year #bjbf ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 for the following point source categories3 7i7 ,leather tanning and finishing1 as identified in part #dbe of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7ii7 ,paint formulating1 as identified in part #ddf of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7iii7 ,plastics molding and forming1 as identified in part #dfc of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7b7 ,additional monitoring requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,effective beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall require monitoring of the discharges 7including discharges into a publicly owned treatment works7 of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance1 polyfluoroalkyl substance1 and class of those substances for the point source categories and entities described in paragraph 7#b74 ,the monitoring requirements under this paragraph shall be included in any permits issued under section #djb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7 after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,categories described ,the point source categories and entities referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 are each of the following3 7,a7 ,pulp1 paper1 and paperboard1 as identified in part #dcj of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,b7 ,airports 7as defined in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,determination 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,administrator shall make a determination-- 7i7 to commence developing effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph 7#b72 or 7ii7 that effluent limitations and standards are not feasible for those point source categories and entities1 including an explanation of the reasoning for this determination4 7,b7 ,requirement ,any effluent limitations and standards for the point source categories and entities listed in paragraph 7#b7 shall be published in the ,federal ,register by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7c7 ,notification ,the ,administrator 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 each publication made under this section4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,the term effluent limitation has the meaning given the term in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 7#c7 ,the term measurable1 with respect to a chemical substance or class of chemical substances1 means capable of being measured using test procedures established under section #cjd7;h7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acad7;h774 7#d7 ,the term perfluoroalkyl substance means a chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms4 7#e7 ,the term polyfluoroalkyl substance means a chemical containing at least #a fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least #a carbon atom that is not a fully fluorinated carbon atom4 7#f7 ,the term treatment works has the meaning given the term in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib74 #ehhd4 ,amendments to the ,maine ,indian ,claims ,settlement ,act of #aihj 7a7 ,application of ,state ,laws ,the ,maine ,indian ,claims ,settlement ,act of #aihj 7,public ,law #if-dbj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c-- 7,a7 in subsection 7m71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subsection 7n71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,mi'kmaq ,nation means the sole successor to the ,micmac ,nation as constituted in aboriginal times in what is now the ,state of ,maine1 and all its predecessors and successors in interest1 and which is represented1 as of the date of enactment of this subsection1 as to lands within the ,united ,states1 by the ,mi'kmaq ,council4 2 and 7#b7 in section #f-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking provided in section #h7;e7 and section #e7;d77#d7 and inserting otherwise provided in this ,act2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 by striking ,except as other wise provided in this ,act1 the and inserting ,the2 7ii7 in the first sentence1 by inserting or enacted for the benefit of before ,indians1 ,indian nations2 7iii7 by inserting that is in effect as of the date of the enactment of the ,advancing ,equality for ,wabanaki ,nations ,act1 7#b7 after ,united ,states 7#a72 7iv7 by striking also 7#b7 and inserting also 7#c72 and 7v7 by striking within the ,state and inserting within the ,state1 unless ,federal law or the ,state laws of ,maine provide for the application of such ,federal law or regulation4 7b7 ,implementation of the ,indian ,child ,welfare ,act ,section #h of the ,maine ,indian ,claims ,settlement ,act of #aihj 7,public ,law #if-dbj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking or after ,passamaquoddy ,tribe and inserting a comma2 7,b7 by inserting 1 the ,houlton ,band of ,maliseet ,indians1 or the ,mi'kmaq ,nation after ,penobscot ,nation2 and 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by striking respective tribe or nation each place it appears and inserting respective tribe1 nation1 or band2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking or after ,passamaquoddy ,tribe and inserting a comma2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 the ,houlton ,band of ,maliseet ,indians1 or the ,mi'kmaq ,nation after ,penobscot ,nation2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking or after ,passamaquoddy ,tribe and inserting a comma2 7,b7 by inserting 1 the ,houlton ,band of ,maliseet ,indians1 or the ,mi'kmaq ,nation after ,penobscot ,nation2 and 7,c7 by striking or nation and inserting 1 nation1 or band4 7c7 ,construction ,section #af of the ,maine ,indian ,claims ,settlement ,act of #aihj 7,public ,law #if-dbj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 at the beginning2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b74 7d7 ,aroostook ,band of ,micmacs ,settlement ,act ,section #h of the ,aroostook ,band of ,micmacs ,settlement ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-aga7 is repealed4 #ehhe4 ,sense of ,congress that the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs should be prohibited from denying home loans for veterans who legally work in the marijuana industry ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 veterans who have served our country honorably should not be denied access to ,department of ,veterans ,affairs home loans on the basis of income derived from ,state-legalized cannabis activities2 7#b7 while the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs has clarified that no statute or regulation specifically prohibits a veteran whose income is derived from ,state-legalized cannabis activities from obtaining a certificate of eligibility for ,department of ,veterans ,affairs home loan benefits1 many veterans continue to be denied access to home loans on the basis of income derived from ,state-legalized cannabis activities2 and 7#c7 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs should improve communication with eligible lending institutions to reduce confusion among lenders and borrowers on this matter4 #ehhf4 ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire ,assistance 7a7 ,findings and purposes 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 on ,april #f1 #bjbb1 the ,forest ,service initiated the ,las ,dispensas-,gallinas prescribed burn on ,federal land in the ,santa ,fe ,national ,forest in ,san ,miguel ,county1 ,new ,mexico1 when erratic winds were prevalent in the area that was also suffering from severe drought after many years of insufficient precipitation2 7,b7 on ,april #f1 #bjbb1 the prescribed burn1 which became known as the ,hermit's ,peak ,fire1 exceeded the containment capabilities of the ,forest ,service1 was declared a wildfire1 and spread to other ,federal and non-,federal land2 7,c7 on ,april #ai1 #bjbb1 the ,calf ,canyon ,fire1 also in ,san ,miguel ,county1 ,new ,mexico1 began burning on ,federal land and was later identified as the result of a pile burn in ,january #bjbb that remained dormant under the surface before reemerging2 7,d7 on ,april #bg1 #bjbb1 the ,hermit's ,peak ,fire and the ,calf ,canyon ,fire merged1 and both fires were reported as the ,hermit's ,peak ,fire or the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire1 7referred hereafter in this subsection as the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire72 7,e7 by ,may #b1 #bjbb1 the fire had grown in size and caused evacuations in multiple villages and communities in ,san ,miguel ,county and ,mora ,county1 including in the ,san ,miguel county jail1 the ,state's psychiatric hospital1 the ,united ,world ,college1 and ,new ,mexico ,highlands ,university2 7,f7 on ,may #d1 #bjbb1 the ,president issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of ,colfax1 ,mora1 and ,san ,miguel1 ,new ,mexico2 7,g7 on ,may #bj1 #bjbb1 ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service ,chief ,randy ,moore ordered a #ij-;day review of prescribed burn policies to reduce the risk of wildfires and ensure the safety of the communities involved2 7,h7 the ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service has assumed responsibility for the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire2 7,i7 the fire resulted in the loss of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and private property2 and 7,j7 the ,united ,states should compensate the victims of the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7,a7 to compensate victims of the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire1 for injuries resulting from the fire2 and 7,b7 to provide for the expeditious consideration and settlement of claims for those injuries4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means-- 7,a7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 or 7,b7 if a ,manager is appointed under subsection 7c77#a77;,c71 the ,manager4 7#b7 ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire ,the term ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire means-- 7,a7 the fire resulting from the initiation by the ,forest ,service of a prescribed burn in the ,santa ,fe ,national ,forest in ,san ,miguel ,county1 ,new ,mexico1 on ,april #f1 #bjbb2 7,b7 the pile burn holdover resulting from the prescribed burn by the ,forest ,service1 which reemerged on ,april #ai1 #bjbb2 and 7,c7 the merger of the two fires described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 reported as the ,hermit's ,peak ,fire or the ,hermit's ,peak ,fire_/,calf ,canyon ,fire4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe means the recognized governing body of any ,indian or ,alaska ,native ,tribe1 band1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 component band1 or component reservation 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#d7 ,injured person ,the term injured person means-- 7,a7 an individual1 regardless of the citizenship or alien status of the individual2 or 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe1 corporation1 ,tribal corporation1 partnership1 company1 association1 county1 township1 city1 ,state1 school district1 or other non-,federal entity 7including a legal representative7 that suffered injury resulting from the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire4 7#e7 ,injury ,the term injury has the same meaning as the term injury or loss of property1 or personal injury or death as used in section #acdf7;b77#a7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,manager ,the term ,manager means an ,independent ,claims ,manager appointed under subsection 7c77#a77;,c74 7#g7 ,office ,the term ,office means the ,office of ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire ,claims established by subsection 7c77#a77;,b74 7#h7 ,tribal entity ,the term ,tribal entity includes any ,indian ,tribe1 tribal organization1 ,indian-controlled organization serving ,indians1 ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or ,alaska ,native entity1 as such terms are defined or used in section #aff of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7c7 ,compensation for victims of ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,compensation ,each injured person shall be entitled to receive from the ,united ,states compensation for injury suffered by the injured person as a result of the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire4 7,b7 ,office of ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire ,claims 7i7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency an ,office of ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire ,claims4 7ii7 ,purpose ,the ,office shall receive1 process1 and pay claims in accordance with this section4 7iii7 ,funding ,the ,office-- 7,i7 shall be funded from funds made available to the ,administrator under this section2 7,,ii7 may appoint and fix the compensation of such temporary personnel as may be necessary1 without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in competitive service2 and 7,,iii7 may reimburse other ,federal agencies for claims processing support and assistance4 7,c7 ,option to appoint independent claims manager ,the ,administrator may appoint an ,independent ,claims ,manager to-- 7i7 head the ,office2 and 7ii7 assume the duties of the ,administrator under this section4 7#b7 ,submission of claims ,not later than #b years after the date on which regulations are first promulgated under paragraph 7#f71 an injured person may submit to the ,administrator a written claim for #a or more injuries suffered by the injured person in accordance with such requirements as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,investigation of claims 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall1 on behalf of the ,united ,states1 investigate1 consider1 ascertain1 adjust1 determine1 grant1 deny1 or settle any claim for money damages asserted under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,applicability of ,state law ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 the laws of the ,state of ,new ,mexico shall apply to the calculation of damages under paragraph 7#d77;,d74 7,c7 ,extent of damages ,any payment under this section-- 7i7 shall be limited to actual compensatory damages measured by injuries suffered2 and 7ii7 shall not include-- 7,i7 interest before settlement or payment of a claim2 or 7,,ii7 punitive damages4 7#d7 ,payment of claims 7,a7 ,determination and payment of amount 7i7 ,in general 7,i7 ,payment ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which a claim is submitted under this section1 the ,administrator shall determine and fix the amount1 if any1 to be paid for the claim4 7,,ii7 ,priority ,the ,administrator1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall pay subrogation claims submitted under this section only after paying claims submitted by injured parties that are not insurance companies seeking payment as subrogees4 7ii7 ,parameters of determination ,in determining and settling a claim under this section1 the ,administrator shall determine only-- 7,i7 whether the claimant is an injured person2 7,,ii7 whether the injury that is the subject of the claim resulted from the fire2 7,,iii7 the amount1 if any1 to be allowed and paid under this section2 and 7,,iv7 the person or persons entitled to receive the amount4 7iii7 ,insurance and other benefits 7,i7 ,in general ,in determining the amount of1 and paying1 a claim under this section1 to prevent recovery by a claimant in excess of actual compensatory damages1 the ,administrator shall reduce the amount to be paid for the claim by an amount that is equal to the total of insurance benefits 7excluding life insurance benefits7 or other payments or settlements of any nature that were paid1 or will be paid1 with respect to the claim4 7,,ii7 ,government loans ,this subparagraph shall not apply to the receipt by a claimant of any government loan that is required to be repaid by the claimant4 7,b7 ,partial payment 7i7 ,in general ,at the request of a claimant1 the ,administrator may make #a or more advance or partial payments before the final settlement of a claim1 including final settlement on any portion or aspect of a claim that is determined to be severable4 7ii7 ,judicial decision ,if a claimant receives a partial payment on a claim under this section1 but further payment on the claim is subsequently denied by the ,administrator1 the claimant may-- 7,i7 seek judicial review under paragraph 7#i72 and 7,,ii7 keep any partial payment that the claimant received1 unless the ,administrator determines that the claimant-- 7aa7 was not eligible to receive the compensation2 or 7bb7 fraudulently procured the compensation4 7,c7 ,rights of insurer or other third party ,if an insurer or other third party pays any amount to a claimant to compensate for an injury described in paragraph 7#a71 the insurer or other third party shall be subrogated to any right that the claimant has to receive any payment under this section or any other law4 7,d7 ,allowable damages 7i7 ,loss of property ,a claim that is paid for loss of property under this section may include otherwise uncompensated damages resulting from the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire for-- 7,i7 an uninsured or underinsured property loss2 7,,ii7 a decrease in the value of real property2 7,,iii7 damage to physical infrastructure1 including irrigation infrastructure such as acequia systems2 7,,iv7 a cost resulting from lost subsistence from hunting1 fishing1 firewood gathering1 timbering1 grazing1 or agricultural activities conducted on land damaged by the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire2 7,v7 a cost of reforestation or revegetation on ,tribal or non-,federal land1 to the extent that the cost of reforestation or revegetation is not covered by any other ,federal program2 and 7,,vi7 any other loss that the ,administrator determines to be appropriate for inclusion as loss of property4 7ii7 ,business loss ,a claim that is paid for injury under this section may include damages resulting from the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire for the following types of otherwise uncompensated business loss3 7,i7 ,damage to tangible assets or inventory4 7,,ii7 ,business interruption losses4 7,,iii7 ,overhead costs4 7,,iv7 ,employee wages for work not performed4 7,v7 ,any other loss that the ,administrator determines to be appropriate for inclusion as business loss4 7iii7 ,financial loss ,a claim that is paid for injury under this section may include damages resulting from the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire for the following types of otherwise uncompensated financial loss3 7,i7 ,increased mortgage interest costs4 7,,ii7 ,an insurance deductible4 7,,iii7 ,a temporary living or relocation expense4 7,,iv7 ,lost wages or personal income4 7,v7 ,emergency staffing expenses4 7,,vi7 ,debris removal and other cleanup costs4 7,,vii7 ,costs of reasonable efforts1 as determined by the ,administrator1 to reduce the risk of wildfire1 flood1 or other natural disaster in the counties impacted by the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire to risk levels prevailing in those counties before the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire1 that are incurred not later than the date that is #c years after the date on which the regulations under paragraph 7#f7 are first promulgated4 7,,viii7 ,a premium for flood insurance that is required to be paid on or before ,may #ca1 #bjbd1 if1 as a result of the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire1 a person that was not required to purchase flood insurance before the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire is required to purchase flood insurance4 7,,ix7 ,a disaster assistance loan received from the ,small ,business ,administration4 7,x7 ,any other loss that the ,administrator determines to be appropriate for inclusion as financial loss4 7#e7 ,acceptance of award ,the acceptance by a claimant of any payment under this section1 except an advance or partial payment made under paragraph 7#d77;,b71 shall-- 7,a7 be final and conclusive on the claimant1 with respect to all claims arising out of or relating to the same subject matter2 and 7,b7 constitute a complete release of all claims against the ,united ,states 7including any agency or employee of the ,united ,states7 under chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,tort ,claims ,act71 or any other ,federal or ,state law1 arising out of or relating to the same subject matter4 7#f7 ,regulations and public information 7,a7 ,regulations ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall promulgate and publish in the ,federal ,register interim final regulations for the processing and payment of claims under this section4 7,b7 ,public information 7i7 ,in general ,at the time at which the ,administrator promulgates regulations under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall publish1 online and in print1 in newspapers of general circulation in the ,state of ,new ,mexico1 a clear1 concise1 and easily understandable explanation1 in ,english and ,spanish1 of-- 7,i7 the rights conferred under this section2 and 7,,ii7 the procedural and other requirements of the regulations promulgated under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,dissemination through other media ,the ,administrator shall disseminate the explanation published under clause 7i7 through websites1 blogs1 social media1 brochures1 pamphlets1 radio1 television1 and other media that the ,administrator determines are likely to reach prospective claimants4 7#g7 ,consultation ,in administering this section1 the ,administrator shall consult with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration1 other ,federal agencies1 and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal authorities1 as determined to be necessary by the ,administrator1 to-- 7,a7 ensure the efficient administration of the claims process2 and 7,b7 provide for local concerns4 7#h7 ,election of remedy 7,a7 ,in general ,an injured person may elect to seek compensation from the ,united ,states for #a or more injuries resulting from the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire by-- 7i7 submitting a claim under this section2 7ii7 filing a claim or bringing a civil action under chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,tort ,claims ,act72 or 7iii7 bringing an authorized civil action under any other provision of law4 7,b7 ,effect of election ,an election by an injured person to seek compensation in any manner described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be final and conclusive on the claimant with respect to all injuries resulting from the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire that are suffered by the claimant4 7,c7 ,arbitration 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish by regulation procedures under which a dispute regarding a claim submitted under this section may be settled by arbitration4 7ii7 ,arbitration as remedy ,on establishment of arbitration procedures under clause 7i71 an injured person that submits a disputed claim under this section may elect to settle the claim through arbitration4 7iii7 ,binding effect ,an election by an injured person to settle a claim through arbitration under this subparagraph shall-- 7,i7 be binding2 and 7,,ii7 preclude any exercise by the injured person of the right to judicial review of a claim described in paragraph 7#i74 7,d7 ,no effect on entitlements ,nothing in this section affects any right of a claimant to file a claim for benefits under any ,federal entitlement program4 7#i7 ,judicial review 7,a7 ,in general ,any claimant aggrieved by a final decision of the ,administrator under this section may1 not later than #fj days after the date on which the decision is issued1 bring a civil action in the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,new ,mexico1 to modify or set aside the decision1 in whole or in part4 7,b7 ,record ,the court shall hear a civil action under subparagraph 7,a7 on the record made before the ,administrator4 7,c7 ,standard ,the decision of the ,administrator incorporating the findings of the ,administrator shall be upheld if the decision is supported by substantial evidence on the record considered as a whole4 7#aj7 ,attorney's and agent's fees 7,a7 ,in general ,no attorney or agent1 acting alone or in combination with any other attorney or agent1 shall charge1 demand1 receive1 or collect1 for services rendered in connection with a claim submitted under this section1 fees in excess of the limitations established under section #bfgh of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,violation ,an attorney or agent who violates subparagraph 7,a7 shall be fined not more than #aj1jjj4 7#aa7 ,waiver of requirement for matching funds 7,a7 ,state and local project 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a ,state or local project that is determined by the ,administrator to be carried out in response to the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire under any ,federal program that applies to an area affected by the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire shall not be subject to any requirement for ,state or local matching funds to pay the cost of the project under the ,federal program4 7ii7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the costs of a project described in clause 7i7 shall be #ajj percent4 7,b7 ,other needs program assistance ,notwithstanding section #djh7;g77#b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;g77#b771 for any emergency or major disaster declared by the ,president under that ,act for the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire1 the ,federal share of assistance provided under that section shall be #ajj percent4 7#ab7 ,applicability of debt collection requirements ,section #cgaa7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to any payment under this section1 unless-- 7,a7 there is evidence of civil or criminal fraud1 misrepresentation1 presentation of a false claim2 or 7,b7 a claimant was not eligible under paragraph 7#d77;,b7 of this section to any partial payment4 7#ac7 ,indian compensation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in the case of an ,indian ,tribe1 a ,tribal entity1 or a member of an ,indian ,tribe that submits a claim under this section-- 7,a7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs shall have no authority over1 or any trust obligation regarding1 any aspect of the submission of1 or any payment received for1 the claim2 7,b7 the ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal entity1 or member of an ,indian ,tribe shall be entitled to proceed under this section in the same manner and to the same extent as any other injured person2 and 7,c7 except with respect to land damaged by the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire that is the subject of the claim1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs shall have no responsibility to restore land damaged by the ,hermit's ,peak_/,calf ,canyon ,fire4 7#ad7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of promulgation of regulations under paragraph 7#f77;,a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report that describes the claims submitted under this section during the year preceding the date of submission of the report1 including1 for each claim-- 7,a7 the amount claimed2 7,b7 a brief description of the nature of the claim2 and 7,c7 the status or disposition of the claim1 including the amount of any payment under this section4 7#ae7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #ehhg4 ,open ,technology ,fund grants 7a7 ,in general ,in addition to grants made to the ,open ,technology ,fund of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media pursuant to section #cje of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjd7 to make grants for the purposes specified in section #cji;,a of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjh;a71 the ,open ,technology ,fund may make grants to eligible entities to surge and sustain support for internet freedom technologies to counter acute escalations in censorship in closed countries4 7b7 ,methodology ,grants under this section shall be made competitively1 and shall be subject to audits by the ,open ,technology ,fund to ensure that technologies described in subsection 7a7 are secure and have not been compromised in a manner detrimental to the interests of the ,united ,states or to individuals or organizations benefitting from programs supported by such grants4 7c7 ,reporting ,the ,open ,technology ,fund shall annually submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate a report on grants made and activities carried out pursuant to such grants during the immediately preceding fiscal year4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,availability ,amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to this subsection are authorized to remain available until expended4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,closed countries ,the term closed countries means countries in which democratic participation1 free expression1 freedom of movement1 or access to information is suppressed or explicitly prohibited through political1 judicial1 social1 or technical means1 or as otherwise determined by the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer for the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media1 or the ,president of the ,open ,technology ,fund4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,the term eligible entities means public or private sector entities with proven and already-deployed technology relating to surging and sustaining support for internet freedom technologies to counter acute escalations in censorship in closed countries4 #ehhh4 ,strategic transformer reserve and resilience 7a7 ,plan and report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 a plan for reducing the vulnerability of the electric grid to physical attack1 cyber attack1 electromagnetic pulse1 geomagnetic disturbances1 severe weather1 climate change1 and seismic events1 including by-- 7,a7 establishing a strategic transformer reserve that ensures that large power transformers1 generator step-up transformers1 power conversion equipment1 and other critical electric grid equipment are strategically located to ensure timely replacement of such equipment as may be necessary to restore electric grid function rapidly in the event of severe damage to the electric grid due to physical attack1 cyber attack1 electromagnetic pulse1 geomagnetic disturbances1 severe weather1 climate change1 or seismic events2 and 7,b7 establishing a coordinated plan to facilitate transportation of large power transformers1 generator step-up transformers1 power conversion equipment1 and other critical electric grid equipment2 and 7#b7 an evaluation of the benefits of establishing such a strategic transformer reserve1 including the benefits of purchasing critical electric grid equipment that is made of iron and steel products produced in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,transformer resilience ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 improve large power transformers1 generator step-up transformers1 power conversion equipment1 and other critical electric grid equipment by reducing their vulnerabilities2 7#b7 develop1 test1 and deploy innovative equipment designs that are more flexible and offer greater resiliency of electric grid functions2 7#c7 coordinate with industry and manufacturers to standardize large power transformers1 generator step-up transformers1 power conversion equipment1 and other critical electric grid equipment2 7#d7 monitor and test large power transformers1 generator step-up transformers1 power conversion equipment1 and other critical electric grid equipment that the ,secretary determines may pose a risk to the bulk-power system or national security2 and 7#e7 facilitate the domestic manufacturing of large power transformers1 generator step-up transformers1 power conversion equipment1 and other critical electric grid equipment through the issuance of grants and loans1 and through the provision of technical support4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission1 the ,electricity ,subsector ,coordinating ,council1 the ,electric ,reliability ,organization1 manufacturers1 and owners and operators of critical electric infrastructure and defense and military installations4 7d7 ,prevailing wages ,any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work funded directly1 or assisted in whole or in part1 by the ,federal ,government pursuant to this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on work of a similar character in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,davis-,bacon ,act74 ,with respect to the labor standards in this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ge1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 and such amounts shall remain available until expended4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms bulk-power system and ,electric ,reliability ,organization have the meaning given such terms in section #bae of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo74 7#b7 ,the term critical electric infrastructure has the meaning given such term in section #bae;,a of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo-#a74 7#c7 ,the term iron and steel products includes electrical steel used in the manufacture of-- 7,a7 transformers2 and 7,b7 laminations1 cores1 and other transformer components4 7#d7 ,the term produced in the ,united ,states means1 with respect to iron and steel products1 that all manufacturing processes1 from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings1 occurred in the ,united ,states4 7#a7 ,the terms ,regional ,transmission ,organization1 ,independent ,system ,operator1 and ,state regulatory authority have the meaning given such terms in section #c of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif74 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 #ehhi4 ,,ai in ,counterterrorism ,oversight ,enhancement 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,,ai in ,counterterrorism ,oversight ,enhancement ,act4 7b7 ,oversight of use of artificial intelligence-enabled technologies by executive branch for counterterrorism purposes 7#a7 ,amendments to authorities and responsibilities of privacy and civil liberties officers ,section #ajfb of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;ee-#a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 provide to the ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board1 with respect to covered artificial intelligence-enabled technologies-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days after the date on which this paragraph takes effect1 and every #f months thereafter1 written notice of the use of such technologies or the planned evaluation1 use1 development1 acquisition1 retention of services for1 or repurposing of such technologies2 7,b7 access to associated impact statements1 including system of record notices1 privacy impact assessments1 and civil liberties impact assessments2 7,c7 access to associated information and materials documenting-- 7i7 the processes for data collection related to such technologies1 for obtaining consent related to the use of such technologies1 or for the disclosure of the use of such technologies2 7ii7 the algorithms and models of such technologies2 7iii7 the data resources used1 or to be used1 in the training of such technologies1 including a comprehensive listing of any data assets or public data assets 7or any combination thereof7 used1 or to be used1 in the training of such technologies2 7iv7 data governance processes and procedures1 including acquisition1 protection1 retention1 sharing1 and access1 related to data resources associated with such technologies2 and 7v7 processes for training and testing1 evaluating1 validating1 and modifying such technologies2 and 7,d7 access to all other associated information and materials4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by inserting 7including as described under subsection 7a77#c77 after officer2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,artificial intelligence ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given that term in section #bch7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note74 7#b7 ,covered artificial intelligence-enabled technology ,the term covered artificial intelligence-enabled technology means an artificial intelligence-enabled technology 7including a classified technology7-- 7,a7 in use by the applicable department1 agency1 or element to protect the ,nation from terrorism2 or 7,b7 that the applicable department1 agency1 or element plans to evaluate1 develop1 acquire1 retain1 or repurpose to protect the ,nation from terrorism4 7#c7 ,data asset2 public data asset ,the terms data asset and public data asset have the meaning given those terms in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7#b7 ,self-,assessment by ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board under section #ajfa of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;ee7 shall provide to the appropriate committees 7as described in subsection 7e7 of such section7 a self-assessment of any change in authorities1 resources1 or organizational structure that may be necessary to carry out the functions described in subsection 7d7 of such section related to artificial intelligence-enabled technologies4 7#c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given that term in section #bch7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note74 7#d7 ,effective date ,paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 and the amendments made by such paragraphs1 shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ehij4 ,elimination of termination clause for ,global ,engagement ,center ,section #abhg of ,public ,law #aad-cbh is amended by striking subsection 7j74 #ehia4 ,resolution of controversies under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajb of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciab7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,written consent required for arbitration ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 whenever a contract with a servicemember1 or a servicemember and the servicemember's spouse jointly1 provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy subject to a provision of this ,act and arising out of or relating to such contract1 arbitration may be used to settle such controversy only if1 after such controversy arises1 all parties to such controversy consent in writing to use arbitration to settle such controversy4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7d7 of such section1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply with respect to contracts entered into1 amended1 altered1 modified1 renewed1 or extended after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ehib4 ,limitation on waiver of rights and protections under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajg7;a7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciah7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence1 by inserting and if it is made after a specific dispute has arisen and the dispute is identified in the waiver after to which it applies2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by inserting and if it is made after a specific dispute has arisen and the dispute is identified in the waiver after period of military service4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to waivers made on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ehic4 ,clarification of private right of action under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act ,section #hjb7;a7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djdb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary1 after may2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 1 notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary4 #ehid4 ,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 #ehie4 ,report on the use of data and data science at the ,department of ,state and ,,usaid ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report containing the results of a study regarding-- 7#a7 the use of data in foreign policy1 global issues policy analysis1 and decision-making at the ,department of ,state2 7#b7 the use of data in development1 development assistance policy1 and development program design and execution at the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 and 7#c7 the use of data in recruitment1 hiring1 retention1 and personnel decisions at the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 including the accuracy and use of data for comprehensive strategic workforce planning across all career and non-career hiring mechanisms4 #ehif4 ,modification of reports to ,congress under ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act ,section #abfd7;a7 of the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7subtitle ,f of title ,,xii of ,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bd #bfef note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking #8#82 and'' and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting #8#82 and''2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 a description of additional steps taken by the ,president through diplomacy1 international engagement1 and assistance to foreign or security sectors to address persistent underlying causes of conduct that is sanctionable under section #abfc in countries where those sanctioned are located2 and 7#h7 a description of additional steps taken by the ,president to ensure the pursuit of judicial accountability in appropriate jurisdictions with respect to those foreign persons subject to sanctions under section #abfc4 4 #ehig4 ,department of ,state fellowships for rule of law activities in ,central ,america 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish a fellowship program1 to be known as the 8,central ,american ,network for ,democracy01 to support a regional corps of civil society activists1 lawyers 7including members of the judiciary and prosecutors' offices71 journalists1 and investigators4 7b7 ,elements ,this fellowship program shall-- 7#a7 provide a temporary respite for members of the regional corps in a safe environment2 7#b7 allow the members to continue to work via engagement with universities1 think tanks1 government actors1 and international organizations2 and 7#c7 aid the members in leveraging lessons learned in order to contribute to regional democracy and rule of law activities in ,central ,america1 including electoral and transition support1 institutional reform1 anti-corruption investigations1 and local engagement4 7c7 ,regional and international support ,the ,secretary of ,state shall take such steps as may be necessary-- 7#a7 to obtain support for the fellowship program from international foundations1 regional and ,united ,states governmental and nongovernmental organizations1 and regional and ,united ,states universities2 and 7#b7 to ensure the fellowship program is well coordinated with and complementary of existing mechanisms such as the ,lifeline ,embattled ,,cso ,assistance ,fund4 7d7 ,focus2 safety ,activities carried out under the fellowship program-- 7#a7 should focus on coordination and consultation with key agencies and international bodies to continue their democracy efforts1 including the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,organization of ,american ,states1 the ,inter-,american ,court for ,human ,rights1 the ,united ,nations1 the ,department of ,justice1 and the ,department of the ,treasury2 and 7#b7 may include strengthened protection for the physical safety of individuals who must leave their home country to participate in the program1 including assistance for temporary relocation1 ,english language learning1 and mental health support4 7e7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 #ehih4 ,report on all comprehensive sanctions imposed on foreign governments 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the head of any other relevant ,federal department or agency that the ,comptroller ,general determines necessary1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on all comprehensive sanctions imposed on de jure or de facto governments of foreign countries1 and all comprehensive sanctions imposed on non-state actors that exercise significant de facto governmental control over a foreign civilian population1 under any provision of law4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the effect of sanctions imposed on the government of each foreign country and each non-state actor that exercises significant de facto governmental control over a foreign civilian population described in subsection 7a7 on-- 7,a7 the ability of civilian population of the country to access water1 food1 sanitation1 and public health services1 including all humanitarian aid and supplies related to the prevention1 diagnosis1 and treatment of ,,covid-#ai2 7,b7 the changes to the general mortality rate1 maternal mortality rate1 life expectancy1 and literacy2 7,c7 the extent to which there is an increase in refugees or migration to or from the country or an increase in internally displaced people in the country2 7,d7 the degree of international compliance and non-compliance of the country2 and 7,e7 the licensing of transactions to allow access to essential goods and services to vulnerable populations1 including the number of licenses applied for1 approved1 or denied and reasons why such licenses were denied1 and average time to receive a decision2 and 7#b7 a description of the purpose of sanctions imposed on the government of each foreign country and each non-state actor that exercises significant de facto governmental control over a foreign civilian population described in subsection 7a7 and the required legal or political authority1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of ,united ,states national security2 7,b7 an assessment of whether the stated foreign policy goals of the sanctions are being met2 7,c7 the degree of international support or opposition to the sanctions2 and 7,d7 an assessment of such sanctions on ,united ,states businesses1 consumers1 and financial institutions4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 ,the unclassified portion of the report shall be published on a publicly-available website of the ,government of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate4 #ehii4 ,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 #eijj4 ,contracts by the ,president1 the ,vice ,president1 or a ,cabinet ,member 7a7 ,amendment ,section #dca of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting the ,president1 the ,vice ,president1 a ,cabinet ,member1 or a after ,contracts by2 and 7#b7 in the first undesignated paragraph1 by inserting the ,president1 the ,vice ,president1 or any member of the ,cabinet1 after ,whoever1 being4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #bc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dca and inserting the following3 #dca4 ,contracts by the ,president1 the ,vice ,president1 a ,cabinet ,member1 or a ,member of ,congress4 4 #eija4 ,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 ,united ,states ,embassy ,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 section 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,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 #eijb4 ,interagency task force 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 better understand these measures in order to devise a comprehensive1 effective1 and multilateral response2 7#b7 the private sector is a crucial partner in helping the ,united ,states ,government understand the ,,prc's coercive economic measures and hold the ,,prc accountable1 and that additional business transparency would help the ,united ,states ,government and private sector stakeholders conduct early assessments of potential pressure points and vulnerabilities2 and 7#c7 ,,prc coercive economic measures creates pressures for the private sector to behave in ways antithetical to ,united ,states national interests and competitiveness4 7b7 ,establishment ,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 measures1 which shall include-- 7i7 systematically monitoring and evaluating-- 7,i7 the costs of such measures on ,united ,states businesses and overall ,united ,states economic performance2 7,,ii7 instances in which such measures taken against a non-,,prc entity has benefitted other parties2 and 7,,iii7 the impacts such measures have had on ,united ,states national interests2 and 7ii7 facilitating coordination among ,federal departments and agencies when responding to such measures as well as proactively deterring such economic coercion1 including by clarifying the roles for departments and agencies identified in subsection 7d7 in implementing the strategy2 7,b7 consult with ,united ,states allies and partners on the feasibility and desirability of collectively identifying1 assessing1 and responding to ,,prc coercive economic measures1 as well as actions that could be taken to expand coordination with the goal of ensuring a consistent1 coherent1 and collective response to such measures and establishing long-term deterrence to such measures2 7,c7 effectively engage the ,united ,states private sector1 particularly sectors1 groups1 or other entities that are susceptible to such ,,prc coercive economic measures1 on concerns related to such measures2 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 measures 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 direct the head of each of the following ,federal departments and agencies to appoint personnel at the level of ,assistant ,secretary or above to participate in the ,task ,force3 7,a7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7,b7 ,the ,department of ,commerce4 7,c7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7,d7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7,e7 ,the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative4 7,f7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,g7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and other appropriate elements of the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc774 7,h7 ,the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 7,i7 ,the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7,j7 ,any other department or agency designated by the ,president4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees 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 governments1 non-,,prc companies 7including ,united ,states companies71 and multilateral institutions and organizations1 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 measures that captures both-- 7i7 the use of informal or extralegal ,,prc coercive economic measures2 and 7ii7 the illegitimate use of formal economic tools4 7,d7 ,a comprehensive review of the array of economic and diplomatic tools the ,united ,states ,government employs or could employ to respond to economic coercion against the ,united ,states and ,united ,states allies and partners4 7,e7 ,a list of unilateral or multilateral-- 7i7 proactive measures to defend or deter against ,,prc coercive economic measures2 and 7ii7 actions taken in response to the ,government of the ,,prc's general use of coercive economic measures1 including the imposition of reputational costs on the ,,prc4 7,f7 ,an assessment of areas in which ,united ,states allies and partners are vulnerable to ,,prc coercive economic measures4 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 measures directed at ,united ,states entities and assist ,united ,states allies and partners in their responses to ,,prc coercive economic measures4 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 assessment1 as appropriate1 of international norms and regulations as well as any treaty obligations the ,,prc has stretched1 circumvented1 or broken through its economically coercive practices4 7#b7 ,interim reports 7,a7 ,first interim report ,not later than one year after the date on which the report required by paragraph 7#a7 is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees 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 year1 and planned changes to the strategy4 7,b7 ,second interim report ,not later than one year after the date on which the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees1 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 the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and also make available to the public on the website of the ,executive ,office of the ,president a final report that includes the following elements3 7,a7 ,an analysis of ,,prc coercive economic measures and the cost of such coercive measures 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 measures1 including through further coordination with ,united ,states allies and partners4 7,d7 ,a list of cases made public under subsection 7f74 7#d7 ,form 7,a7 ,initial and interim reports ,the reports required by paragraphs 7#a71 7#b77;,a71 and 7#b77;,b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7,b7 ,final report ,the report required by paragraph 7#c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,publicly available list 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,task ,force shall to the extent practicable make available to the public on the website of the ,executive ,office of the ,president a list of cases in the past six months in which open source reporting indicates that the ,,prc has directed coercive economic measures against a non-,,prc entity4 7#b7 ,updates ,the list required by paragraph 7#a7 should be updated every #ahj days1 and shall be managed by the ,department of ,state after the termination of the ,task ,force under subsection 7g74 7g7 ,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 the appropriate congressional committees and made publicly available4 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 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,coercive economic measures ,the term coercive economic measures includes formal or informal restrictions or conditions1 such as on trade1 investment1 development aid1 and financial flows1 intended to impose economic costs on a non-,people's ,republic of ,china target in order to achieve strategic political objectives1 including influence over the policy decisions of a foreign government1 company1 organization1 or individual4 #eijc4 ,modification of duties of united states-china economic and security review commission ,section #abch7;c77#b77;,h7 of the ,floyd ,d4 ,spence ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gjjb7;c77#b77;,h77 is amended by adding at the end before the period the following3 1 and the ,people's ,republic of ,china's use of such relations to economically or politically coerce other countries1 regions1 and international and regional entities1 particularly treaty allies and major partners1 to achieve ,china's objectives in the preceding year4 #eijd4 ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agency head ,the term agency head means1 in the case of the executive branch of ,united ,states ,government1 or in the case of a legislative branch agency specified 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 the ,congressional ,research ,service1 and the ,united ,states-,china ,economic and ,security ,review ,commission of the legislative branch1 as well as any agency of the executive branch4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,detailee ,the term detailee means 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 such employee is employed4 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 and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code that-- 7,a7 is selected through a competitive process2 7,b7 performs logistical1 administrative1 and other functions1 as determined by the ,department of ,state and the ,american ,institute of ,taiwan1 in support of the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program2 and 7,c7 enters into a cooperative agreement with the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan to administer the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program4 7b7 ,establishment of ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish the ,taiwan ,fellowship ,program 7hereafter referred to in this section as the ,program7 to provide a fellowship opportunity in ,taiwan of up to two years for eligible ,united ,states citizens through the cooperative agreement established in paragraph 7#b74 ,the ,department of ,state1 in consultation with the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan and the implementing partner1 may modify the name of the ,program4 7#b7 ,cooperative agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan shall use amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7f77#a7 to enter into an annual or multi-year cooperative agreement with an appropriate implementing partner4 7,b7 ,fellowships ,the ,department of ,state1 in consultation with the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan and1 as appropriate1 the implementing partner1 shall award to eligible ,united ,states citizens1 subject to available funding-- 7i7 not fewer than five fellowships during the first two years of the ,program2 and 7ii7 not fewer than ten fellowships during each of the remaining years of the ,program4 7#c7 ,international 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 shall-- 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 the governing authorities on ,taiwan2 and 7,b7 begin the process of selecting an implementing partner1 which-- 7i7 shall agree to meet all of the legal requirements required to operate in ,taiwan2 and 7ii7 shall be composed of staff who demonstrate significant experience managing exchange programs in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#d7 ,curriculum 7,a7 ,first year ,during the first year of each fellowship under this subsection1 each fellow should study-- 7i7 the ,mandarin ,chinese language2 7ii7 the people1 history1 and political climate on ,taiwan2 and 7iii7 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 ,act1 shall work in-- 7i7 a parliamentary office1 ministry1 or other agency of the governing authorities on ,taiwan2 or 7ii7 an organization outside of the governing authorities on ,taiwan1 whose interests are associated with the interests of the fellow and the agency of the ,united ,states ,government from which the fellow had been employed4 7#e7 ,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 between nine months and two years1 and may alter the curriculum requirements under paragraph 7#d7 for such purposes4 7#f7 ,sunset ,the ,program shall terminate ten years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,program requirements 7#a7 ,eligibility requirements ,a ,united ,states citizen is eligible for a fellowship under this section if he or she-- 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 the beginning the fellowship2 7,c7 has at least two 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 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 four years after the conclusion of the fellowship or for not less than two years for a fellowship that is one year or shorter4 7#c7 ,responsibilities of implementing partner 7,a7 ,selection of fellows ,the implementing partner1 in close coordination with 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 ,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 a fellowship lasting one 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 two-year fellowship7 with-- 7i7 intensive ,mandarin ,chinese language training2 and 7ii7 courses in the politic1 culture1 and history of ,taiwan1 ,china1 and the broader ,indo-,pacific4 7,c7 ,waiver of required 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 subparagraph 7,b7 to the extent that a fellow has ,mandarin ,chinese 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 two-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 shall maintain an office and at least one full-time staff member in ,taiwan-- 7i7 to liaise with the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan and the governing authorities on ,taiwan2 and 7ii7 to serve as the primary in-country point of contact for the recipients of fellowships under this section and their dependents4 7,e7 ,other functions ,the implementing partner should perform other functions in association in support of the ,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 ,taiwan 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 ,taiwan 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 clause 7i71 which shall be calculated at the prevailing rate4 7,c7 ,pro rata reimbursement ,any fellow who violates paragraph 7#b77;,c7 shall reimburse the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan 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 ,united ,states ,government4 7#e7 ,annual report ,not later than #ij days after the selection of the first class of fellows under this ,act1 and annually thereafter for ten years1 the ,department of ,state shall offer to brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the following issues3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the performance of the implementing partner in fulfilling the purposes of this section4 7,b7 ,the number of applicants each year1 the number of applicants willing to serve a fellowship lasting one year or longer1 and the number of such applicants selected for the fellowship4 7,c7 ,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,d7 ,the names of the parliamentary offices1 ministries1 other agencies of the governing authorities on ,taiwan1 and nongovernmental institutions to which each fellow was assigned4 7,e7 ,any recommendations1 as appropriate1 to improve the implementation of the ,program1 including added flexibilities in the administration of the program4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the ,program's value upon the relationship between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan or the ,united ,states and ,asian countries4 7#f7 ,annual financial audit 7,a7 ,in general ,the financial records of any implementing partner shall be audited annually in accordance with generally accepted 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 subparagraph 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 subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 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 7ii7 full facilities for verifying transactions with the balances or securities held by depositories1 fiscal agents1 and custodians4 7,d7 ,report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than six months after the end of each fiscal year1 the implementing partner shall provide a report of the audit conducted for such fiscal year under subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,department of ,state and the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan4 7ii7 ,contents ,each audit report shall-- 7,i7 set forth the scope of the audit2 7,,ii7 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 7,,iii7 include a statement of the implementing partner's income and expenses during the year2 and 7,,iv7 include a schedule of-- 7aa7 all contracts and cooperative agreements requiring payments greater than #e1jjj2 and 7bb7 any payments of compensation1 salaries1 or fees at a rate greater than #e1jjj per year4 7iii7 ,copies ,each audit report shall be produced in sufficient copies for distribution to the public4 7d7 ,taiwan fellows on detail from ,government service 7#a7 ,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 two years1 an employee of the agency of the ,united ,states ,government who has been awarded a fellowship under this ,act1 to the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan for the purpose of assignment to the governing authorities on ,taiwan or an organization described in subsection 7b77#d77;,b77ii74 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-- 7i7 to continue in the service of the sponsoring agency at the end of fellowship for a period of at least four years 7or at least two years if the fellowship duration is one year or shorter7 unless such detailee is involuntarily separated from the service of such agency2 and 7ii7 to pay to the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan any additional expenses incurred by the ,united ,states ,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 subparagraph 7,b77ii7 may not be required of 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 7#b7 ,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 subsection 7b77#d77;,b77i7 if acceptance of such position does not involve-- 7i7 the taking of an oath of allegiance to another government2 or 7ii7 the acceptance of compensation or other benefits from any foreign government by such detailee4 7#c7 ,responsibilities of sponsoring agency 7,a7 ,in general ,the agency of the ,united ,states ,government 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-- 7i7 a living quarters allowance to cover the cost of housing in ,taiwan2 7ii7 a cost of living allowance to cover any possible higher costs of living in ,taiwan2 7iii7 a temporary quarters subsistence allowance for up to seven days if the fellow is unable to find housing immediately upon arriving in ,taiwan2 7iv7 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 7v7 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 7vi7 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 subparagraph 7,a7 if such modification is warranted by fiscal circumstances4 7#d7 ,no financial liability ,the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 the implementing partner1 and any governing authorities on ,taiwan or nongovernmental 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 7#e7 ,reimbursement ,fellows may be detailed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 without reimbursement to the ,united ,states by the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan4 7#f7 ,allowances and benefits ,detailees may be paid by the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan for the allowances and benefits listed in paragraph 7#c74 7e7 ,,gao report ,not later than one year prior to the sunset of the ,program pursuant to subsection 7b77#f71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall transmit to 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 analysis of ,united ,states ,government participants in the ,program1 including the number of applicants and the number of fellowships undertaken1 the places of employment4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the costs and benefits for participants in the ,program and for the ,united ,states ,government of such fellowships4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the financial impact of the fellowship on ,united ,states ,government offices that have detailed fellows to participate in the ,program4 7#d7 ,recommendations1 if any1 on how to improve the ,program4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #b1ijj1jjj1 of which #ejj1jjj should be used by an appropriate implementing partner to launch the ,program2 and 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 and each succeeding fiscal year1 #b1djj1jjj4 7#b7 ,private sources ,subject to appropriation1 the implementing partner selected to implement the ,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 #eije4 ,treatment of paycheck protection program loan forgiveness of payroll costs under highway and public transportation project cost-reimbursement contracts 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ca4bja-e of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 for the purposes of any cost-reimbursement contract awarded in accordance with section #aab of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #ecbe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any subcontract under such a contract1 no cost reduction or cash refund 7including through a reduced indirect cost rate7 shall be due to the ,department of ,transportation or to a ,state transportation department1 transit agency1 or other recipient of assistance under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 on the basis of forgiveness of the payroll costs of a covered loan 7as those terms are defined in section #g;,a7a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcfm7a777 issued under the paycheck protection program under section #g7;a77#cf7 of that ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#cf774 7b7 ,saving provision ,nothing in this section amends or exempts the prohibitions and liabilities under section #cgbi of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,termination ,this section ceases to be effective on ,june #cj1 #bjbe4 #eijf4 ,biliteracy ,education ,seal and ,teaching ,act 7a7 ,department of ,education grants for ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy programs 7#a7 ,establishment of program 7,a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available under paragraph 7#f71 the ,secretary of ,education shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,states to enable the ,states to establish or improve1 and carry out1 ,seal of ,biliteracy programs to recognize student proficiency in speaking1 reading1 and writing in both ,english and a second language4 7,b7 ,inclusion of ,native ,american languages ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 each ,seal of ,biliteracy program shall contain provisions allowing the use of ,native ,american languages1 including allowing speakers of any ,native ,american language recognized as official by any ,american government1 including any ,tribal government1 to use equivalent proficiency in speaking1 reading1 and writing in the ,native ,american language in lieu of proficiency in speaking1 reading1 and writing in ,english4 7,c7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of #b years1 and may be renewed at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,renewal ,at the end of a grant term1 a ,state that receives a grant under this subsection may reapply for a grant under this subsection4 7,e7 ,limitations ,a ,state shall not receive more than #a grant under this subsection at any time4 7,f7 ,return of unspent grant funds ,each ,state that receives a grant under this subsection shall return any unspent grant funds not later than #f months after the date on which the term for the grant ends4 7#b7 ,grant application ,a ,state that desires a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the criteria a student must meet to demonstrate the proficiency in speaking1 reading1 and writing in both languages necessary for the ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy program2 7,b7 a detailed description of the ,state's plan-- 7i7 to ensure that ,english learners and former ,english learners are included in the ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy program2 7ii7 to ensure that-- 7,i7 all languages1 including ,native ,american languages1 can be tested for the ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy program2 and 7,,ii7 ,native ,american language speakers and learners are included in the ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy program1 including students at tribally controlled schools and at schools funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7iii7 to reach students1 including eligible students described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 and ,english learners1 their parents1 and schools with information regarding the ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy program2 7,c7 an assurance that a student who meets the requirements under subparagraph 7,a7 and paragraph 7#c7 receives-- 7i7 a permanent seal or other marker on the student's secondary school diploma or its equivalent2 and 7ii7 documentation of proficiency on the student's official academic transcript2 and 7,d7 an assurance that a student is not charged a fee for providing information under paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7#c7 ,student participation in a ,seal of ,biliteracy program 7,a7 ,in general ,to participate in a ,seal of ,biliteracy program1 a student shall provide information to the ,state that serves the student at such time1 in such manner1 and including such information and assurances as the ,state may require1 including an assurance that the student has met the criteria established by the ,state under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,student eligibility for participation ,a student who gained proficiency in a second language outside of school may apply under subparagraph 7,a7 to participate in a ,seal of ,biliteracy program4 7#d7 ,use of funds ,grant funds made available under this subsection shall be used for-- 7,a7 the administrative costs of establishing or improving1 and carrying out1 a ,seal of ,biliteracy program that meets the requirements of paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 public outreach and education about the ,seal of ,biliteracy program4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after receiving a grant under this subsection1 a ,state shall issue a report to the ,secretary describing the implementation of the ,seal of ,biliteracy program for which the ,state received the grant4 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms ,english learner1 secondary school1 and ,state have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,the term ,native ,american languages has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijb74 7#c7 ,the term ,seal of ,biliteracy program means any program described in subsection 7b77#a7 that is established or improved1 and carried out1 with funds received under this section4 7#d7 ,the term second language means any language other than ,english 7or a ,native ,american language1 pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,b771 including ,braille1 ,american ,sign ,language1 or a ,classical language4 7#e7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 #eijg4 ,presumption of cause of disability or death due to employment in fire protection activities 7a7 ,certain 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 ,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 activities4 7a7 ,certain diseases 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 a minimum of #e years in aggregate as an employee in fire protection activities1 a disease specified on the list established under paragraph 7#b7 shall be deemed to be proximately caused by the employment of such employee4 7#b7 ,establishment of initial list ,there is established under this section the following list of 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 while1 or not later than #bd hours after1 engaging in the activities described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c74 7,o7 ,testicular cancer4 7,p7 ,thyroid cancer4 7#c7 ,additions to the list 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall periodically review the list established under this section in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute on ,occupational ,safety and ,health and shall add a disease to the list by rule1 upon a showing by a petitioner or on the ,secretary's own determination1 in accordance with this paragraph4 7,b7 ,basis for determination ,the ,secretary shall add a disease to the list upon a showing by a petitioner or the ,secretary's own determination1 based on the weight of the best available scientific evidence1 that there is a significant risk to employees in fire protection activities of developing such disease4 7,c7 ,available expertise ,in determining significant risk for purposes of subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may accept as authoritative and may rely upon 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 7#d7 ,petitions to add to the list 7,a7 ,in general ,any person may petition the ,secretary to add a disease to the list under this section4 7,b7 ,content of petition ,such petition shall provide information to show that there is sufficient evidence of a significant risk to employees in fire protection activities of developing such illness or disease from their employment4 7,c7 ,timely and substantive decisions ,not later than #ah months after receipt of a petition1 the ,secretary shall either grant or deny the petition by publishing in the ,federal ,register a written explanation of the reasons for the ,secretary's decision4 ,the ,secretary may not deny a petition solely on the basis of competing priorities1 inadequate resources1 or insufficient time for review4 7,d7 ,notification to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after making any decision to approve or deny a petition under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs of the ,senate of such decision4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,employee in fire protection activities ,the term employee in fire protection activities means an employee employed as a firefighter1 paramedic1 emergency medical technician1 rescue worker1 ambulance personnel1 or hazardous material worker1 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 and extinguishment of fires or response to emergency situations where life1 property1 or the environment is at risk1 including the prevention1 control1 suppression1 or management of wildland fires2 and 7,d7 performs such activities as a primary responsibility of his or her job4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means ,secretary of ,labor4 4 7#b7 ,research cooperation ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall establish a process by which a ,federal employee in fire protection activities filing a claim related to a disease on the list established by section #hadc;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 will be informed about and offered the opportunity to contribute to science by voluntarily enrolling in 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 cancer1 and rhabdomyolysis2 7,b7 add breast cancer1 gynecological cancer1 and rhabdomyolysis to the list established under section #hadc;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 by rule in accordance with subsection 7a77#c7 of such section1 if the ,secretary determines that such evidence supports such addition2 and 7,c7 submit a report of the ,secretary's findings under subparagraph 7,a7 and the ,secretary's determination under subparagraph 7,b7 to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,report on ,federal wildland firefighters ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health shall conduct a comprehensive study on long-term health effects that ,federal wildland firefighters who are eligible to receive workers' compensation under chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 experience after being exposed to fires1 smoke1 and toxic fumes when in service4 ,such study shall include-- 7,a7 the race1 ethnicity1 age1 gender1 and time of service of such ,federal wildland firefighters participating in the study2 and 7,b7 recommendations to ,congress on what legislative actions are needed to support such ,federal wildland firefighters in preventing health issues from this toxic exposure1 similar to veterans that are exposed to burn pits4 7#e7 ,application ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to claims for compensation filed on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#f7 ,report on affected employees ,beginning #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall include in each annual report on implementation of the ,federal ,employees' ,compensation ,act program and issues arising under it that the ,secretary makes pursuant to section #haeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the total number and demographics of employees with diseases and conditions described in the amendments made by this ,act as of the date of such annual report1 disaggregated by the specific condition or conditions1 for the purposes of understanding the scope of the problem4 ,the ,secretary may include any information they deem necessary and1 as appropriate1 may make recommendations for additional actions that could be taken to minimize the risk of adverse health impacts for ,federal 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 by inserting continuation of pay or before compensation2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting continuation of pay or before compensation already paid4 7#b7 ,adjustment after recovery from a third person ,section #hacb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting continuation of pay or before compensation the first and second place it appears2 7,b7 by striking in his behalf and inserting on his behalf2 7,c7 by inserting continuation of pay and before compensation the third place it appears2 and 7,d7 by striking the #dth 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 ,protection of firefighters from toxic chemicals and other contaminants 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report that evaluates the health and safety impacts on employees engaged in fire protection activities that result from the employees' exposure to toxic chemicals and other contaminants that could cause human health problems4 ,the report may include information on-- 7,a7 the degree to which such programs and policies include consideration of the possibility of toxic exposure of such employees who may come into contact with residue from fibers1 combusted building materials such as asbestos1 household chemicals1 polymers1 flame-retardant chemicals1 and other potentially toxic contaminants2 7,b7 the availability and proper maintenance of professional protective equipment and secure storage of such equipment in employees' homes and automotive vehicles2 7,c7 the availability of home instructions for employees regarding toxins and contaminants1 and the appropriate procedures to counteract exposure to same2 7,d7 the employees' interests in protecting the health and safety of family members from exposure to toxic chemicals and other contaminants to which the employees may have been exposed2 and 7,e7 other related factors4 7#b7 ,context ,in preparing the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states may1 as appropriate1 provide information in a format that delineates high risk urban areas from rural communities4 7#c7 ,department of ,labor ,consideration ,after issuance of the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall consider such report's findings and assess its applicability for purposes of the amendments made by subsection 7b74 7d7 ,increase in time-period for ,,feca claimant to supply supporting documentation to ,office of ,worker's ,compensation ,not later than #fj 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 by striking #cj days and inserting #fj days2 and 7#b7 modify the ,federal ,employees ,compensation ,act manual to reflect the changes to such section made by the ,secretary pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 #eijh4 ,documenting and responding to discrimination against migrants abroad 7a7 ,information to include in annual country reports on human rights practices ,the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #aaf7;d7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7d77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#aa77;,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,c77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 wherever applicable1 violence or discrimination that affects the fundamental freedoms or human rights of migrants located in a foreign country4 2 and 7#b7 in section #ejb;,b7b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7;b771 by inserting after the ninth sentence the following3 ,wherever applicable1 such report shall also include information regarding violence or discrimination that affects the fundamental freedoms or human rights of migrants permanently or temporarily located in a foreign country44 7b7 ,review at diplomatic and consular posts ,in preparing the annual country reports on human rights practices required under section #aaf or #ejb;,b of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean and #bcjd71 as amended by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall obtain information from each diplomatic and consular post with respect to-- 7#a7 incidents of violence against migrants located in the country in which such post is located2 7#b7 an analysis of the factors enabling or aggravating such incidents1 such as government policy1 societal pressure1 or the actions of external actors2 and 7#c7 the response1 whether public or private1 of the personnel of such post with respect to such incidents4 7c7 ,migrant ,for the purposes of this section and the amendments made by this section1 the term migrant includes economic migrants1 guest workers1 refugees1 asylum-seekers1 stateless persons1 trafficked persons1 undocumented migrants1 and unaccompanied children1 in addition to other individuals who change their country of usual residence temporarily or permanently4 #eiji4 ,extending the statute of limitations for certain money laundering offenses ,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 #eiaj4 ,foreign corruption accountability sanctions and criminal enforcement 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7,a7 ,when public officials and their allies use the mechanisms of government to engage in extortion or bribery1 they impoverish their countries' economic health and harm citizens4 7,b7 ,by empowering the ,united ,states ,government to hold to account foreign public officials and their associates who engage in extortion or bribery1 the ,united ,states can deter malfeasance and ultimately serve the citizens of fragile countries suffocated by corrupt bureaucracies4 7,c7 ,the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,afghan ,reconstruction's #bjaf report ,corruption in ,conflict3 ,lessons from the ,u4,s4 ,experience in ,afghanistan included the recommendation1 ,congress should consider enacting legislation that authorizes sanctions against foreign government officials or their associates who engage in corruption44 7#b7 ,authorization of imposition of sanctions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state may impose the sanctions described in subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to any foreign person who is an individual the ,secretary of ,state determines-- 7i7 engages in public corruption activities against a ,united ,states person1 including-- 7,i7 soliciting or accepting bribes2 7,,ii7 using the authority of the state to extort payments2 or 7,,iii7 engaging in extortion2 or 7ii7 conspires to engage in1 or knowingly and materially assists1 sponsors1 or provides significant financial1 material1 or technological support for any of the activities described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,sanctions described 7i7 ,inadmissibility to united states ,a foreign person who is subject to sanctions under this subsection shall be-- 7,i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7ii7 ,current visas revoked 7,i7 ,in general ,the visa or other entry documentation of a foreign person who is subject to sanctions under this subsection shall be revoked regardless of when such visa or other entry documentation is issued4 7,,ii7 ,effect of revocation ,a revocation under subclause 7,i7 shall-- 7aa7 take effect immediately2 and 7bb7 automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the foreign person's possession4 7,c7 ,exception to comply with law enforcement objectives and agreement regarding headquarters of united nations ,sanctions described under subparagraph 7,b7 shall not apply to a foreign person if admitting the person into the ,united ,states-- 7i7 would further important law enforcement objectives2 or 7ii7 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 obligations of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,termination of sanctions ,the ,secretary of ,state may terminate the application of sanctions under this paragraph with respect to a foreign person if the ,secretary of ,state determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ae days before the termination of the sanctions that-- 7i7 the person is no longer engaged in the activity that was the basis for the sanctions or has taken significant verifiable steps toward stopping the activity2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,state has received reliable assurances that the person will not knowingly engage in activity subject to sanctions under this part in the future2 or 7iii7 the termination of the sanctions is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,regulatory authority ,the ,secretary of ,state shall issue such regulations1 licenses1 and orders as are necessary to carry out this paragraph4 7,f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this paragraph1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,reports to congress 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 a report that includes-- 7i7 a list of each foreign person with respect to whom the ,secretary of ,state imposed sanctions pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 during the year preceding the submission of the report2 7ii7 the number of foreign persons with respect to which the ,secretary of ,state-- 7,i7 imposed sanctions under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 during that year2 and 7,,ii7 terminated sanctions under paragraph 7#b77;,d7 during that year2 7iii7 the dates on which such sanctions were imposed or terminated1 as the case may be2 7iv7 the reasons for imposing or terminating such sanctions2 7v7 the total number of foreign persons considered under paragraph 7#b7;,c7 for whom sanctions were not imposed2 and 7vi7 recommendations as to whether the imposition of additional sanctions would be an added deterrent in preventing public corruption4 7,b7 ,dates for submission 7i7 ,initial report ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit the initial report under subparagraph 7,a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7ii7 ,subsequent reports ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a subsequent report under subparagraph 7,a7 on ,december #aj1 or the first day thereafter on which both ,houses of ,congress are in session1 of-- 7,i7 the calendar year in which the initial report is submitted if the initial report is submitted before ,december #aj of that calendar year2 and 7,,ii7 each calendar year thereafter4 7,c7 ,form of report 7i7 ,in general ,each report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7ii7 ,exception ,the name of a foreign person to be included in the list required by subparagraph 7,a77i7 may be submitted in the classified annex authorized by clause 7i7 only if the ,secretary of ,state-- 7,i7 determines that it is vital for the national security interests of the ,united ,states to do so2 and 7,,ii7 uses the annex in a manner consistent with congressional intent and the purposes of this subsection4 7,d7 ,public availability 7i7 ,in general ,the unclassified portion of the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made available to the public1 including through publication in the ,federal ,register4 7ii7 ,nonapplicability of confidentiality requirement with respect to visa records ,the ,secretary of ,state shall publish the list required by subparagraph 7,a77i7 without regard to the requirements of section #bbb7;f7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abjb7;f77 with respect to confidentiality of records pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this paragraph1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,sunset 7,a7 ,in general ,the authority to impose sanctions under paragraph 7#b7 and the requirements to submit reports under paragraph 7#c7 shall terminate on the date that is #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,continuation in effect of sanctions ,sanctions imposed under paragraph 7#b7 on or before the date specified in subparagraph 7,a71 and in effect as of such date1 shall remain in effect until terminated in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7#b77;,d74 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,entity ,the term entity means a partnership1 association1 trust1 joint venture1 corporation1 group1 subgroup1 or other organization4 7,b7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means a person that is not a ,united ,states person4 7,c7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means a person that is a ,united ,states citizen1 permanent resident alien1 entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states 7including foreign branches71 or any person in the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,person ,the term person means an individual or entity4 7,e7 ,public corruption ,the term public corruption means the unlawful exercise of entrusted public power for private gain1 including by bribery1 nepotism1 fraud1 or embezzlement4 7b7 ,justice for victims of kleptocracy 7#a7 ,forfeited property 7,a7 ,in general ,chapter #df of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ihh4 ,accounting of certain forfeited property 7a7 ,accounting ,the ,attorney ,general shall make available to the public an accounting of any property relating to foreign government corruption that is forfeited to the ,united ,states under section #iha or #ihb4 7b7 ,format ,the accounting described under subsection 7a7 shall be published on the website of the ,department of ,justice in a format that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a heading as follows3 ,assets stolen from the people of and recovered by the ,united ,states1 the blank space being filled with the name of the foreign government that is the target of corruption4 7#b7 ,the total amount recovered by the ,united ,states on behalf of the foreign people that is the target of corruption at the time when such recovered funds are deposited into the ,department of ,justice ,asset ,forfeiture ,fund or the ,department of the ,treasury ,forfeiture ,fund4 7c7 ,updated website ,the ,attorney ,general shall update the website of the ,department of ,justice to include an accounting of any new property relating to foreign government corruption that has been forfeited to the ,united ,states under section #iha or #ihb not later than #ad days after such forfeiture1 unless such update would compromise an ongoing law enforcement investigation4 4 7,b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #df of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ihh4 ,accounting of certain forfeited property4 4 7#b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that recovered assets be returned for the benefit of the people harmed by the corruption under conditions that reasonably ensure the transparent and effective use1 administration and monitoring of returned proceeds4 #eiaa4 ,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 ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,director1 the ,secretary1 and other stakeholders1 as appropriate1 determine the sufficiency of underlying standards and 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 #eiab4 ,amendment ,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 #eiac4 ,improving investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases ,the ,victims of ,child ,abuse ,act of #aiij 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #baa 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #c1cjj1jjj and inserting #c1djj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 and drug abuse is associated with a significant portion of these2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#i71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting afer paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 a key to a child victim healing from abuse is access to supportive and healthy families and communities2 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i77;,b71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 1 and operations of centers before the period at the end2 7#b7 in section #bab 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting coordinated team before response2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by inserting organizational capacity before support2 7#c7 in section #bac 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjc7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting and maintenance after ,establishment2 7ii7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking 1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,victims of ,crime12 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and maintain after establish2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking and victim advocates and inserting victim advocates1 multidisciplinary team leadership1 and children's advocacy center staff2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end2 7iv7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 7v7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 provide technical assistance1 training1 coordination1 and organizational capacity support for ,state chapters2 and 2 and 7vi7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking and oversight to and inserting organizational capacity support1 and oversight of2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and maintain after establish2 and 7,,ii7 in the matter following subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing and inserting training and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing and maintaining2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting ,center after ,advocacy2 and 7bb7 in clause 7iii71 by striking of1 assessment of1 and intervention in and inserting and intervention in child2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking centers and interested communities and inserting centers1 interested communities1 and chapters2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking evaluation1 intervention1 evidence gathering1 and counseling and inserting investigation and intervention in child abuse2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking judicial handling of child abuse and neglect and inserting multidisciplinary response to child abuse2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i71 by striking so that communities can establish multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and inserting and chapters so that communities can establish and maintain multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and chapters can establish and maintain children's advocacy centers in their ,state2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in by redesignating clause 7iv7 as clause 7v72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 best result in supporting chapters in each ,state2 and 2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting under this ,act after recipients2 7#d7 in section #bad 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjd7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall make grants to-- 7#a7 establish and maintain a network of care for child abuse victims where investigation1 prosecutions1 and interventions are continually occurring and coordinating activities within local children's advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams2 7#b7 develop1 enhance1 and coordinate multidisciplinary child abuse investigations1 intervention1 and prosecution activities2 7#c7 promote the effective delivery of the evidence-based1 trauma-informed ,children's ,advocacy ,center ,model and the multidisciplinary response to child abuse2 and 7#d7 develop and disseminate practice standards for care and best practices in programmatic evaluation1 and support ,state chapter organizational capacity and local children's advocacy center organizational capacity and operations in order to meet such practice standards and best practices4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,victims of ,crime12 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting to the greatest extent practicable1 but in no case later than #gb hours1 after hours2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,i7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement1 health1 and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse4 7,e7 ,provision of needed follow up services such as medical care1 mental healthcare1 and victims advocacy services4 7,f7 ,a requirement that1 to the extent practicable1 all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation1 prosecution1 and intervention services4 7,g7 ,coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim4 7,h7 ,designation of a director for the children's advocacy center4 7,i7 ,designation of a multidisciplinary team coordinator4 7,j7 ,assignment of a volunteer or staff advocate to each child in order to assist the child and1 when appropriate1 the child's family1 throughout each step of intervention and judicial proceedings4 7,k7 ,coordination with ,state chapters to assist and provide oversight1 and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers1 multidisciplinary teams1 and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives1 including mental health counseling1 forensic interviewing1 multidisciplinary team coordination1 and victim advocacy4 7,l7 ,such other criteria as the ,administrator shall establish by regulation4 2 and 7,d7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,grants to ,state chapters for assistance to local children's advocacy centers ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to ,state chapters to enable ,state chapters to provide oversight1 training1 and technical assistance to local centers on evidence-informed initiatives including mental health1 counseling1 forensic interviewing1 multidisciplinary team coordination1 and victim advocacy4 2 7#e7 in section #bad;,a 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcje7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking attorneys and other allied and inserting prosecutors and other attorneys and allied2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting ,center after ,advocacy2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 a significant connection to prosecutors who handle child abuse cases in ,state courts1 such as a membership organization or support service providers2 and 2 and 7#f7 by striking section #bad;,b 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjf7 and inserting the following3 #bad;,b4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections #bac1 #bad1 and #bad;,a1 #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbi4 4 #eiad4 ,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 ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,state and 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 the ,united ,states ,government is taking to address the aforementioned impacts4 7#e7 ,any cooperation between the ,united ,states ,government with allies and partners to address the aforementioned impacts4 7#f7 ,the potential impact of food insecurity on ,department of ,defense goals and objectives in ,lebanon4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,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 #eiae4 ,designation of ,el ,paso ,community ,healing ,garden ,national ,memorial 7a7 ,designation ,the ,healing ,garden located at #fijj ,delta ,drive1 ,el ,paso1 ,texas1 is designated as the ,el ,paso ,community ,healing ,garden ,national ,memorial4 7b7 ,effect of designation ,the national memorial designated by this section is not a unit of the ,national ,park ,system and the designation of the ,el ,paso ,community ,healing ,garden ,national ,memorial shall not require or authorize ,federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to that national memorial4 #eiaf4 ,administrator of ,general ,services study on counterfeit items on e-commerce platforms of the ,general ,services ,administration ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study that tracks the number of counterfeit items on e-commerce platforms of the ,general ,services ,administration annually to ensure that the products being advertised are from legitimate vendors2 and 7#b7 submit an annual report on the findings of such study to the ,committees on ,armed ,services1 ,oversight and ,reform1 ,small ,business1 and ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 #eiag4 ,report on removal of service members 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and monthly thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veteran ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,committees on ,veteran ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report detailing how many noncitizen service members1 veterans and immediate family members of service members were removed during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjaj1 and ending on the date of the report4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following for each person removed3 7#a7 the individual's name2 7#b7 the individual's address2 7#c7 the individual's contact information2 7#d7 any known ,u4,s4 citizen family members in the ,u4,s42 7#e7 where the individual was removed to2 and 7#f7 the reason for removal4 7c7 ,,gao report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall update ,,gao report number-#ai-daf to identify progress made and further actions needed to better handle1 identify1 and track cases involving veterans4 7d7 ,confidentiality ,the report under subsection 7a7 may not be published and shall be exempt from disclosure under section #eeb7;b77#c77;,b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eiah4 ,limitation on availability of funds for certain contractors or grantees that require nondisparagement or nondisclosure clause related to sexual harassment and sexual assault ,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 any other ,federal agency may be obligated or expended for any ,federal contract or grant in excess of #a1jjj1jjj1 awarded after the date of enactment of this ,act1 unless the contractor or grantee agrees not to-- 7#a7 enter into any agreement with any of its employees or independent contractors that requires the employee or contractor to agree to a nondisparagement or nondisclosure clause related to sexual harassment and sexual assault1 as defined under any applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or ,tribal law-- 7,a7 as a condition of employment1 promotion1 compensation1 benefits1 or change in employment status or contractual relationship2 or 7,b7 as a term1 condition1 or privilege of employment2 or 7#b7 take any action to enforce any predispute nondisclosure or nondisparagement provision of an existing agreement with an employee or independent contractor that covers sexual harassment and sexual assault1 as defined under any applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or ,tribal law4 #eiai4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties authorization 7a7 ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gje of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cde7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,establishment of2 and 7,b7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,department an ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 ,the head of the ,office is the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties 7referred to in this section as the ,officer71 who shall report directly to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,secretary and the head of each component shall-- 7,a7 ensure that the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department and the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of such component-- 7i7 have the information1 materials1 and resources necessary to carry out the functions of the ,office2 7ii7 are consulted in advance of new or proposed changes to policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities impacting civil rights and civil liberties2 and 7iii7 are given full and complete access to all materials and personnel necessary to carry out the functions of the ,office2 and 7,b7 consider advice and recommendations from the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department in the development and implementation of policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities impacting civil rights and civil liberties4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,officer shall carry out the following responsibilities3 7#a7 ,oversee compliance with constitutional1 statutory1 regulatory1 policy1 and other requirements relating to the civil rights and civil liberties of individuals affected by the policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities of the ,department4 7#b7 ,review and assess information concerning abuses of civil rights and civil liberties1 and profiling on the basis of race1 ethnicity1 or religion1 by employees and officials of the ,department4 7#c7 ,integrate civil rights and civil liberties protections into all policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities of the ,department4 7#d7 ,conduct civil rights and civil liberties impact assessments1 as appropriate1 including such assessments prior to the implementation of new ,department regulations1 policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities4 7#e7 ,conduct periodic reviews and assessments of policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities of the ,department relating to civil rights and civil liberties1 including reviews and assessments initiated by the ,officer4 7#f7 ,provide policy advice1 recommendations1 and other technical assistance relating to civil rights and civil liberties to the ,secretary1 and the heads of components1 and other personnel within the ,department4 7#g7 ,review1 assess1 and investigate complaints1 including complaints filed by members of the public1 and information indicating possible abuses of civil rights or civil liberties at the ,department1 unless the ,inspector ,general of the ,department determines that any such complaint should be investigated by the ,inspector ,general4 7#h7 ,initiate reviews1 investigations1 and assessments of the administration of the policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities of the ,department relating to civil rights and civil liberties4 7#i7 ,coordinate with the ,privacy ,officer to ensure that-- 7,a7 policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities involving civil rights1 civil liberties1 and privacy considerations are addressed in an integrated and comprehensive manner2 and 7,b7 ,congress receives appropriate reports regarding such policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities4 7#aj7 ,lead the equal employment opportunity programs of the ,department1 including complaint management and adjudication1 workforce diversity1 and promotion of the merit system principles4 7#aa7 ,make publicly available through accessible communications channels1 including the website of the ,department-- 7,a7 information on the responsibilities and functions of1 and how to contact1 the ,office2 7,b7 summaries of the investigations carried out pursuant to paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h7 that result in recommendations2 and 7,c7 summaries of impact assessments and periodic reviews and assessments carried out pursuant to paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively1 that are issued by the ,officer4 7#ab7 ,engage with individuals1 stakeholders1 and communities the civil rights and civil liberties of which may be affected by the policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities of the ,department1 including by-- 7,a7 informing such individuals1 stakeholders1 and communities concerning such policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities2 7,b7 providing information for how to report and access redress processes2 and 7,c7 providing ,department leadership and other personnel within the ,department feedback from such individuals1 stakeholders1 and communities on the civil rights and civil liberties impacts of such policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities1 and working with ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial homeland security partners to enhance the ,department's policymaking and program implementation4 7#ac7 ,lead a language access program for the ,department to ensure the ,department effectively communicates with all individuals impacted by programs and activities of the ,department1 including those with limited ,english proficiency4 7#ad7 ,participate in the hiring or designation of a civil rights and civil liberties officer within each component and participate in the performance review process for such officer4 7c7 ,authority to investigate 7#a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of subsection 7b71 the ,officer shall-- 7,a7 have access to all materials and personnel necessary to carry out the functions of the ,office under this subsection2 7,b7 make such investigations and reports relating to the administration of the programs and operations of the ,department as are necessary or appropriate2 and 7,c7 administer to or take from any person an oath1 affirmation1 or affidavit1 whenever necessary to performance of the responsibilities of the ,officer under this section4 7#b7 ,effect of oaths ,any oath1 affirmation1 or affidavit administered or taken pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,c7 by or before an employee of the ,office designated for that purpose by the ,officer shall have the same force and effect as if administered or taken by or before an officer having a seal of office4 7d7 ,notification requirement ,in the case of a complaint made concerning allegations of abuses of civil rights and civil liberties under paragraph 7#g7 of subsection 7b71 the ,officer shall-- 7#a7 provide to the individual who made the complaint notice of the receipt of such complaint within #cj days of receiving the complaint2 and 7#b7 inform the complainant of the determination of the ,office regarding-- 7,a7 the initiation of a review1 assessment1 or investigation by the ,office2 7,b7 a referral to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department2 or 7,c7 any other action taken4 7e7 ,coordination with ,inspector ,general 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,referral ,before initiating an investigation initiated by the ,officer pursuant to paragraph 7#g7 or 7#h7 of subsection 7b71 the ,officer shall refer the matter at issue to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department4 7,b7 ,determinations and notifications by ,inspector ,general ,not later than seven days after the receipt of a matter at issue under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,inspector ,general shall-- 7i7 make a determination regarding whether the ,inspector ,general intends to initiate an investigation of such matter2 and 7ii7 notify the ,officer of such determination4 7,c7 ,investigations ,if the ,secretary determines that a complaint warrants both the ,officer and the ,inspector ,general conducting investigations concurrently1 jointly1 or in some other manner1 the ,secretary may authorize the ,officer to conduct an investigation in such manner as the ,secretary directs4 7,d7 ,notification by the ,officer ,if the ,officer does not receive notification of a determination pursuant to subparagraph 7,b77ii71 the ,officer shall notify the ,inspector ,general of whether the ,officer intends to initiate an investigation into the matter at issue4 7f7 ,recommendations2 response 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of an investigation initiated by the ,officer pursuant to paragraph 7#g7 or 7#h7 of subsection 7b71 if such an investigation results in the issuance of recommendations1the ,officer shall produce a report that-- 7,a7 includes the final findings and recommendations of the ,officer2 7,b7 is made publicly available in summary form2 7,c7 does not include any personally identifiable information2 and 7,d7 may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,transmission ,the ,officer shall transmit to the ,secretary and the head of the relevant component a copy of each report under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,response 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days after the date on which the ,officer transmits to the head of a component a copy of a report pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 such head shall submit to the ,secretary and the ,officer a response to such report4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,in the response submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 each recommendation contained in the report transmitted pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 with which the head of the component at issue concurs shall be deemed an accepted recommendation of the ,department4 7,c7 ,nonconcurrence2 appeal ,if the head of a component does not concur with a recommendation contained in the report transmitted pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 or if such head does not respond to a recommendation within #de days in accordance with subparagraph 7,a71 the ,officer may appeal to the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,result ,if the ,officer appeals to the ,secretary pursuant to subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,officer appeals-- 7i7 accept the ,officer's recommendation1 which recommendation shall be deemed the accepted recommendation of the ,department2 or 7ii7 accept the nonconcurrence of the head of the component at issue if transmitted in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7g7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of an investigation initiated by the ,officer pursuant to paragraph 7#g7 or 7#h7 of subsection 7b71 if such an investigation resulted in the issuance of recommendations1 the ,officer shall1 on an annual basis1 make publicly available through accessible communications channels1 including the website of the ,department-- 7,a7 a summary of investigations that are completed1 consistent with section #ajfb7;f77#a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;ee-#a7;f77#b772 7,b7 the accepted recommendations of the ,department1 if any2 and 7,c7 a summary of investigations that result in final recommendations that are issued by the ,officer4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,materials made publicly available pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may not include any personally identifiable information related to any individual involved in the investigation at issue4 7h7 ,component civil rights and civil liberties officers 7#a7 ,in general ,any component that has an ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of such component shall ensure that such ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of such component shall coordinate with and provide information to the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department on matters related to civil rights and civil liberties within each such component4 7#b7 ,officers of operational components ,the head of each operational component1 in consultation with the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department1 shall hire or designate a career appointee 7as such term is defined in section #cacb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 from such component as the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of such operational component4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,each ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of each component-- 7,a7 shall have access in a timely manner to the information1 materials1 and information necessary to carry out the functions of such officer2 7,b7 shall be consulted in advance of new or proposed changes to component policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities impacting civil rights and civil liberties2 7,c7 shall be given full and complete access to all component materials and component personnel necessary to carry out the functions of such officer2 7,d7 may1 to the extent the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department determines necessary1 and subject to the approval of the ,secretary1 administer to or take from any person an oath1 affirmation1 or affidavit1 whenever necessary in the performance of the responsibilities of each such component ,officer under this section2 and 7,e7 may administer any oath1 affirmation1 or affidavit1 and such oath1 affirmation1 shall have the same force and effect as if administered or taken by or before an officer having a seal of office4 7i7 ,annual report ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 the ,officer shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 and any other ,committee of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate1 as the case may be1 the ,officer determines relevant1 a report on the implementation of this section during the immediately preceding fiscal year4 ,each such annual report shall be prepared and submitted for supervisory review and appropriate comment or amendment by the ,secretary prior to submission to such committees1 and the ,officer shall consider and incorporate any comments or amendments as a result of such review4 ,each such report shall include1 for the year covered by such report1 the following3 7#a7 ,a list of ,department regulations1 policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities for which civil rights and civil liberties impact assessments were conducted1 or policy advice1 recommendations1 or other technical assistance was provided4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the efforts of the ,department to effectively communicate with all individuals impacted by programs and activities of the ,department1 including those with limited ,english proficiency through the language access program referred to in subsection 7b77#ac74 7#c7 ,a summary of investigations under paragraph 7#g7 or 7#h7 of subsection 7b7 resulting in recommendations issued pursuant to subsection 7f71 together with information on the status of the implementation of such recommendations by the component at issue4 7#d7 ,information on the diversity and equal employment opportunity activities of the ,department1 including information on complaint management and adjudication of equal employment opportunity complaints1 and efforts to ensure compliance throughout the ,department with equal employment opportunity requirements4 7#e7 ,a description of any efforts1 including public meetings1 to engage with individuals1 stakeholders1 and communities the civil rights and civil liberties of which may be affected by policies1 programs1 initiatives1 and activities of the ,department4 7#f7 ,information on total staffing for the ,office1 including-- 7,a7 the number of full-time1 part-time1 and contract support personnel2 and 7,b7 information on the number of employees whose primary responsibilities include supporting the ,officer in carrying out paragraph 7#aj7 of subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,if required1 a classified annex4 7j7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term component means any operational component1 non-operational component1 directorate1 or office of the ,department4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the item relating to section #gje in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended to read as follows3 ,sec4 #gje4 ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties 4 7#c7 ,reporting to ,congress ,section #ajfb7;f77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;ee-#a7;f77#a77;,a77i77 is amended by striking the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and inserting the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of subsection 7b77#ab7 of section #gje of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cde71 as amended by subsection 7a74 #eibj4 ,modification to peacekeeping operations report ,section #fejb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ace ,stat4 #bdbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amendment paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,as applicable1 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 by amending the heading to read as follows3 ,reports2 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 #eiba4 ,report to ,congress by ,secretary of ,state on government-ordered internet or telecommunications shutdowns ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 describes incidents1 occurring during the #e-year period preceding the date of the submission of the report1 of government-ordered internet or telecommunications shutdowns in foreign countries2 7#b7 analyzes the impact of such shutdowns on global security and the human rights of those affected2 and 7#c7 contains a strategy for engaging with the international community to respond to such shutdowns4 #eibb4 ,survivors' bill of rights 7a7 ,definition of covered formula grant ,in this section1 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 7b7 ,grant increase ,the ,attorney ,general shall increase the amount of the covered formula grant provided to a ,state in accordance with this section 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 7c7 ,application ,a ,state seeking an increase to a covered formula grant under this section 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 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,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 section more than #d times4 #eibc4 ,admission of essential scientists and technical experts to promote and protect ,national ,security ,innovation ,base 7a7 ,special immigrant status ,in accordance with the procedures established under subsection 7f77#a71 and subject to subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may provide an alien described in subsection 7b7 7and the spouse and each child of the alien if accompanying or following to join the alien7 with the status of a special immigrant under section #aja7;a77#bg7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg771 if the alien-- 7#a7 submits a classification petition under section #bjd7;a77#a77;,g77i7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaed7;a77#a77;,g77i772 and 7#b7 is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is otherwise admissible to the ,united ,states for lawful permanent residence4 7b7 ,aliens described ,an alien is described in this subsection if-- 7#a7 the alien-- 7,a7 is employed by a ,united ,states employer and engaged in work to promote and protect the ,national ,security ,innovation ,base2 7,b7 is engaged in basic or applied research1 funded by the ,department of ,defense1 through a ,united ,states institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 or 7,c7 possesses scientific or technical expertise that will advance the development of critical technologies identified in the ,national ,defense ,strategy or the ,national ,defense ,science and ,technology ,strategy1 required by section #bah of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #afgi 72 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense issues a written statement to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security confirming that the admission of the alien is essential to advancing the research1 development1 testing1 or evaluation of critical technologies described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 or otherwise serves national security interests4 7c7 ,numerical limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section may not exceed-- 7,a7 #aj in each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjcb2 and 7,b7 #ajj in fiscal year #bjcc and each fiscal year thereafter4 7#b7 ,exclusion from numerical limitation ,aliens provided special immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against the numerical limitations under sections #bja7;d71 #bjb7;a71 and #bjc7;b77#d7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea7;d71 #aaeb7;a71 and #aaec7;b77#d774 7d7 ,defense competition for scientists and technical experts ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a process to select1 on a competitive basis from among individuals described in subsection 7b71 individuals for recommendation to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for special immigrant status described in subsection 7a74 7e7 ,authorities ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall authorize appropriate personnel of the ,department of ,defense to use all personnel and management authorities available to the ,department1 including the personnel and management authorities provided to the science and technology reinvention laboratories1 the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base 7as defined in #aif7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 and the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4 7f7 ,procedures ,not later than #cfj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly establish policies and procedures implementing the provisions in this section1 which shall include procedures for-- 7#a7 processing of petitions for classification submitted under subsection 7a77#a7 and applications for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status1 as applicable2 and 7#b7 thorough processing of any required security clearances4 7g7 ,fees ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall establish a fee-- 7#a7 to be charged and collected to process an application filed under this section2 and 7#b7 that is set at a level that will ensure recovery of the full costs of such processing and any additional costs associated with the administration of the fees collected4 7h7 ,implementation report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a plan for implementing the authorities provided under this section2 and 7#b7 identification of any additional authorities that may be required to assist the ,secretaries in fully implementing section4 7i7 ,program evaluation and report 7#a7 ,evaluation ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an evaluation of the competitive program and special immigrant program described in subsections 7a7 through 7g74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbf1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the results of the evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term ,national ,security ,innovation ,base means the network of persons and organizations1 including ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 ,federally funded research and development centers1 defense industrial base entities1 nonprofit organizations1 commercial entities1 and venture capital firms that are engaged in the military and non-military research1 development1 funding1 and production of innovative technologies that support the national security of the ,united ,states4 #eibd4 ,delaware ,river ,basin ,conservation reauthorization 7a7 ,cost sharing ,section #cejd7;c77#a7 of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbb2 #acj ,stat4 #agge7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,federal share and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,federal share 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,small1 rural1 and disadvantaged communities 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,federal share of the cost of a project funded under the grant program that serves a small1 rural1 or disadvantaged community shall be #ij percent of the total cost of the project1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share under clause 7i7 to #ajj percent of the total cost of the project if the ,secretary determines that the grant recipient is unable to pay1 or would experience significant financial hardship if required to pay1 the non-,federal share4 4 7b7 ,repeal of prohibition on use of funds for federal acquisition of interests in land ,section #cejf of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbb2 #acj ,stat4 #agge7 is repealed4 7c7 ,sunset ,section #cejg of the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvements for the ,nation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbb2 #acj ,stat4 #agge7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjcj4 ,b ,rights for the ,,tsa ,workforce ,act of #bjbb #eica4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,rights for the ,transportation ,security ,administration ,workforce ,act of #bjbb or the ,rights for the ,,tsa ,workforce ,act of #bjbb4 #eicb4 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subtitle-- 7#a7 the term adjusted basic pay means-- 7,a7 the rate of pay fixed by law or administrative action for the position held by a covered employee before any deductions2 and 7,b7 any regular1 fixed supplemental payment for non-overtime hours of work creditable as basic pay for retirement purposes1 including any applicable locality payment and any special rate supplement2 7#b7 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#c7 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committees on ,homeland ,security and ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#d7 the term at-risk employee means a ,transportation ,security ,officer1 ,federal ,air ,marshal1 canine handler1 or any other employee of the ,transportation ,security ,administration carrying out duties that require substantial contact with the public during the ,,covid-#ai national emergency2 7#e7 the term conversion date means the date as of which subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of section #eicc7;c77#a7 take effect2 7#f7 the term covered employee means an employee who holds a covered position2 7#g7 the term covered position means a position within the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#h7 the term ,,covid-#ai national emergency means the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 with respect to the coronavirus2 7#i7 the term employee has the meaning given such term by section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#aj7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#aa7 the term ,,tsa personnel management system means any personnel management system established or modified under-- 7,a7 section #aaa7;d7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddice note72 or 7,b7 section #aad7n7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#ab7 the term ,,tsa means the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#ac7 the term #bjai ,determination means the publication1 entitled ,determination on ,transportation ,security ,officers and ,collective ,bargaining1 issued on ,july #ac1 #bjai1 by ,administrator ,david ,p4 ,pekoske1 as modified1 or any superseding subsequent determination4 #eicc4 ,conversion of ,,tsa personnel 7a7 ,restrictions on certain personnel authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 and except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 effective as of the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 any ,,tsa personnel management system in use for covered employees and covered positions on the day before such date of enactment1 and any ,,tsa personnel management policy1 letter1 guideline1 or directive in effect on such day may not be modified2 7,b7 no ,,tsa personnel management policy1 letter1 guideline1 or directive that was not established before such date issued pursuant to section #aaa7;d7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddice note7 or section #aad7n7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be established2 and 7,c7 any authority to establish or adjust a human resources management system under chapter #ig of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall terminate with respect to covered employees and covered positions4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,pay ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the limitation in that paragraph shall not apply to any ,,tsa personnel management policy1 letter1 guideline1 or directive related to annual adjustments to pay schedules and locality-based comparability payments in order to maintain parity with such adjustments authorized under section #ecjc1 #ecjd1 #ecjd;a1 and #ecah of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 ,additional policy ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a77;,b71 new ,,tsa personnel management policy may be issued if-- 7i7 such policy is needed to resolve a matter not specifically addressed in policy in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary provides such policy1 with an explanation of its necessity1 to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #g days of issuance4 7,c7 ,emerging threats to transportation security during transition period ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 any ,,tsa personnel management policy1 letter1 guideline1 or directive related to an emerging threat to transportation security1 including national emergencies or disasters and public health threats to transportation security1 may be modified or established until the conversion date4 ,the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees any modification or establishment of such a ,,tsa personnel management policy1 letter1 guideline1 or directive1 with an explanation of its necessity1 not later than #g days of such modification or establishment4 7b7 ,personnel authorities during transition period ,any ,,tsa personnel management system in use for covered employees and covered positions on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act and any ,,tsa personnel management policy1 letter1 guideline1 or directive in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act shall remain in effect until the conversion date4 7c7 ,transition to title #e 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 effective as of the date determined by the ,secretary1 but in no event later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb-- 7,a7 the ,,tsa personnel management system shall cease to be in effect2 7,b7 section #aad7n7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed2 7,c7 section #aaa7;d7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddice note7 is repealed2 7,d7 any ,,tsa personnel management policy1 letter1 guideline1 and directive1 including the #bjai ,determination1 shall cease to be effective2 7,e7 any human resources management system established or adjusted under chapter #ig of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to covered employees or covered positions shall cease to be effective2 and 7,f7 covered employees and covered positions shall be subject to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,chapters #ga and #gg of title #e ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 chapter #ga and chapter #gg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to covered employees carrying out screening functions pursuant to section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 any policy1 letter1 guideline1 or directive issued under section #aaa7;d7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddice note7 related to matters otherwise covered by such chapter #ga or #gg shall cease to be in effect4 7#c7 ,assistance of other agencies ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act or ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 whichever is earlier-- 7,a7 the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall establish a position series and classification standard for the positions of ,transportation ,security ,officer1 ,federal ,air ,marshal1 ,transportation ,security ,inspector1 and other positions requested by the ,administrator2 and 7,b7 the ,department of ,agriculture's ,national ,finance ,center shall make necessary changes to its ,financial ,management ,services and ,human ,resources ,management ,services to ensure payroll1 leave1 and other personnel processing systems for ,,tsa personnel are commensurate with chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and provide functions as needed to implement this subtitle4 7d7 ,safeguards on grievances and appeals 7#a7 ,in general ,each covered employee with a grievance or appeal pending within ,,tsa on the date of the enactment of this ,act or initiated during the transition period described in subsection 7c7 shall have the right to have such grievance or appeal removed to proceedings pursuant to title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or continued within the ,,tsa4 7#b7 ,authority ,with respect to any grievance or appeal continued within the ,,tsa pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may consider and finally adjudicate such grievance or appeal notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle4 7#c7 ,preservation of rights ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any appeal or grievance continued pursuant to this section that is not finally adjudicated pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 shall be preserved and all timelines tolled until the rights afforded by application of chapters #ga and #gg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 are made available pursuant to section #eicc7;c77#b7 of this subtitle4 #eicd4 ,transition rules 7a7 ,nonreduction in pay and compensation ,under pay conversion rules as the ,secretary may prescribe to carry out this subtitle1 a covered employee converted from a ,,tsa personnel management system to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 pursuant to section #eicc7;c77#a77;,f7-- 7#a7 shall not be subject to any reduction in either the rate of adjusted basic pay payable or law enforcement availability pay payable to such covered employee2 and 7#b7 shall be credited for years of service in a specific pay band under a ,,tsa personnel management system as if the employee had served in an equivalent ,general ,schedule position at the same grade1 for purposes of determining the appropriate step within a grade at which to establish the employee's converted rate of pay4 7b7 ,retirement pay ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a proposal1 including proposed legislative changes if needed1 for determining a covered employee's average pay for purposes of calculating the employee's retirement annuity1 consistent with title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for any covered employee who retires within three years of the conversion date1 in a manner that appropriately accounts for time in service and annual rate of basic pay following the conversion date4 7c7 ,limitation on premium pay ,notwithstanding section #eedg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law1 a ,federal ,air ,marshal or criminal investigator hired prior to the date of enactment of this ,act may be eligible for premium pay up to the maximum level allowed by the ,administrator prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall recognize such premium pay as fully creditable for the purposes of calculating pay and retirement benefits4 7d7 ,preservation of law enforcement availability pay and overtime pay rates for federal air marshals 7#a7 ,leap ,section #eede;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,the provisions of subsections 7a7-7h7 providing for availability pay shall apply to any ,federal ,air ,marshal who is an employee of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 4 7#b7 ,overtime ,section #eedb of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a ,federal ,air ,marshal who is an employee of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall receive overtime pay under this section1 at such a rate and in such a manner1 so that such ,federal ,air ,marshal does not receive less overtime pay than such ,federal ,air ,marshal would receive were that ,federal ,air ,marshal subject to the overtime pay provisions of section #g of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich4 4 7#c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall begin to apply on the conversion date 7as that term is defined in section #eicb of the ,rights for the ,,tsa ,workforce ,act of #bjbb74 7e7 ,collective bargaining unit ,notwithstanding section #gaab of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 following the application of chapter #ga pursuant to section #eicc7;c77#b7 of this subtitle1 full- and part-time non-supervisory ,transportation ,security ,administration personnel carrying out screening functions under section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall remain eligible to form a collective bargaining unit4 7f7 ,preservation of other rights ,the ,secretary shall take any actions necessary to ensure that the following rights are preserved and available for each covered employee as of the conversion date and any covered employee appointed after the conversion date1 and continue to remain available to covered employees after the conversion date3 7#a7 ,any annual leave1 sick leave1 or other paid leave accrued1 accumulated1 or otherwise available to a covered employee immediately before the conversion date shall remain available to the employee until used1 subject to any limitation on accumulated leave under chapter #fc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,part-time personnel carrying out screening functions under section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 pay ,federal ,employees ,health ,benefits premiums on the same basis as full-time ,,tsa employees4 7#c7 ,covered employees are provided appropriate leave during national emergencies to assist the covered employees and ensure ,,tsa meets mission requirements1 notwithstanding section #fcbi;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,eligible covered employees carrying out screening functions under section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 receive a split-shift differential for regularly scheduled split-shift work as well as regularly scheduled overtime and irregular and occasional split-shift work4 7#e7 ,eligible covered employees receive group retention incentives1 as appropriate1 notwithstanding sections #eged7;c71 7e71 and 7f7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eice4 ,consultation requirement 7a7 ,exclusive representative 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,beginning on the date chapter #ga of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 begins to apply to covered employees pursuant to section #eicc7;c77#b71 the labor organization certified by the ,federal ,labor ,relations ,authority on ,june #bi1 #bjaa1 or any successor labor organization1 shall be treated as the exclusive representative of full- and part-time non-supervisory ,,tsa personnel carrying out screening functions under section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall be the exclusive representative for such personnel under chapter #ga of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 with full rights under such chapter4 7,b7 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent covered employees from selecting an exclusive representative other than the labor organization described under paragraph 7#a7 for purposes of collective bargaining under such chapter #ga4 7#b7 ,national level ,notwithstanding any provision of such chapter #ga1 collective bargaining for any unit of covered employees shall occur at the national level1 but may be supplemented by local level bargaining and local level agreements in furtherance of elements of a national agreement or on local unit employee issues not otherwise covered by a national agreement4 ,such local-level bargaining and local-level agreements shall occur only by mutual consent of the exclusive representative of full and part-time non-supervisory ,,tsa personnel carrying out screening functions under section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and a ,,tsa ,federal ,security ,director or their designee4 7#c7 ,current agreement ,any collective bargaining agreement covering such personnel in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act shall remain in effect until a collective bargaining agreement is entered into under such chapter #ga1 unless the ,administrator and exclusive representative mutually agree to revisions to such agreement4 7b7 ,consultation process ,not later than seven days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall consult with the exclusive representative for the personnel described in subsection 7a7 under chapter #ga of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 on the formulation of plans and deadlines to carry out the conversion of full- and part-time non-supervisory ,,tsa personnel carrying out screening functions under section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 under this subtitle4 ,prior to the date such chapter #ga begins to apply pursuant to section #eicc7;c77#b71 the ,secretary shall provide 7in writing7 to such exclusive representative the plans for how the ,secretary intends to carry out the conversion of such personnel under this subtitle1 including with respect to such matters as-- 7#a7 the anticipated conversion date2 and 7#b7 measures to ensure compliance with sections #eicc and #eicd4 7c7 ,required agency response ,if any views or recommendations are presented under subsection 7b7 by the exclusive representative1 the ,secretary shall consider the views or recommendations before taking final action on any matter with respect to which the views or recommendations are presented and provide the exclusive representative a written statement of the reasons for the final actions to be taken4 #eicf4 ,no right to strike ,nothing in this subtitle may be considered-- 7#a7 to repeal or otherwise affect-- 7,a7 section #aiah of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to disloyalty and asserting the right to strike against the ,government72 or 7,b7 section #gcaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to loyalty and striking72 or 7#b7 to otherwise authorize any activity which is not permitted under either provision of law cited in paragraph 7#a74 #eicg4 ,proposal on hiring and contracting background check requirements ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a plan to the appropriate congressional committees on a proposal to harmonize and update1 for the purposes of hiring and for authorizing or entering into any contract for service1 the restrictions in section #gjaje7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 7relating to the issuance of transportation security cards7 and section #ddicf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 7relating to security screener employment investigations and restrictions74 #eich4 ,comptroller ,general reviews 7a7 ,review of recruitment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report on the efforts of the ,,tsa regarding recruitment1 including recruitment efforts relating to veterans and the dependents of veterans and members of the ,armed ,forces and the dependents of such members4 ,such report shall also include recommendations regarding how the ,,tsa may improve such recruitment efforts4 7b7 ,review of implementation ,not later than #fj days after the conversion date1 the ,comptroller ,general shall commence a review of the implementation of this subtitle4 ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report on its review no later than one year after such conversion date4 7c7 ,review of promotion policies and leadership diversity ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report on the efforts of the ,,tsa to ensure that recruitment1 hiring1 promotion1 and advancement opportunities are equitable and provide for demographics among senior leadership that are reflective of the ,united ,states' workforce demographics writ large4 ,such report shall1 to the extent possible1 include an overview and analysis of the current demographics of ,,tsa leadership and1 as appropriate1 recommendations to improve hiring and promotion procedures and diversity in leadership roles that may include recommendations for how ,,tsa can better promote from within and retain and advance its workers4 7d7 ,review of harassment and assault policies and protections ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report on the efforts of the ,,tsa to ensure the safety of its staff with regards to harassment and assault in the workplace1 such as incidents of sexual harassment and violence and harassment and violence motivated by an individual's perceived race1 ethnicity1 religion1 gender identity or sexuality1 and including incidents where the alleged perpetrator or perpetrators are members of the general public4 ,such report shall include an overview and analysis of the current ,,tsa policies and response procedures1 a detailed description of if1 when1 and how these policies fail to adequately protect ,,tsa personnel1 and1 as appropriate1 recommendations for steps the ,,tsa can take to better protect its employees from harassment and violence in their workplace4 ,in conducting its review1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide opportunities for ,,tsa employees of all levels and positions1 and unions and associations representing such employees1 to submit comments1 including in an anonymous form1 and take those comments into account in its final recommendations4 #eici4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,,tsa's personnel system provides insufficient benefits and workplace protections to the workforce that secures the nation's transportation systems and that the ,,tsa's workforce should be provided protections and benefits under title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the provision of these title #e protections and benefits should not result in a reduction of pay or benefits to current ,,tsa employees4 #eidj4 ,assistance for ,federal air marshal service ,the ,administrator may communicate with organizations representing a significant number of ,federal ,air ,marshals1 to the extent provided by law1 to address concerns regarding ,federal ,air ,marshals related to the following3 7#a7 ,mental health4 7#b7 ,suicide rates4 7#c7 ,morale and recruitment4 7#d7 ,equipment and training4 7#e7 ,work schedules and shifts1 including mandated periods of rest4 7#f7 ,any other personnel issues the ,administrator determines appropriate4 #eida4 ,prevention and protection against certain illness ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,allergy and ,infectious ,diseases1 shall ensure that covered employees are provided proper guidance regarding prevention and protections against the ,,covid-#ai ,national ,emergency1 including appropriate resources4 #eidb4 ,hazardous duty payments ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 and not later than #ij days after receiving such appropriations1 the ,administrator shall provide a one-time bonus payment of #c1jjj to each at-risk employee4 #eidc4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out this subtitle4 #eidd4 ,study on feasibility of commuting benefits ,not later than #bgj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a feasibility study on allowing covered employees carrying out screening functions under section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to treat as hours of employment time spent by such employees regularly traveling between airport parking lots and bus and transit stops and screening checkpoints before and after the regular work day4 ,in conducting such study1 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7#a7 the amount of time needed to travel to and from airport parking lots and bus and transit stops at representative airports of various sizes2 7#b7 the feasibility of using mobile phones and location data to allow employees to report their arrival to and departure from airport parking lots and bus and transit stops2 and 7#c7 the estimated costs of providing such benefits4 #eide4 ,briefing on assaults and threats on tsa employees ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the following3 7#a7 ,reports to the ,administrator of instances of physical or verbal assault or threat made by a member of the general public against a covered employee engaged in carrying out screening functions under section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 since ,january #a1 #bjai4 7#b7 ,procedures for reporting such assaults and threats1 including information on how the ,administrator communicates the availability of such procedures4 7#c7 ,any steps taken by ,,tsa to prevent and respond to such assaults and threats4 7#d7 ,any related civil actions and criminal referrals made annually since ,january #a1 #bjai4 7#e7 ,any additional authorities needed by the ,administrator to better prevent or respond to such assaults and threats4 #eidf4 ,annual reports on ,,tsa workforce ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the ,office of ,personnel ,management's ,federal ,employee ,viewpoint ,survey 7,,fevs7 to determine job satisfaction rates of covered employees4 7#b7 ,information relating to retention rates of covered employees at each airport1 including transfers1 in addition to aggregate retention rates of covered employees across the ,,tsa workforce4 7#c7 ,information relating to actions taken by the ,,tsa intended to improve workforce morale and retention4 ,f ,other ,matters ,,lx ,taiwan ,peace and ,stability ,act #fjja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,taiwan ,peace and ,stability ,act4 #fjjb4 ,findings and statement of policy 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states has consistently sought to advance peace and stability in ,east ,asia as a central element of ,u4,s4 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 ,u4,s4 policy and create a fait accompli on questions surrounding ,taiwan's future4 7#c7 ,in order to ensure the longevity of ,u4,s4 policy and preserve the ability of the people of ,taiwan to determine their future independently1 it is necessary to reinforce ,taiwan's diplomatic1 economic1 and physical 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 #fjjc4 ,definitions ,in this title-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the term 8international organization0 includes ,united ,nations funds1 programs1 specialized agencies1 entities1 and bodies1 and other organizations outside of the ,united ,nations system1 as the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary's designee deems appropriate1 and in consultation with other ,federal departments and agencies2 7#c7 the term #8,one-,china ,principle' means the ,,prc's policy toward ,taiwan2 7#d7 the term 8civil society organizations0 means international civil society organizations that are critical to maintaining ,taiwan's international space and enabling ,taiwan to play a positive and constructive role in the global community2 and 7#e7 the term 8potential ,,pla campaigns0 means-- 7,a7 a naval blockade of ,taiwan2 7,b7 an amphibious assault and ground invasion of ,taiwan1 especially such invasion designed to accomplish a fiat accompli before intervention is possible2 and 7,c7 a seizure of one or more of ,taiwan's outlying islands4 ,a ,supporting ,taiwan's ,meaningful ,participation in the ,international ,community #fjaa4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,taiwan has provided monetary1 humanitarian1 and medical assistance to combat diseases such as ,,aids1 tuberculosis1 ,ebola1 and dengue fever in countries around the world4 ,during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 ,taiwan donated millions of pieces of personal protective equipment and ,,covid-#ai tests to countries in need4 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,taiwan was invited to participate in the ,world ,health ,assembly1 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#d7 ,the ,taipei ,flight ,information ,region reportedly served #a4ge million flights and #fh4i million passengers in #bjah 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#e7 ,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 #fjab4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan's meaningful participation in the international community ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,taiwan is free1 democratic1 and prosperous1 and is home to #bc4e million people4 ,it 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 with forward looking environmental policies2 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 ,u4,s4 cooperation with ,taiwan to provide global public goods1 including through development assistance1 humanitarian assistance1 and disaster relief in trilateral and multilateral fora is 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 #fjac4 ,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 ,taiwan's 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 7#a7 ,in general ,the strategy required in paragraph 7a7 shall include3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the methods the ,,prc uses to coerce actors to into adhering to its ,one-,china ,principle4 ,the methods shall include those employed against governments1 ,i,os1 and civil society organizations4 ,the assessment shall 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 ,the analysis shall include1 but is not limited to the ,i,os'-- 7i7 policy on the requirements to obtain membership and observer status1 as well as the foundational documents defining membership requirements and observer status within the ,,io2 7ii7 participation rules2 7iii7 processes for developing membership requirements and participation rules2 7iv7 policies of current members regarding ,taiwan's political status2 and 7v7 relative reliance on contributions from the ,,prc and how it may affect internal decision making4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of the feasibility and advisability of expanding economic1 security1 and diplomatic engagement with nations that have demonstrably strengthened1 enhanced1 or upgraded relations with ,taiwan1 where it aligns with ,u4,s4 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 ,u4,s4 ,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 shall be derived from the ,i,os identified in paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7,g7 ,a description of the diplomatic strategies and the coalitions the ,u4,s4 ,government plans to develop to implement paragraph 7b77#a77;,f74 7c7 ,form of report ,the strategy required in subsection 7a7 shall be classified1 but it may include an unclassified summary1 if the ,secretary of ,state determines it appropriate4 7d7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,state or his or her designee1 shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 no later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 on the list of ,i,os identified in subsection 7b77#a77;,c72 and 7#b7 #ahj days after submitting the strategy required in subsection 7a71 and #ahj days thereafter for two years1 regarding the development and implementation of the strategy4 #fjad4 ,expanding ,united ,states-,taiwan development cooperation 7a7 ,in general ,no later than #abj days following the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 in consultation with the ,u4,s4 ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation 7,,dfc71 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees 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 include3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive review of existing cooperation mechanisms and initiatives between ,,usaid or ,,dfc1 and relevant departments and agencies in ,taiwan1 including1 but not limited to ,taiwan's ,international ,cooperation and ,development ,fund 7,,icdf74 7#b7 ,an assessment of how ,,usaid and ,,dfc development cooperation with relevant departments and agencies in ,taiwan compares to comparable cooperation with partners of similar economic size and foreign assistance capacity4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the opportunities and challenges the cooperation reviewed in paragraph 7#a7 has offered to date4 ,the analysis shall include1 but is not limited to-- 7,a7 opportunities collaboration has offered to expand ,,usaid's and ,,dfc's ability to deliver assistance into a wider range communities2 7,b7 sectors where ,,usaid1 ,,dfc1 ,,icdf1 other relevant agencies and departments in ,taiwan1 or the organizations' implementing partners have a comparative advantage in providing assistance2 7,c7 opportunities to transition virtual capacity building events with relevant departments and agencies in ,taiwan1 through the ,global ,cooperation and ,training ,framework 7,,gctf7 as well as other forums1 into in-person1 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 include1 but is not limited to-- 7,a7 availability of personnel at the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan 7,,ait7 responsible for coordinating development assistance cooperation2 7,b7 volume of current cooperation initiatives and barriers to expanding it2 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 ,u4,s4-,taiwan cooperation in third countries4 7#e7 ,recommendations to address the challenges identified in paragraph 7b77#d74 7#f7 ,a description of any additional resources or authorities that expanding cooperation might require4 7c7 ,form of report ,the strategy required in subsection 7a7 shall be unclassified1 but it may include a classified annex if the ,administrator of ,,usaid determines it appropriate4 ,b ,advancing ,taiwan's ,economic ,space #fjba4 ,sense of ,congress on expanding ,u4,s4 economic relations with ,taiwan ,it is the sense of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 expanding ,u4,s4 economic relations with ,taiwan has benefited the people of both the ,united ,states and ,taiwan4 ,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 ,u4,s4 agricultural exports2 7#b7 further integration1 consistent with robust environmental standard and labor rights1 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 ,c ,enhancing ,deterrence ,over ,taiwan #fjca4 ,sense of ,congress on peace and stability in the ,taiwan ,strait ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,,prc attempts to intimidate ,taiwan1 including through high rates of ,,prc sorties into air space near ,taiwan1 and ,,prc amphibious assault exercises near ,taiwan1 jeopardizes the long-standing ,u4,s4 position that differences in cross-,strait relations must be resolved peacefully2 7#b7 given the potential for a cross-,strait conflict to be highly destructive and destabilizing1 any increase in the risk of conflict demands attention and obligates leaders to reinforce deterrence1 as the most viable means to prevent war2 7#c7 ,taiwan should continue to implement its asymmetric defense strategy1 including investing in cost-effective and resilient capabilities1 while also strengthening recruitment and training of its reserve and civil defense forces1 and those capabilities include coastal defense cruise missiles2 and 7#d7 while enhancing deterrence1 it is also essential to maintain open and effective crisis communication and risk reduction mechanisms1 as a means to reduce the risk of misunderstanding and ultimately1 conflict4 #fjcb4 ,strategy to enhance deterrence over a cross-,strait conflict 7a7 ,in general ,no later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a whole-of-government strategy to enhance deterrence over a cross-,strait military conflict between the ,,prc and ,taiwan4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the strategy shall include3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive review of existing diplomatic1 economic1 and military tools to establish deterrence over a cross-,strait conflict and an assessment of their efficacy4 7#b7 ,an examination of the present and future capabilities of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan to respond to the potential ,,pla campaigns against ,taiwan in #e1 #aj1 and #ae years4 ,the analysis shall include an assessment of the progress ,taiwan has made in developing the cost-effective and resilient capabilities needed to respond to its strategic environment1 as well as any additional personnel1 procurement1 or training reforms required4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the feasibility of expanding coordination with ,u4,s4 allies and partners to enhance deterrence over a cross-,strait conflict4 ,the review shall include1 but is not limited to1 a review of the following matters3 7,a7 ,expanding coordination of public or private messaging on deterrence vis--vis ,taiwan4 7,b7 ,coordinating use of economic tools to raise the costs of ,,prc military action that could precipitate a cross-,strait conflict4 7,c7 ,enhancing co-development and co-deployment of military capabilities related to deterrence over a cross-,strait conflict1 or enhancing coordinated training of ,taiwan's military forces4 7#d7 ,recommendations on significant additional diplomatic1 economic1 and military steps available to the ,u4,s4 ,government1 unilaterally and in concert with ,u4,s4 allies and partners1 to enhance the clarity and credibility of deterrence over a cross-,strait conflict4 7#e7 ,a description of any additional resources or authorities needed to implement the recommendations identified in paragraph 7#e74 7c7 ,form of report ,the strategy required in subsection 7b7 shall be classified1 but it may include an unclassified annex1 if determined appropriate by the ,president4 7d7 ,consultation ,no later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than every #ahj days thereafter for seven years1 the ,president or his or her designee1 as well as representatives from the agencies and departments involved in developing the strategy required in paragraph 7a7 shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees regarding the development and implementation of the strategy required in this section4 ,the representatives shall be at the ,undersecretary level or above4 #fjcc4 ,strengthening ,taiwan's civilian defense professionals 7a7 ,in general ,no later than #ahj days following enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall present to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for strengthening the community of civilian defense professionals in ,taiwan1 facilitated through the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan as appropriate4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive review of existing ,u4,s4 ,government and non-,u4,s4 ,government programmatic and funding modalities to support ,taiwan's civilian defense professionals in pursuing professional development1 educational1 and cultural exchanges in the ,united ,states4 ,the review shall include1 but is not limited to-- 7,a7 opportunities through ,u4,s4 ,department of ,state-supported programs1 such as the ,international ,visitor ,leaders ,program2 and 7,b7 opportunities offered through non-governmental institutions1 such as think tanks1 to the extent the review can practicably make such an assessment4 7#b7 ,a description of the frequency that civilian defense professionals from ,taiwan pursue or are selected for the programs reviewed in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,an analysis of any funding1 policy1 administrative1 or other barriers preventing greater participation from ,taiwan's civilian defense professionals in the opportunities identified in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the value expanding the opportunities reviewed in paragraph 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 ,taiwan4 7#e7 ,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 paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,a description of additional resources and authorities that may be required to execute the options in paragraph 7#e74 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required in subsection 7a7 shall be unclassified1 but it may include a classified annex1 if determined appropriate4 ,,lxi ,libya ,stabilization ,act #faja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,libya ,stabilization ,act4 #fajb4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to advance a peaceful resolution to the conflict in ,libya through a ,united ,nations-facilitated ,libyan-led and ,libyan-owned political process as the best way to secure ,united ,states interests and to ensure the sovereignty1 independence1 territorial integrity1 and national unity of ,libya2 7#b7 to engage regularly at the senior-most levels in support of the continued observance of the ceasefire in ,libya1 the fair and transparent allocation of ,libya's resources1 the reunification of security and economic institutions1 and agreement among ,libyans on a consensual constitutional basis that would lead to credible presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible2 7#c7 to support the implementation of ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolutions #aigj 7#bjaa7 and #aigc 7#bjaa71 which established an arms embargo on ,libya1 and subsequent resolutions modifying and extending the embargo2 7#d7 to enforce ,executive ,order #acgbf 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #bceei2 relating to blocking property and suspending entry into the ,united ,states of persons contributing to the situation in ,libya 7,april #ai1 #bjaf771 designed to target individuals or entities who threaten the peace1 security1 and stability of ,libya2 7#e7 to oppose attacks on civilians1 medical workers1 and critical infrastructure1 including water supplies1 in ,libya1 and to support accountability for those engaged in such heinous actions2 7#f7 to support ,libya's sovereignty1 independence1 territorial integrity1 and national unity consistent with ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #beaj 7#bjbj7 and all predecessor resolutions with respect to ,libya1 including by-- 7,a7 taking action to end the violence and flow of arms2 7,b7 rejecting attempts by any party to illicitly export ,libya's oil2 and 7,c7 urging the withdrawal of foreign military and mercenary forces2 7#g7 to engage in diplomacy to convince parties to conflict and political dispute in ,libya to support the continuity of the ,october #bjbj ceasefire and persuade foreign powers to withdraw personnel1 including mercenaries1 weapons1 and financing that may reignite or exacerbate conflict2 7#h7 to support political dialogue among ,libyans and advance an inclusive ,libyan-led and ,libyan-owned political process2 7#i7 to support the nearly #b4h million ,libyans who registered to vote2 7#aj7 to help protect ,libya's civilian population and implementing humanitarian and international organizations from the risk of harm resulting from explosive hazards such as landmines1 improvised explosive devices 7,i,e,ds71 and unexploded ordnance 7,,uxo72 7#aa7 to support constant1 unimpeded1 and reliable humanitarian access to those in need and to hold accountable those who impede or threaten the delivery of humanitarian assistance2 7#ab7 to seek to bring an end to severe forms of trafficking in persons such as slavery1 forced labor1 and sexual exploitation1 including with respect to migrants2 7#ac7 to advocate for the immediate release and safe evacuations of detained refugees and migrants trapped by the fighting in ,libya2 7#ad7 to encourage implementation of ,,unsmil's plan for the organized and gradual closure of migrant detention centers in ,libya2 7#ae7 to support greater defense institutional capacity building after a comprehensive political settlement2 7#af7 to discourage all parties from heightening tensions in ,libya and its environs1 through unhelpful and provocative actions4 7#ag7 to support current and future democratic development and economic recovery of ,libya both during and after a negotiated peaceful political solution1 pursuant to ,libya's status as a ,global ,fragility ,act partner state2 and 7#ah7 to partner with various ,u4,s4 government agencies1 multilateral organizations1 and local partners to strengthen security1 prosperity1 and stability in ,libya1 pursuant to ,libya's status as a ,global ,fragility ,act partner state4 ,a ,identifying challenges to stability in ,libya #faaa4 ,report on activities of certain foreign governments and actors in ,libya 7a7 ,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 the ,treasury and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 should submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the full extent of involvement in ,libya by foreign governments1 including the ,governments of ,russia1 ,turkey1 the ,united ,arab ,emirates1 ,egypt1 ,sudan1 ,chad1 ,china1 ,saudi ,arabia1 and ,qatar1 including-- 7,a7 a description of which governments have conducted or facilitated drone and aircraft strikes in ,libya since ,april #bjai not related to efforts to combat ,al ,qaeda1 the ,islamic ,state1 or affiliated entities2 7,b7 a list of the types and estimated amounts of equipment transferred since ,april #bjai by each government described in this paragraph to the parties to conflict in ,libya1 including foreign military contractors1 mercenaries1 or paramilitary forces operating in ,libya2 7,c7 an estimate of the financial support provided since ,april #bjai by each government described in this paragraph to the parties to conflict in ,libya1 including foreign military contractors1 mercenaries1 or paramilitary forces operating in ,libya2 and 7,d7 a description of the activities of any regular1 irregular1 or paramilitary forces1 including foreign military contractors1 mercenary groups1 and militias operating inside ,libya1 at the direction or with the consent of the governments described in this paragraph2 7#b7 an analysis of whether the actions by the governments described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 violate the arms embargo on ,libya established under ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #aigj 7#bjaa7 as reaffirmed by subsequent ,security ,council resolutions2 7,b7 may contribute to violations of international humanitarian law2 or 7,c7 involve weapons of ,united ,states origin or were in violation of ,united ,states end user agreements2 7#c7 a description of ,united ,states diplomatic engagement with any governments found to be in violation of the arms embargo regarding strengthened implementation of the embargo2 7#d7 a list of the specific offending materiel1 training1 or financial support transfers provided by a government described in paragraph 7#a7 that violate the arms embargo on ,libya under ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #bega 7#bjba7 and predecessor ,security ,council resolutions2 7#e7 an analysis of the activities of foreign armed groups1 including the ,russian ,wagner ,group1 military contractors and mercenaries employed or engaged by the governments of ,turkey and the ,united ,arab ,emirates1 affiliates of the ,islamic ,state 7,,isis71 al-,qaida in the ,islamic ,maghreb 7,,aqim71 and other extremist groups1 in ,libya2 7#f7 a discussion of whether and to what extent conflict or instability in ,libya is enabling the recruitment and training efforts of armed groups1 including affiliates of ,,isis1 ,,aqim1 and other extremist groups2 7#g7 a description of efforts by the ,european ,union1 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato71 and the ,arab ,league1 and their respective member states1 to implement and enforce the arms embargo and maintain a sustainable ceasefire2 7#h7 a description of any violations of the arms embargo by ,european ,union member states2 and 7#i7 a description of ,united ,states diplomatic engagement with the ,european ,union1 ,,nato1 and the ,arab ,league regarding implementation and enforcement of the ,united ,nations arms embargo1 ceasefire monitoring1 and election support4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 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 ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #faab4 ,report of ,russian activities and objectives in ,libya 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report that contains an assessment of ,russian activities and objectives in ,libya1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of ,russian influence and objectives in ,libya2 7#b7 the potential threat such activities pose to the ,united ,states1 southern ,europe1 ,,nato1 and partners in the ,mediterranean ,sea and ,north ,african region2 7#c7 the direct role of ,russia in ,libyan financial affairs1 to include issuing and printing currency2 7#d7 ,russia's use of mercenaries1 military contractors1 equipment1 and paramilitary forces in ,libya2 7#e7 an assessment of sanctions and other policies adopted by ,united ,states partners and allies against the ,wagner ,group and its destabilizing activities in ,libya1 including sanctions on ,yevgeny ,prigozhin2 and 7#f7 an identification of foreign companies and persons that have provided transportation1 logistical1 administrative1 air transit1 border crossing1 or money transfer services to ,russian mercenaries or armed forces operating on behalf of the ,russian ,government in ,libya1 and an analysis of whether such entities meet the criteria for imposition of sanctions under section #a7;a7 of ,executive ,order #acgbf 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #bceei2 relating to blocking property and suspending entry into the ,united ,states of persons contributing to the situation in ,libya74 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #faac4 ,determination of sanctionable activities of the ,libyan ,national ,army with respect to ,syria ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a list of any members of the ,libyan ,national ,army 7,,lna71 and details of their activities1 which the ,president has determined are knowingly responsible for sanctionable offenses pursuant to-- 7#a7 section #gdab of the ,caesar ,syria ,civilian ,protection ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hgia note2 #acc ,stat4 #bbib72 or 7#b7 ,executive ,order #acehb 7#gf ,fed4 ,reg4 #ebbji2 relating to blocking property of the ,government of ,syria and prohibiting certain transactions with respect to ,syria 7,august #ag1 #bjaa774 ,b ,actions to address foreign intervention in ,libya #faba4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign persons leading1 directing1 or supporting certain foreign government involvement in ,libya 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose each of the sanctions described in section #fabd with respect to each foreign person who the ,president determines knowingly engages in an activity described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,activities described ,a foreign person engages in an activity described in this subsection if the person leads1 directs1 or provides significant financial1 material1 or technological support to1 or knowingly engages in a significant transaction with1 a non-,libyan foreign person who is-- 7#a7 in ,libya in a military or commercial capacity as a military contractor1 mercenary1 or part of a paramilitary force2 and 7#b7 engaged in significant actions that threaten the peace1 security1 or stability of ,libya4 #fabb4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign persons threatening the peace or stability of ,libya 7a7 ,imposition of sanctions ,the ,president shall impose each of the sanctions described in section #fabd with respect to each foreign person on the list required by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,list ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of-- 7#a7 foreign persons1 including senior government officials1 militia leaders1 paramilitary leaders1 and other persons who provide significant support to militia or paramilitary groups in ,libya1 that the ,president determines are knowingly-- 7,a7 engaged in significant actions or policies that threaten the peace1 security1 or stability of ,libya1 including any supply of significant arms or related materiel in violation of a ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution on ,libya2 7,b7 engaged in significant actions or policies that obstruct1 undermine1 delay1 or impede1 or pose a significant risk of obstructing1 undermining1 delaying1 or impeding the ,united ,nations-mediated political processes that seek a negotiated and peaceful solution to the ,libyan crisis1 including a consensual constitutional basis that would lead to credible presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible and ongoing maintenance of the ,october #bjbj ceasefire2 7,c7 engaged in significant actions that may lead to or result in the misappropriation of significant state assets of ,libya2 7,d7 involved in the significant illicit exploitation of crude oil or any other natural resources in ,libya1 including the significant illicit production1 disruption of production1 refining1 brokering1 sale1 purchase1 or export of ,libyan oil2 7,e7 significantly threatening or coercing ,libyan state financial institutions or disrupting the operations of the ,libyan ,national ,oil ,company2 or 7,f7 significantly responsible for actions or policies that are intended to undermine efforts to maintain peace and promote stabilization and economic recovery in ,libya2 7#b7 foreign persons who the ,president determines are successor entities to persons designated for engaging in activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#a72 and 7c7 ,updates of list ,the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated list under subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for a period of #e years2 or 7#b7 as new information becomes available4 7d7 ,form ,the list required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,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 #fabc4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign persons who are responsible for or complicit in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights committed in ,libya 7a7 ,imposition of sanctions ,the ,president may impose #e out of the #ab sanctions described in section #bce of ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd7 with respect to each foreign person on the list required by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,list of persons 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of senior foreign persons1 including senior government officials1 militia leaders1 para-military leaders1 and other persons who provide significant support to militia or paramilitary groups in ,libya1 that the ,president determines are each knowingly responsible for or complicit in1 or have directly or in- directly engaged in1 on or after the date of enactment gross violations of internationally recognized human rights committed in ,libya4 7#b7 ,updates of list ,the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated list under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for a period of #e years2 or 7,b7 as new information becomes available4 7#c7 ,form ,the list required by 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-- 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 #fabd4 ,sanctions described 7a7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this section are the following3 7#a7 ,blocking of property ,the ,president may exercise all of the powers granted to the ,president by the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 7except that the requirements of section #bjb of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja7 shall not apply7 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of the 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 ,inadmissibility of certain individuals 7,a7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1or parole ,a foreign person who is an individual and who meets any of the criteria described section #faba or #fabb may be determined by the ,secretary of ,state to be-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,b7 ,current visas revoked ,a foreign person who is an individual and who meets any of the criteria described section #faba or #fabb may be subject to the following3 7i7 ,revocation of any visa or other entry documentation by the ,secretary of ,state regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 7ii7 ,a revocation under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 take effect immediately in accordance with section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act1 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i772 and 7,,ii7 cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the foreign person's possession4 7b7 ,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 who violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of regulations issued under section #fabf7b7 of this title to carry out subsection 7a77#a7 to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person who commits an unlawful act described in section #bjf7;a7 of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act4 7c7 ,exception ,sanctions under subsection 7a77#b7 shall not apply to 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 obligations of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,exception to comply with national security ,the following activities shall be exempt from sanctions under this section3 7#a7 ,activities subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq474 7#b7 ,any authorized intelligence or law enforcement activities of the ,united ,states4 #fabe4 ,waiver 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state may waive1 for one or more periods not to exceed #ij days1 the application of sanctions imposed on a foreign person under this subtitle if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines and reports to ,congress that such a waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 thereafter submits to the appropriate congressional committees a justification for such waiver4 7b7 ,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 #fabf4 ,implementation and regulatory authority ,the ,president-- 7#a7 is authorized to 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 title2 and 7#b7 shall issue such regulations1 licenses1 and orders as are necessary to carry out this title4 #fabg4 ,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 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment and excluding technical data4 #fabh4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 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 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means an individual or entity who is not a ,united ,states person4 7#c7 ,foreign government ,the term foreign government means any government of a country other than the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly with respect to conduct1 a circumstance1 or a result1 means that a person has actual knowledge1 or should have known1 of the conduct1 the circumstance1 or the result4 7#e7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 an individual who is a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity2 or 7,c7 any person in the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,gross violations of internationally recognized human rights ,the term gross vio- lations of internationally recognized human rights has the meaning given such term in section #ejb;,b7d77#a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7;d77#a774 #fabi4 ,suspension of sanctions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president may suspend in whole or in part the imposition of sanctions otherwise required under this subtitle for periods not to exceed #ij days if the ,president determines that the parties to the conflict in ,libya have agreed to and are upholding a sustainable1 good-faith ceasefire in support of a lasting political solution in ,libya4 7b7 ,notification required ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,president makes a determination to suspend the imposition of sanctions as described in subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the determination4 7c7 ,reimposition of sanctions ,any sanctions suspended under subsection 7a7 shall be reimposed if the ,president determines that the criteria described in that subsection are no longer being met4 #facj4 ,sunset ,the requirement to impose sanctions under this subtitle shall cease to be effective on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 ,c ,assistance for ,libya #faca4 ,humanitarian relief for the people of ,libya and international refugees and migrants in ,libya 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states ,government should1 including in alignment with ,libya's status inclusion in the ,u4,s4 ,global ,fragility ,act ,strategy-- 7,a7 continue senior-level efforts to address humanitarian needs in ,libya1 which has been exacerbated by conflict and the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7,b7 engage diplomatically with ,libyan entities to guarantee constant1 reliable humanitarian access by frontline providers in ,libya2 7,c7 engage diplomatically with the ,libyan entities1 the ,united ,nations1 and the ,european ,union to encourage the voluntary safe passage of detained vulnerable migrants and refugees from the conflict zones in ,libya2 and 7,d7 support efforts to document and publicize gross violations of internationally recognized human rights and international humanitarian law1 including efforts related to severe forms of trafficking in persons such as slavery1 forced labor1 and sexual exploitation1 and hold perpetrators accountable2 and 7#b7 deliver humanitarian assistance targeted toward those most in need and delivered through partners that uphold internationally recognized humanitarian principles1 with robust monitoring to ensure assistance is reaching intended beneficiaries4 7b7 ,assistance authorized ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 should continue to support humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities in ,libya1 including-- 7#a7 health assistance1 including logistical and technical assistance to hospitals1 ambulances1 and health clinics in affected communities1 including migrant communities1 and provision of basic public health commodities1 including support for an effective response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7#b7 services1 such as medicines and medical supplies and equipment2 7#c7 assistance to provide-- 7,a7 protection1 food1 and shelter1 including to migrant communities2 7,b7 water1 sanitation1 and hygiene 7commonly referred to as ,,wash72 and 7,c7 resources and training to increase communications and education to help communities slow the spread of ,,covid-#ai and to increase vaccine acceptance2 and 7#d7 technical assistance to ensure health1 food1 and commodities are appropriately selected1 procured1 targeted1 monitored1 and distributed4 7c7 ,strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy on the following3 7#a7 ,how the ,united ,states1 working with relevant foreign governments and multilateral organizations1 plans to address the humanitarian situation in ,libya4 7#b7 ,diplomatic efforts by the ,united ,states to encourage strategic burden-sharing and the coordination of donations with international donors1 including foreign governments and multilateral organizations to advance the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of ,libya and international migrants and refugees in ,libya4 7#c7 ,how to address humanitarian access challenges and ensure protection for vulnerable refugees and migrants1 including protection from severe forms of trafficking in persons such as slavery1 forced labor1 and sexual exploitation4 7#d7 ,how the ,united ,states is mitigating risk1 utilizing third party monitors1 and ensuring effective delivery of assistance4 7#e7 ,how to address the tragic and persistent deaths of migrants and refugees at sea and human trafficking4 7d7 ,integration of department of state-led stabilization efforts 7#a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,state1 working with ,united ,states allies1 international organizations1 and implementing partners1 including local implementing partners1 to the extent practicable1 should continue coordinated international stabilization efforts in ,libya to-- 7,a7 build up the capacity of implementers and national mine action authorities engaged in conventional weapons destruction efforts and mine risk education training and programs2 and 7,b7 conduct operational clearance of explosive remnants of war resulting from the #bjaa revolution and current military conflict in ,libya1 including in territory previously occupied by ,,isis-,libya1 and particularly in areas where unexploded ordnance1 booby traps1 and anti-personnel and anti-vehicle mines contaminate areas of critical infrastructure and large housing districts posing a risk of civilian casualties4 7#b7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 humanitarian assistance authorized under subsection 7b7 and the strategy required by subsection 7c7 shall take into account and integrate ,department of ,state-led stabilization efforts-- 7,a7 to address-- 7i7 contamination from landmines and other explosive remnants of war left from the #bjaa revolution and current military conflict in ,libya1 including in territory previously occupied by ,,isis-,libya2 and 7ii7 proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons resulting from such conflict and the destabilizing impact the proliferation of such weapons has in ,libya and neighboring countries2 and 7,b7 to mitigate the threat that destruction of conventional weapons poses to development1 the delivery of humanitarian assistance1 and the safe and secure return of internally displaced persons4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #facb4 ,support for democratic governance1 elections1 and civil society 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state should coordinate ,united ,states ,government efforts to-- 7#a7 work with the ,united ,nations ,support ,mission in ,libya and transitional authorities in ,libya to prepare for national elections1 as called for by the ,libyan ,political ,dialogue1 and a subsequent political transition2 7#b7 support efforts to resolve the current civil conflict in ,libya2 7#c7 work to help the people of ,libya and a future ,libyan government develop functioning1 unified ,libyan economic1 security1 and governing institutions2 7#d7 work to ensure free1 fair1 inclusive1 and credible elections organized by an independent and effective ,high ,national ,elections ,commission in ,libya1 including through supporting electoral security and international election observation and by providing training and technical assistance to institutions with election-related responsibilities1 as appropriate2 7#e7 work with the people of ,libya1 nongovernmental organizations1 and ,libya institutions to strengthen democratic governance1 reinforce civilian institutions and support decentralization1 in line with relevant ,libyan laws and regulations1 in order to address community grievances1 promote social cohesion1 mitigate drivers of violent extremism1 and help communities recover from ,islamic ,state occupation2 7#f7 defend against gross violations of internationally recognized human rights in ,libya1 including by supporting efforts to document such violations2 7#g7 to combat corruption and improve the transparency and accountability of ,libyan government institutions2 and 7#h7 to support the efforts of independent media outlets to broadcast1 distribute1 and share information with the ,libyan people4 7b7 ,risk mitigation and assistance monitoring ,the ,secretary of ,state and ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development should ensure that appropriate steps are taken to mitigate risk of diversion of assistance for ,libya and ensure reliable third-party monitoring is utilized for projects in ,libya that ,united ,states ,government personnel are unable to access and monitor4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 should submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities carried out under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb to carry out subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,notification requirements ,any expenditure of amounts made available to carry out subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the notification requirements applicable to-- 7,a7 expenditures from the ,economic ,support ,fund under section #eca7;c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdf7;c772 and 7,b7 expenditures from the ,development ,assistance ,fund under section #fec7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #af #bdac7;a774 #facc4 ,engaging international financial institutions to advance ,libyan economic recovery and improve public sector financial management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury should instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each international financial institution to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to support1 in a way that is consistent with broader ,united ,states national interests1 a ,libyan-led process to develop a framework for the economic recovery of ,libya and improved public sector financial management1 complementary to ,united ,nations-led peace efforts and in support of democratic institutions and the rule of law in ,libya4 7b7 ,additional elements ,to the extent consistent with broader ,united ,states national interests1 the framework described in subsection 7a7 should include the following policy proposals3 7#a7 ,to restore1 respect1 and safeguard the integrity1 unity1 and lawful governance of ,libya's key economic ministries and institutions1 in particular the ,central ,bank of ,libya1 the ,libya ,investment ,authority1 the ,national ,oi ,corporation1 and the ,audit ,bureau 7,,ab74 7#b7 ,to improve the accountability and effectiveness of ,libyan authorities1 including sovereign economic institutions1 in providing services and opportunity to the ,libyan people4 7#c7 ,to assist in improving public financial management and reconciling the public accounts of national financial institutions and letters of credit issued by private ,libyan financial institutions as needed pursuant to a political process4 7#d7 ,to restore the production1 efficient management1 and development of ,libya's oil and gas industries so such industries are resilient against disruption1 including malign foreign influence1 and can generate prosperity on behalf of the ,libyan people4 7#e7 ,to promote the development of private sector enterprise4 7#f7 ,to improve the transparency and accountability of public sector employment and wage distribution4 7#g7 ,to strengthen supervision of and reform of ,libyan financial institutions4 7#h7 ,to eliminate exploitation of price controls and market distorting subsidies in the ,libyan economy4 7#i7 ,to support opportunities for ,united ,states businesses4 7c7 ,consultation ,in supporting the framework described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury should instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each international financial institution to encourage the institution to consult with relevant stakeholders in the financial1 governance1 and energy sectors4 7d7 ,definition of international financial institution ,in this section1 the term international financial institution means the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development1 ,european ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development1 ,international ,development ,association1 ,international ,finance ,corporation1 ,multilateral ,investment ,guarantee ,agency1 ,african ,development ,bank1 ,african ,development ,fund1 ,asian ,development ,bank1 ,inter-,american ,development ,bank1 ,bank for ,economic ,cooperation and ,development in the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa1 and ,inter-,american ,investment ,corporation4 7e7 ,termination ,the requirements of this section shall cease to be effective on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #facd4 ,recovering assets stolen from the ,libyan people 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,attorney ,general should1 to the extent practicable1 advance a coordinated international effort-- 7#a7 to carry out special financial investigations to identify and track assets taken from the people and institutions of ,libya through theft1 corruption1 money laundering1 or other illicit means2 and 7#b7 to work with foreign governments-- 7,a7 to share financial investigations intelligence1 as appropriate2 7,b7 to oversee the assets identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 to provide technical assistance to help governments establish the necessary legal framework to carry out asset forfeitures4 7b7 ,additional elements ,the coordinated international effort described in subsection 7a7 should include input from-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,terrorist ,financing and ,financial ,crimes of the ,department of the ,treasury2 7#b7 the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network of the ,department of the ,treasury2 and 7#c7 the ,money ,laundering and ,asset ,recovery ,section of the ,department of ,justice4 #face4 ,authority to expand educational and cultural exchange programs with ,libya 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should expand educational and cultural exchange programs with ,libya to promote mutual understanding and people-to-people linkages between the ,united ,states and ,libya4 7b7 ,authority ,the ,president is authorized to expand educational and cultural exchange programs with ,libya1 including programs carried out under the following3 7#a7 ,the ,j4 ,william ,fulbright ,educational ,exchange ,program referred to in paragraph 7#a7 of section #aab7;a7 of the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfj7;a774 7#b7 ,the ,international ,visitors ,program referred to in paragraph 7#c7 of such section4 7#c7 ,the ,u4,s4-,middle ,east ,partnership ,initiative 7,,mepi7 ,student ,leaders ,program4 7#d7 ,the ,youth ,exchange and ,study ,program4 7#e7 ,other related programs administered by the ,department of ,state4 ,,lxii ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard ,home ,rule #fbea4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard ,home ,rule ,act4 #fbeb4 ,extension of ,national ,guard authorities to ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia 7a7 ,mayor as ,commander-in-,chief ,section #f of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to provide for the organization of the militia of the ,district of ,columbia1 and for other purposes1 approved ,march #a1 #ahhi 7sec4 #di-dji1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 is amended by striking ,president of the ,united ,states and inserting ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7b7 ,reserve corps ,section #gb of such ,act 7sec4 #di-djg1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking ,president of the ,united ,states each place it appears and inserting ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7c7 ,appointment of commissioned officers 7#a7 ,section #g7;a7 of such ,act 7sec4 #di-cja7;a71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,president of the ,united ,states and inserting ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia2 and 7,b7 by striking ,president4 and inserting ,mayor44 7#b7 ,section #i of such ,act 7sec4 #di-cjd1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking ,president and inserting ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7#c7 ,section #ac of such ,act 7sec4 #di-cje1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking ,president of the ,united ,states and inserting ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7#d7 ,section #ai of such ,act 7sec4 #di-caa1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking to the ,secretary of the ,army and all that follows through which board and inserting to a board of examination appointed by the ,commanding ,general1 which2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the ,secretary of the ,army and all that follows through the period and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia1 together with any recommendations of the ,commanding ,general44 7#e7 ,section #bj of such ,act 7sec4 #di-cab1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,president of the ,united ,states each place it appears and inserting ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,president may retire and inserting the ,mayor may retire4 7d7 ,call for duty 7#a7 ,section #de of such ,act 7sec4 #di-ajc1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking 1 or for the ,united ,states ,marshal and all that follows through shall thereupon order and inserting to order4 7#b7 ,section #df of such ,act 7sec4 #di-ajd1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking the ,president and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7e7 ,general courts martial ,section #ea of such ,act 7sec4 #di-ejc1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking the ,president of the ,united ,states and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 #fbec4 ,conforming amendments to title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,failure ,to satisfactorily perform prescribed training ,section #ajadh7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7b7 ,appointment of chief of ,national ,guard bureau ,section #ajejb7;a77#a7 of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7c7 ,vice chief of ,national ,guard bureau ,section #ajeje7;a77#a77;,a7 of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7d7 ,other senior ,national ,guard bureau officers ,section #ajejf7;a77#a7 of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard both places it appears and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7e7 ,consent for active duty or relocation 7#a7 ,section #abcja of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard in the second sentence and inserting ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 1 or1 in the case of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard1 the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia44 7#b7 ,section #abdjf of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the ,national ,guard of the ,district of ,columbia and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7f7 ,consent for relocation of units ,section #ahbch of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the ,national ,guard of the ,district of ,columbia and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 #fbed4 ,conforming amendments to title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,maintenance of other troops ,section #aji7;c7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7or commanding general in the case of the ,district of ,columbia74 7b7 ,drug interdiction and ,counter-,drug activities ,section #aab7;h77#b7 of such title is amended by striking the ,commanding ,general of the ,national ,guard of the ,district of ,columbia and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7c7 ,additional assistance ,section #aac of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,inclusion of ,district of ,columbia ,in this section1 the term ,state includes the ,district of ,columbia4 4 7d7 ,appointment of ,adjutant ,general ,section #cad of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia14 7e7 ,relief from ,national ,guard duty ,section #cbe7;a77#b77;,b7 of such title is amended by striking commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7f7 ,authority ,to order ,to perform ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty 7#a7 ,authority ,subsection 7a7 of section #cbh of such title is amended by striking the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,section heading ,the heading of such section is amended to read as follows3 #cbh4 ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty3 authority of chief executive 4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #c of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #cbh and inserting the following new item3 #cbh4 ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty3 authority of chief executive4 4 7g7 ,personnel matters ,section #eje of such title is amended by striking commanding general of the ,national ,guard of the ,district of ,columbia in the first sentence and inserting ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7h7 ,national ,guard challenge program ,section #eji of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard1 under which the ,governor or the commanding general and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia1 under which the ,governor or the ,mayor2 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia2 7#c7 in subsection 7j71 by striking the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7k71 by striking the commanding general of the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard and inserting the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7i7 ,issuance of supplies ,section #gjb7;a7 of such title is amended by striking commanding general of the ,national ,guard of the ,district of ,columbia and inserting ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7j7 ,appointment of fiscal officer ,section #gjh7;a7 of such title is amended by striking commanding general of the ,national ,guard of the ,district of ,columbia and inserting ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 #fbee4 ,conforming amendment to the ,district of ,columbia ,home ,rule ,act ,section #fjb7;b7 of the ,district of ,columbia ,home ,rule ,act 7sec4 #a-bjf4jb7;b71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking the ,national ,guard of the ,district of ,columbia14 ,,lxiii ,preventing ,future ,pandemics #fcja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,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 ,commercial trade in live wildlife ,the term commercial trade in live wildlife-- 7,a7 means commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption as food or medicine1 whether the animals originated in the wild or in a captive environment2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 fish2 7ii7 invertebrates2 7iii7 amphibians and reptiles2 and 7iv7 the meat of ruminant game species-- 7,i7 traded in markets in countries with effective implementation and enforcement of scientifically based1 nationally implemented policies and legislation for processing1 trans-port1 trade1 and marketing2 and 7,,ii7 sold after being slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions4 7#c7 ,one health ,the term ,one ,health means a collaborative1 multi-sectoral1 and transdisciplinary approach working at the local1 regional1 national1 and global levels with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes that recognizes the interconnection between-- 7,a7 people1 animals1 both wild and domestic1 and plants2 and 7,b7 the environment shared by such people1 animals1 and plants4 7#d7 ,wildlife market ,the term wildlife market-- 7,a7 means a commercial market or subsection of a commercial market-- 7i7 where live mammalian or avian wildlife is held1 slaughtered1 or sold for human consumption as food or medicine whether the animals originated in the wild or in a captive environment2 and 7ii7 that delivers a product in communities where alternative nutritional or protein sources are readily available and affordable2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 markets in areas where no other practical alternative sources of protein or meat exists1 such as wildlife markets in rural areas on which indigenous people and rural local communities rely to feed them-selves and their families2 and 7ii7 processors of dead wild game and fish4 #fcjb4 ,country-driven approach to end the commercial trade in live wildlife and associated wildlife markets 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the completion of the first report required under section #fcje1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 including the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and after consideration of the results of best available scientific findings of practices and behaviors occurring at the source of zoonoses spillover and spread1 shall publicly release a list of countries the governments of which express willingness to end the domestic and international commercial trade in live wildlife and associated wildlife markets for human consumption1 as defined for purposes of this title-- 7#a7 immediately2 7#b7 after a transitional period2 and 7#c7 aspirationally1 over a long-term period4 7b7 ,global health security zoonosis plans ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall work bilaterally with the governments of the countries listed pursuant to subsection 7a7 to establish ,global ,health ,security ,zoonoses ,plans that-- 7#a7 outline actions to address novel pathogens of zoonotic origin that have the potential to become epidemics or pandemics2 7#b7 identify incentives and strengthened policies2 and 7#c7 provide technical support to communities1 policy makers1 civil society1 law enforcement1 and other stakeholders to-- 7,a7 end the domestic and international commercial trade in live wildlife and associated wildlife markets for human consumption immediately1 during a transitional period1 or aspirationally2 and 7,b7 improve the biosecurity and sanitation conditions in markets4 7c7 ,updates ,the list of countries required by subsection 7a71 the corresponding ,global ,health ,security ,zoonosis plans established pursuant to subsection 7b71 and any actions taken under such plans to end the commercial trade in live wildlife and associated wildlife markets for human consumption immediately1 during a transitional period1 or aspirationally1 shall be reviewed1 updated1 and publicly released annually by the ,secretary and ,administrator1 following review of the most recent scientific data4 #fcjc4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that global institutions1 including the ,food and ,agriculture ,organization of the ,united ,nations1 the ,world ,organisation for ,animal ,health1 the ,world ,health ,organization1 and the ,united ,nations ,environment ,programme1 together with leading intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations1 veterinary and medical colleges1 the ,department of ,state1 and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 should-- 7#a7 promote the paradigm of ,one ,health as an effective and integrated way to address the complexity of emerging disease threats2 and 7#b7 support improved community health1 biodiversity conservation1 forest conservation and management1 sustainable agriculture1 and the safety of livestock1 domestic animals1 and wildlife in developing countries1 particularly in tropical landscapes where there is an elevated risk of zoonotic disease spill over4 #fcjd4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 support the availability of scalable and sustainable alternative sources of protein and nutrition for local communities1 where appropriate1 in order to minimize human reliance on the commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption2 7#b7 support foreign governments to-- 7,a7 reduce commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption2 7,b7 transition from the commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption to sustainably produced alternate protein and nutritional sources2 7,c7 establish and effectively manage and protect natural habitat1 including protected and conserved areas and the lands of ,indigenous peoples and local communities1 particularly in countries with tropical forest hotspots for emerging diseases2 7,d7 strengthen veterinary and agricultural extension capacity to improve sanitation along the value chain and biosecurity of live animal markets2 and 7,e7 strengthen public health capacity1 particularly in countries where there is a high risk of emerging zoonotic viruses and other infectious diseases2 7#c7 respect the rights and needs of indigenous peoples and local communities dependent on such wildlife for nutritional needs and food security2 and 7#d7 facilitate international cooperation by working with international partners through intergovernmental1 international1 and nongovernmental organizations such as the ,united ,nations to-- 7,a7 lead a resolution at the ,united ,nations ,security ,council or ,general ,assembly and ,world ,health ,assembly outlining the danger to human and animal health from emerging zoonotic infectious diseases1 with recommendations for implementing the closure of wildlife markets and prevention of the commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption1 except where the consumption of wildlife is necessary for local food security or where such actions would significantly disrupt a readily available and irreplaceable food supply2 7,b7 raise awareness and build stakeholder engagement networks1 including civil society1 the private sector1 and local and regional governments on the dangerous potential of wildlife markets as a source of zoonotic diseases and reduce demand for the consumption of wildlife through evidence-based behavior change programs1 while ensuring that existing wildlife habitat is not encroached upon or destroyed as part of this process2 7,c7 encourage and support alternative forms of sustainable food production1 farming1 and shifts to sustainable sources of protein and nutrition instead of terrestrial wildlife1 where able and appropriate1 and reduce consumer demand for terrestrial and freshwater wildlife through enhanced local and national food systems1 especially in areas where wildlife markets play a significant role in meeting subsistence needs while ensuring that existing wildlife habitat is not encroached upon or destroyed as part of this process2 and 7,d7 strive to increase biosecurity and hygienic standards implemented in farms1 gathering centers1 transport1 and market systems around the globe1 especially those specializing in the provision of products intended for human consumption4 #fcje4 ,prevention of future zoonotic spillover event 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and the heads of other relevant departments and agencies1 shall work with foreign governments1 multilateral entities1 intergovernmental organizations1 international partners1 private sector partners1 and nongovernmental organizations to carry out activities supporting the following objectives1 recognizing that multiple interventions will likely be necessary to make an impact1 and that interventions will need to be tailored to the situation to-- 7#a7 pursuant to section #fcjb1 close wildlife markets and prevent associated commercial trade in live wildlife1 placing a priority focus on countries with significant markets for live wildlife for human consumption1 high-volume commercial trade and associated markets1 trade in and across urban centers1 and trade for luxury consumption or where there is no dietary necessity-- 7,a7 through existing treaties1 conventions1 and agreements2 7,b7 by amending existing protocols or agreements2 7,c7 by pursuing new protocols2 or 7,d7 by other means of international coordination2 7#b7 improve regulatory oversight and reduce commercial trade in live wildlife and eliminate practices identified to contribute to zoonotic spillover and emerging pathogens2 7#c7 prevent commercial trade in live wildlife through programs that combat wildlife trafficking and poaching1 including-- 7,a7 providing assistance to improve law enforcement2 7,b7 detecting and deterring the illegal import1 transit1 sale1 and export of wildlife2 7,c7 strengthening such programs to assist countries through legal reform2 7,d7 improving information sharing and enhancing capabilities of participating foreign governments2 7,e7 supporting efforts to change behavior and reduce demand for such wildlife products2 7,f7 leveraging ,united ,states private sector technologies and expertise to scale and enhance enforcement responses to detect and prevent such trade2 and 7,g7 strengthening collaboration with key private sector entities in the transportation industry to prevent and report the transport of such wildlife and wildlife products2 7#d7 leverage strong ,united ,states bilateral relationships to support new and existing inter-,ministerial collaborations or ,task ,forces that can serve as regional ,one ,health models2 7#e7 build local agricultural and food safety capacity by leveraging expertise from the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture 7,,usda7 and institutions of higher education with agricultural or natural resource expertise2 7#f7 work through international organizations to help develop a set of objective risk-based metrics that provide a cross-country comparable measure of the level of risk posed by wildlife trade and marketing and can be used to track progress nations make in reducing risks1 identify where resources should be focused1 and potentially leverage a peer influence effect2 7#g7 increase efforts to prevent the degradation and fragmentation of forests and other intact ecosystems to minimize interactions between wildlife and human and livestock populations that could contribute to spillover events and zoonotic disease transmission1 including by providing assistance or supporting policies to1 for example-- 7,a7 conserve1 protect1 and restore the integrity of such ecosystems2 7,b7 support the rights and needs of ,indigenous ,people and local communities and their ability to continue their effective stewardship of their traditional lands and territories2 7,c7 support the establishment and effective management of protected areas1 prioritizing highly intact areas2 and 7,d7 prevent activities that result in the destruction1 degradation1 fragmentation1 or conversion of intact forests and other intact ecosystems and biodiversity strongholds1 including by governments1 private sector entities1 and multilateral development financial institutions2 7#h7 offer appropriate alternative livelihood and worker training programs and enterprise development to wildlife traders1 wildlife breeders1 and local communities whose members are engaged in the commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption2 7#i7 ensure that the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities are respected and their authority to exercise these rights is protected2 7#aj7 strengthen global capacity for prevention1 prediction1 and detection of novel and existing zoonoses with pandemic potential1 including the support of innovative technologies in coordination with the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and other relevant departments and agencies2 and 7#aa7 support the development of ,one ,health systems at the local1 regional1 national1 and global levels in coordination with the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and other relevant departments and agencies1 particularly in emerging infectious disease hotspots1 through a collaborative1 multisectoral1 and transdisciplinary approach that recognizes the interconnections among people1 animals1 plants1 and their shared environment to achieve equitable and sustainable health outcomes4 7b7 ,activities may include 7#a7 ,global cooperation ,the ,united ,states ,government1 working through the ,united ,nations and its components1 as well as international organization such as ,interpol1 the ,food and ,agriculture ,organization of the ,united ,nations1 and the ,world ,organisation for ,animal ,health1 and in furtherance of the policies described in section #fcjd1 shall-- 7,a7 collaborate with other member ,states1 issue declarations1 statements1 and communiques urging countries to close wildlife markets1 and prevent commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption2 and 7,b7 urge increased enforcement of existing laws to end wildlife trafficking4 7#b7 ,international coalitions ,the ,secretary of ,state shall seek to build new1 and support existing1 international coalitions focused on closing wildlife markets and preventing commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption1 with a focus on the following efforts3 7,a7 ,providing assistance and advice to other governments in the adoption of legislation and regulations to close wildlife markets and associated trade over such timeframe and in such manner as to minimize the increase of wildlife trafficking and poaching4 7,b7 ,creating economic and enforcement pressure for the immediate shut down of uncontrolled1 unsanitary1 or illicit wildlife markets and their supply chains to prevent their operation4 7,c7 ,providing assistance and guidance to other governments on measures to prohibit the import1 export1 and domestic commercial trade in live wildlife for the purpose of human consumption4 7,d7 ,implementing risk reduction interventions and control options to address zoonotic spillover along the supply chain for the wildlife market system4 7,e7 ,engaging and receiving guidance from key stakeholders at the ministerial1 local government1 and civil society level1 including ,indigenous ,peoples1 in countries that will be impacted by this title and where wildlife markets and associated wildlife trade are the predominant source of meat or protein1 in order to mitigate the impact of any international efforts on food security1 nutrition1 local customs1 conservation methods1 or cultural norms4 7c7 ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7#a7 ,sustainable food systems funding 7,a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to any other amounts provided for such purposes1 there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjcb to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to reduce demand for consumption of wildlife from wildlife markets and support shifts to diversified alternative and sustainably produced sources of nutritious food and protein in communities that rely upon the consumption of wildlife for food security1 while ensuring that existing wildlife habitat is not encroached upon or destroyed as part of this process1 using a multisectoral approach and including support for demonstration programs4 7,b7 ,activities ,the ,bureau for ,development1 ,democracy and ,innovation 7,,ddi71 the ,bureau for ,resilience and ,food ,security 7,,rfs71 and the ,bureau for ,global ,health 7,,gh7 of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall1 in partnership with ,united ,states and international institutions of higher education and nongovernmental organizations1 co-develop approaches focused on safe1 sustainable food systems that support and incentivize the replacement of terrestrial wildlife in diets1 while ensuring that existing wildlife habitat is not encroached upon or destroyed as part of this process4 7#b7 ,addressing threats and causes of zoonotic disease outbreaks ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall increase activities in ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development programs related to conserving biodiversity1 combating wildlife trafficking1 sustainable landscapes1 global health1 food security1 and resilience in order to address the threats and causes of zoonotic disease outbreaks1 including through-- 7,a7 education2 7,b7 capacity building2 7,c7 strengthening human1 livestock1 and wildlife health monitoring systems of pathogens of zoonotic origin to support early detection and reporting of novel and known pathogens for emergence of zoonotic disease and strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration to align risk reduction approaches in consultation with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,d7 improved domestic and wild animal disease monitoring and control at production and market levels2 7,e7 development of alternative livelihood opportunities where possible2 7,f7 preventing degradation and fragmentation of forests and other intact ecosystems and restoring the integrity of such ecosystems1 particularly in tropical countries1 to prevent the creation of new pathways for zoonotic pathogen transmission that arise from interactions among wildlife1 humans1 and livestock populations2 7,g7 minimizing interactions between domestic livestock and wild animals in markets and captive production2 7,h7 supporting shifts from wildlife markets to diversified1 safe1 affordable1 and accessible alternative sources of protein and nutrition through enhanced local and national food systems while ensuring that existing wildlife habitat is not encroached upon or destroyed as part of this process2 7,i7 improving community health1 forest management practices1 and safety of livestock production in tropical landscapes1 particularly in hotspots for zoonotic spillover and emerging infectious diseases2 7,j7 preventing degradation and fragmentation of forests and other intact ecosystems1 particularly in tropical countries1 to minimize interactions between wildlife1 human1 and livestock populations that could contribute to spillover events and zoonotic disease transmission1 including by providing assistance or supporting policies to-- 7i7 conserve1 protect1 and restore the integrity of such ecosystems2 and 7ii7 support the rights of ,indigenous ,people and local communities and their ability to continue their effective steward ship of their intact traditional lands and territories2 7,k7 supporting development and use of multi-data sourced predictive models and decisionmaking tools to identify areas of highest probability of zoonotic spillover and to determine cost-effective monitoring and mitigation approaches2 and 7,l7 other relevant activities described in this section that are within the mandate of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7d7 ,staffing requirements ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in collaboration with the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and other ,federal entities as appropriate1 is authorized to hire additional personnel-- 7#a7 to undertake programs aimed at reducing the risks of endemic and emerging infectious diseases and exposure to antimicrobial resistant pathogens2 7#b7 to provide administrative support and resources to ensure effective and efficient coordination of funding opportunities and sharing of expertise from relevant ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development bureaus and programs1 including emerging pandemic threats2 7#c7 to award funding to on-the-ground projects2 7#d7 to provide project oversight to ensure accountability and transparency in all phases of the award process2 and 7#e7 to undertake additional activities under this title4 7e7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,department of ,state and ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report-- 7i7 describing-- 7,i7 the actions taken pursuant to this title and the provision of ,united ,states technical assistance2 7,,ii7 the impact and effectiveness of international cooperation on shutting down wildlife markets2 7,,iii7 partnerships developed with other institutions of higher learning and nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,,iv7 the impact and effectiveness of international cooperation on preventing the import1 export1 and domestic commercial trade in live wildlife for the purpose of human use as food or medicine1 while accounting for the differentiated needs of vulnerable populations who depend upon such wildlife as a predominant source of meat or protein2 7ii7 identifying-- 7,i7 foreign countries that continue to enable the operation of wildlife markets as defined by this title and the associated trade of wildlife products for human use as food or medicine that feeds such markets2 7,,ii7 recommendations for incentivizing or enforcing compliance with laws and policies to close wildlife markets pursuant to section #fcjb and uncontrolled1 unsanitary1 or illicit wildlife markets and end the associated commercial trade in live wildlife for human use as food or medicine1 which may include visa restrictions and other diplomatic or economic tools2 and 7,,iii7 summarizing additional personnel hired with funding authorized under this title1 including the number hired in each bureau4 7,b7 ,initial report ,the first report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 in addition to the elements described in such subparagraph1 a summary of existing research and findings related to the risk live wildlife markets pose to human health through the emergence or reemergence of pathogens and activities to reduce the risk of zoonotic spillover4 7,c7 ,form ,the report required under this paragraph shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #fcjf4 ,law enforcement attache deployment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall require the ,chief of ,law ,enforcement of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service to hire1 train1 and deploy not fewer than #ej new ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service law enforcement attaches1 and appropriate additional support staff1 at #a or more ,united ,states embassies1 consulates1 commands1 or other facilities-- 7#a7 in #a or more countries designated as a focus country or a country of concern in the most recent report submitted under section #bja of the ,eliminate1 ,neutralize1 and ,disrupt ,wildlife ,trafficking ,act of #bjaf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gfba72 and 7#b7 in such additional countries or regions1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 that are known or suspected to be a source of illegal trade of species listed-- 7,a7 as a threatened species or an endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7,b7 under appendix ,i of the ,convention on ,international ,trade in ,endangered ,species of ,wild ,fauna and ,flora1 done at ,washington ,march #c1 #aigc 7#bg ,,ust #ajhg2 ,,tias #hbdi74 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjcb4 #fcjg4 ,reservation of rights ,nothing in this title shall restrict or otherwise prohibit-- 7#a7 legal and regulated hunting1 fishing1 or trapping activities for subsistence1 sport1 or recreation2 or 7#b7 the lawful domestic and international transport of legally harvested fish or wildlife trophies4 ,,lxiv ,prohibition of arms sales to countries committing genocide or war crimes and related matters #fdja4 ,prohibition of arms sales to countries committing genocide or war crimes 7a7 ,in general ,no sale1 export1 or transfer of defense articles or defense services may occur to any country if the ,secretary of ,state has credible information that the government of such country has committed or is committing genocide or violations of international humanitarian law after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,exception ,the restriction under subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the ,secretary of ,state certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7#a7 the government has adequately punished the persons directly or indirectly responsible for such acts through a credible1 transparent1 and effective judicial process2 7#b7 appropriate measures have been instituted to ensure that such acts will not recur2 and 7#c7 other appropriate compensation or appropriate compensatory measures have been or are being provided to the persons harmed by such acts4 #fdjb4 ,consideration of human rights and democratization in arms exports 7a7 ,in general ,in considering the sale1 export1 or transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries1 the ,secretary of ,state shall-- 7#a7 also consider the extent to which the government of the foreign country protects human rights and supports democratic institutions1 including an independent judiciary2 and 7#b7 ensure that the views and expertise of the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor of the ,department of ,state in connection with any sale1 export1 or transfer are fully taken into account4 7b7 ,inspector ,general oversight ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for four years1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of the requirement under subsection 7a7 during the preceding year4 #fdjc4 ,enhancement of congressional oversight of human rights in arms exports 7a7 ,in general ,it is the sense of ,congress that any letter of offer to sell1 or any application for a license to export or transfer1 defense articles or defense services controlled for export1 regardless of monetary value1 should take into account as part of its evaluation whether the ,secretary of ,state has credible information1 with respect to a country to which the defense articles or defense services are proposed to be sold1 exported1 or transferred1 that-- 7#a7 the government of such country on or after the date of enactment of this ,act has been deposed by a coup d'etat or decree in which the military played a decisive role1 and a democratically elected government has not taken office subsequent to the coup or decree2 or 7#b7 a unit of the security forces of the government of such country-- 7,a7 has violated international humanitarian law and has not been credibly investigated and subjected to a credible and transparent judicial process addressing such allegation2 or 7,b7 has committed a gross violation of human rights1 and has not been credibly investigated and subjected to a credible and transparent judicial process addressing such allegation1 including1 inter alia-- 7i7 torture2 7ii7 rape or sexual assault2 7iii7 ethnic cleansing of civilians2 7iv7 recruitment or use of child soldiers2 7v7 unjust or wrongful detention2 7vi7 the operation of1 or effective control or direction over1 secret detention facilities2 or 7vii7 extrajudicial killings or enforced disappearances1 whether by military1 police1 or other security forces4 7b7 ,inclusion of information in human rights report ,the ,secretary of ,state shall also provide to the appropriate congressional committees the report described in section #ejb;,b7c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7;c77 biannually for the period of time specified in subsection 7c7 of this section regarding any country covered under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,modification of prior notification of shipment of arms ,section #cf7;i7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggf7;i77 is amended by striking subject to the requirements of subsection 7b7 at the joint request of the ,chairman and ,ranking ,member and inserting subject to the requirements of this section at the request of the ,chairman or ,ranking ,member4 #fdjd4 ,end use monitoring of misuse of arms in human rights abuses 7a7 ,end use monitoring ,section #dj;,a7a77#b77;,b7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting and22 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 such articles and services are not being used to violate international humanitarian law or internationally recognized human rights4 4 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the measures that will be taken1 including any additional resources needed1 to conduct an effective end-use monitoring program to fulfill the requirement of clause 7iii7 of section #dj;,a7a77#b77;,b7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act1 as added by subsection 7a77#c74 #fdje4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the terms defense article and defense service have the same meanings given the terms in section #dg of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgid74 ,,lxv ,,burma ,act of #bjbb #feja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,burma ,unified through ,rigorous ,military ,accountability ,act of #bjbb or the ,,burma ,act of #bjbb4 #fejb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,burmese military ,the term ,burmese military-- 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 ,burma such as the police and border guards4 7#b7 ,crimes against humanity ,the term crimes against humanity includes the following1 when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population1 with knowledge of the attack3 7,a7 ,murder4 7,b7 ,forced transfer of population4 7,c7 ,torture4 7,d7 ,extermination4 7,e7 ,enslavement4 7,f7 ,rape1 sexual slavery1 or any other form of sexual violence of comparable severity4 7,g7 ,enforced disappearance of persons4 7,h7 ,persecution against any identifiable group or collectivity on political1 racial1 national1 ethnic1 cultural1 religious1 gender1 or other grounds that are universally recognized as impermissible under international law4 7,i7 ,imprisonment or other severe deprivation of physical liberty in violation of fundamental rules of international law4 7#c7 ,executive order #adjad ,the term ,executive ,order #adjad means ,executive ,order #adjad 7#hf ,fed4 ,reg4 #idbi2 relating to blocking property with respect to the situation in ,burma74 7#d7 ,genocide ,the term genocide means any offense described in section #ajia7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,transitional justice ,the term transitional justice means the range of judicial1 nonjudicial1 formal1 informal1 retributive1 and restorative measures employed by countries transitioning out of armed conflict or repressive regimes1 or employed by the international community through international justice mechanisms1 to redress past or ongoing atrocities and to promote long-term1 sustainable peace4 7#f7 ,war crime ,the term war crime has the meaning given the term in section #bdda7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,a ,matters ,relating to the ,conflict in ,burma #feaa4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,since #aihh1 the ,united ,states policy of principled engagement has fostered positive democratic reforms in ,burma1 with elections in #bjaj1 #bjae1 and #bjbj1 helping to bring about the partial transition to civilian rule and with the latter #b elections resulting in resounding electoral victories for the ,national ,league for ,democracy4 7#b7 ,that democratic transition remained incomplete1 with the military retaining significant power and independence from civilian control following the #bjae elections1 including through control of #be percent of parliamentary seats1 a de facto veto over constitutional reform1 authority over multiple government ministries1 and the ability to operate with impunity and no civilian oversight4 7#c7 ,despite some improvements with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms beginning in #bjaj1 and the establishment of a quasi-civilian government following credible elections in #bjae1 ,burma's military leaders have1 since #bjaf1 overseen an increase in restrictions to freedom of expression 7including for members of the press71 freedom of peaceful assembly1 freedom of association1 and freedom of religion or belief4 7#d7 ,on ,august #be1 #bjag1 ,burmese military and security forces launched a genocidal military campaign against ,rohingya1 resulting in a mass exodus of some #gej1jjj ,rohingya from ,burma's ,rakhine ,state into ,bangladesh1 where they remain4 ,the military has since taken no steps to improve conditions for ,rohingya still in ,rakhine ,state1 who remain at high risk of genocide and other atrocities1 or to create conditions conducive to the voluntary return of ,rohingya refugees and other internally displaced persons 7,i,d,ps74 7#e7 ,the ,burmese military has also engaged in renewed violence with other ethnic minority groups across the country4 ,the military has continued to commit atrocities in ,chin1 ,kachin1 ,kayah1 and ,shan4 ,fighting in northern ,burma has forced more than #ajj1jjj people from their homes and into camps for internally displaced persons4 ,the ,burmese military continues to heavily proscribe humanitarian and media access to conflict-affected populations across the country4 7#f7 ,with more nearly #dgj1jjj1jjj in humanitarian assistance in response to the crisis in fiscal year #bjba1 the ,united ,states is the largest humanitarian donor to populations in need as a result of conflicts in ,burma4 ,in ,may #bjba1 the ,united ,states announced nearly #aee1jjj1jjj in additional humanitarian assistance to meet the urgent needs of ,rohingya refugees and host communities in ,bangladesh and people affected by ongoing violence in ,burma's ,rakhine1 ,kachin1 ,shan1 and ,chin states4 ,in ,september #bjba1 the ,united ,states provided nearly #ahj1jjj1jjj in additional critical humanitarian assistance to the people of ,burma1 bringing the total fiscal year #bjba to more than #dcd1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,both government- and military-initiated investigations into human rights abuses in ,burma involving violence between ethnic minorities and ,burmese security forces have failed to yield credible results or hold perpetrators accountable4 7#h7 ,in its report dated ,september #ag1 #bjah1 the ,united ,nations ,independent ,international ,fact-,finding ,mission on ,myanmar concluded1 on reasonable grounds1 that the factors allowing inference of genocidal intent are present with respect to the attacks against ,rohingya in ,rakhine ,state1 and acts by ,burmese security forces against ,rohingya in ,rakhine ,state and other ethnic minorities in ,kachin and ,shan ,states amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes4 ,the ,independent ,international ,fact-,finding ,mission on ,myanmar established by the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council recommended that the ,united ,nations ,security ,council should ensure accountability for crimes under international law committed in ,myanmar1 preferably by referring the situation to the ,international ,criminal ,court or alternatively by creating an ad hoc international criminal tribunal4 ,the ,mission also recommended the imposition of targeted economic sanctions1 including an arms embargo on ,burma4 7#i7 ,on ,december #ac1 #bjah1 the ,united ,states ,house of ,representatives passed ,house ,resolution #ajia 7#aaeth ,congress71 which expressed the sense of the ,house that the atrocities committed against the ,rohingya by the ,burmese military and security forces since ,august #bjag constitute crimes against humanity and genocide and called upon the ,secretary of ,state to review the available evidence and make a similar determination4 7#aj7 ,in a subsequent report dated ,august #e1 #bjai1 the ,united ,nations ,independent ,international ,fact-,finding ,mission on ,myanmar found that the ,burmese military's economic interests enable its conduct and that it benefits from and supports extractive industry businesses operating in conflict-affected areas in northern ,burma1 including natural resources1 particularly oil and gas1 minerals and gems and argued that through controlling its own business empire1 the ,tatmadaw can evade the accountability and oversight that normally arise from civilian oversight of military budgets4 ,the report called for the ,united ,nations and individual governments to place targeted sanctions on all senior officials in the ,burmese military as well as their economic interests1 especially ,myanma ,economic ,holdings ,limited and ,myanmar ,economic ,corporation4 7#aa7 ,burma's ,november #bjbj election resulted in a landslide victory for the ,national ,league of ,democracy1 with the ,national ,league for ,democracy winning a large majority of seats in ,burma's national parliament4 ,the elections were judged to be credible1 and marked an important step in the country's democratic transition4 7#ab7 ,on ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,burmese military conducted a coup d'tat1 declaring a year-long state of emergency and detaining ,state ,counsellor ,aung ,san ,suu ,kyi1 ,president ,win ,myint1 and dozens of other government officials and elected members of parliament1 thus derailing ,burma's transition to democracy and disregarding the will of the people of ,burma as expressed in the ,november #bjbj general elections1 which were determined to be credible by international and national observers4 7#ac7 ,following the coup1 some ousted members of parliament established the ,committee ,representing the ,pyidaungsu ,hluttaw 7,,crph71 which subsequently established the ,national ,unity ,consultative ,council in ,march of #bjba4 ,the ,national ,unity ,consultative ,council includes representatives from a broad spectrum of stakeholders in ,burma opposed to the military and the coup3 elected representatives from the ,,crph1 representatives from the ethnic armed organizations1 members of ,burma's civil disobedience movement1 and other anti-coup forces4 7#ad7 ,the ,,crph subsequently released the ,federal ,democracy ,charter in ,march #bjba and established the ,national ,unity ,government in ,april #bjba4 ,the ,national ,unity ,government includes representatives from ethnic minority groups1 civil society organizations1 women's groups1 leaders of the civil disobedience movement1 and others4 7#ae7 ,since the coup on ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,burmese military has-- 7,a7 used lethal force on peaceful protestors on multiple occasions1 killing more than #b1jjj people1 including more than #adb children2 7,b7 detained more than #aj1jjj peaceful protestors1 participants in the ,civil ,disobedience ,movement1 labor leaders1 government officials and elected members of parliament1 members of the media1 and others1 according to the ,assistance ,association for ,political ,prisoners2 7,c7 issued laws and directives used to further impede fundamental freedoms1 including freedom of expression 7including for members of the press71 freedom of peaceful assembly1 and freedom of association2 and 7,d7 imposed restrictions on the internet and telecommunications4 7#af7 ,according to the ,,unhcr1 more than #geh1jjj people have been internally displaced since the coup1 while an estimated #dj1jjj have sought refuge in neighboring countries4 ,nevertheless1 the ,burmese military continues to block humanitarian assistance to populations in need4 ,according to the ,world ,health ,organization1 the military has carried out more than #bhf attacks on health care entities since the coup and killed at least #cj health workers4 ,dozens more have been arbitrarily detained1 and hundreds have warrants out for their arrest4 ,the military continued such attacks even as they inhibited efforts to combat a devastating third wave of ,,covid-#ai4 ,the brutality of the ,burmese military was on full display on ,march #bg1 #bjba1 ,armed ,forces ,day1 when1 after threatening on state television to shoot protesters in the head1 security forces killed more than #aej people4 7#ag7 ,the coup represents a continuation of a long pattern of violent and anti-democratic behavior by the military that stretches back decades1 with the military having previously taken over ,burma in coups d'tat in #aifb and #aihh1 and having ignored the results of the #aiij elections1 and a long history of violently repressing protest movements1 including killing and imprisoning thousands of peaceful protestors during pro-democracy demonstrations in #aihh and #bjjg4 7#ah7 ,on ,february #aa1 #bjba1 ,president ,biden issued ,executive ,order #adjad in response to the coup d'tat1 authorizing sanctions against the ,burmese military1 its economic interests1 and other perpetrators of the coup4 7#ai7 ,since the issuance of ,executive ,order #adjad1 ,president ,biden has taken several steps to impose costs on the ,burmese military and its leadership1 including by designating or otherwise imposing targeted sanctions with respect to-- 7,a7 multiple high-ranking individuals and their family members1 including the ,commander-in-,chief of the ,burmese military1 ,min ,aung ,hlaing1 ,burma's ,chief of ,police1 ,than ,hlaing1 and the ,bureau of ,special ,operations commander1 ,lieutenant ,general ,aung ,soe1 and over #ce other individuals2 7,b7 state-owned and military controlled companies1 including ,myanma ,economic ,holdings ,public ,company1 ,ltd41 ,myanmar ,economic ,corporation1 ,ltd41 ,myanmar ,economic ,holdings ,ltd41 ,myanmar ,ruby ,enterprise1 ,myanmar ,imperial ,jade ,co41 ,ltd41 and ,myanma ,gems ,enterprise2 and 7,c7 other corporate entities1 ,burmese military units1 and ,burmese military entities1 including the military regime's ,state ,administrative ,council4 7#bj7 ,the ,united ,states has also implemented new restrictions on exports and reexports to ,burma pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjad2 and 7#ba7 ,on ,april #bd1 #bjba1 the ,association of ,southeast ,asian ,nations 7,,asean7 agreed to a five-point consensus which called for an immediate cessation of violence1 constructive dialogue among all parties1 the appointment of an ,,asean special envoy1 the provision of humanitarian assistance through ,,asean's ,,aha ,centre1 and a visit by the ,,asean special envoy to ,burma4 ,except for the appointment of the ,special ,envoy in ,august #bjba1 the other elements of the ,,asean consensus remain unimplemented due to obstruction by the ,burmese military4 7#bb7 ,in ,june #bjba1 the ,national ,unity ,government included ethnic minorities and women among its cabinet and released a policy paper outlining pledges to ,rohingya and calling for 8justice and reparations0 for the community4 ,the statement affirms the ,rohingya right to citizenship in ,burma1 a significant break from past ,burmese government policies4 7#bc7 ,on ,march #ba1 #bjbb1 ,secretary of ,state ,antony ,blinken announced that the ,united ,states had concluded that members of the ,burmese military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against ,rohingya4 #feab4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to support genuine democracy1 peace1 and national reconciliation in ,burma2 7#b7 to pursue a strategy of calibrated engagement1 which is essential to support the establishment of a peaceful1 prosperous1 and democratic ,burma that includes respect for the human rights of all individuals regardless of ethnicity and religion2 7#c7 to seek the restoration to power of a civilian government that reflects the will of the people of ,burma2 7#d7 to support constitutional reforms that ensure civilian governance and oversight over the military2 7#e7 to assist in the establishment of a fully democratic1 civilian-led1 inclusive1 and representative political system that includes free1 fair1 credible1 and democratic elections in which all people of ,burma1 including all ethnic and religious minorities1 can participate in the political process at all levels including the right to vote and to run for elected office2 7#f7 to support legal reforms that ensure protection for the civil and political rights of all individuals in ,burma1 including reforms to laws that criminalize the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms1 and strengthening respect for and protection of human rights1 including freedom of religion or belief2 7#g7 to seek the unconditional release of all prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in ,burma2 7#h7 to strengthen ,burma's civilian governmental institutions1 including support for greater transparency and accountability once the military is no longer in power2 7#i7 to empower and resource local communities1 civil society organizations1 and independent media2 7#aj7 to promote national reconciliation and the conclusion and credible implementation of a nationwide cease-fire agreement1 followed by a peace process that is inclusive of ethnic ,rohingya1 ,shan1 ,rakhine1 ,kachin1 ,chin1 ,karenni1 and ,karen1 and other ethnic groups and leads to the development of a political system that effectively addresses natural resource governance1 revenue-sharing1 land rights1 and constitutional change enabling inclusive peace2 7#aa7 to ensure the protection and non-refoulement of refugees fleeing ,burma to neighboring countries and prioritize efforts to create a conducive environment and meaningfully address long-standing structural challenges that undermine the safety and rights of ,rohingya in ,rakhine ,state as well as members of other ethnic and religious minorities in ,burma1 including by promoting the creation of conditions for the dignified1 safe1 sustainable1 and voluntary return of refugees in ,bangladesh1 ,thailand1 and in the surrounding region when conditions allow2 7#ab7 to support an immediate end to restrictions that hinder the freedom of movement of members of ethnic minorities throughout the country1 including ,rohingya1 and an end to any and all policies and practices designed to forcibly segregate ,rohingya1 and providing humanitarian support for all internally displaced persons in ,burma2 7#ac7 to support unfettered access for humanitarian actors1 media1 and human rights mechanisms1 including those established by the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council and the ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly1 to all relevant areas of ,burma1 including ,rakhine1 ,chin1 ,kachin1 ,shan1 and ,kayin ,states1 as well as ,sagaing and ,magway regions2 7#ad7 to call for accountability through independent1 credible investigations and prosecutions for any potential genocide1 war crimes1 and crimes against humanity1 including those involving sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children1 perpetrated against ethnic or religious minorities1 including ,rohingya1 by members of the military and security forces of ,burma1 and other armed groups2 7#ae7 to encourage reforms toward the military1 security1 and police forces operating under civilian control and being held accountable in civilian courts for human rights abuses1 corruption1 and other abuses of power2 7#af7 to promote broad-based1 inclusive economic development and fostering healthy and resilient communities2 7#ag7 to combat corruption and illegal economic activity1 including that which involves the military and its close allies2 and 7#ah7 to promote responsible international and regional engagement2 7#ai7 to support and advance the strategy of calibrated engagement1 impose targeted sanctions with respect to the ,burmese military's economic interests and major sources of income for the ,burmese military1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 officials in ,burma1 including the ,commander in ,chief of the ,armed ,forces of ,burma1 ,min ,aung ,hlaing1 and all individuals described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of section #bjb7;a71 under the authorities provided by title ,,ii1 ,executive ,order #adjad1 and the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7subtitle ,f of title ,,xii of ,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note72 7,b7 enterprises owned or controlled by the ,burmese military1 including the ,myanmar ,economic ,corporation1 ,union of ,myanmar ,economic ,holding1 ,ltd41 and all other entities described in section #bjb7;a77#d71 under the authorities provided by title ,,ii1 the ,burmese ,freedom and ,democracy ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-fa2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note71 the ,tom ,lantos ,block ,burmese ,,jade 7,junta's ,anti-,democratic ,efforts7 ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bhf2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note71 other relevant statutory authorities1 and ,executive ,order #adjad2 and 7,c7 state-owned economic enterprises if-- 7i7 there is a substantial risk of the ,burmese military accessing the accounts of such an enterprise2 and 7ii7 the imposition of sanctions would not cause disproportionate harm to the people of ,burma1 the restoration of a civilian government in ,burma1 or the national interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#bj7 to ensure that any sanctions imposed with respect to entities or individuals are carefully targeted to maximize impact on the military and security forces of ,burma and its economic interests while minimizing impact on the people of ,burma1 recognizing the calls from the people of ,burma for the ,united ,states to take action against the sources of income for the military and security forces of ,burma4 ,b ,sanctions and ,policy ,coordination ,with ,respect to ,burma #feba4 ,definitions ,in this title3 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 #febb4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to human rights abuses and perpetration of a coup in ,burma 7a7 ,mandatory sanctions ,not later than #fj days after 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 knowingly operates as a senior official or in a significant capacity in the defense sector of the ,burmese economy2 7#b7 leading up to1 during1 and since the ,february #bjba coup is responsible for or has directly and knowingly engaged in-- 7,a7 actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or institutions in ,burma2 7,b7 actions or policies that threaten the peace1 security1 or stability of ,burma2 7,c7 actions or policies that prohibit1 limit1 or penalize the exercise of freedom of expression or assembly by people in ,burma1 or that limit access to print1 online1 or broadcast media in ,burma2 or 7,d7 the arbitrary detention or torture of any person in ,burma or other serious human rights abuse in ,burma2 7#c7 is a senior leader of-- 7,a7 the ,burmese military or security forces of ,burma1 or any successor entity to any of such forces2 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 has engaged in any activity described in paragraph 7#b7 leading up to1 during1 and after the ,february #bjba coup2 7#d7 knowingly operates-- 7,a7 any entity that is a state-owned economic enterprise under ,burmese law 7other than the entity specified in subsection 7c77 that benefits the ,burmese military1 including the ,myanma ,gems ,enterprise2 or 7,b7 any entity controlled in whole or in part by an entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 or a successor to such an entity1 that benefits the ,burmese military2 7#e7 knowingly and materially violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or has caused or attempted to cause a violation of any license1 order1 regulation1 or prohibition contained in or issued pursuant to ,executive ,order #adjad or this ,act2 7#f7 to be a spouse or adult child of any person described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e72 or 7#g7 to be owned or controlled by1 and to act for or on behalf of1 directly or indirectly1 a person that has engaged in the activity described1 as the case may be1 in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 7b7 ,additional measure relating to facilitation of transactions ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall1 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 sanctioned based on subsection 7a74 7c7 ,additional sanctions ,beginning on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7d7 with respect to the ,myanma ,oil and ,gas ,enterprise4 7d7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions that may be imposed with respect to a foreign person described in subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,property blocking ,notwithstanding the requirements of section #bjb of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja71 the ,president may exercise of all powers granted to the ,president by that ,act 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 the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7or a designee of one of such ,secretaries7 knows1 or has reason to believe1 is described in subsection 7a7 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 clause 7i7 regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is issued4 7ii7 ,effect of revocation ,a revocation under subclause 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 ,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 7f7 ,waiver ,the ,president may1 on a case-by-case basis and for periods not to exceed #ahj days each1 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 not later than #ae days before such waiver is to take effect that the waiver is vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,implementation2 penalties 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided to the ,president under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,penalties ,the penalties provided for in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 shall apply to a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of regulations promulgated under section #djc7;b7 to carry out paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in section #bjf7;a7 of that ,act4 7h7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for #h years1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the heads of other ,united ,states ,government agencies1 as appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 sets forth the plan of the ,department of the ,treasury for ensuring that property blocked pursuant to subsection 7a7 or ,executive ,order #adjad remains blocked2 7#b7 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 7#c7 makes recommendations for how the sources of income described in paragraph 7#b7 can be reduced or blocked2 7#d7 evaluates the implications of imposing sanctions on the ,burmese-government owned ,myanmar ,oil and ,gas ,enterprise1 including a determination with respect to the extent to which sanctions on ,myanmar ,oil and ,gas ,enterprise would advance the interests of the ,united ,states in ,burma2 and 7#e7 assesses the impact of the sanctions imposed pursuant to the authorities under this ,act on the ,burmese people and the ,burmese military4 #febc4 ,certification requirement for removal of certain persons from the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons 7a7 ,in general ,on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president may not remove a person described in subsection 7b7 from the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury 7commonly referred to as the ,,sdn list7 until the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification described in subsection 7c7 with respect to the person4 7b7 ,persons described ,a person described in this subsection is a foreign person included in the ,,sdn list for violations of part #ebe of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any other regulations imposing sanctions on or related to ,burma4 7c7 ,certification described ,a certification described in this subsection1 with respect to a person described in subsection 7b71 is a certification that the person has not knowingly assisted in1 sponsored1 or provided financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or financial or other services to or in support of-- 7#a7 terrorism or a terrorist organization2 7#b7 a significant foreign narcotics trafficker 7as defined in section #hjh of the ,foreign ,narcotics ,kingpin ,designation ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #aijg772 7#c7 a significant transnational criminal organization under ,executive ,order #aceha 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 note2 relating to blocking property of transnational criminal organizations72 or 7#d7 any other person on the ,,sdn list4 7d7 ,form ,a certification described in subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #febd4 ,sanctions and policy coordination for ,burma 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state may designate an official of the ,department of ,state to serve as the ,united ,states ,special ,coordinator for ,burmese ,democracy 7in this section referred to as the ,special ,coordinator74 7b7 ,central objective ,the ,special ,coordinator should develop a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of the full range of ,united ,states diplomatic capabilities1 including the provisions of this ,act1 to promote human rights and the restoration of civilian government in ,burma4 7c7 ,duties and responsibilities ,the ,special ,coordinator should1 as appropriate1 assist in-- 7#a7 coordinating the sanctions policies of the ,united ,states under section #febb with relevant bureaus and offices within the ,department of ,state and other relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies2 7#b7 conducting relevant research and vetting of entities and individuals that may be subject to sanctions under section #febb 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 promoting a comprehensive international effort to impose and enforce multilateral sanctions with respect to ,burma2 7#d7 coordinating with and supporting interagency ,united ,states ,government efforts1 including efforts of the ,united ,states ,ambassador 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 coordinate with and exert pressure on the governments of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation to support multilateral action against the ,burmese military2 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 7,c7 engaging in direct dialogue with ,burmese civil society1 democracy advocates1 ethnic minority representative groups1 and organizations or groups representing the protest movement and the officials elected in #bjbj1 such as the ,committee ,representing the ,pyidaungsu ,hluttaw1 the ,national ,unity ,government1 the ,national ,unity ,consultative ,council1 and their designated representatives2 7,d7 encouraging the ,national ,unity ,government to incorporate accountability mechanisms in relation to the atrocities against ,rohingya and other ethnic groups1 to take further steps to make its leadership and membership ethnically diverse1 and to incorporate measures to enhance ethnic reconciliation and national unity into its policy agenda2 7,e7 assisting efforts by the relevant ,united ,nations ,special ,envoys and ,special ,rapporteurs to secure the release of all political prisoners in ,burma1 promote respect for human rights1 and encourage dialogue2 and 7,f7 supporting nongovernmental organizations operating in ,burma and neighboring countries working to restore civilian democratic rule to ,burma and to address the urgent humanitarian needs of the people of ,burma2 and 7#e7 providing timely input for reporting on the impacts of the implementation of section #febb on the ,burmese military and the people of ,burma4 7d7 ,deadline ,if the ,secretary of ,state has not designated the ,special ,coordinator by the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report detailing the reasons for not doing so4 #febe4 ,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 the ,,un ,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 ,,un 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 7#d7 objecting 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 7#e7 working to ensure the ,burmese military is not recognized as the legitimate government of ,burma in any ,united ,nations body2 and 7#f7 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 crimes against humanity it has and continues to commit in the coup's aftermath4 #febf4 ,sunset 7a7 ,in general ,the authority to impose sanctions and the sanctions imposed under this title 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 title 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 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 ,c ,humanitarian ,assistance and ,civil ,society ,support ,with ,respect to ,burma #feca4 ,support to civil society and independent media 7a7 ,authorization to provide support ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development are authorized to provide support to civil society in ,burma1 ,bangladesh1 ,thailand1 and the surrounding region1 including by-- 7#a7 ensuring the safety of democracy activists1 civil society leaders1 independent media1 participants in the ,civil ,disobedience ,movement1 and government defectors exercising their fundamental rights by-- 7,a7 supporting safe houses for those under threat of arbitrary arrest or detention2 7,b7 providing access to secure channels for communication2 7,c7 assisting individuals forced to flee from ,burma and take shelter in neighboring countries1 including in ensuring protection assistance and non-refoulement2 and 7,d7 providing funding to organizations that equip activists1 civil society organizations1 and independent media with consistent1 long-term technical support on physical and digital security in local languages2 7#b7 supporting democracy activists in their efforts to promote freedom1 democracy1 and human rights in ,burma1 by-- 7,a7 providing aid and training to democracy activists in ,burma2 7,b7 providing aid to individuals and groups conducting democracy programming outside of ,burma targeted at a peaceful transition to constitutional democracy inside ,burma2 7,c7 providing aid and assistance to independent media outlets and journalists and groups working to protect internet freedom and maintain independent media2 7,d7 expanding radio and television broadcasting into ,burma2 and 7,e7 providing financial support to civil society organizations and nongovernmental organizations led by members of ethnic and religious minority groups within ,burma and its cross-border regions2 7#c7 assisting ethnic minority groups and civil society in ,burma to further prospects for justice1 reconciliation1 and sustainable peace2 and 7#d7 promoting ethnic minority inclusion and participation in political processes in ,burma4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj to carry out the provisions of this section for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg4 #fecb4 ,humanitarian assistance and reconciliation 7a7 ,authorization to provide humanitarian assistance ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development are authorized to provide humanitarian assistance and reconciliation activities for ethnic groups and civil society organizations in ,burma1 ,bangladesh1 ,thailand1 and the surrounding region1 including-- 7#a7 assistance for victims of violence by the ,burmese military1 including ,rohingya and individuals from other ethnic minorities displaced or otherwise affected by conflict1 in ,burma1 ,bangladesh1 ,thailand1 and the surrounding region2 7#b7 support for voluntary resettlement or repatriation of displaced individuals in ,burma1 upon the conclusion of genuine agreements developed and negotiated with the involvement and consultation of the displaced individuals and if resettlement or repatriation is safe1 voluntary1 and dignified2 7#c7 support for the promotion of ethnic and religious tolerance1 improving social cohesion1 combating gender-based violence1 increasing the engagement of women in peacebuilding1 and mitigating human rights violations and abuses against children2 7#d7 support for-- 7,a7 primary1 secondary1 and tertiary education for displaced children living in areas of ,burma affected by conflict2 and 7,b7 refugee camps in the surrounding region and opportunities to access to higher education in ,bangladesh and ,thailand2 7#e7 capacity-building support-- 7,a7 to ensure that displaced individuals are consulted and participate in decision-making processes affecting the displaced individuals2 and 7,b7 for the creation of mechanisms to facilitate the participation of displaced individuals in such processes2 and 7#f7 increased humanitarian aid to ,burma to address the dire humanitarian situation that has uprooted #agj1jjj people through-- 7,a7 international aid partners2 7,b7 the ,international ,committee of the ,red ,cross2 and 7,c7 cross-border aid4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #bbj1ejj1jjj to carry out the provisions of this section for fiscal year #bjbc4 #fecc4 ,authorization of assistance for ,burma political prisoners 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the freedom of expression1 including for members of the press1 is an inalienable right and should be upheld and protected in ,burma and everywhere2 7#b7 the ,burmese military must immediately cease the arbitrary arrest1 detention1 imprisonment1 and physical attacks of journalists1 which have created a climate of fear and self-censorship among local journalists2 7#c7 the ,government of ,burma should repeal or amend all laws that violate the right to freedom of expression1 peaceful assembly1 or association1 and ensure that laws such as the ,telecommunications ,law of #bjac and the ,unlawful ,associations ,act of #aijh1 and laws relating to the right to peaceful assembly all comply with ,burma's human rights obligations2 7#d7 all prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in ,burma should be unconditionally and immediately released2 7#e7 the ,burmese military should immediately and unconditionally release ,danny ,fenster and other journalists unjustly detained for their work2 7#f7 the ,government of ,burma must immediately drop defamation charges against all individuals unjustly detained1 including the three ,kachin activists1 ,lum ,zawng1 ,nang ,pu1 and ,zau ,jet1 who led a peaceful rally in ,mytkyina1 the capital of ,kachin ,state in ,april #bjah1 and that the prosecution of ,lum ,zawng1 ,nang ,pu1 and ,zau ,jet is an attempt by ,burmese authorities to intimidate1 harass1 and silence community leaders and human rights defenders who speak out about military abuses and their impact on civilian populations2 and 7#g7 the ,united ,states ,government should use all diplomatic tools to seek the unconditional and immediate release of all prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in ,burma4 7b7 ,political prisoners assistance ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to continue to provide assistance to civil society organizations in ,burma that work to secure the release of and support prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in ,burma1 including-- 7#a7 support for the documentation of human rights violations with respect to prisoners of conscience and political prisoners2 7#b7 support for advocacy in ,burma to raise awareness of issues relating to prisoners of conscience and political prisoners2 7#c7 support for efforts to repeal or amend laws that are used to imprison individuals as prisoners of conscience or political prisoners2 7#d7 support for health1 including mental health1 and post-incarceration assistance in gaining access to education and employment opportunities or other forms of reparation to enable former prisoners of conscience and political prisoners to resume normal lives2 and 7#e7 the creation1 in consultation with former political prisoners and prisoners of conscience1 their families1 and their representatives1 of an independent prisoner review mechanism in ,burma-- 7,a7 to review the cases of individuals who may have been charged or deprived of their liberty for peacefully exercising their human rights2 7,b7 to review all laws used to arrest1 prosecute1 and punish individuals as political prisoners and prisoners of conscience2 and 7,c7 to provide recommendations to the ,government of ,burma for the repeal or amendment of all such laws4 7c7 ,termination ,the authority to provide assistance under this section shall terminate on the date that is #h years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,d ,accountability for ,human ,rights ,abuses #feda4 ,report on accountability for war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,burma 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to continue the support of ongoing mechanisms and special procedures of the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council1 including the ,united ,nations ,independent ,investigative ,mechanism for ,myanmar and the ,special ,rapporteur on the situation of human rights in ,myanmar2 and 7#b7 to refute the credibility and impartiality of efforts sponsored by the ,government of ,burma1 such as the ,independent ,commission of ,enquiry1 unless the ,united ,states ,ambassador at ,large for ,global ,criminal ,justice determines the efforts to be credible and impartial and notifies the appropriate congressional committees in writing and in unclassified form regarding that determination4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 after consultation with the heads of other ,united ,states ,government agencies and representatives of human rights organizations1 as appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 evaluates the persecution of ,rohingya in ,burma by the ,burmese military2 7#b7 after consulting with the ,atrocity ,early ,warning ,task ,force1 or any successor entity or office1 provides a detailed description of any proposed atrocity prevention response recommended by the ,task ,force as it relates to ,burma2 7#c7 summarizes any atrocity crimes committed against ,rohingya or members of other ethnic minority groups in ,burma between #bjab and the date of the submission of the report2 7#d7 describes any potential transitional justice mechanisms for ,burma2 7#e7 provides an analysis of whether the reports summarized under paragraph 7#c7 amount to war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide2 7#f7 includes an assessment on which events that took place in the state of ,rakhine in ,burma1 starting on ,august #be1 #bjag1 constitute war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide2 and 7#g7 includes a determination with respect to whether events that took place during or after the coup of ,february #a1 #bjba1 in any state in ,burma constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 credible evidence of events that may constitute war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide committed by the ,burmese military against ,rohingya and members of other ethnic minority groups1 including the identities of any other actors involved in the events2 7,b7 the role of the civilian government in the commission of any events described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 credible evidence of events of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide committed by other armed groups in ,burma2 7,d7 attacks on health workers1 health facilities1 health transport1 or patients and1 to the extent possible1 the identities of any individuals who engaged in or organized such attacks in ,burma2 and 7,e7 to the extent possible1 the conventional and unconventional weapons used for any events or attacks described in this paragraph and the sources of such weapons4 7#b7 ,in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,attorney ,general1 and heads of any other appropriate ,united ,states ,government agencies1 as appropriate1 a description and assessment of the effectiveness of any efforts undertaken by the ,united ,states to promote accountability for war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide perpetrated against ,rohingya by the ,burmese military1 the government of the ,rakhine ,state1 pro-government militias1 or other armed groups operating in the ,rakhine ,state1 including efforts-- 7,a7 to train civilian investigators1 within and outside of ,burma and ,bangladesh1 to document1 investigate1 develop findings of1 identify1 and locate alleged perpetrators of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide in ,burma2 7,b7 to promote and prepare for a transitional justice mechanism for the perpetrators of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide occurring in the ,rakhine ,state in #bjag2 and 7,c7 to document1 collect1 preserve1 and protect evidence of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,burma1 including by-- 7i7 providing support for ethnic ,rohingya1 ,shan1 ,rakhine1 ,kachin1 ,chin1 and ,kayin and other ethnic minorities2 7ii7 ,burmese1 ,bangladeshi1 foreign1 and international nongovernmental organizations2 7iii7 the ,independent ,investigative ,mechanism for ,myanmar2 and 7iv7 other entities engaged in investigative activities with respect to war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,burma4 7#c7 ,a detailed study of the feasibility and desirability of a transitional justice mechanism for ,burma1 such as an international tribunal1 a hybrid tribunal1 or other options1 that includes-- 7,a7 a discussion of the use of universal jurisdiction or of legal cases brought against ,burma by other countries at the ,international ,court of ,justice regarding any atrocity crimes perpetrated in ,burma2 7,b7 recommendations for any transitional justice mechanism the ,united ,states should support1 the reason the mechanism should be supported1 and the type of support that should be offered2 and 7,c7 consultation regarding transitional justice mechanisms with representatives of ,rohingya and individuals from other ethnic minority groups who have suffered human rights violations and abuses4 7d7 ,protection of witnesses and evidence ,the ,secretary of ,state shall seek to ensure that the identification of witnesses and physical evidence used for the report required by this section are not publicly disclosed in a manner that might place witnesses at risk of harm or encourage the destruction of evidence by the military or government of ,burma4 7e7 ,form of report2 public availability 7#a7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the unclassified portion of the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be posted on a publicly available internet website4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #fedb4 ,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 genocide2 7#b7 collect1 document1 and protect evidence of crimes and preserving the chain of custody for such evidence2 7#c7 conduct criminal investigations of such crimes2 and 7#d7 support investigations 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 #fedb1 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 #feea4 ,sanctions exception relating to importation of goods 7a7 ,in general ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this title shall not include the authority or 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 ,,lxvi ,promoting and ,advancing ,communities of ,color ,through ,inclusive ,lending ,act #ffja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,promoting and ,advancing ,communities of ,color ,through ,inclusive ,lending ,act4 ,a ,promoting and ,advancing ,communities of ,color ,through ,inclusive ,lending #ffaa4 ,strengthening diverse and mission-driven community financial institutions 7a7 ,minority lending institution set-aside in providing assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajh of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,supporting minority institutions ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in providing any assistance to community development financial institutions1 the ,fund shall reserve #dj percent of such assistance for minority lending institutions4 4 7#b7 ,definitions ,section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 ,minority lending institution ,the term minority lending institution has the meaning given that term under section #ebc7;c7 of division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba4 4 7b7 ,office of ,minority ,lending ,institutions ,section #ajd of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,,cdfi ,office of ,minority ,lending ,institutions ,there is established within the ,fund an ,office of ,minority ,lending ,institutions1 which shall oversee assistance provided by the ,fund to minority lending institutions4 4 7c7 ,reporting on minority lending institutions ,section #aag of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgaf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,reporting on minority lending institutions ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include a description of the extent to which assistance from the ,fund are provided to minority lending institutions4 4 7d7 ,submission of ,demographic data relating to diversity by community development financial institutions ,section #ajd of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc71 as amended by subsection 7b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,submission of ,demographic data relating to diversity 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term executive officer has the meaning given the term in section #bcj4eja7;f7 of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection2 7,b7 the term #8gender identity' means the gender-related identity1 appearance1 mannerisms1 or other gender-related characteristics of an individual1 regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth2 7,c7 the term #8sexual orientation' means homosexuality1 heterosexuality1 or bisexuality2 and 7,d7 the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,submission of disclosure ,each ,fund applicant and recipient shall provide data regarding such factors as may be determined by the ,fund1 which may include the following3 7,a7 ,demographic data1 based on voluntary self-identification1 on the racial1 ethnic1 gender identity1 and sexual orientation composition of-- 7i7 the board of directors of the institution2 and 7ii7 the executive officers of the institution4 7,b7 ,the status of any member of the board of directors of the institution1 any nominee for the board of directors of the institution1 or any executive officer of the institution1 based on voluntary self-identification1 as a veteran4 7,c7 ,whether the board of directors of the institution1 or any committee of that board of directors1 has1 as of the date on which the institution makes a disclosure under this paragraph1 adopted any policy1 plan1 or strategy to promote racial1 ethnic1 and gender diversity among-- 7i7 the board of directors of the institution2 7ii7 nominees for the board of directors of the institution2 or 7iii7 the executive officers of the institution4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and every other year thereafter1 the ,fund shall submit to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,fund1 a report-- 7,a7 on the demographic data and trends of the diversity information made available pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 including breakdowns by each ,state 7including the ,district of ,columbia and each territory of the ,united ,states7 and ,tribal government entity2 and 7,b7 containing any administrative or legislative recommendations of the ,fund to enhance the implementation of this title or to promote diversity and inclusion within community development financial institutions4 4 7e7 ,office of ,diverse and ,mission-,driven ,community ,financial ,institutions 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department of the ,treasury the ,office of ,diverse and ,mission-,driven ,community ,financial ,institutions4 7#b7 ,leadership ,the ,office of ,diverse and ,mission-,driven ,community ,financial ,institutions shall be led by a ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,diverse and ,mission-,driven ,community ,financial ,institutions1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,department of the ,treasury's ,director of ,office of ,minority and ,women ,inclusion4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,office of ,diverse and ,mission-,driven ,community ,financial ,institutions1 pursuant to the direction of the ,secretary1 shall seek to provide support for diverse and mission-driven community financial institutions and have the authority-- 7,a7 to monitor and issue reports regarding-- 7i7 community development financial institutions1 minority depository institutions1 and minority lending institutions2 and 7ii7 the role such institutions play in the financial system of the ,united ,states1 including the impact they have on providing financial access to low- and moderate-income communities1 communities of color1 and other underserved communities2 7,b7 to serve as a resource and ,federal liaison for current and prospective community development financial institutions1 minority depository institutions1 and minority lending institutions seeking to engage with the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund 7,,cdfi ,fund71 other ,federal government agencies1 including by providing contact information for other offices of the ,department of the ,treasury or other ,federal ,government agencies1 resources1 technical assistance1 or other support for entities wishing-- 7i7 to become certified as a community development financial institution1 and maintain the certification2 7ii7 to obtain a banking charter1 deposit insurance1 or otherwise carry on banking activities in a safe1 sound1 and responsible manner2 7iii7 to obtain financial support through private sector deposits1 investments1 partnerships1 and other means2 7iv7 to expand their operations through internal growth and acquisitions2 7v7 to develop and upgrade their technology1 cybersecurity resilience1 compliance systems1 data reporting systems1 and their capacity to support their communities1 including through partnerships with third-party companies2 7vi7 to obtain grants1 awards1 investments and other financial support made available through the ,,cdfi ,fund1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,central ,liquidity ,facility1 the ,federal ,home ,loan ,banks1 and other ,federal programs2 7vii7 to participate as a financial intermediary with respect to various ,federal and ,state programs and agencies1 including the ,state ,small ,business ,credit ,initiative and programs of the ,small ,business ,administration2 and 7viii7 to participate in ,financial ,agent ,mentor-,protg ,program of the ,department of the ,treasury and other ,federal programs designed to support private sector partnerships2 7,c7 to provide resources to the public wishing to learn more about minority depository institutions1 community development financial institutions1 and minority lending institutions1 including helping the ,secretary implement the requirements under section #ccd1 publishing reports issued by the ,office on the website of the ,department of the ,treasury and providing hyperlinks to other relevant reports and materials from other ,federal agencies2 7,d7 to provide policy recommendations to other relevant ,federal agencies and ,congress on ways to further strengthen ,federal support for community development financial institutions1 minority depository institutions1 and minority lending institutions2 7,e7 to assist the ,secretary in carrying out the ,secretary's responsibilities under section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 to preserve and promote minority depository institutions in consultation with the ,chairman of the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,chairman of the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 and the ,chairperson of the ,board of ,directors of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation2 7,f7 to carry out other duties of the ,secretary of the ,treasury required by this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle1 and to perform such other duties and authorities as may be assigned by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,strengthening ,federal efforts and interagency coordination to promote diverse and mission-driven community financial institutions 7#a7 ,senior officials designated ,the ,chairman of the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,chairman of the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 the ,chairperson of the ,board of ,directors of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall each1 in consultation with their respective ,director of ,office of ,minority and ,women ,inclusion1 designate a senior official to be their respective agency's officer responsible for promoting minority depository institutions1 community development financial institutions1 and minority lending institutions1 including to fulfill obligations under section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 to preserve and promote minority depository institutions4 7#b7 ,interagency ,working ,group ,the ,department of the ,treasury shall regularly convene meetings1 no less than once a quarter1 of an interagency working group to be known as the ,interagency ,working ,group to ,promote ,diverse and ,mission-,driven ,community ,financial ,institutions1 which shall consist of the senior officials designated by their respective agencies under paragraph 7#a71 along with the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,diverse and ,mission-,driven ,community ,financial ,institutions1 the ,director of the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund1 and such other government officials as the ,secretary of the ,treasury may choose to invite1 to examine and discuss the state of minority depository institutions1 community development financial institutions1 and minority lending institutions1 and actions the relevant agencies can take to preserve1 promote1 and strengthen these institutions4 7#c7 ,promoting fair housing and collective ownership opportunities 7,a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,treasury1 jointly with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 shall issue a report to the covered agencies and the ,congress examining different ways financial institutions1 including community development financial institutions1 can affirmatively further fair housing and be encouraged and incentivized to carry out activities that expand long-term wealth-building opportunities within low-income and minority communities that support collective ownership opportunities1 including through investments in worker cooperatives1 consumer cooperatives1 community land trusts1 not-for-profit-led shared equity homeownership1 and limited-equity cooperatives1 and to provide recommendations to the covered agencies and the ,congress in the furtherance of these objectives4 7,b7 ,progress updates ,beginning not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and every five years thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall1 after receiving the necessary updates from the covered agencies1 issue a report examining the progress made on implementing relevant recommendations1 and providing any additional recommendations to the covered agencies and the ,congress in furtherance of the objectives under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,covered agencies ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term covered agencies means the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 and the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency4 7#d7 ,annual report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,chairman of the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,chairman of the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 the ,chairperson of the ,board of ,directors of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall submit a joint report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate regarding the work that has been done the prior year to preserve1 promote1 and strengthen community development financial institutions1 minority depository institutions1 and minority lending institutions1 along with any policy recommendations on actions various government agencies and ,congress should take to preserve1 promote1 and strengthen community development financial institutions1 minority depository institutions1 and minority lending institutions4 #ffab4 ,capital investments1 grants1 and technology support for ,m,d,is and ,c,d,f,is 7a7 ,authorization of appropriation ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,emergency ,capital ,investment ,fund #d1jjj1jjj1jjj4 ,such funds may be used for administrative expenses of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7b7 ,conforming amendments to allow for additional purchases of capital ,section #ajd;,a of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,use of funds for ,,cdfi financial and technical assistance ,section #ajd;,a of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,use of funds for ,,cdfi financial and technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall transfer no less than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj in the ,emergency ,capital ,investment ,fund to the ,fund for the purpose of providing financial and technical assistance grants to community development financial institutions certified by the ,secretary4 ,the ,fund shall provide such grants using a formula that takes into account criteria such as certification status1 financial and compliance performance1 portfolio and balance sheet strength1 diversity of ,,cdfi business model types1 and program capacity4 4 7d7 ,technology grants for ,m,d,is and ,c,d,f,is 7#a7 ,study and report on certain technology challenges 7,a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall carry out a study on the technology challenges impacting minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions with respect to-- 7i7 internal technology capabilities and capacity of the institutions to process loan applications and otherwise serve current and potential customers through the internet1 mobile phone applications1 and other tools2 7ii7 technology capabilities and capacity of the institutions1 provided in partnership with third party companies1 to process loan applications and otherwise serve current and potential customers through the internet1 mobile phone applications1 and other tools2 7iii7 cybersecurity2 and 7iv7 challenges and solutions related to algorithmic bias in the deployment of technology4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate that includes the results of the study required under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,technology grant program 7,a7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary shall carry out a technology grant program to make grants to minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions to address technology challenges impacting such institutions4 7,b7 ,application ,to be eligible to be awarded a grant under this paragraph1 a minority depository institution or community development financial institution shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7,c7 ,use of funds ,a minority depository institution or community development financial institution that is awarded a grant under this paragraph may use the grant funds to-- 7i7 enhance or adopt technologies that-- 7,i7 shorten loan approval processes2 7,,ii7 improve customer experience2 7,,iii7 provide additional services to customers2 7,,iv7 facilitate compliance with applicable laws1 regulations1 and program requirements1 including testing to ensure that the use of technology does not result in discrimination1 and helping to satisfy data reporting requirements2 7,v7 help ensure privacy of customer records and cybersecurity resilience2 and 7,,vi7 reduce the unbanked and underbanked population2 or 7ii7 carry out such other activities as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use amounts in the ,emergency ,capital ,investment ,fund to implement and make grants under paragraph 7#b71 but not to exceed #bej1jjj1jjj in the aggregate4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms community development financial institution and minority depository institution have the meaning given those terms1 respectively1 under section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjb74 7e7 ,pilot program for establishing de novo ,c,d,f,is and ,m,d,is 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,fund and the appropriate ,federal banking agencies1 shall establish a pilot program to provide competitive grants to a person for the purpose of providing capital for such person to establish a minority depository institution or a community development financial institution4 7#b7 ,application ,a person desiring a grant under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form and containing such information as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,disbursement ,before disbursing grant amounts to a person selected to receive a grant under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that such person has received approval from the appropriate ,federal banking agency 7or such other ,federal or ,state agency from whom approval is required7 to establish a minority depository institution or a community development financial institution1 as applicable4 7#d7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use amounts in the ,emergency ,capital ,investment ,fund to implement and make grants under paragraph 7#b71 but not to exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj in the aggregate4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms appropriate ,federal banking agency1 community development financial institution1 ,fund1 and minority depository institution have the meaning given those terms1 respectively1 under section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjb74 7f7 ,guidance for subchapter ,s and mutual banks ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system and the ,secretary shall issue guidance regarding how ,emergency ,capital ,investment ,program investments 7whether made before or after the date of enactment of this ,act7 are considered for purposes of various prudential requirements1 including debt to equity1 leverage ratio1 and double leverage ratio requirements with respect to subchapter ,s and mutual bank recipients of such investments4 7g7 ,collection of ,data ,section #aaa of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,fund and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,fund 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,collection of certain data by ,c,d,f,is ,notwithstanding the ,equal ,credit ,opportunity ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq47-- 7#a7 a community development financial institution may collect data described in section #gja7;a77#a7 of that ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afia7;a77#a77 from borrowers and applicants for credit for the sole purpose and exclusive use to ensure that targeted populations and low-income residents of investment areas are adequately served and to report the level of service provided to such populations and areas to the ,fund2 and 7#b7 a community development financial institution that collects the data described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not be subject to adverse action related to that collection by the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection or any other ,federal agency4 4 #ffac4 ,supporting ,young ,entrepreneurs ,program ,section #ajh of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjg71 as amended by section #cca7;a77#a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,supporting ,young ,entrepreneurs ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,fund shall establish a ,supporting ,young ,entrepreneurs ,program under which the ,fund may provide financial awards to the community development financial institutions that the ,fund determines have the best programs to help young entrepreneurs get the start up capital needed to start a small business1 with a focus on supporting young women entrepreneurs1 entrepreneurs who are ,black1 ,hispanic1 ,asian or ,pacific ,islander1 and ,native ,american or ,native ,alaskan and other historically underrepresented groups or first time business owners4 7#b7 ,no matching requirement ,the matching requirement under subsection 7e7 shall not apply to awards made under this subsection4 7#c7 ,funding ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,fund may use-- 7,a7 amounts in the ,emergency ,capital ,investment ,fund1 but not to exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj in the aggregate2 and 7,b7 such other funds as may be appropriated by ,congress to the ,fund to carry out the ,supporting ,young ,entrepreneurs ,program4 4 #ffad4 ,map of minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,,cdfi ,fund and the ,federal banking agencies1 shall establish an interactive1 searchable map showing the geographic locations of the headquarters and branch locations of minority depository institutions1 which shall be provided by the ,federal banking agencies1 and community development financial institutions that have been certified by the ,secretary1 including breakdowns by each ,state 7including the ,district of ,columbia and each territory of the ,united ,states71 ,tribal government entity1 and congressional district4 ,such map shall also provide a link to the website of each such minority depository institution and community development financial institution4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,cdfi ,fund ,the term ,,cdfi ,fund means the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund established under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid4 7#b7 ,community development financial institution ,the term community development financial institution has the meaning given in section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid4 7#c7 ,federal banking agency ,the term ,federal banking agency-- 7,a7 has the meaning given in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act2 and 7,b7 means the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration4 7#d7 ,minority depository institution ,the term minority depository institution has the meaning given in section #cjh7;b7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi4 #ffae4 ,report on certified community development financial institutions ,section #aag7;a7 of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgaf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,fund and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,fund 2 7#b7 by striking and the ,congress and inserting 1 the ,congress1 and the public2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,report on certified community development financial institutions ,the annual report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a report on community development financial institutions 7,c,d,f,is7 that have been certified by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 including a summary with aggregate data and analysis1 to the fullest extent practicable1 regarding-- 7,a7 a list of the types of organizations that are certified as ,c,d,f,is1 and the number of each type of organization2 7,b7 the geographic location and capacity of different types of certified ,c,d,f,is1 including overall impact breakdowns by each ,state 7including the ,district of ,columbia and each territory of the ,united ,states7 and ,tribal government entity2 7,c7 the lines of business for different types of certified ,c,d,f,is2 7,d7 human resources and staffing information for different types of certified ,c,d,f,is1 including-- 7,e7 the types of development services provided by different types of certified ,c,d,f,is2 7,f7 the target markets of different types of certified ,c,d,f,is and the amount of products and services offered by ,c,d,f,is to those target markets1 including-- 7i7 the number and amount of loans and loan guarantees made in those target markets2 7ii7 the number and amount of other investments made in those target markets2 and 7iii7 the number and amount of development services offered in those target markets2 and 7,g7 such other information as the ,director of the ,fund may determine necessary to promote transparency of the impact of different types of ,c,d,f,is1 while carrying out this report in a manner that seeks to minimize data reporting requirements from certified ,c,d,f,is when feasible1 including utilizing information gathered from other regulators under section #ajd7l74 4 #ffaf4 ,consultation and minimization of data requests ,section #ajd of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,consultation and minimization of data requests 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out its duties1 the ,fund shall-- 7,a7 periodically1 and no less frequent than once a year1 consult with the applicable ,federal regulator of certified ,c,d,f,is and applicants to be a certified ,,cdfi 7applicants72 7,b7 seek to gather any information necessary related to ,fund certification and award decisions on certified ,c,d,f,is and applicants from the applicable ,federal regulator1 and such regulators shall use reasonable efforts to provide such information to the ,fund1 to minimize duplicative data collection requests made by the ,fund of certified ,c,d,f,is and applicants and to expedite certification1 award1 or other relevant processes administered by the ,fund4 7#b7 ,applicable ,federal regulator defined ,in this subsection1 the term applicable ,federal regulator means-- 7,a7 with respect to a certified ,,cdfi or an applicant that is regulated by both an appropriate ,federal banking agency and the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection2 7,b7 with respect to a certified ,,cdfi or an applicant that is not regulated by the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 the appropriate ,federal banking agency for such applicant2 or 7,c7 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 with respect to a certified ,,cdfi or an applicant-- 7i7 that is not regulated by an appropriate ,federal banking agency2 and 7ii7 that offers or provides consumer financial products or services 7as defined in section #ajjb of the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #edha74 4 #ffag4 ,access to the discount window of the ,federal ,reserve ,system for ,m,d,is and ,c,d,f,is ,within #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system shall establish a process under which minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions may have access to the discount window1 at the seasonal credit interest rate most recently published on the ,federal ,reserve ,statistical ,release on selected interest rates 7daily or weekly74 #ffah4 ,study on securitization by ,c,d,f,is 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund and such other ,federal agencies as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 shall carry out a study on-- 7#a7 the use of securitization by ,c,d,f,is2 7#b7 any barriers to the use of securitization as a source of liquidity by ,c,d,f,is2 and 7#c7 any authorities available to the ,government to support the use of securitization by ,c,d,f,is to the extent it helps serve underserved communities4 7b7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate containing-- 7#a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 any legislative or administrative recommendations of the ,secretary that would promote the responsible use of securitization to help ,c,d,f,is in reaching more underserved communities4 7c7 ,,cdfi defined ,the term ,,cdfi has the meaning given the term community development financial institution under section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid4 ,b ,promoting ,new and ,diverse ,depository ,institutions #ffba4 ,study and strategic plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,federal banking regulators shall jointly-- 7#a7 conduct a study about the challenges faced by proposed depository institutions1 including proposed minority depository institutions1 seeking de novo depository institution charters2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and publish publically1 not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this section-- 7,a7 an analysis based on the study conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 any findings from the study conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 any legislative recommendations that the ,federal banking regulators developed based on the study conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,federal banking regulators shall jointly submit to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and publish publically a strategic plan based on the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 and designed to help proposed depository institutions 7including proposed minority depository institutions7 successfully apply for de novo depository institution charters in a manner that promotes increased availability of banking and financial services1 safety and soundness1 consumer protection1 community reinvestment1 financial stability1 and a level playing field4 7#b7 ,contents of strategic plan ,the strategic plan described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 promote the chartering of de novo depository institutions1 including-- 7i7 proposed minority depository institutions2 and 7ii7 proposed depository institutions that could be certified as community development financial institutions2 and 7,b7 describe actions the ,federal banking regulators may take that would increase the number of depository institutions located in geographic areas where consumers lack access to a branch of a depository institution4 7c7 ,public involvement ,when conducting the study and developing the strategic plan required by this section1 the ,federal banking regulators shall invite comments and other feedback from the public to inform the study and strategic plan4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,depository institution ,the term depository institution has the meaning given in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act1 and includes a ,federal credit union and a ,state credit union as such terms are defined1 respectively1 under section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act4 7#b7 ,community development financial institution ,the term community development financial institution has the meaning given in section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid4 7#c7 ,federal banking regulators ,the term ,federal banking regulators means the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection4 7#d7 ,minority depository institution ,the term minority depository institution has the meaning given in section #cjh7;b7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi4 ,c ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking #ffca4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,act4 #ffcb4 ,sense of ,congress on funding the loan-loss reserve fund for small dollar loans ,the sense of ,congress is the following3 7#a7 ,the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund 7the ,,cdfi ,fund7 is an agency of the ,department of the ,treasury1 and was established by the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid4 ,the mission of the ,,cdfi ,fund is to expand economic opportunity for underserved people and communities by supporting the growth and capacity of a national network of community development lenders1 investors1 and financial service providers4 ,a community development financial institution 7a ,,cdfi7 is a specialized financial institution serving low-income communities and a ,community ,development ,entity 7a ,,cde7 is a domestic corporation or partnership that is an intermediary vehicle for the provision of loans1 investments1 or financial counseling in low-income communities4 ,the ,,cdfi ,fund certifies ,c,d,f,is and ,c,d,es4 ,becoming a certified ,,cdfi or ,,cde allows organizations to participate in various ,,cdfi ,fund programs as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,bank ,enterprise ,award ,program1 which provides ,,fdic-insured depository institutions awards for a demonstrated increase in lending and investments in distressed communities and ,c,d,f,is4 7,b7 ,the ,,cdfi ,program1 which provides ,financial and ,technical ,assistance awards to ,c,d,f,is to reinvest in the ,,cdfi1 and to build the capacity of the ,,cdfi1 including financing product development and loan loss reserves4 7,c7 ,the ,native ,american ,,cdfi ,assistance ,program1 which provides ,c,d,f,is and sponsoring entities ,financial and ,technical ,assistance awards to increase lending and grow the number of ,c,d,f,is owned by ,native ,americans to help build capacity of such ,c,d,f,is4 7,d7 ,the ,new ,market ,tax ,credit ,program1 which provides tax credits for making equity investments in ,c,d,es that stimulate capital investments in low-income communities4 7,e7 ,the ,capital ,magnet ,fund1 which provides awards to ,c,d,f,is and nonprofit affordable housing organizations to finance affordable housing solutions and related economic development activities4 7,f7 ,the ,bond ,guarantee ,program1 a source of long-term1 patient capital for ,c,d,f,is to expand lending and investment capacity for community and economic development purposes4 7#b7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury is authorized to create multi-year grant programs designed to encourage low-to-moderate income individuals to establish accounts at federally insured banks1 and to improve low-to-moderate income individuals' access to such accounts on reasonable terms4 7#c7 ,under this authority1 grants to participants in ,,cdfi ,fund programs may be used for loan-loss reserves and to establish small-dollar loan programs by subsidizing related losses4 ,these grants also allow for the providing recipients with the financial counseling and education necessary to conduct transactions and manage their accounts4 ,these loans provide low-cost alternatives to payday loans and other nontraditional forms of financing that often impose excessive interest rates and fees on borrowers1 and lead millions of ,americans to fall into debt traps4 ,small-dollar loans can only be made pursuant to terms1 conditions1 and practices that are reasonable for the individual consumer obtaining the loan4 7#d7 ,program participation is restricted to eligible institutions1 which are limited to organizations listed in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code and exempt from tax under #eja7;a7 of such ,code1 federally insured depository institutions1 community development financial institutions and ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government entities4 7#e7 ,according to the ,,cdfi ,fund1 some programs attract as much as #aj in private capital for every #a invested by the ,,cdfi ,fund4 ,the ,administration and the ,congress should prioritize appropriation of funds for the loan loss reserve fund and technical assistance programs administered by the ,community ,development ,financial ,institution ,fund4 #ffcc4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,community development financial institution ,the term community development financial institution has the meaning given under section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjb74 7#b7 ,minority depository institution ,the term minority depository institution has the meaning given under section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note71 as amended by this ,act4 #ffcd4 ,inclusion of women's banks in the definition of minority depository institution ,section #cjh7;b77#a7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 as clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking means any and inserting the following3 means-- 7,a7 any 2 and 7#c7 in clause 7iii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#d7 by inserting at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 any bank described in clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of section #ai7;b77#a77;,a7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act-- 7i7 more than #ej percent of the outstanding shares of which are held by #a or more women2 and 7ii7 the majority of the directors on the board of directors of which are women4 4 #ffce4 ,establishment of impact bank designation 7a7 ,in general ,each ,federal banking agency shall establish a program under which a depository institution with total consolidated assets of less than #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj may elect to be designated as an impact bank if the total dollar value of the loans extended by such depository institution to low-income borrowers is greater than or equal to #ej percent of the assets of such bank4 7b7 ,notification of eligibility ,based on data obtained through examinations of depository institutions1 the appropriate ,federal banking agency shall notify a depository institution if the institution is eligible to be designated as an impact bank4 7c7 ,application ,regardless of whether or not it has received a notice of eligibility under subsection 7b71 a depository institution may submit an application to the appropriate ,federal banking agency-- 7#a7 requesting to be designated as an impact bank2 and 7#b7 demonstrating that the depository institution meets the applicable qualifications4 7d7 ,limitation on additional data requirements ,the ,federal banking agencies may only impose additional data collection requirements on a depository institution under this section if such data is-- 7#a7 necessary to process an application submitted by the depository institution to be designated an impact bank2 or 7#b7 with respect to a depository institution that is designated as an impact bank1 necessary to ensure the depository institution's ongoing qualifications to maintain such designation4 7e7 ,removal of designation ,if the appropriate ,federal banking agency determines that a depository institution designated as an impact bank no longer meets the criteria for such designation1 the appropriate ,federal banking agency shall rescind the designation and notify the depository institution of such rescission4 7f7 ,reconsideration of designation2 appeals ,under such procedures as the ,federal banking agencies may establish1 a depository institution may-- 7#a7 submit to the appropriate ,federal banking agency a request to reconsider a determination that such depository institution no longer meets the criteria for the designation2 or 7#b7 file an appeal of such determination4 7g7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal banking agencies shall jointly issue rules to carry out the requirements of this section1 including by providing a definition of a low-income borrower4 7h7 ,reports ,each ,federal banking agency shall submit an annual report to the ,congress containing a description of actions taken to carry out this section4 7i7 ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act definitions ,in this section1 the terms depository institution1 appropriate ,federal banking agency1 and ,federal banking agency have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac74 #ffcf4 ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committees 7a7 ,establishment ,each covered regulator shall establish an advisory committee to be called the ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committee4 7b7 ,duties ,each ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committee shall provide advice to the respective covered regulator on meeting the goals established by section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 to preserve the present number of covered minority institutions1 preserve the minority character of minority-owned institutions in cases involving mergers or acquisitions1 provide technical assistance1 and encourage the creation of new covered minority institutions4 ,the scope of the work of each such ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committee shall include an assessment of the current condition of covered minority institutions1 what regulatory changes or other steps the respective agencies may be able to take to fulfill the requirements of such section #cjh1 and other issues of concern to covered minority institutions4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committee shall consist of no more than #aj members1 who-- 7,a7 shall serve for one two-year term2 7,b7 shall serve as a representative of a depository institution or an insured credit union with respect to which the respective covered regulator is the covered regulator of such depository institution or insured credit union2 and 7,c7 shall not receive pay by reason of their service on the advisory committee1 but may receive travel or transportation expenses in accordance with section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,diversity ,to the extent practicable1 each covered regulator shall ensure that the members of the ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committee of such agency reflect the diversity of covered minority institutions4 7d7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committee shall meet not less frequently than twice each year4 7#b7 ,notice and invitations ,each ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committee shall-- 7,a7 notify the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate in advance of each meeting of the ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,b7 invite the attendance at each meeting of the ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committee of-- 7i7 one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party of the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party of any relevant subcommittees of such committees4 7e7 ,no termination of advisory committees ,the termination requirements under section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 app47 shall not apply to a ,minority ,depositories ,advisory ,committee established pursuant to this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered regulator ,the term covered regulator means the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 and the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration4 7#b7 ,covered minority institution ,the term covered minority institution means a minority depository institution 7as defined in section #cjh7;b7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note774 7#c7 ,depository institution ,the term depository institution has the meaning given under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac74 7#d7 ,insured credit union ,the term insured credit union has the meaning given in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb74 7g7 ,technical amendment ,section #cjh7;b7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,depository institution ,the term depository institution means an insured depository institution 7as defined in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac77 and an insured credit union 7as defined in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb774 4 #ffcg4 ,federal deposits in minority depository institutions 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,federal deposits ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall ensure that deposits made by ,federal agencies in minority depository institutions and impact banks are collateralized or insured1 as determined by the ,secretary4 ,such deposits shall include reciprocal deposits as defined in section #ccg4f7;e77#b77v7 of title #ab1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on ,march #f1 #bjai74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 as amended by section #f7;g71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,impact bank ,the term impact bank means a depository institution designated by the appropriate ,federal banking agency pursuant to section #ffce of the ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,act4 4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section-- and inserting section32 and 7#b7 in the paragraph heading for paragraph 7#a71 by striking financial and inserting depository4 #ffch4 ,minority ,bank ,deposit ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #abjd of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa note7 is amended to read as follows3 #abjd4 ,expansion of use of minority depository institutions 7a7 ,minority ,bank ,deposit ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a program to be known as the ,minority ,bank ,deposit ,program to expand the use of minority depository institutions4 7#b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 acting through the ,fiscal ,service1 shall-- 7,a7 on application by a depository institution or credit union1 certify whether such depository institution or credit union is a minority depository institution2 7,b7 maintain and publish a list of all depository institutions and credit unions that have been certified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 periodically distribute the list described in subparagraph 7,b7 to-- 7i7 all ,federal departments and agencies2 7ii7 interested ,state and local governments2 and 7iii7 interested private sector companies4 7#c7 ,inclusion of certain entities on list ,a depository institution or credit union that1 on the date of the enactment of this section1 has a current certification from the ,secretary of the ,treasury stating that such depository institution or credit union is a minority depository institution shall be included on the list described under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7b7 ,expanded ,use ,among ,federal ,departments and ,agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the establishment of the program described in subsection 7a71 the head of each ,federal department or agency shall develop and implement standards and procedures to prioritize1 to the maximum extent possible as permitted by law and consistent with principles of sound financial management1 the use of minority depository institutions to hold the deposits of each such department or agency4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the establishment of the program described in subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter1 the head of each ,federal department or agency shall submit to ,congress a report on the actions taken to increase the use of minority depository institutions to hold the deposits of each such department or agency4 7c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,credit union ,the term credit union has the meaning given the term insured credit union in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb74 7#b7 ,depository institution ,the term depository institution has the meaning given in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac74 7#c7 ,minority depository institution ,the term minority depository institution has the meaning given that term under section #cjh of this ,act4 4 7b7 ,conforming ,amendments ,the following provisions are amended by striking #abjd7;c77#c7 and inserting #abjd7;c73 7#a7 ,section #hjh7;b77#c7 of the ,community ,reinvestment ,act of #aigg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bijg7;b77#c774 7#b7 ,section #dj7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcaq7g77#a77;,b774 7#c7 ,section #gjd;,b7h77#d7 of the ,equal ,credit ,opportunity ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afia;c-#b7;h77#d774 #ffci4 ,diversity report and best practices 7a7 ,annual report ,each covered regulator shall submit to ,congress an annual report on diversity including the following3 7#a7 ,data1 based on voluntary self-identification1 on the racial1 ethnic1 and gender composition of the examiners of each covered regulator1 disaggregated by length of time served as an examiner4 7#b7 ,the status of any examiners of covered regulators1 based on voluntary self-identification1 as a veteran4 7#c7 ,whether any covered regulator1 as of the date on which the report required under this section is submitted1 has adopted a policy1 plan1 or strategy to promote racial1 ethnic1 and gender diversity among examiners of the covered regulator4 7#d7 ,whether any special training is developed and provided for examiners related specifically to working with depository institutions and credit unions that serve communities that are predominantly minorities1 low income1 or rural1 and the key focus of such training4 7b7 ,best practices ,each ,office of ,minority and ,women ,inclusion of a covered regulator shall develop1 provide to the head of the covered regulator1 and make publicly available best practices-- 7#a7 for increasing the diversity of candidates applying for examiner positions1 including through outreach efforts to recruit diverse candidate to apply for entry-level examiner positions2 and 7#b7 for retaining and providing fair consideration for promotions within the examiner staff for purposes of achieving diversity among examiners4 7c7 ,covered regulator defined ,in this section1 the term covered regulator means the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 and the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration4 #ffdj4 ,investments in minority depository institutions and impact banks 7a7 ,control for certain institutions ,section #g7;j77#h77;,b7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahag7;j77#h77;,b77 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 control means the power1 directly or indirectly-- 7i7 to direct the management or policies of an insured depository institution2 or 7ii7 7,i7 with respect to an insured depository institution1 of a person to vote #be per centum or more of any class of voting securities of such institution2 or 7,,ii7 with respect to an insured depository institution that is an impact bank 7as designated pursuant to section #ffce of the ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,act7 or a minority depository institution 7as defined in section #cjh7;b7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi71 of an individual to vote #cj percent or more of any class of voting securities of such an impact bank or a minority depository institution4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,the ,federal banking agencies 7as defined in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac77 shall jointly issue rules for de novo minority depository institutions and de novo impact banks 7as designated pursuant to section #ffce7 to allow #c years to meet the capital requirements otherwise applicable to minority depository institutions and impact banks4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal banking agencies shall jointly submit to ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 the principal causes for the low number of de novo minority depository institutions during the #aj-year period preceding the date of the report2 7#b7 the main challenges to the creation of de novo minority depository institutions and de novo impact banks2 and 7#c7 regulatory and legislative considerations to promote the establishment of de novo minority depository institutions and de novo impact banks4 #ffda4 ,report on covered mentor-protege programs 7a7 ,report ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to ,congress a report on participants in a covered mentor-protege program1 including-- 7#a7 an analysis of outcomes of such program2 7#b7 the number of minority depository institutions that are eligible to participate in such program but do not have large financial institution mentors2 and 7#c7 recommendations for how to match such minority depository institutions with large financial institution mentors4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered mentor-protege program ,the term covered mentor-protege program means a mentor-protege program established by the ,secretary of the ,treasury pursuant to section #de of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fegr74 7#b7 ,large financial institution ,the term large financial institution means any entity-- 7,a7 regulated by the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 or the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration2 and 7,b7 that has total consolidated assets greater than or equal to #ej1jjj1jjj1jjj4 #ffdb4 ,custodial deposit program for covered minority depository institutions and impact banks 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue rules establishing a custodial deposit program under which a covered bank may receive deposits from a qualifying account4 7b7 ,requirements ,in issuing rules under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,federal banking agencies2 7#b7 ensure each covered bank participating in the program established under this section-- 7,a7 has appropriate policies relating to management of assets1 including measures to ensure the safety and soundness of each such covered bank2 and 7,b7 is compliant with applicable law2 and 7#c7 ensure1 to the extent practicable that the rules do not conflict with goals described in section #cjh7;a7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note74 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,deposits ,with respect to the funds of an individual qualifying account1 an entity may not deposit an amount greater than the insured amount in a single covered bank4 7#b7 ,total deposits ,the total amount of funds deposited in a covered bank under the custodial deposit program described under this section may not exceed the lesser of-- 7,a7 #aj percent of the average amount of deposits held by such covered bank in the previous quarter2 or 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj 7as adjusted for inflation74 7d7 ,report ,each quarter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the program established under this section including information identifying participating covered banks and the total amount of deposits received by covered banks under the program1 including breakdowns by each ,state 7including the ,district of ,columbia and each territory of the ,united ,states7 and ,tribal government entity4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered bank ,the term covered bank means-- 7,a7 a minority depository institution that is well capitalized1 as defined by the appropriate ,federal banking agency2 or 7,b7 a depository institution designated pursuant to section #dice that is well capitalized1 as defined by the appropriate ,federal banking agency4 7#b7 ,insured amount ,the term insured amount means the amount that is the greater of-- 7,a7 the standard maximum deposit insurance amount 7as defined in section #aa7;a77#a77;,e7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahba7;a77#a77;,e7772 or 7,b7 such higher amount negotiated between the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation under which the ,corporation will insure all deposits of such higher amount4 7#c7 ,federal banking agencies ,the terms appropriate ,federal banking agency and ,federal banking agencies have the meaning given those terms1 respectively1 under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act4 7#d7 ,qualifying account ,the term qualifying account means any account established in the ,department of the ,treasury that-- 7,a7 is controlled by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 is expected to maintain a balance greater than #bjj1jjj1jjj for the following #bd-month period4 #ffdc4 ,streamlined community development financial institution applications and reporting 7a7 ,application processes ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and with respect to any person having assets under #c1jjj1jjj1jjj that submits an application for deposit insurance with the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation that could also become a community development financial institution1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund1 shall-- 7#a7 develop systems and procedures to record necessary information to allow the ,administrator to conduct preliminary analysis for such person to also become a community development financial institution2 and 7#b7 develop procedures to streamline the application and annual certification processes and to reduce costs for such person to become1 and maintain certification as1 a community development financial institution4 7b7 ,implementation report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation shall submit to ,congress a report describing the systems and procedures required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ag7;a77#a7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbg7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 applicants for deposit insurance that could also become a community development financial institution 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid71 a minority depository institution 7as defined in section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi71 or an impact bank 7as designated pursuant to section #ffce of the ,ensuring ,diversity in ,community ,banking ,act72 and 4 7#b7 ,application ,the amendment made by this subsection shall apply with respect to the first report to be submitted after the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ffdd4 ,task force on lending to small business concerns 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall establish a task force to examine methods for improving relationships between the ,small ,business ,administration and community development financial institutions1 minority depository institutions1 and impact banks 7as designated pursuant to section #ffce7 to increase the volume of loans provided by such institutions to small business concerns 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after the establishment of the task force described in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall submit to ,congress a report on the findings of such task force4 #ffde4 ,discretionary surplus fund 7a7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #g7;a77#c7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#c77;,a77 is amended by reducing the dollar figure described in such subparagraph by #a1ibj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 ,d ,expanding ,opportunity for ,minority ,depository ,institutions #ffea4 ,establishment of ,financial ,agent ,mentor-,protg ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjh of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,financial ,agent ,mentor-,protg ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall establish a program to be known as the ,financial ,agent ,mentor-,protg ,program 7in this subsection referred to as the ,program7 under which a financial agent designated by the ,secretary or a large financial institution may serve as a mentor1 under guidance or regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 to a small financial institution to allow such small financial institution-- 7,a7 to be prepared to perform as a financial agent2 or 7,b7 to improve capacity to provide services to the customers of the small financial institution4 7#b7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall hold outreach events to promote the participation of financial agents1 large financial institutions1 and small financial institutions in the ,program at least once a year4 7#c7 ,exclusion ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance or regulations to establish a process under which a financial agent1 large financial institution1 or small financial institution may be excluded from participation in the ,program4 7#d7 ,report ,the ,office of ,minority and ,women ,inclusion of the ,department of the ,treasury shall include in the report submitted to ,congress under section #cdb7;e7 of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act information pertaining to the ,program1 including-- 7,a7 the number of financial agents1 large financial institutions1 and small financial institutions participating in such ,program1 including breakdowns by each ,state 7including the ,district of ,columbia and each territory of the ,united ,states71 ,tribal government entity1 and congressional district2 and 7,b7 the number of outreach events described in paragraph 7#b7 held during the year covered by such report4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,financial agent ,the term financial agent means any national banking association designated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury to be employed as a financial agent of the ,government4 7,b7 ,large financial institution ,the term large financial institution means any entity regulated by the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 or the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration that has total consolidated assets greater than or equal to #ej1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,small financial institution ,the term small financial institution means-- 7i7 any entity regulated by the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 or the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration that has total consolidated assets lesser than or equal to #b1jjj1jjj1jjj2 or 7ii7 a minority depository institution4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,e ,,cdfi ,bond ,guarantee ,program ,improvement #fffa4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the authority to guarantee bonds under section #aad;,a of the ,community ,development ,banking and ,financial ,institutions ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgac;a7 7commonly referred to as the ,,cdfi ,bond ,guarantee ,program7 provides community development financial institutions with a sustainable source of long-term capital and furthers the mission of the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund 7established under section #ajd7;a7 of such ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc7;a77 to increase economic opportunity and promote community development investments for underserved populations and distressed communities in the ,united ,states4 #fffb4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for community or economic development purposes ,section #aad;,a of the ,community ,development ,banking and ,financial ,institutions ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgac;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking 1 multiplied by an amount equal to the outstanding principal balance of issued notes or bonds2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,b71 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7k71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjad and inserting the date that is #d years after the date of enactment of the ,promoting and ,advancing ,communities of ,color ,through ,inclusive ,lending ,act4 #fffc4 ,report on the ,,cdfi bond guarantee program ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not later than #c years after such date of enactment1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate on the effectiveness of the ,,cdfi bond guarantee program established under section #aad;,a of the ,community ,development ,banking and ,financial ,institutions ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgac;a74 ,,lxvii ,homeland ,security ,provisions ,a ,strengthening ,security of our ,communities #fgja4 ,nonprofit security grant program improvement 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 and threats before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking this subsection 7a7 and inserting this subsection2 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 and 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 costs1 including costs associated with contracted security4 7,d7 ,expenses directly related to the administration of the grant1 except that such expenses may not exceed five percent of the amount of the grant4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,retention ,each ,state through which a recipient receives a grant under this section may retain up to five percent of each grant for expenses directly related to the administration of the grant4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjbj through #bjbd and inserting #bjbb through #bjbh2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,each such report shall also include information on the number of applications submitted by eligible nonprofit organizations to each ,state1 the number of applications submitted by each ,state to the ,administrator1 and the operations of the ,nonprofit ,security ,grant ,program ,office1 including staffing resources and efforts with respect to subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of subsection 7c77#a742 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7j72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsections3 7f7 ,administration ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall establish within the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency a program office for the ,program 7in this section referred to as the program office74 ,the program office shall be headed by a senior official of the ,agency4 ,the ,administrator shall administer the ,program 7including1 where appropriate1 in coordination with ,states71 including relating to the following3 7#a7 ,outreach1 engagement1 education1 and technical assistance and support to eligible nonprofit organizations described in subsection 7b71 with particular attention to such organizations in underserved communities1 prior to1 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 process4 7#b7 ,establishment of mechanisms to ensure program office processes are conducted in accordance with constitutional1 statutory1 regulatory1 and other legal and agency policy requirements that protect civil rights and civil liberties and1 to the maximum extent practicable1 advance equity for members of underserved communities4 7#c7 ,establishment of mechanisms for the ,administrator to provide feedback to eligible nonprofit organizations that do not receive grants4 7#d7 ,establishment of mechanisms to collect data to measure the effectiveness of grants under the ,program4 7#e7 ,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 ,program4 7#f7 ,carrying out efforts to prevent waste1 fraud1 and abuse1 including through audits of grantees4 7g7 ,grant guidelines ,for each fiscal year1 prior to 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 prior to the publication of such guidelines4 7h7 ,allocation requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall ensure that-- 7,a7 #ej percent of amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection 7k7 is provided to eligible recipients located in high-risk urban areas that receive funding under section #bjjc in the current fiscal year or received such funding in any of the preceding ten fiscal years1 inclusive of any amounts ,states may retain pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 #ej percent of amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorizations of appropriations under subsection 7k7 is provided to eligible recipients located in jurisdictions not receiving funding under section #bjjc in the current fiscal year or have not received such funding in any of the preceding ten fiscal years1 inclusive of any amounts ,states may retain pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may allocate a different percentage if the ,administrator does not receive a sufficient number of applications from eligible recipients to meet the allocation percentages described in either subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of such paragraph4 ,if the ,administrator exercises the authorization under this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall1 not later than #cj days after such exercise1 report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate regarding such exercise4 7i7 ,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 2 7#g7 in subsection 7j71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ge million for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd and inserting #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc and #ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,operations and maintenance ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 not more than five percent is authorized-- 7,a7 to operate the program office2 and 7,b7 for other costs associated with the management1 administration1 and evaluation of the ,program4 2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,treatment ,nonprofit organizations determined by the ,secretary to be at risk of extremist attacks other than terrorist attacks and threats under subsection 7a7 are deemed to satisfy the conditions specified in subsection 7b7 if protecting such organizations against such other extremist attacks would help protect such organizations against such terrorist attacks and threats4 4 7b7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a plan for the administration of the program office for the ,nonprofit ,security ,grant ,program established under subsection 7f7 of section #bjji of the ,homeland ,security ,act #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji;a71 as amended by subsection 7a71 including a staffing plan for such program office4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,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 sections #bjjc1 #bjjd1 or #bjji4 #fgjb4 ,national ,computer ,forensics ,institute reauthorization 7a7 ,in general ,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 #bjbb and inserting #bjcb2 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 judges1 participants in the ,united ,states ,secret ,service's network of cyber fraud task forces1 and other appropriate individuals 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 ,department guidance regarding privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties protections42 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7f7 as subsections 7d7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7b7 ,curriculum ,in furtherance of subsection 7a71 all education and training of the ,institute shall be conducted in accordance with relevant ,federal law and policy regarding privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties protections1 including best practices for safeguarding data privacy and fair information practice principles4 ,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 7c7 ,research and development ,in furtherance of subsection 7a71 the ,institute shall research1 develop1 and share information relating to investigating cybersecurity incidents1 electronic crimes1 and related cybersecurity threats that prioritize best practices for forensic examinations of computers1 mobile devices1 and other information systems4 ,such information may include training on methods to investigate ransomware and other threats involving the use of digital assets4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 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 ,the ,institute shall prioritize providing education and training to individuals from geographically-diverse jurisdictions throughout the ,united ,states42 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 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 related cybersecurity threats1 and for forensic examinations of computers1 mobile devices1 and other information systems2 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated-- 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 7#g7 by redesignating subsection 7g71 as redesignated pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 as subsection 7j72 and 7#h7 by inserting after subsection 7f71 as so redesignated1 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 ,the ,secretary shall include in the annual report required pursuant to section #aaaf of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 information regarding the activities of the ,institute1 including relating to the following3 7#a7 ,activities of the ,institute1 including1 where possible1 an identification of jurisdictions with recipients of education and training provided pursuant to subsection 7a7 of this section during such year and information relating to the costs associated with such education and training4 7#b7 ,any information regarding projected future demand for such education and training4 7#c7 ,impacts of the ,institute's activities on jurisdictions' capability to investigate and prevent cybersecurity incidents1 electronic crimes1 and related cybersecurity threats4 7#d7 ,a description of the nomination process for ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal law enforcement officers1 prosecutors1 judges1 participants in the ,united ,states ,secret ,service's network of cyber fraud task forces1 and other appropriate individuals to receive the education and training provided pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#e7 ,any other issues determined relevant by the ,secretary4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 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 7b7 ,guidance from the ,privacy ,officer and ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,officer ,the ,privacy ,officer and the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall provide guidance1 upon the request of the ,director of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service1 regarding the functions specified in subsection 7b7 of section #hbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #chc71 as amended by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,template for information collection from participating jurisdictions ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service shall develop and disseminate to jurisdictions that are recipients of education and training provided by the ,national ,computer ,forensics ,institute pursuant to subsection 7a7 of section #hbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #chc71 as amended by subsection 7a71 a template to permit each such jurisdiction to submit to the ,director reports on the impacts on such jurisdiction of such education and training1 including information on the number of digital forensics exams conducted annually4 ,the ,director shall1 as appropriate1 revise such template and disseminate to jurisdictions described in this subsection any such revised templates4 7d7 ,requirements analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service shall carry out a requirements analysis of approaches to expand capacity of the ,national ,computer ,forensics ,institute to carry out the ,institute's mission as set forth in subsection 7a7 of section #hbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #chc71 as amended by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,submission ,not later than #ij days after completing the requirements analysis under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service shall submit to ,congress such analysis1 together with a plan to expand the capacity of the ,national ,computer ,forensics ,institute to provide education and training described in such subsection4 ,such analysis and plan shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,expanding the physical operations of the ,institute4 7,b7 ,expanding the availability of virtual education and training to all or a subset of potential recipients of education and training from the ,institute4 7,c7 ,some combination of the considerations set forth in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7e7 ,research and development ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service may coordinate with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to carry out research and development of systems and procedures to enhance the ,national ,computer ,forensics ,institute's capabilities and capacity to carry out the ,institute's mission as set forth in subsection 7a7 of section #hbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #chc71 as amended by subsection 7a74 #fgjc4 ,homeland security capabilities preservation 7a7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 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 plan1 informed by the survey information collected pursuant to subsection 7b71 to make ,federal assistance available for at least three consecutive fiscal years to certain urban areas that in the current fiscal year did not receive grant funding under the ,urban ,area ,security ,initiative under section #bjjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjd7 and require continued ,federal assistance for the purpose of preserving a homeland security capability related to preventing1 preparing for1 protecting against1 and responding to acts of terrorism that had been developed or otherwise supported through prior grant funding under such ,initiative and allow for such urban areas to transition to such urban areas costs of preserving such homeland security capabilities4 7#b7 ,additional requirement ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall also contain a prohibition on an urban area that in a fiscal year is eligible to receive ,federal assistance described in such paragraph from also receiving grant funding under the ,urban ,area ,security ,initiative under section #bjjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 ,in such a case1 such plan shall require such an urban area to promptly notify the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency regarding the preference of such urban area to retain either-- 7,a7 such eligibility for such ,federal assistance2 or 7,b7 such receipt of such grant funding4 7b7 ,survey ,in developing the plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall1 to ascertain the scope of ,federal assistance required1 survey urban areas that-- 7#a7 did not receive grant funding under the ,urban ,area ,security ,initiative under section #bjjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb in the current fiscal year concerning homeland security capabilities related to preventing1 preparing for1 protecting against1 and responding to acts of terrorism that had been developed or otherwise supported through funding under such ,initiative that are at risk of being reduced or eliminated without such ,federal assistance2 7#b7 received such funding in the current fiscal year1 but did not receive such funding in at least one fiscal year in the six fiscal years immediately preceding the current fiscal year2 and 7#c7 any other urban areas the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,exemption ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may exempt the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 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 7b7 if the ,secretary determines that complying with such requirements would delay the development of the plan required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,contents ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 establish eligibility criteria for urban areas to receive ,federal assistance pursuant to such plan to provide assistance for the purpose described in such subsection2 7#b7 identify annual funding levels for such ,federal assistance in accordance with the survey required under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 consider a range of approaches to make such ,federal assistance available to such urban areas1 including-- 7,a7 modifications to the ,urban ,area ,security ,initiative under section #bjjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb in a manner that would not affect the availability of funding to urban areas under such ,initiative2 7,b7 the establishment of a competitive grant program2 7,c7 the establishment of a formula grant program2 and 7,d7 a timeline for the implementation of any such approach and1 if necessary1 a legislative proposal to authorize any such approach4 #fgjd4 ,school and daycare protection 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gad4 ,school security coordinating council 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department a coordinating council to ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 activities1 plans1 and policies to enhance the security of early childhood education programs1 elementary schools1 high schools1 and secondary schools against acts of terrorism and other homeland security threats are coordinated4 7b7 ,composition ,the members of the council established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans4 7#b7 ,the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security4 7#c7 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#d7 ,the ,director of the ,secret ,service4 7#e7 ,the ,executive ,director of the ,office of ,academic ,engagement4 7#f7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,public ,affairs4 7#g7 ,any other official of the ,department the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,leadership ,the ,secretary shall designate a member of the council to serve as chair of the council4 7d7 ,resources ,the ,secretary shall participate in ,federal efforts to maintain and publicize a clearinghouse of resources available to early childhood education programs1 elementary schools1 high schools1 and secondary schools to enhance security against acts of terrorism and other homeland security threats4 7e7 ,reports ,not later than ,january #cj1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report regarding the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department's activities1 plans1 and policies aimed at enhancing the security of early childhood education programs1 elementary schools1 high schools1 and secondary schools against acts of terrorism and other homeland security threats4 7#b7 ,with respect to the immediately preceding year1 information on the following3 7,a7 ,the council's activities during such year4 7,b7 ,the ,department's contributions to ,federal efforts to maintain and publicize the clearinghouse of resources referred to in subsection 7d7 during such year4 7#c7 ,any metrics regarding the efficacy of such activities and contributions1 and any engagement with stakeholders outside of the ,federal ,government4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms early childhood education program1 elementary school1 high 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 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 #gac the following new item3 ,sec4 #gad4 ,school security coordinating council4 4 #fgje4 ,reporting efficiently to proper officials in response to terrorism 7a7 ,in general ,whenever an act of terrorism occurs in the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and1 as appropriate1 the head of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 by not later than one year after the completion of the investigation concerning such act by the primary ,government agency conducting such investigation1 an unclassified report 7which may be accompanied by a classified annex7 concerning such act4 7b7 ,content of reports ,a report under this section shall-- 7#a7 include a statement of the facts of the act of terrorism referred to in subsection 7a71 as known at the time of the report2 7#b7 identify any gaps in homeland or national security that could be addressed to prevent future acts of terrorism2 and 7#c7 include any recommendations for additional measures that could be taken to improve homeland or national security1 including recommendations relating to potential changes in law enforcement practices or changes in law1 with particular attention to changes that could help prevent future acts of terrorism4 7c7 ,exception 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 or1 as appropriate1 the head of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center determines any information described in subsection 7b7 required to be reported in accordance with subsection 7a7 could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution1 the ,secretary1 ,attorney ,general1 ,director1 or head1 as the case may be-- 7,a7 may withhold from reporting such information2 and 7,b7 shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of such determination4 7#b7 ,saving provision ,withholding of information pursuant to a determination under paragraph 7#a7 shall not affect in any manner the responsibility to submit a report required under subsection 7a7 containing other information described in subsection 7b7 not subject to such determination4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,act of terrorism ,the term act of terrorism has the meaning given such term in section #cjgg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 in the ,house of ,representatives-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security2 7ii7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary2 and 7iii7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence2 and 7,b7 in the ,senate-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs2 7ii7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary2 and 7iii7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence4 #fgjf4 ,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 ,b ,enhancing ,,dhs ,acquisitions and ,supply ,chain #fgba4 ,homeland procurement reform 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 organizations 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 ,coast ,guard4 7,f7 ,the ,federal ,protective ,service4 7,g7 ,the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7,h7 ,the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,centers4 7,i7 ,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 the 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-- 7i7 identification of the national emergency or major disaster declared by the ,president2 7ii7 identification of the covered item for which the ,secretary intends to issue the waiver2 and 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 #a year after the date of enactment of this section and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs 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 enactment of this section4 4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of 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 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 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 ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 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 #fgbb4 ,,dhs software supply chain risk management 7a7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,under ,secretary1 shall issue guidance with respect to new and existing covered contracts4 7b7 ,new covered contracts ,in developing guidance under subsection 7a71 with respect to each new covered contract1 as a condition on the award of such a contract1 each contractor responding to a solicitation for such a contract shall submit to the covered officer-- 7#a7 a planned bill of materials when submitting a bid proposal2 and 7#b7 the certification and notifications described in subsection 7e74 7c7 ,existing covered contracts ,in developing guidance under subsection 7a71 with respect to each existing covered contract1 each contractor with an existing covered contract shall submit to the covered officer-- 7#a7 the bill of materials used for such contract1 upon the request of such officer2 and 7#b7 the certification and notifications described in subsection 7e74 7d7 ,updating bill of materials ,with respect to a covered contract1 in the case of a change to the information included in a bill of materials submitted pursuant to subsections 7b77#a7 and 7c77#a71 each contractor shall submit to the covered officer the update to such bill of materials1 in a timely manner4 7e7 ,certification and notifications ,the certification and notifications referred to in subsections 7b77#b7 and 7c77#b71 with respect to a covered contract1 are the following3 7#a7 ,a certification that each item listed on the submitted bill of materials is free from all known vulnerabilities or defects affecting the security of the end product or service identified in-- 7,a7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,national ,vulnerability ,database2 and 7,b7 any database designated by the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 that tracks security vulnerabilities and defects in open source or third-party developed software4 7#b7 ,a notification of each vulnerability or defect affecting the security of the end product or service1 if identified1 through-- 7,a7 the certification of such submitted bill of materials required under paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 any other manner of identification4 7#c7 ,a notification relating to the plan to mitigate1 repair1 or resolve each security vulnerability or defect listed in the notification required under paragraph 7#b74 7f7 ,enforcement ,in developing guidance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall instruct covered officers with respect to-- 7#a7 the processes available to such officers enforcing subsections 7b7 and 7c72 and 7#b7 when such processes should be used4 7g7 ,effective date ,the guidance required under subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section4 7h7 ,,gao report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 a review of the implementation of this section2 7#b7 information relating to the engagement of the ,department of ,homeland ,security with industry2 7#c7 an assessment of how the guidance issued pursuant to subsection 7a7 complies with ,executive ,order #adbjh 7#hf ,fed4 ,reg4 #bffcc2 relating to improving the nation's cybersecurity72 and 7#d7 any recommendations relating to improving the supply chain with respect to covered contracts4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,bill of materials ,the term bill of materials means a list of the parts and components 7whether new or reused7 of an end product or service1 including1 with respect to each part and component1 information relating to the origin1 composition1 integrity1 and any other information as determined appropriate by the ,under ,secretary4 7#b7 ,covered contract ,the term covered contract means a contract relating to the procurement of covered information and communications technology or services for the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,covered information and communications technology or services ,the term covered information and communications technology or services means the terms-- 7,a7 information technology 7as such term is defined in section #aaaja7f7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 information system 7as such term is defined in section #cejb7h7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,c7 telecommunications equipment 7as such term is defined in section #c7eb7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec7eb7772 and 7,d7 telecommunications service 7as such term is defined in section #c7ec7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec7ec7774 7#d7 ,covered officer ,the term covered officer means-- 7,a7 a contracting officer of the ,department2 and 7,b7 any other official of the ,department as determined appropriate by the ,under ,secretary4 7#e7 ,software ,the term software means computer programs and associated data that may be dynamically written or modified during execution4 7#f7 ,under ,secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary for ,management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 #fgbc4 ,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 seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hij;,c4 ,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 ,act1 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;,b the following new item3 ,sec4 #hij;,c4 ,mentor-protg program4 4 #fgbd4 ,,dhs ,trade and ,economic ,security ,council 7a7 ,,dhs ,trade and ,economic ,security ,council 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 further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hij;,d4 ,,dhs ,trade and ,economic ,security ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department the ,,dhs ,trade and ,economic ,security ,council 7referred to in this section as the ,council74 7b7 ,duties of the ,council ,the ,council shall provide to the ,secretary advice and recommendations on matters of trade and economic security1 including-- 7#a7 identifying concentrated risks for trade and economic security2 7#b7 setting priorities for securing the ,nation's trade and economic security2 7#c7 coordinating ,department-wide activity on trade and economic security matters2 7#d7 with respect to the ,president's continuity of the economy plan under section #ifjc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of ,fiscal ,year #bjba2 7#e7 proposing statutory and regulatory changes impacting trade and economic security2 and 7#f7 any other matters the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,trade and ,economic ,security of the ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans of the ,department4 7,b7 ,an officer or an employee1 selected by the ,secretary1 from each of the following components and offices of the ,department3 7i7 ,the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7ii7 ,the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7iii7 ,the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7iv7 ,the ,science and ,technology ,directorate4 7v7 ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 7vi7 ,the ,coast ,guard4 7vii7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7viii7 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7ix7 ,the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,chair and ,vice ,chair ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,trade and ,economic ,security shall serve as ,chair of the ,council4 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,trade and ,economic ,security may designate a ,council member as a ,vice ,chair4 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section and every six months thereafter for four years1 the ,council shall brief the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate on the actions and activities of the ,council4 7f7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term economic security means the condition of having secure and resilient domestic production capacity combined with reliable access to the global resources necessary to maintain an acceptable standard of living and protect core national values4 4 7#b7 ,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 the following new item3 ,sec4 #hij;,d4 ,,dhs ,trade and ,economic ,security ,council4 4 7b7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,trade and ,economic ,security ,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 for ,trade and ,economic ,security 7#a7 ,in general ,there is within the ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans an ,assistant ,secretary for ,trade and ,economic ,security4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,trade and ,economic ,security 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 for ,trade and ,economic ,security shall-- 7,a7 oversee-- 7i7 the activities and enhancements of requirements for supply chain mapping not otherwise assigned by law or by the ,secretary to another officer2 and 7ii7 assessments and reports to ,congress related to critical economic security domains2 7,b7 serve as the executive for the ,department on the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states 7,,cfius71 the ,committee for the ,assessment of ,foreign ,participation in the ,united ,states ,telecommunications ,services ,sector1 and the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council 7in addition to any position on such ,council occupied by a representative of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department72 7,c7 coordinate with stakeholders in other ,federal departments and agencies and non-governmental entities with trade and economic security interests1 authorities1 and responsibilities2 and 7,d7 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;,b4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out section #hij;,b and subsection 7g7 of section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added and inserted1 respectively1 by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of this ,act4 #fgbe4 ,,dhs acquisition reform 7a7 ,acquisition authorities for the ,under ,secretary of ,management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,section #gja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and acquisition management after ,procurement2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting 7including firearms and other sensitive assets7 after equipment2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 the first subsection 7e7 7relating to the system for award management consultation71 and the second subsection 7e7 7relating to the definition of interoperable communications7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,acquisition and related responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #agjb7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management is the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer of the ,department4 ,as ,chief ,acquisition ,officer1 the ,under ,secretary shall have the authorities and perform the functions specified in section #agjb7;b7 of such title1 and perform all other functions and responsibilities delegated by the ,secretary or described in this subsection4 7#b7 ,functions and responsibilities ,in addition to the authorities and functions specified in section #agjb7;b7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 the functions and responsibilities of the ,under ,secretary for ,management related to acquisition 7as such term is defined in section #aca of such title7 include the following3 7,a7 ,advising the ,secretary regarding acquisition management activities1 considering risks of failure to achieve cost1 schedule1 or performance parameters1 to ensure that the ,department achieves its mission through the adoption of widely accepted program management best practices 7as such term is defined in section #hcg7 and standards and1 where appropriate1 acquisition innovation best practices4 7,b7 ,leading the ,department's acquisition oversight body1 the ,acquisition ,review ,board4 7,c7 ,synchronizing interagency coordination relating to acquisition programs and acquisition management efforts of the ,department4 7,d7 ,exercising the acquisition decision authority 7as such term is defined in section #hcg7 to approve1 pause1 modify 7including the rescission of approvals of program milestones71 or cancel major acquisition programs 7as such term is defined in section #hcg71 unless the ,under ,secretary delegates such authority to a ,component ,acquisition ,executive 7as such term is defined in section #hcg7 pursuant to paragraph 7#c74 7,e7 ,providing additional scrutiny and oversight for an acquisition that is not a major acquisition if-- 7i7 the acquisition is for a program that is important to the strategic and performance plans of the ,department2 7ii7 the acquisition is for a program with significant program or policy implications2 and 7iii7 the ,secretary determines that such scrutiny and oversight for the acquisition is proper and necessary4 7,f7 ,establishing policies for managing acquisitions across the ,department that promote best practices 7as such term is defined in section #hcg74 7,g7 ,establishing policies for acquisition that implement an approach that considers risks of failure to achieve cost1 schedule1 or performance parameters that all components of the ,department shall comply with1 including outlining relevant authorities for program managers to effectively manage acquisition programs 7as such term is defined in section #hcg74 7,h7 ,ensuring that each major acquisition program has a ,department-approved acquisition program baseline 7as such term is defined in section #hcg71 pursuant to the ,department's acquisition management policy that is traceable to the life-cycle cost estimate of the program1 integrated master schedule1 and operational requirements4 7,i7 ,assisting the heads of components and ,component ,acquisition ,executives in efforts to comply with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives4 7,j7 ,ensuring that grants and financial assistance are provided only to individuals and organizations that are not suspended or debarred4 7,k7 ,distributing guidance throughout the ,department to ensure that contractors involved in acquisitions1 particularly contractors that access the ,department's information systems and technologies1 adhere to relevant ,department policies related to physical and information security as identified by the ,under ,secretary4 7,l7 ,overseeing the ,component ,acquisition ,executive organizational structure to ensure ,component ,acquisition ,executives have sufficient capabilities and comply with ,department acquisition policies4 7,m7 ,developing and managing a professional acquisition workforce to ensure the goods and services acquired by the ,department meet the needs of the mission and are at the best value for the expenditure of public resources4 7#c7 ,delegation of certain acquisition decision authority ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management may delegate acquisition decision authority1 in writing1 to the relevant ,component ,acquisition ,executive for a major capital asset1 service1 or hybrid acquisition program that has a life-cycle cost estimate of at least #cjj1jjj1jjj but not more than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 based on fiscal year #bjbb constant dollars1 if-- 7,a7 the component concerned possesses working policies1 processes1 and procedures that are consistent with ,department acquisition policy2 7,b7 the ,component ,acquisition ,executive concerned has adequate1 experienced1 and dedicated professional employees with program management training2 and 7,c7 each major acquisition program has a ,department-approved acquisition program baseline1 and it is meeting agreed-upon cost1 schedule1 and performance thresholds4 4 7b7 ,office of ,test and ,evaluation of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7#a7 ,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 ,office of ,test and ,evaluation 7a7 ,establishment of ,office ,there is established in the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology of the ,department an ,office of ,test and ,evaluation 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 ,the ,office shall-- 7#a7 serve as the principal advisory office for test and evaluation support across the ,department2 and 7#b7 serve as the test and evaluation liaison with-- 7,a7 ,federal agencies and foreign1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial governments2 7,b7 the private sector2 7,c7 institutions of higher education2 and 7,d7 other relevant entities4 7b7 ,director ,the ,office shall be led by a ,director4 ,the ,director shall oversee the duties specified in subsection 7a7 and carry out the following responsibilities3 7#a7 ,serve as a member of the ,department's ,acquisition ,review ,board4 7#b7 ,establish and update1 as necessary1 test and evaluation policies1 procedures1 and guidance for the ,department4 7#c7 ,ensure1 in coordination with the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer1 the ,joint ,requirements ,council1 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 and relevant component heads1 that acquisition programs 7as such term is defined in section #hcg7-- 7,a7 complete reviews of operational requirements to ensure such requirements-- 7i7 are informed by threats1 including physical and cybersecurity threats2 7ii7 are operationally relevant2 and 7iii7 are measurable1 testable1 and achievable within the constraints of cost and schedule2 7,b7 complete independent testing and evaluation of a system or service throughout development of such system or service2 7,c7 complete operational testing and evaluation that includes all system components and incorporates operators into such testing and evaluation to ensure that a system or service satisfies the mission requirements in the operational environment of such system or service as intended in the acquisition program baseline2 7,d7 use independent verification and validation of test and evaluation implementation and results1 as appropriate2 and 7,e7 document whether such programs meet all operational requirements4 7#d7 ,provide oversight of test and evaluation activities for major acquisition programs throughout the acquisition life cycle by-- 7,a7 approving program test and evaluation master plans1 plans for individual test and evaluation events1 and other related documentation1 determined appropriate by the ,director2 7,b7 approving which independent test and evaluation agent or third-party tester is selected for each program2 and 7,c7 providing an independent assessment to the acquisition decision authority 7as such term is defined in section #hcg7 that assesses a program's progress in meeting operational requirements and operational effectiveness1 suitability1 and resilience to inform production and deployment decisions4 7#e7 ,determine if testing of a system or service conducted by other ,federal agencies1 entities1 or institutions of higher education are relevant and sufficient in determining whether such system or service performs as intended4 7c7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section and annually thereafter1 the ,director of the ,office shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 component heads1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs a report relating to the test and evaluation activities of the major acquisition programs of the ,department for the previous fiscal year4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 test and evaluation activities conducted for each major acquisition program with respect to demonstrating operational requirements and operational effectiveness1 suitability1 and resilience for each such program2 7ii7 any waivers of1 or deviations from1 approved program test and evaluation master plans referred to in subsection 7b77#c77;,a72 7iii7 any concerns raised by the independent test and evaluation agent or third-party tester selected and approved under subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 relating to such waivers or deviations2 and 7iv7 any actions that have been taken or are planned to be taken to address such concerns4 7,b7 ,recommendations with respect to resources1 facilities1 and levels of funding made available for test and evaluation activities referred to in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,form ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,relationship to ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management and the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall coordinate in matters related to ,department-wide acquisitions so that investments of the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology are able to support current and future requirements of the components of the ,department4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed as affecting or diminishing the authority of the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology4 4 7#b7 ,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 #cbb the following new item3 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,office of ,test and ,evaluation4 4 7c7 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #gjb7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdb7;b77 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating subparagraph 7,i7 as subparagraph 7,j72 and 7#b7 inserting after subparagraph 7,h7 the following new subparagraph3 7,i7 ,oversee the costs of acquisition programs 7as such term is defined in section #hcg7 and related activities to ensure that actual and planned costs are in accordance with budget estimates and are affordable1 or can be adequately funded1 over the life cycle of such programs and activities4 4 7d7 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,section #gjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,acquisition responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities specified in section #aacae of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the acquisition responsibilities of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,overseeing the management of the ,homeland ,security ,enterprise ,architecture and ensuring that1 before each acquisition decision event 7as such term is defined in section #hcg71 approved information technology acquisitions comply with any departmental information technology management requirements1 security protocols1 and the ,homeland ,security ,enterprise ,architecture1 and in any case in which information technology acquisitions do not so comply1 making recommendations to the ,department's ,acquisition ,review ,board regarding such noncompliance4 7#b7 ,providing recommendations to the ,acquisition ,review ,board regarding information technology programs and developing information technology acquisition strategic guidance4 4 7e7 ,acquisition authorities for ,under ,secretary of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,subsection 7c7 of section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdi7 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#g7 as 7#e7 through 7#h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ensure acquisition programs 7as such term is defined in section #hcg7 support the ,,dhs ,quadrennial ,homeland ,security ,review ,report1 the ,,dhs ,strategic ,plan1 the ,,dhs ,strategic ,priorities1 and other appropriate successor documents2 4 7f7 ,acquisition authorities for program accountability and risk management 7,,parm7 of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7#a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gae4 ,program accountability and risk management office 7a7 ,establishment of office ,there is established in the ,management ,directorate of the ,department a ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management office4 ,such office shall-- 7#a7 provide consistent accountability1 standardization1 and transparency of major acquisition programs of the ,department2 7#b7 serve as the central oversight function for all ,department major acquisition programs2 and 7#c7 provide review and analysis of ,department acquisition programs1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,executive director ,the ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management office shall be led by an ,executive ,director4 ,the ,executive ,director shall oversee the duties specified in subsection 7a71 report directly to the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 and carry out the following responsibilities3 7#a7 ,regularly monitor the performance of ,department major acquisition programs between acquisition decision events to identify problems with cost1 performance1 or schedule that components may need to address to prevent cost overruns1 performance issues1 or schedule delays4 7#b7 ,assist the ,under ,secretary for ,management in managing the ,department's acquisition programs1 acquisition workforce1 and related activities of the ,department4 7#c7 ,conduct oversight of individual acquisition programs to implement ,department acquisition program policy1 procedures1 and guidance1 with a priority on ensuring the data the office collects and maintains from ,department components is accurate and reliable4 7#d7 ,serve as the focal point and coordinator for the acquisition life-cycle review process and as the executive secretariat for the ,department's ,acquisition ,review ,board4 7#e7 ,advise the persons having acquisition decision authority to-- 7,a7 make acquisition decisions consistent with all applicable laws2 and 7,b7 establish clear lines of authority1 accountability1 and responsibility for acquisition decision-making within the ,department4 7#f7 ,develop standardized certification standards1 in consultation with the ,component ,acquisition ,executives1 for all acquisition program managers4 7#g7 ,assess the results of major acquisition programs' post-implementation reviews1 and identify opportunities to improve performance throughout the acquisition process4 7#h7 ,provide technical support and assistance to ,department acquisition programs and acquisition personnel1 and coordinate with the ,chief ,procurement ,officer regarding workforce training and development activities4 7#i7 ,assist1 as appropriate1 with the preparation of the ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program1 and make such information available to the congressional homeland security committees4 7#aj7 ,in coordination with the ,component ,acquisition ,executives1 maintain the ,master ,acquisition ,oversight ,list1 updated quarterly1 that shall serve as an inventory of all major acquisition programs and non-major acquisition programs within the ,department1 including for each such program-- 7,a7 the component sponsoring the acquisition2 7,b7 the name of the acquisition2 7,c7 the acquisition level as determined by the anticipated life-cycle cost of the program and other criteria pursuant to the ,department-level acquisition policy2 7,d7 the acquisition decision authority for the acquisition2 and 7,e7 the current acquisition phase4 7c7 ,responsibilities of components ,each head of a component shall comply with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives established by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 ,for each major acquisition program1 each head of a component shall-- 7#a7 establish an organizational structure for conducting acquisitions within the component1 to be managed by a ,component ,acquisition ,executive2 7#b7 obtain the resources necessary to operate such an organizational structure that are aligned with the number1 type1 size1 and complexity of the acquisition programs of the component2 and 7#c7 oversee sustainment of capabilities deployed by major acquisition programs and non-major acquisition programs after all planned deployments are completed until such capabilities are retired or replaced4 7d7 ,responsibilities of component acquisition executives ,each ,component ,acquisition ,executive shall-- 7#a7 establish and implement policies and guidance for managing and conducting oversight for major acquisition programs and non-major acquisition programs within the component at issue that comply with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives established by the ,under ,secretary for ,management2 7#b7 for each major acquisition program-- 7,a7 define baseline requirements and document changes to such requirements1 as appropriate2 7,b7 establish a complete life cycle cost estimate with supporting documentation that is consistent with cost estimating best practices as identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 verify each life cycle cost estimate against independent cost estimates or assessments1 as appropriate1 and reconcile any differences2 7,d7 complete a cost-benefit analysis with supporting documentation2 and 7,e7 develop and maintain a schedule that is consistent with scheduling best practices as identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 including1 in appropriate cases1 an integrated master schedule2 7#c7 ensure that all acquisition program documentation provided by the component demonstrates the knowledge required for successful program execution prior to final approval and is complete1 accurate1 timely1 and valid2 7#d7 in such cases where it is appropriate1 exercise the acquisition decision authority to approve1 pause1 modify 7including the rescission of approvals of program milestones71 or cancel major acquisition programs or non-major acquisition programs when delegated by the ,under ,secretary for ,management pursuant to section #gja7;d77#c72 and 7#e7 review1 oversee1 and direct activities between acquisition decision events for major acquisition programs within the component for which the ,under ,secretary for ,management is the acquisition decision authority4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,acquisition ,the term acquisition has the meaning given such term in section #aca of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,acquisition decision authority ,the term acquisition decision authority means the authority1 in addition to the authorities and functions specified in subsection 7b7 of section #agjb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 held by the ,secretary acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management to-- 7,a7 ensure compliance with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives2 7,b7 review 7including approving1 pausing1 modifying1 or canceling7 an acquisition program throughout the life cycle of such program2 7,c7 ensure that acquisition program managers have the resources necessary to successfully execute an approved acquisition program2 7,d7 ensure appropriate acquisition program management of cost1 schedule1 risk1 and system or service performance of the acquisition program at issue1 including assessing acquisition program baseline breaches and directing any corrective action for such breaches2 7,e7 ensure that acquisition program managers1 on an ongoing basis1 monitor cost1 schedule1 and performance against established baselines and use tools to assess risks to an acquisition program at all phases of the life-cycle of such program2 and 7,f7 establish policies and procedures for major acquisition programs of the ,department4 7#c7 ,acquisition decision event ,the term acquisition decision event1 with respect to an acquisition program1 means a predetermined point within the acquisition life-cycle at which the acquisition decision authority determines whether such acquisition program shall proceed to the next acquisition phase4 7#d7 ,acquisition program ,the term acquisition program means the conceptualization1 initiation1 design1 development1 test1 contracting1 production1 deployment1 logistics support1 modification1 or disposal of systems1 supplies1 or services 7including construction7 to satisfy the ,department's needs4 7#e7 ,acquisition program baseline ,the term acquisition program baseline1 with respect to an acquisition program1 means the cost1 schedule1 and performance parameters1 expressed in standard1 measurable1 quantitative terms1 which must be met to accomplish the goals of such program4 7#f7 ,best practices ,the term best practices1 with respect to acquisition1 means a knowledge-based approach to capability development1 procurement1 and support that includes the following3 7,a7 ,identifying and validating needs4 7,b7 ,assessing alternatives to select the most appropriate solution4 7,c7 ,establishing well-defined requirements4 7,d7 ,developing realistic cost assessments and schedules that account for the entire life-cycle of an acquisition4 7,e7 ,demonstrating technology1 design1 and manufacturing maturity before initiating production4 7,f7 ,using milestones and exit criteria or specific accomplishments that demonstrate the attainment of knowledge to support progress throughout the acquisition phases4 7,g7 ,regularly assessing and managing risks to achieve requirements and cost and schedule goals4 7,h7 ,to the maximum extent possible1 adopting and executing standardized processes4 7,i7 ,establishing a workforce that is qualified to perform necessary acquisition roles4 7,j7 ,integrating into the ,department's mission and business operations the capabilities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,i74 7#g7 ,breach ,the term breach1 with respect to a major acquisition program1 means a failure to meet any cost1 schedule1 or performance threshold specified in the most recently approved acquisition program baseline4 7#h7 ,congressional homeland security committees ,the term congressional homeland security committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#i7 ,component acquisition executive ,the term ,component ,acquisition ,executive means the senior acquisition official within a component who is designated in writing by the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 in consultation with the component head1 with authority and responsibility for leading a process and staff to provide acquisition and program management oversight1 policy1 and guidance to ensure that statutory1 regulatory1 and higher level policy requirements are fulfilled1 including compliance with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives established by the ,under ,secretary4 7#aj7 ,life-cycle cost ,the term life-cycle cost means the total cost to the ,government of acquiring1 operating1 supporting1 and 7if applicable7 disposing of the items being acquired4 7#aa7 ,major acquisition program ,the term major acquisition program means a ,department capital asset1 services1 or hybrid acquisition program that is estimated by the ,secretary to require an eventual total expenditure of at least #cjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbb constant dollars7 over its life cycle or a program identified by the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer as a program of special interest4 4 7#b7 ,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 #gad the following new item3 ,sec4 #gae4 ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management office4 4 7g7 ,acquisition documentation 7#a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hcg4 ,acquisition documentation ,for each major acquisition program 7as such term is defined in section #gad71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall require the head of each relevant component or office of the ,department to-- 7#a7 maintain acquisition documentation that is complete1 accurate1 timely1 and valid1 and that includes-- 7,a7 operational requirements that are validated consistent with departmental policy2 7,b7 a complete life-cycle cost estimate with supporting documentation2 7,c7 verification of such life-cycle cost estimate against independent cost estimates1 and reconciliation of any differences2 7,d7 a cost-benefit analysis with supporting documentation2 7,e7 an integrated master schedule with supporting documentation2 7,f7 plans for conducting systems engineering reviews and test and evaluation activities throughout development to support production and deployment decisions2 7,g7 an acquisition plan that outlines the procurement approach1 including planned contracting vehicles2 7,h7 a logistics and support plan for operating and maintaining deployed capabilities until such capabilities are disposed of or retired2 and 7,i7 an acquisition program baseline that is traceable to the operational requirements of the program required under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,e72 7#b7 prepare cost estimates and schedules for major acquisition programs pursuant to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a7 in a manner consistent with best practices as identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 ensure any revisions to the acquisition documentation maintained pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 are reviewed and approved in accordance with departmental policy4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by adding after the item relating to section #hcf the following new item3 ,sec4 #hcg4 ,acquisition documentation4 4 #fgbf4 ,,dhs ,acquisition ,review ,board 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hch4 ,acquisition ,review ,board 7a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,department an ,acquisition ,review ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 to support the ,under ,secretary for ,management in managing the ,department's acquisitions4 7b7 ,composition 7#a7 ,chair ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall serve as chair of the ,board4 7#b7 ,oversight ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management may designate an employee of the ,department to oversee the operations of the ,board4 7#c7 ,participation ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall ensure participation by other relevant ,department officials with responsibilities related to acquisitions as permanent members of the ,board1 including the following3 7,a7 ,the ,chair of the ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7,b7 ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer4 7,c7 ,the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer4 7,d7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer4 7,e7 ,the ,chief ,procurement ,officer4 7,f7 ,the ,chief ,readiness ,support ,officer4 7,g7 ,the ,chief ,security ,officer4 7,h7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,test and ,evaluation4 7,i7 ,other relevant senior ,department officials1 as designated by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7c7 ,meetings ,the ,board shall meet regularly for purposes of evaluating the progress and status of an acquisition program4 ,the ,board shall convene at the ,under ,secretary for ,management's discretion1 and at such time as-- 7#a7 a new acquisition program is initiated2 7#b7 a major acquisition program-- 7,a7 requires authorization to proceed from one acquisition decision event to another throughout the acquisition life-cycle2 7,b7 is in breach of its approved acquisition program baseline2 or 7,c7 requires additional review1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary for ,management2 or 7#c7 a non-major acquisition program requires review1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the ,board are as follows3 7#a7 ,determine the appropriate acquisition level and acquisition decision authority for new acquisition programs based on the estimated eventual total expenditure of each such program to satisfy the mission need of the ,department over the life-cycle of such acquisition regardless of funding source4 7#b7 ,determine whether a proposed acquisition has met the requirements of key phases of the acquisition life-cycle framework and is able to proceed to the next phase and eventual full production and deployment4 7#c7 ,oversee whether a proposed acquisition's business strategy1 resources1 management1 and accountability is executable and is aligned with the mission and strategic goals of the ,department4 7#d7 ,support the person with acquisition decision authority for an acquisition in determining the appropriate direction for such acquisition at key acquisition decision events4 7#e7 ,conduct systematic reviews of acquisitions to ensure that such acquisitions are progressing in accordance with best practices and in compliance with the most recently approved documents for such acquisitions' current acquisition phases4 7#f7 ,review the acquisition documents of each major acquisition program1 including the acquisition program baseline and documentation reflecting consideration of tradeoffs among cost1 schedule1 and performance objectives1 to ensure the reliability of underlying data4 7#g7 ,ensure that practices are adopted and implemented to require consideration of trade-offs among cost1 schedule1 and performance objectives as part of the process for developing requirements for major acquisition programs prior to the initiation of the second acquisition decision event1 including1 at a minimum1 the following practices3 7,a7 ,department officials responsible for acquisition1 budget1 and cost estimating functions are provided with the appropriate opportunity to develop estimates and raise cost and schedule concerns before performance objectives are established for capabilities when feasible4 7,b7 ,full consideration is given to possible trade-offs among cost1 schedule1 and performance objectives for each alternative4 7e7 ,documentation 7#a7 ,in general ,the chair of the ,board shall ensure that all actions and decisions made pursuant to the responsibilities of the ,board under subsection 7d7 are documented in an acquisition decision memorandum that includes-- 7,a7 a summary of the action at issue or purpose for convening a meeting under subsection 7c72 7,b7 the decision with respect to actions discussed during such meeting2 7,c7 the rationale for such a decision1 including justifications for any such decision made to allow acquisition programs to deviate from the acquisition management policy of the ,department2 7,d7 any assigned items for further action2 and 7,e7 the signature of the chair verifying the contents of such memorandum4 7#b7 ,submission of memorandum ,not later than seven days after the date on which the acquisition decision memorandum is signed by the chair pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,e71 the chair shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a copy of such memorandum4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,acquisition ,the term acquisition has the meaning given such term in section #aca of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,acquisition decision authority ,the term acquisition decision authority means the authority1 held by the ,secretary to-- 7,a7 ensure acquisition programs are in compliance with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives2 7,b7 review 7including approving1 pausing1 modifying1 or cancelling7 an acquisition program through the life-cycle of such program2 7,c7 ensure that acquisition program managers have the resources necessary to successfully execute an approved acquisition program2 7,d7 ensure appropriate acquisition program management of cost1 schedule1 risk1 and system performance of the acquisition program at issue1 including assessing acquisition program baseline breaches and directing any corrective action for such breaches2 and 7,e7 ensure that acquisition program managers1 on an ongoing basis1 monitor cost1 schedule1 and performance against established baselines and use tools to assess risks to an acquisition program at all phases of the life-cycle of such program to avoid and mitigate acquisition program baseline breaches4 7#c7 ,acquisition decision event ,the term acquisition decision event1 with respect to an acquisition program1 means a predetermined point within each of the acquisition phases at which the acquisition decision authority determines whether such acquisition program shall proceed to the next acquisition phase4 7#d7 ,acquisition decision memorandum ,the term acquisition decision memorandum means the official documented record of decisions1 including the rationale for such decisions and any assigned actions1 for the acquisition at issue1 as determined by the person exercising acquisition decision authority for such acquisition4 7#e7 ,acquisition program baseline ,the term acquisition program baseline1 with respect to an acquisition program1 means a summary of the cost1 schedule1 and performance parameters1 expressed in standard1 measurable1 quantitative terms1 which must be satisfied to accomplish the goals of such program4 7#f7 ,best practices ,the term best practices1 with respect to acquisition1 means a knowledge-based approach to capability development that includes-- 7,a7 identifying and validating needs2 7,b7 assessing alternatives to select the most appropriate solution2 7,c7 clearly establishing well-defined requirements2 7,d7 developing realistic cost estimates and schedules that account for the entire life-cycle of such an acquisition2 7,e7 securing stable funding that matches resources to requirements before initiating such development2 7,f7 demonstrating technology1 design1 and manufacturing maturity before initiating production of the item that is the subject of such acquisition2 7,g7 using milestones and exit criteria or specific accomplishments that demonstrate the attainment of knowledge to support progress2 7,h7 regularly assessing and managing risks to achieving requirements and cost and schedule goals2 7,i7 adopting and executing standardized processes with known success across programs2 7,j7 establishing an adequate workforce that is qualified and sufficient to perform necessary functions2 and 7,k7 integrating the capabilities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,j74 7#g7 ,major acquisition program ,the term major acquisition program means-- 7,a7 a ,department capital asset1 service1 or hybrid acquisition program that is estimated by the ,secretary to require an eventual total expenditure of at least #cjj million 7based on fiscal year #bjbb constant dollars7 over its life-cycle cost2 or 7,b7 a program identified by the ,under ,secretary for ,management as a program of special interest4 7#h7 ,non-major acquisition program ,the term non-major acquisition program means a ,department capital asset1 service1 or hybrid acquisition program that is estimated by the ,secretary to require an eventual total expenditure of less than #cjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbb constant dollars7 over its life-cycle4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hcg the following new item3 ,sec4 #hch4 ,acquisition ,review ,board4 4 #fgbg4 ,,dhs contract reporting 7a7 ,daily public report of covered contract awards 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 ,each reported covered contract award shall include information relating to-- 7,a7 the contract number1 modification number1 or delivery order number2 7,b7 the contract type2 7,c7 the amount obligated for such award2 7,d7 the total contract value for such award1 including all options2 7,e7 the description of the purpose for such award2 7,f7 the number of proposals or bids received2 7,g7 the name and address of the vendor1 and whether such vendor is considered a small business2 7,h7 the period and each place of performance for such award2 7,i7 whether such award is multiyear2 7,j7 whether such award requires a small business subcontracting plan2 and 7,k7 the contracting office and the point of contact for such office4 7#b7 ,update ,updates referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall occur not later than two business days after the date on which the covered contract is authorized or modified4 7#c7 ,subscribing to alerts ,the website referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall provide the option to subscribe to an automatic notification of the publication of each report required under such paragraph4 7#d7 ,effective date ,paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section4 7b7 ,undefinitized contract action or definitized amount ,if a covered contract award reported pursuant to subsection 7a7 includes an undefinitized contract action1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 report the estimated total contract value for such award and the amount obligated upon award2 and 7#b7 once such award is definitized1 update the total contract value and amount obligated4 7c7 ,exemption ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall not include covered contract awards relating to classified products1 programs1 or services4 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 the total authorized dollar amount of #d1jjj1jjj or greater1 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 such term is described 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 a covered contract award4 #fgbh4 ,unmanned aerial security 7a7 ,prohibition on agency operation or procurement ,except as provided in subsection 7b7 and subsection 7c77#c71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may not operate1 provide financial assistance for1 or enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of-- 7#a7 an unmanned aircraft system 7,,uas7 that-- 7,a7 is manufactured in a covered foreign country or by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country2 7,b7 uses flight controllers1 radios1 data transmission devices1 cameras1 or gimbals manufactured in a covered foreign country or by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country2 7,c7 uses a ground control system or operating software developed in a covered foreign country or by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7,d7 uses network connectivity or data storage located in a covered foreign country or administered by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country2 7#b7 a software operating system associated with a ,,uas that uses network connectivity or data storage located in a covered foreign country or administered by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7#c7 a system for the detection or identification of a ,,uas1 which system is manufactured in a covered foreign country or by a corporation domiciled in a covered foreign country4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security is authorized to waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary certifies in writing to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate that a ,,uas1 a software operating system associated with a ,,uas1 or a system for the detection or identification of a ,,uas referred to in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of such subsection that is the subject of such a waiver is required-- 7,a7 in the national interest of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 for counter-,,uas surrogate research1 testing1 development1 evaluation1 or training2 or 7,c7 for intelligence1 electronic warfare1 or information warfare operations1 testing1 analysis1 and or training4 7#b7 ,notice ,the certification described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted to the ,committees specified in such paragraph by not later than the date that is #ad days after the date on which a waiver is issued under such paragraph4 7c7 ,effective dates 7#a7 ,in general ,this ,act shall take effect on the date that is #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,waiver process ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall establish a process by which the head of an office or component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security may request a waiver under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,exception ,notwithstanding the prohibition under subsection 7a71 the head of an office or component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security may continue to operate a ,,uas1 a software operating system associated with a ,,uas1 or a system for the detection or identification of a ,,uas described in any of subparagraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of such subsection that was in the inventory of such office or component on the day before the effective date of this ,act until-- 7,a7 such time as the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security has-- 7i7 granted a waiver relating thereto under subsection 7b72 or 7ii7 declined to grant such a waiver2 or 7,b7 one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 whichever is later4 7d7 ,drone origin security report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a terrorism threat assessment and report that contains information relating to the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which the ,department of ,homeland ,security has previously analyzed the threat that a ,,uas1 a software operating system associated with a ,,uas1 or a system for the detection or identification of a ,,uas from a covered foreign country operating in the ,united ,states poses1 and the results of such analysis4 7#b7 ,the number of ,,uas1 software operating systems associated with a ,,uas1 or systems for the detection or identification of a ,,uas from a covered foreign country in operation by the ,department1 including an identification of the component or office of the ,department at issue1 as of such date4 7#c7 ,the extent to which information gathered by such a ,,uas1 a software operating system associated with a ,,uas1 or a system for the detection or identification of a ,,uas from a covered foreign country could be employed to harm the national or economic security of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered foreign country ,the term covered foreign country means a country that-- 7,a7 the intelligence community has identified as a foreign adversary in its most recent ,annual ,threat ,assessment2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 has identified as a foreign adversary that is not included in such ,annual ,threat ,assessment4 7#b7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 7#c7 ,unmanned aircraft system2 ,,uas ,the terms unmanned aircraft system and ,,uas have the meaning given the term unmanned aircraft system in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,enhancing ,,dhs ,operations #fgca4 ,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 #fgcb4 ,bombing prevention 7a7 ,office for ,bombing ,prevention 7#a7 ,in general ,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 subtitle3 ,e ,bombing ,prevention #bbea4 ,office for ,bombing ,prevention 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department an ,office for ,bombing ,prevention 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,activities ,the ,office shall have the primary responsibility within the ,department for enhancing the ability and coordinating the efforts of the ,united ,states to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 including by carrying out the following3 7#a7 ,advising the ,secretary on matters related to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,coordinating the efforts of the ,department to counter terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 including by carrying out the following3 7,a7 ,developing1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans1 the ,department's strategy against terrorist explosives threats and attacks1 including efforts to support the security and preparedness of critical infrastructure and the public sector and private sector4 7,b7 ,leading the prioritization of the ,department's efforts against terrorist explosive threats and attacks1 including preparedness and operational requirements4 7,c7 ,ensuring1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the identification1 evaluation1 and availability of effective technology applications through field pilot testing and acquisition of such technology applications by the public sector to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,providing advice and recommendations to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency regarding the effective use of grants authorized under section #bjjb4 7,e7 ,in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction1 aligning ,department efforts related to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states and weapons of mass destruction4 7#c7 ,engaging other ,federal departments and agencies1 including ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies1 regarding terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,facilitating information sharing and decision support of the public and private sector involved in deterrence1 detection1 prevention1 protection against1 mitigation of1 and response to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 ,such sharing and support may include the following3 7,a7 ,operating and maintaining a secure information sharing system that allows the sharing of critical information and data relating to terrorist explosive attack tactics1 techniques1 procedures1 and security capabilities1 including information and data described in paragraph 7#f7 and section #bbdb4 7,b7 ,working with international partners1 in coordination with the ,office for ,international ,affairs of the ,department1 to develop and share effective practices to deter1 prevent1 detect1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,promoting security awareness among the public and private sector and the general public regarding the risks posed by the misuse of explosive precursor chemicals and other bomb-making materials4 7#f7 ,providing training1 guidance1 assessments1 and planning assistance to the public and private sector1 as appropriate1 to help counter the risk of terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,conducting analysis and planning for the capabilities and requirements necessary for the public and private sector1 as appropriate1 to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states by carrying out the following3 7,a7 ,maintaining a database on capabilities and requirements1 including capabilities and requirements of public safety bomb squads1 explosive detection canine teams1 special tactics teams1 public safety dive teams1 and recipients of services described in section #bbdb4 7,b7 ,applying the analysis derived from the database described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to the following3 7i7 ,evaluating progress toward closing identified gaps relating to national strategic goals and standards related to deterring1 detecting1 preventing1 protecting against1 mitigating1 and responding to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,informing decisions relating to homeland security policy1 assistance1 training1 research1 development efforts1 testing and evaluation1 and related requirements regarding deterring1 detecting1 preventing1 protecting against1 mitigating1 and responding to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,promoting secure information sharing of sensitive material and promoting security awareness1 including by carrying out the following3 7,a7 ,operating and maintaining a secure information sharing system that allows the sharing among and between the public and private sector of critical information relating to explosive attack tactics1 techniques1 and procedures4 7,b7 ,educating the public and private sectors about explosive precursor chemicals4 7,c7 ,working with international partners1 in coordination with the ,office for ,international ,affairs of the ,department1 to develop and share effective practices to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,executing national public awareness and vigilance campaigns relating to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 preventing explosive attacks1 and activities and measures underway to safeguard the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,working with relevant stakeholder organizations4 7#i7 ,providing any other assistance the ,secretary determines necessary4 #bbeb4 ,countering explosive devices technical assistance 7a7 ,establishment ,upon request1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 provide to the public and private sector technical assistance services to support the security and preparedness of such sectors1 as appropriate1 to counter terrorist explosive threats and attacks that pose a risk in certain jurisdictions1 including vulnerable and disadvantaged communities1 to critical infrastructure facilities1 or to special events1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,elements ,technical assistance services provided pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 support the planning and implementation of effective measures to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 including effective strategic risk management and emergency operations plans2 7#b7 support the security of explosive precursor chemicals and other bomb-making materials outside of regulatory control2 7#c7 support efforts to prepare for and respond to bomb threats or other acts involving the malicious conveyance of false information concerning terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states2 7#d7 make available resources to enhance deterrence1 prevention1 detection1 protection1 mitigation1 and response capabilities for terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 including coordination and communication1 to better integrate ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial and private sector capabilities and assets1 as appropriate1 with ,federal operations2 7#e7 make available augmenting resources1 as appropriate1 to enable ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial governments to sustain and refresh their capabilities2 7#f7 track performance in meeting the goals and associated plans of the provision of such technical assistance2 and 7#g7 include any other assistance the ,secretary determines necessary4 #bbec4 ,relationship to other ,department components and ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,the authority of the ,secretary under this subtitle shall not affect or diminish the authority or the responsibility of any officer of any other ,federal agency with respect to the command1 control1 or direction of the functions1 personnel1 funds1 assets1 or liabilities of any other such ,federal agency4 7b7 ,department components ,nothing in this subtitle or any other provision of law may be construed to affect or reduce the responsibilities of-- 7#a7 the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office or the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,office1 including with respect to any asset1 function1 or mission of the ,office or the ,assistant ,secretary1 as the case may be2 7#b7 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency or the ,administrator of the ,agency1 including the diversion of any asset1 function1 or mission of the ,agency or the ,administrator as the case may be2 or 7#c7 the ,transportation ,security ,administration or the ,administrator of the ,administration1 including the diversion of any asset1 function1 or mission of the ,administration or the ,administrator1 as the case may be4 4 7#b7 ,strategy and reports 7,a7 ,strategy ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the head of the ,office for ,bombing ,prevention of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7established pursuant to section #bbda of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by paragraph 7#a771 in consultation with the heads of other components of the ,department and the heads of other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 shall develop a strategy to align the ,office's activities with the threat environment and stakeholder needs1 and make the public and private sector aware of the ,office's capabilities4 ,such strategy shall include the following elements3 7i7 ,information on terrorist explosive threats1 tactics1 and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,information1 by region of the ,united ,states1 regarding public and private sector entities likely to be targeted by terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states1 including historically black colleges and universities and minority serving institutions1 places of worship1 health care facilities1 transportation systems1 commercial facilities1 and government facilities4 7iii7 ,guidance on how outreach to owners and operators of critical infrastructure 7as such term is defined in section #ajaf7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajg-ef 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e777 in a region should be prioritized4 7iv7 ,a catalogue of the services and training currently offered by the ,office1 and a description of how such services and trainings assist the public and private sector to deter1 detect1 prevent1 protect against1 mitigate1 and respond to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7v7 ,long-term objectives of the ,office1 including future service and training offerings4 7vi7 ,metrics for measuring the effectiveness of services and trainings offered by the ,office4 7vii7 ,an assessment of resource requirements necessary to implement such strategy4 7viii7 ,a description of how the ,office partners with other components of the ,department and other ,federal agencies to carry out its mission4 7,b7 ,reports ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section 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 describing the activities of the ,office for ,bombing ,prevention of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7established pursuant to section #bbda of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by paragraph 7#a774 ,each such report shall include information on the following3 7i7 ,changes to terrorist explosive threats1 tactics1 and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,changes to the types of public and private sector entities likely to be targeted by terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7iii7 ,the number of trainings1 assessments1 and other engagements carried out by the ,office within each region of the ,united ,states1 including a description of the critical infrastructure sector or stakeholder served4 7iv7 ,the number of trainings1 assessments1 or other engagements the ,office was asked to conduct but did not1 and an explanation relating thereto4 7v7 ,the effectiveness of the trainings1 assessments1 or other engagements provided by the ,office based on the metrics described in subparagraph 7,a77vi74 7vi7 ,any changes or anticipated changes in the trainings1 assessments1 and other engagements1 or any other services1 offered by the ,office1 and an explanation relating thereto4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbdf the following new items3 ,subtitle ,e--,bombing ,prevention ,sec4 #bbea4 ,office for ,bombing ,prevention4 ,sec4 #bbeb4 ,countering explosive devices technical assistance4 ,sec4 #bbec4 ,relationship to other ,department components and ,federal agencies4 4 7b7 ,explosives technology development 7#a7 ,in general ,title ,,iii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cbd4 ,explosives research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 and in coordination with the head of the ,office for ,bombing ,prevention and the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office1 and in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the head of any other relevant ,federal department or agency1 including ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies1 shall ensure coordination and information sharing regarding nonmilitary research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities of the ,federal ,government relating to the deterrence1 detection1 prevention1 protection against1 mitigation of1 and response to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,leveraging military research ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 and in coordination with the head of the ,office for ,bombing ,prevention and the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering of ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office1 shall consult with the ,secretary of ,defense and the head of any other relevant ,federal department or agency1 including ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies1 to ensure that1 to the maximum extent possible1 military policies and procedures1 and research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities relating to the deterrence1 detection1 prevention1 protection against1 mitigation of1 and response to terrorist explosive threats and attacks in the ,united ,states are adapted to nonmilitary uses4 4 7#b7 ,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 #cbc the following new item3 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,explosives research and development4 4 #fgcc4 ,,dhs basic training accreditation improvement 7a7 ,reporting on basic training programs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7#a7 ,annual reporting 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall report to the relevant congressional committees on the accreditation status for each basic training program within the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including information relating to the following3 7i7 ,the date on which each such program achieved initial accreditation1 or in the case of a program that is not currently accredited1 the reasons for not obtaining or maintaining accreditation1 the activities1 if any1 taken to achieve accreditation1 and an anticipated timeline for accreditation of such program4 7ii7 ,the date each such program most recently received accreditation or reaccreditation1 if applicable4 7iii7 ,each such program's anticipated accreditation or next reaccreditation date4 7iv7 ,the name of the accreditation manager for each such program4 7,b7 ,termination of reporting requirement ,annual reports under subparagraph 7,a7 shall terminate when all basic training programs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security are accredited4 7#b7 ,lapse in accreditation 7,a7 ,in general ,if a basic training program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security loses accreditation1 the head of the relevant component of the ,department shall notify the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security not later than #cj days after such loss4 7,b7 ,notice to congress ,not later than #cj days after receiving a notification pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall notify the relevant congressional committees of the lapse in accreditation at issue1 the reason for such lapse1 and the activities underway and planned to regain accreditation4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,accreditation ,the term accreditation means the recognition by a board that a basic training program is administered1 developed1 and delivered according to an applicable set of standards4 7,b7 ,accreditation manager ,the term accreditation manager means the individual assigned by the component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to manage accreditation activities for a basic training program4 7,c7 ,basic training program ,the term basic training program means an entry level program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security that is transitional to law enforcement service1 provides training on critical competencies and responsibilities1 and is typically a requirement for appointment to a law enforcement service job or job series4 7,d7 ,reaccreditation ,the term reaccreditation means the assessment of a basic training program after initial accreditation to ensure the continued compliance with an applicable set of standards4 7,e7 ,relevant congressional committees ,the term relevant congressional committees means the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee of the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 7b7 ,research and development ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall carry out research and development of systems and technologies to enhance access to training offered by the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,centers to ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law enforcement1 with particular attention to law enforcement in rural and remote communities1 for the purpose of enhancing domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism and other homeland security threats4 #fgcd4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,inspector ,general transparency 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting before section #hab the following new section3 #haa4 ,office of ,inspector ,general 7a7 ,publication of reports 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees any report finalized on and after such date that substantiates-- 7,a7 a violation of paragraph 7#h7 or 7#i7 of section #bcjb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 section #ajcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or ,presidential ,personnel ,directive-#ai2 or 7,b7 an allegation of misconduct1 waste1 fraud1 abuse1 or violation of policy within the ,department involving a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service or politically appointed official of the ,department4 7#b7 ,public availability 7,a7 ,in general ,concurrent with the submission to the appropriate congressional committees of reports pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,inspector ,general shall1 consistent with privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties protections1 publish on a publicly available website of the ,inspector ,general each such report4 7,b7 ,exception ,the requirement pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 to publish reports does not apply if section 7#e77;e77#a7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh applies to any such report4 7#c7 ,requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department may not redact any portion of a report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,exception ,the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply with respect to the name or any other identifying information1 including any contextual details not relevant to the audit1 inspection1 or evaluation at issue that may be used by other employees or officers of the ,department to determine the identity of a whistleblower complainant1 of a whistleblower complainant who does not consent to the inclusion of such in a report of the ,inspector ,general4 7b7 ,semiannual reporting ,beginning with the first semiannual report transmitted to the appropriate committees or subcommittees of the ,congress pursuant to section #e7;b7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh that is transmitted after the date of the enactment of this section1 each such report shall be accompanied by a list of ongoing audits1 inspections1 and evaluations of the ,department1 together with a narrative description relating to each such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation that identifies the scope of such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation1 as the case may be1 as well as the subject office1 component1 or directorate of the ,department4 ,for each such ongoing audit1 inspection1 or evaluation such narrative description shall include the following3 7#a7 ,information relating to the source of each such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation4 7#b7 ,information regarding whether each such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation is being conducted independently1 jointly1 concurrently1 or in some other manner4 7#c7 ,in the event each such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation was initiated due to a referral1 the date on which the ,inspector ,general notified the originator of a referral of the ,inspector ,general's intention to carry out such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation4 7#d7 ,information relating to the dates on which-- 7,a7 each such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation was initiated2 7,b7 a draft report relating to each such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation is scheduled to be submitted to the ,secretary for review2 and 7,c7 a final report relating to each such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation is scheduled to be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees and published on the website of the ,inspector ,general in accordance with paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 of subsection 7a74 7#e7 ,an explanation for-- 7,a7 any significant changes to the narrative description of each such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation1 including the identification of the subject office1 component1 or directorate of the ,department2 or 7,b7 a delay of more than #cj days in the scheduled date for submitting to the ,secretary a draft report for review or publishing on the website of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department the final report relating to each such audit1 inspection1 or evaluation4 7#f7 ,data regarding tips and complaints made to the ,inspector ,general ,hotline of the ,department or otherwise referred to the ,department1 including-- 7,a7 the number and type of tips and complaints regarding fraud1 waste1 abuse1 corruption1 financial crimes1 civil rights and civil liberty abuse1 or other complaints regarding criminal or non-criminal activity associated with fraud1 waste1 or abuse2 7,b7 actions taken by the ,department to address or resolve each substantiated tip or complaint2 7,c7 the total amount of time it took the ,department to so address or resolve each such substantiated tip or complaint2 7,d7 the total number of tips and complaints that are substantiated compared with the number of tips and complaints that are unsubstantiated2 and 7,e7 the percentage of audits1 inspections1 and evaluations that are initiated as a result of tips and complaints made to the ,inspector ,general ,hotline4 7c7 ,notification to ,congress ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall notify the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate if the head of an office or component of the ,department does not provide in a timely manner to the ,inspector ,general information or assistance that is requested by the ,inspector ,general to conduct an audit1 inspection1 or evaluation4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 and any committee of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate1 respectively1 having legislative or oversight jurisdiction under the ,rules of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate1 respectively1 over the matter concerned4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by amending the item relating to section #haa to read as follows3 ,sec4 #haa4 ,office of ,inspector ,general4 4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,inspector ,general of ,,dhs ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a report on the policies1 procedures1 and internal controls established that ensure compliance with the ,quality ,standards for ,federal ,offices of ,inspector ,general from the ,council of ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency4 7#b7 ,comptroller ,general ,not later than one year after receipt of the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate an evaluation of such report4 #fgce4 ,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 ,competition design 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director1 in carrying out the competition1 may consult with1 and consider advice from1 any person who has experience or expertise in the development1 design1 or execution of cybersecurity competitions4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to consultations pursuant to this section4 7#c7 ,prohibition ,a person with whom the ,director consults under paragraph 7#a7 may not-- 7,a7 receive pay by reason of being so consulted2 or 7,b7 be considered an employee of the ,federal ,government by reason of so consulting4 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,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#c7 as determined necessary by the ,director4 7f7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,director may use amounts made available to the ,director for the competition 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 ,monetary and nonmonetary awards for competition participants1 including members of the uniformed services4 7,e7 ,necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of competition participants1 including members of the uniformed services4 7,f7 ,any other appropriate activity necessary to carry out the competition1 as determined by the ,director4 7#b7 ,application ,this subsection shall apply to amounts appropriated on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,prize limitation ,the ,director may make one or more awards per competition1 except that the amount or value of each shall not exceed #aj1jjj4 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may make one or more awards per competition1 except the amount or the value of each shall not to exceed #be1jjj4 ,a monetary award under this section shall be in addition to the regular pay of the recipient4 7h7 ,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 following3 7#a7 ,a description of available funds under subsection 7f7 for each competition conducted in the preceding year4 7#b7 ,a description of expenditures authorized in subsection 7g7 for each competition4 7#c7 ,information relating to the participation of each competition4 7#d7 ,information relating to lessons learned from each competition 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 #fgcf4 ,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 and 7,c7 as appropriate1 consultation with private sector entities with relevant expertise1 such as vendors of industrial control systems technologies4 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 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 ,information on the number and demographics of participants in such courses1 including by gender1 race1 and place of residence4 7,d7 ,information on the participation in such courses of workers from each critical infrastructure sector4 7,e7 ,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,f7 ,recommendations on 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 #fgcg4 ,,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 means an ,indian ,tribe1 as such term is defined 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 #fgch4 ,best practices related to certain information collected by rental companies and dealers 7,darren ,drake7 7a7 ,development and dissemination 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall develop and disseminate best practices for rental companies and dealers to report suspicious behavior to law enforcement agencies at the point of sale of a covered rental vehicle4 7#b7 ,consultation2 updates ,the ,secretary shall develop and1 as necessary1 update the best practices described in paragraph 7#a7 after consultation with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies and relevant transportation security stakeholders4 7#c7 ,guidance on suspicious behavior ,the ,secretary shall include1 in the best practices developed under paragraph 7#a71 guidance on defining and identifying suspicious behavior in a manner that protects civil rights and civil liberties4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,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 implementation of this section1 including an assessment of-- 7#a7 the impact of the best practices described in subsection 7a7 on efforts to protect the ,united ,states against terrorist attacks2 and 7#b7 ways to improve and expand cooperation and engagement between-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,b7 ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies2 and 7,c7 rental companies1 dealers1 and other relevant rental industry stakeholders4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms dealer and rental company have the meanings given those terms in section #cjajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered rental vehicle means a motor vehicle that-- 7,a7 is rented without a driver for an initial term of less than #d months2 and 7,b7 is part of a motor vehicle fleet of #ce or more motor vehicles that are used for rental purposes by a rental company4 #fgci4 ,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 of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,,tsa ,the term ,,tsa means the ,transportation ,security ,administration of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,establishment ,notwithstanding #ddija7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 may establish 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-- 7#a7 high risk passengers and their property2 7#b7 weapons1 explosives1 and incendiaries2 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 7b72 and 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 ,an aviation security screening agreement described in this subsection is a treaty1 executive agreement1 or other international arrangement that-- 7#a7 7,a7 in the case of a treaty or executive agreement1 is signed by the ,president2 and 7,b7 in the case of an international agreement1 is signed by only the ,president1 ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or ,administrator1 without delegating such authority2 and 7#b7 is 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 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 that 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 ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or ,administrator1 as appropriate1 shall suspend or terminate the aviation security screening agreement with such country1 as determined appropriate by the ,president1 ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or ,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 ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 an aviation security threat assessment for the country in which such foreign last point of departure airport is located2 7#b7 information regarding any corresponding mitigation efforts to address any security issues identified in such threat assessment1 including any plans for joint covert testing2 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 vulnerabilities2 7#d7 an assessment of the impacts such pilot program will have on aviation security2 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 standards2 7#f7 information regarding identifying the entity or entities responsible for screening passengers and property at such foreign last point of departure airport2 7#g7 the name of the entity or local authority and any contractor or subcontractor2 7#h7 information regarding the screening requirements relating to such aviation security screening agreement2 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 agreement2 and 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 ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 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 force2 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 agreement2 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 applicable2 and 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 a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the implementation of the pilot program authorized under this section1 including information relating to-- 7#a7 the impact of such program on homeland security and international aviation security1 including any benefits and challenges of such program2 7#b7 the impact of such program on passengers1 airports1 and air carriers1 including any benefits and challenges of such program2 and 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 #fgdj4 ,,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 #fgda4 ,prevent exposure to narcotics and toxics 7a7 ,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 ,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 secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances4 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 by striking and after equipment and inserting a comma2 and 7#b7 by inserting and containment devices after naloxone14 ,d ,technical1 ,conforming1 and ,clerical ,amendments #fgea4 ,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 ,,lxviii ,federal ,emergency ,management ,advancement of ,equity #fhja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#b7 ,agency ,the term ,agency means the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#c7 ,emergency ,the term emergency means an emergency declared by the ,president under section #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia74 7#d7 ,equity ,the term equity means the guarantee of fair treatment1 advancement1 equal opportunity1 and access for underserved communities and others1 the elimination of barriers that have prevented full participation for underserved communities1 and the reduction of disparate outcomes4 7#e7 ,equitable ,the term equitable means having or exhibiting equity4 7#f7 ,federal assistance ,the term ,federal assistance means assistance provided pursuant to-- 7,a7 a declaration of a major disaster or emergency under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act2 7,b7 sections #bjc and #bje of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act2 and 7,c7 section #acff of the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dajd;c74 7#g7 ,major disaster ,the term major disaster means 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 #eagj74 7#h7 ,underserved community ,the term underserved community means-- 7,a7 the ,native-,american and ,alaskan-,native community2 7,b7 the ,african-,american community2 7,c7 the ,asian community2 7,d7 the ,hispanic community 7including individuals of ,mexican1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,cuban1 and ,central or ,south ,american origin72 7,e7 the ,pacific ,islander community2 7,f7 the ,middle ,eastern and ,north ,african community2 7,g7 a rural community2 7,h7 a low-income community2 7,i7 individuals with disabilities2 7,j7 a limited ,english proficiency community2 7,k7 other individuals or communities otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality2 and 7,l7 any other disadvantaged community1 as determined by the ,administrator4 ,a ,ensuring ,equity in ,federal ,disaster ,management #fhaa4 ,data collection1 analysis1 and criteria 7a7 ,in ,general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development and the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration1 develop and implement a process to ensure equity in the provision of ,federal assistance and throughout all programs and policies of the ,agency4 7b7 ,specific areas for consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall identify requirements for ensuring the quality1 consistency1 accessibility1 and availability of information needed to identify programs and policies of the ,agency that may not support the provision of equitable ,federal assistance1 including-- 7#a7 information requirements2 7#b7 data sources and collection methods2 and 7#c7 strategies for overcoming data or other information challenges4 7c7 ,modification of data collection systems ,the ,administrator shall modify the data collection systems of the ,agency based on the process developed under subsection 7a7 to ensure the quality1 consistency1 accessibility1 and availability of information needed to identify any programs and policies of the ,agency that may not support the provision of equitable ,federal assistance4 #fhab4 ,criteria for ensuring equity in policies and programs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop1 disseminate1 and update1 as appropriate1 criteria to apply to policies and programs of the ,agency to ensure equity in the provision of ,federal assistance and throughout all programs and policies of the ,agency4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing and disseminating the criteria required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 and 7#c7 the ,small ,business ,administration4 7c7 ,integration of criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall1 to the maximum extent possible1 integrate the criteria developed under subsection 7a7 into existing and future processes related to the provision of ,federal assistance4 7#b7 ,priority ,the ,administrator shall prioritize integrating the criteria under paragraph 7#a7 into processes related to the provision of-- 7,a7 assistance under sections #djb1 #djc1 #djf1 #djg1 #dbh1 and #ejb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;a et seq472 7,b7 ,federal assistance to individuals and households under section #djh of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd72 7,c7 hazard mitigation assistance under section #djd of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c72 and 7,d7 predisaster hazard mitigation assistance under section #bjc of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc74 #fhac4 ,metrics2 report 7a7 ,metrics ,in carrying out this subtitle1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 establish metrics to measure the efficacy of the process developed under section #fhaa and the criteria developed under section #fhab2 and 7#b7 seek input from relevant representatives of ,state1 regional1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal governments1 representatives of community-based organizations1 subject matter experts1 and individuals from underserved communities impacted by disasters4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the dissemination of the criteria under section #fhab7;a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing how the criteria and processes developed under this subtitle have impacted efforts to ensure equity in the provision of ,federal assistance and throughout all programs and policies of the ,agency1 including-- 7#a7 any obstacles identified or areas for improvement with respect to implementation of such criteria and processes1 including any recommended legislative changes2 7#b7 the effectiveness of such criteria and processes1 as measured by the metrics established under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 any impacts of such criteria and processes on the provision of ,federal assistance1 with specific attention to impacts related to efforts within the ,agency to address barriers to access and reducing disparate outcomes4 ,b ,operational ,enhancement to ,improve ,equity in ,federal ,disaster ,management #fhba4 ,equity advisor 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall designate a senior official within the ,agency as an equity advisor to the ,administrator to be responsible for advising the ,administrator on ,agency efforts to ensure equity in the provision of ,federal assistance and throughout all programs and policies of the ,agency4 7b7 ,qualifications ,in designating an equity advisor under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall select an individual who is a qualified expert with significant experience with respect to equity policy1 civil rights policy1 or programmatic reforms4 7c7 ,duties ,in addition to advising the ,administrator1 the equity advisor designated under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 participate in the implementation of sections #fhaa and #fhab2 7#b7 monitor equity the implementation of equity efforts within the ,agency and within ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency ,regions to ensure consistency in the implementation of policy or programmatic changes intended to ensure equity in the provision of ,federal assistance and throughout all programs and policies of the ,agency2 7#c7 identify ways to improve the policies and programs of the ,agency to ensure that such policies and programs are equitable1 including enhancing opportunities to support underserved populations in preparedness1 mitigation1 protection1 response1 and recovery2 and 7#d7 any other activities the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the duties under this section1 the equity advisor shall1 on an ongoing basis1 consult with representatives of underserved communities1 including communities directly impacted by disasters1 to evaluate opportunities and develop approaches to advancing equity within the ,agency1 including by increasing coordination1 communication1 and engagement with-- 7#a7 community-based organizations2 7#b7 civil rights organizations2 7#c7 institutions of higher education2 7#d7 research institutions2 7#e7 academic organizations specializing in diversity1 equity1 and inclusion issues2 and 7#f7 religious and faith-based organizations4 #fhbb4 ,equity ,enterprise ,steering ,group 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,agency a steering group to advise the ,administrator on how to ensure equity in the provision of ,federal assistance and throughout all programs and policies of the ,agency4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the steering group established under this section shall-- 7#a7 review and1 as appropriate1 recommend changes to ,agency-wide policies1 procedures1 plans1 and guidance2 7#b7 support the development and implementation of the processes and criteria developed under subtitle ,a2 and 7#c7 monitor the integration and establishment of metrics developed under section #fhac4 7c7 ,composition ,the ,administrator shall appoint the following individuals as members of the steering group established under subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,representatives from each of the following offices of the ,agency3 7,a7 ,the ,office of ,equal ,rights4 7,b7 ,the ,office of ,response and ,recovery4 7,c7 ,,fema ,resilience4 7,d7 ,the ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination4 7,e7 ,the ,united ,states ,fire ,administration4 7,f7 ,the mission support office of the ,agency4 7,g7 ,the ,office of ,chief ,counsel4 7,h7 ,the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer4 7,i7 ,the ,office of ,policy and ,program ,analysis4 7,j7 ,the ,office of ,external ,affairs4 7#b7 ,the administrator of each ,regional ,office1 or his or her designee4 7#c7 ,the equity advisor1 as designated by the ,administrator under section #fhba4 7#d7 ,a representative from the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#e7 ,the ,superintendent of the ,emergency ,management ,institute4 7#f7 ,the ,national ,tribal ,affairs ,advisor of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#g7 ,any other official of the ,agency the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7d7 ,leadership ,the ,administrator shall designate one or more members of the steering group established under subsection 7a7 to serve as chair of the steering group4 #fhbc4 ,,gao review of equity reforms ,not later than three years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall issue a report to evaluate the implementation of this subtitle and subtitle ,a4 ,c ,,gao review of factors to determine assistance #fhca4 ,,gao review of factors to determine assistance 7a7 ,in ,general ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall issue a report describing the factors the ,agency considers when evaluating a request from a ,governor to declare that a major disaster or emergency exists and to authorize assistance under sections #djb1 #djc1 #djf1 #djg1 #djh1 #dbh1 and #ejb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;a et seq474 7b7 ,contents ,the report issued under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 the degree to which the factors the ,agency considers when evaluating a request for a major disaster or emergency declaration-- 7i7 affect equity for underserved communities1 particularly with respect to major disaster and emergency declaration requests1 approvals of such requests1 and the authorization of assistance described in subsection 7a72 and 7ii7 are designed to deliver equitable outcomes2 7,b7 how the ,agency utilizes such factors or monitors whether such factors result in equitable outcomes2 7,c7 the extent to which major disaster and emergency declaration requests1 approvals of such requests1 and the authorization of assistance described in subsection 7a71 are more highly correlated with high-income counties compared to lower-income counties2 7,d7 whether the process and administrative steps for conducting preliminary damage assessments are equitable2 and 7,e7 to the extent practicable1 whether such factors may deter a ,governor from seeking a major disaster or emergency declaration for potentially eligible counties2 and 7#b7 a consideration of the extent to which such factors affect underserved communities-- 7,a7 of varying size2 7,b7 with varying population density and demographic characteristics2 7,c7 with limited emergency management staff and resources2 and 7,d7 located in urban or rural areas4 7c7 ,recommendations ,the ,comptroller ,general shall include in the report issued under subsection 7a7 any recommendations for changes to the factors the ,agency considers when evaluating a request for a major disaster or emergency declaration to account for underserved communities4 ,,lxix ,global ,health ,security ,act of #bjbb #fija4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,global ,health ,security ,act of #bjbb4 #fijb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,in ,december #bjji1 ,president ,obama released the ,national ,strategy for ,countering ,biological ,threats1 which listed as one of seven objectives ,promote global health security3 ,increase the availability of and access to knowledge and products of the life sciences that can help reduce the impact from outbreaks of infectious disease whether of natural1 accidental1 or deliberate origin4 7#b7 ,in ,february #bjad1 the ,united ,states and nearly #cj other nations launched the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda 7,,ghsa7 to address several high-priority1 global infectious disease threats4 ,the ,,ghsa is a multi-faceted1 multi-country initiative intended to accelerate partner countries' measurable capabilities to achieve specific targets to prevent1 detect1 and respond to infectious disease threats1 whether naturally occurring1 deliberate1 or accidental4 7#c7 ,in #bjae1 the ,united ,nations adopted the ,sustainable ,development ,goals 7,s,d,gs71 which include specific reference to the importance of global health security as part of ,,sdg #c ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages as follows3 strengthen the capacity of all countries1 in particular developing countries1 for early warning1 risk reduction and management of national and global health risks4 7#d7 ,on ,november #d1 #bjaf1 ,president ,obama signed ,executive ,order ,no4 #acgdg1 ,advancing the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda to ,achieve a ,world ,safe and ,secure from ,infectious ,disease ,threats4 7#e7 ,in ,october #bjag at the ,,ghsa ,ministerial ,meeting in ,uganda1 the ,united ,states and more than #dj ,,ghsa member countries supported the ,kampala ,declaration to extend the ,,ghsa for an additional #e years to #bjbd4 7#f7 ,in ,december #bjag1 ,president ,trump released the ,national ,security ,strategy1 which includes the priority action3 ,detect and contain biothreats at their source3 ,we will work with other countries to detect and mitigate outbreaks early to prevent the spread of disease4 ,we will encourage other countries to invest in basic health care systems and to strengthen global health security across the intersection of human and animal health to prevent infectious disease outbreaks4 7#g7 ,in ,september #bjah1 ,president ,trump released the ,national ,biodefense ,strategy1 which includes objectives to strengthen global health security capacities to prevent local bioincidents from becoming epidemics1 and strengthen international preparedness to support international response and recovery capabilities4 7#h7 ,in ,january #bjba1 ,president ,biden issued ,executive ,order #acihg 7#hf ,fed4 ,reg4 #gjai2 relating to ,organizing and ,mobilizing the ,united ,states ,government to ,provide a ,unified and ,effective ,response to ,combat ,,covid-#ai and to ,provide ,united ,states ,leadership on ,global ,health and ,security71 as well as ,national ,security ,memorandum on ,united ,states ,global ,leadership to ,strengthen the ,international ,,covid-#ai ,response and to ,advance ,global ,health ,security and ,biological ,preparedness1 which include objectives to strengthen and reform the ,world ,health ,organization1 increase ,united ,states leadership in the global response to ,,covid-#ai1 and to finance and advance global health security and pandemic preparedness4 #fijc4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 promote and invest in global health security and pandemic preparedness as a core national security interest2 7#b7 advance the aims of the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda2 7#c7 collaborate with other countries to detect and mitigate outbreaks early to prevent the spread of disease2 7#d7 encourage and support other countries to advance pandemic preparedness by investing in basic resilient and sustainable health care systems2 and 7#e7 strengthen global health security across the intersection of human and animal health to prepare for and prevent infectious disease outbreaks and combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance4 #fijd4 ,global ,health ,security ,agenda ,interagency ,review ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall establish a ,global ,health ,security ,agenda ,interagency ,review ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council7 to perform the general responsibilities described in subsection 7c7 and the specific roles and responsibilities described in subsection 7e74 7b7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet not less than four times per year to advance its mission and fulfill its responsibilities4 7c7 ,general responsibilities ,the ,council shall be responsible for the following activities3 7#a7 ,provide policy-level recommendations to participating agencies on ,global ,health ,security ,agenda 7,,ghsa7 goals1 objectives1 and implementation1 and other international efforts to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response4 7#b7 ,facilitate interagency1 multi-sectoral engagement to carry out ,,ghsa implementation4 7#c7 ,provide a forum for raising and working to resolve interagency disagreements concerning the ,,ghsa1 and other international efforts to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response4 7#d7 7,a7 ,review the progress toward and work to resolve challenges in achieving ,united ,states commitments under the ,,ghsa1 including commitments to assist other countries in achieving the ,,ghsa targets4 7,b7 ,the ,council shall consider1 among other issues1 the following3 7i7 ,the status of ,united ,states financial commitments to the ,,ghsa in the context of commitments by other donors1 and the contributions of partner countries to achieve the ,,ghsa targets4 7ii7 ,the progress toward the milestones outlined in ,,ghsa national plans for those countries where the ,united ,states ,government has committed to assist in implementing the ,,ghsa and in annual work-plans outlining agency priorities for implementing the ,,ghsa4 7iii7 ,the external evaluations of ,united ,states and partner country capabilities to address infectious disease threats1 including the ability to achieve the targets outlined within the ,,who ,joint ,external ,evaluation tool1 as well as gaps identified by such external evaluations4 7d7 ,participation ,the ,council shall be headed by the ,assistant to the ,president for ,national ,security ,affairs1 in coordination with the heads of relevant ,federal agencies4 ,the ,council shall consist of representatives from the following agencies3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7#d7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#f7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#g7 ,the ,department of ,labor4 7#h7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#i7 ,the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#aj7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#aa7 ,the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#ab7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#ac7 ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7#ad7 ,the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7#ae7 ,the ,national ,institutes of ,health4 7#af7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,allergy and ,infectious ,diseases4 7#ag7 ,such other agencies as the ,council determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,specific roles and responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the heads of agencies described in subsection 7d7 shall-- 7,a7 make the ,,ghsa and its implementation and global pandemic preparedness a high priority within their respective agencies1 and include ,,ghsa- and global pandemic preparedness-related activities within their respective agencies' strategic planning and budget processes2 7,b7 designate a senior-level official to be responsible for the implementation of this title2 7,c7 designate1 in accordance with subsection 7d71 an appropriate representative at the ,assistant ,secretary level or higher to participate on the ,council2 7,d7 keep the ,council apprised of ,,ghsa-related activities undertaken within their respective agencies2 7,e7 maintain responsibility for agency-related programmatic functions in coordination with host governments1 country teams1 and ,,ghsa in-country teams1 and in conjunction with other relevant agencies2 7,f7 coordinate with other agencies that are identified in this section to satisfy programmatic goals1 and further facilitate coordination of country teams1 implementers1 and donors in host countries2 and 7,g7 coordinate across national health security action plans and with ,,ghsa and other partners1 as appropriate1 to which the ,united ,states is providing assistance4 7#b7 ,additional roles and responsibilities ,in addition to the roles and responsibilities described in paragraph 7#a71 the heads of agencies described in subsection 7d7 shall carry out their respective roles and responsibilities described in subsections 7b7 through 7i7 of section #c of ,executive ,order #acgdg 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #ghgja2 relating to ,advancing the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda to ,achieve a ,world ,safe and ,secure from ,infectious ,disease ,threats71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fije4 ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall appoint an individual to the position of ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security1 who shall be responsible for the coordination of the interagency process for responding to global health security emergencies4 ,as appropriate1 the designee shall coordinate with the ,president's ,special ,coordinator for ,international ,disaster ,assistance4 7b7 ,congressional briefing ,not less frequently than twice each year1 the employee designated under this section shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the responsibilities and activities of the individual under this section4 #fijf4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that1 given the complex and multisectoral nature of global health threats to the ,united ,states1 the ,president-- 7#a7 should consider appointing an individual with significant background and expertise in public health or emergency response management to the position of ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security1 as required by section #fije7;a71 who is an employee of the ,national ,security ,council at the level of ,deputy ,assistant to the ,president or higher2 and 7#b7 in providing assistance to implement the strategy required under section #fijg7;a71 should-- 7,a7 coordinate1 through a whole-of-government approach1 the efforts of relevant ,federal departments and agencies to implement the strategy2 7,b7 seek to fully utilize the unique capabilities of each relevant ,federal department and agency while collaborating with and leveraging the contributions of other key stakeholders2 and 7,c7 utilize open and streamlined solicitations to allow for the participation of a wide range of implementing partners through the most appropriate procurement mechanisms1 which may include grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other instruments as necessary and appropriate4 #fijg4 ,strategy and reports 7a7 ,strategy ,the ,president shall coordinate the development and implementation of a strategy to implement the policy aims described in section #fijc1 which shall-- 7#a7 seek to strengthen ,united ,states diplomatic leadership and improve the effectiveness of ,united ,states foreign assistance for global health security to prevent1 detect1 and respond to infectious disease threats1 including through advancement of the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda 7,,ghsa71 the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje71 and other relevant frameworks that contribute to global health security and pandemic preparedness2 7#b7 establish specific and measurable goals1 benchmarks1 timetables1 performance metrics1 and monitoring and evaluation plans for ,united ,states foreign assistance for global health security that promote learning and reflect international best practices relating to global health security1 transparency1 and accountability2 7#c7 establish mechanisms to improve coordination and avoid duplication of effort between the ,united ,states ,government and partner countries1 donor countries1 the private sector1 multilateral organizations1 and other key stakeholders2 7#d7 prioritize working with partner countries with demonstrated-- 7,a7 need1 as identified through the ,joint ,external ,evaluation process1 the ,global ,health ,security ,index classification of health systems1 national action plans for health security1 ,,ghsa ,action ,packages1 and other complementary or successor indicators of global health security and pandemic preparedness2 and 7,b7 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 promoting partner country ownership1 improved domestic resource mobilization1 co-financing1 and appropriate national budget allocations for global health security and pandemic preparedness and response2 7#f7 assist partner countries in building the technical capacity of relevant ministries1 systems1 and networks to prepare1 execute1 monitor1 and evaluate effective national action plans for health security1 including mechanisms to enhance budget and global health data transparency1 as necessary and appropriate2 7#g7 support and be aligned with country-owned global health security policy and investment plans developed with input from key stakeholders1 as appropriate2 7#h7 facilitate communication and collaboration1 as appropriate1 among local stakeholders in support of a multi-sectoral approach to global health security2 7#i7 support the long-term success of programs by building the capacity of local organizations and institutions in target countries and communities2 7#aj7 develop community resilience to infectious disease threats and emergencies2 7#aa7 support global health budget and workforce planning in partner countries1 including training in financial management and budget and global health data transparency2 7#ab7 align ,united ,states foreign assistance for global health security with national action plans for health security in partner countries1 developed with input from key stakeholders1 including the private sector1 to the greatest extent practicable and appropriate2 7#ac7 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 supply chains in partner countries with the capacity1 resources1 and personnel required to prevent1 detect1 and respond to infectious disease threats2 7#ad7 support innovation and public-private partnerships to improve pandemic preparedness and response1 including for the development and deployment of effective1 accessible1 and affordable infectious disease tracking tools1 diagnostics1 therapeutics1 and vaccines2 7#ae7 support collaboration with and among relevant public and private research entities engaged in global health security2 and 7#af7 support collaboration between ,united ,states universities and public and private institutions in partner countries that promote global health security and innovation4 7b7 ,strategy submission 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the head of each relevant ,federal department and agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the strategy required under subsection 7a7 that provides a detailed description of how the ,united ,states intends to advance the policy set forth in section #fijc and the agency-specific plans described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,agency-specific plans ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include specific implementation plans from each relevant ,federal department and agency that describe-- 7,a7 the anticipated contributions of the department or agency1 including technical1 financial1 and in-kind contributions1 to implement the strategy2 and 7,b7 the efforts of the department or agency to ensure that the activities and programs carried out pursuant to the strategy are designed to achieve maximum impact and long-term sustainability4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the strategy required under subsection 7a7 is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees under subsection 7b71 and not later than ,october #a of each year thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the status of the implementation of the strategy4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify any substantial changes made in the strategy during the preceding calendar year2 7,b7 describe the progress made in implementing the strategy2 7,c7 identify the indicators used to establish benchmarks and measure results over time1 as well as the mechanisms for reporting such results in an open and transparent manner2 7,d7 contain a transparent1 open1 and detailed accounting of expenditures by relevant ,federal departments and agencies to implement the strategy1 including1 to the extent practicable1 for each ,federal department and agency1 the statutory source of expenditures1 amounts expended1 partners1 targeted populations1 and types of activities supported2 7,e7 describe how the strategy leverages other ,united ,states global health and development assistance programs and bilateral and multilateral institutions2 7,f7 assess efforts to coordinate ,united ,states global health security programs1 activities1 and initiatives with key stakeholders2 7,g7 incorporate a plan for regularly reviewing and updating strategies1 partnerships1 and programs and sharing lessons learned with a wide range of stakeholders1 including key stakeholders1 in an open1 transparent manner2 and 7,h7 describe the progress achieved and challenges concerning the ,united ,states ,government's ability to advance ,,ghsa 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 therein4 7d7 ,form ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 and the report required under subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 #fijh4 ,establishment of fund for global health security and pandemic preparedness 7a7 ,negotiations for establishment of a fund for global health security and pandemic preparedness ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies as necessary and appropriate1 should seek to enter into negotiations with donors1 relevant ,united ,nations agencies1 including the ,world ,health ,organization1 and other key multilateral stakeholders1 for the establishment of-- 7#a7 a multilateral1 catalytic financing mechanism for global health security and pandemic preparedness1 which may be known as the ,fund for ,global ,health ,security and ,pandemic ,preparedness 7in this title referred to as the ,fund71 in accordance with the provisions of this section2 and 7#b7 an ,advisory ,board to the ,fund in accordance with section #fiji4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,fund should be to close critical gaps in global health security and pandemic preparedness and build capacity in eligible partner countries in the areas of global health security1 infectious disease control1 and pandemic preparedness1 such that it-- 7#a7 prioritizes capacity building and financing availability in eligible partner countries2 7#b7 incentivizes countries to prioritize the use of domestic resources for global health security and pandemic preparedness2 7#c7 leverages government1 nongovernment1 and private sector investments2 7#d7 regularly responds to and evaluates progress based on clear metrics and benchmarks1 such as the ,joint ,external ,evaluation and ,global ,health ,security ,index2 7#e7 aligns with and complements 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 and ,gavi1 the ,vaccine ,alliance2 and 7#f7 accelerates country compliance with the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje7 and fulfillment of the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda #bjbd ,framework1 in coordination with the ongoing ,joint ,external ,evaluation national action planning process4 7c7 ,executive board 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,fund should be governed by an ,executive ,board1 which should be composed of not more than #bj representatives of donor governments1 foundations1 academic institutions1 civil society1 and the private sector that meet a minimum threshold in annual contributions and agree to uphold transparency measures4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,executive ,board should be charged with approving strategies1 operations1 and grant-making authorities1 such that it is able to conduct effective fiduciary1 monitoring1 and evaluation efforts1 and other oversight functions4 ,in addition1 the ,executive ,board should-- 7,a7 be comprised only of contributors to the ,fund at not less than the minimum threshold to be established pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 determine operational procedures such that the ,fund is able to effectively fulfill its mission2 and 7,c7 provide oversight and accountability for the ,fund in collaboration with the ,inspector ,general to be established pursuant to section #fiaj7;e77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,composition ,the ,executive ,board should include-- 7,a7 representatives of the governments of founding permanent member countries who1 in addition to the requirements in paragraph 7#a71 qualify based upon meeting an established initial contribution threshold1 which should be not less than #aj percent of total initial contributions1 and a demonstrated commitment to supporting the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje72 7,b7 term members1 who are from academic institutions1 civil society1 and the private sector and are selected by the permanent members on the basis of their experience and commitment to innovation1 best practices1 and the advancement of global health security objectives2 and 7,c7 representatives of the ,world ,health ,organization1 and the chair of the ,global ,health ,security ,steering ,group4 7#d7 ,qualifications ,individuals appointed to the ,executive ,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#e7 ,conflicts of interest 7,a7 ,technical experts ,the ,executive ,board may include independent technical experts1 provided they are not affiliated with or employed by a recipient country or organization4 7,b7 ,multilateral bodies and institutions ,executive ,board members appointed under paragraph 7#c77;,c7 should recuse themselves from matters presenting conflicts of interest1 including financing decisions relating to such bodies and institutions4 7#f7 ,united states representation 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,founding permanent member ,the ,secretary of ,state shall seek to establish the ,united ,states as a founding permanent member of the ,fund4 7ii7 ,united ,states representation ,the ,united ,states shall be represented on the ,executive ,board by an officer or employee of the ,united ,states appointed by the ,president4 7,b7 ,effective and termination dates 7i7 ,effective date ,this paragraph shall take effect upon the date the ,secretary of ,state certifies and transmits to ,congress an agreement establishing the ,fund4 7ii7 ,termination date ,the membership established pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall terminate upon the date of termination of the ,fund4 7#g7 ,removal procedures ,the ,fund should establish procedures for the removal of members of the ,executive ,board who engage in a consistent pattern of human rights abuses1 fail to uphold global health data transparency requirements1 or otherwise violate the established standards of the ,fund1 including in relation to corruption4 7#h7 ,enforceability ,any agreement concluded under the authorities provided by this section shall be legally effective and binding upon the ,united ,states1 as may be provided in the agreement1 upon-- 7,a7 the enactment of appropriate implementing legislation which 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 receiving the necessary consent of the ,senate4 7#i7 ,eligible partner country defined ,in this section1 the term eligible partner country means a country with demonstrated-- 7,a7 need1 as identified through the ,joint ,external ,evaluation process1 the ,global ,health ,security ,index classification of health systems1 national action plans for health security1 and other complementary or successor indicators of global health security and pandemic preparedness2 and 7,b7 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 results1 and in which the ,fund for ,global ,health ,security and ,pandemic ,preparedness established under this section may finance global health security and pandemic preparedness assistance programs under this title4 #fiji4 ,fund authorities 7a7 ,program objectives 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the purpose set forth in section #fijh1 the ,fund1 acting through the ,executive ,board1 should provide grants1 including challenge grants1 technical assistance1 concessional lending1 catalytic investment funds1 and other innovative funding mechanisms1 as appropriate1 to-- 7,a7 help eligible partner countries close critical gaps in health security1 as identified through the ,joint ,external ,evaluation process1 the ,global ,health ,security ,index classification of health systems1 and national action plans for health security and other complementary or successor indicators of global health security and pandemic preparedness2 and 7,b7 support measures that enable such countries1 at both national and sub-national levels1 and in partnership with civil society and the private sector1 to strengthen and sustain resilient health systems and supply chains with the resources1 capacity1 and personnel required to prevent1 detect1 mitigate1 and respond to infectious disease threats before they become pandemics4 7#b7 ,activities supported ,the activities to be supported by the ,fund should include efforts to-- 7,a7 enable eligible partner countries to formulate and implement national health security and pandemic preparedness action plans1 advance action packages under the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda1 and adopt and uphold commitments under the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje7 and other related international health agreements1 as appropriate2 7,b7 support global health security budget planning in eligible partner countries1 including training in financial management and budget and global health data transparency2 7,c7 strengthen the health security workforce1 including hiring1 training1 and deploying experts to improve frontline preparedness for emerging epidemic and pandemic threats2 7,d7 improve infection control and the protection of healthcare workers within healthcare settings2 7,e7 combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance2 7,f7 strengthen laboratory capacity and promote biosafety and biosecurity through the provision of material and technical assistance2 7,g7 reduce the risk of bioterrorism1 zoonotic disease spillover1 and accidental biological release2 7,h7 build technical capacity to manage global health security related supply chains1 including for personal protective equipment1 oxygen1 testing reagents1 and other lifesaving supplies1 through effective forecasting1 procurement1 warehousing1 and delivery from central warehouses to points of service in both the public and private sectors2 7,i7 enable bilateral1 regional1 and international partnerships and cooperation1 including through pandemic early warning systems and emergency operations centers1 to identify and address transnational infectious disease threats exacerbated by natural and man-made disasters1 human displacement1 and zoonotic infection2 7,j7 establish partnerships for the sharing of best practices and enabling eligible countries to meet targets and indicators under the ,joint ,external ,evaluation process1 the ,global ,health ,security ,index classification of health systems1 and national action plans for health security relating to the detection1 treatment1 and prevention of neglected tropical diseases2 7,k7 build the technical capacity of eligible partner countries to prepare for and respond to second order development impacts of infectious disease outbreaks1 while accounting for the differentiated needs and vulnerabilities of marginalized populations2 7,l7 develop and utilize metrics to monitor and evaluate programmatic performance and identify best practices1 including in accordance with ,joint ,external ,evaluation benchmarks1 ,global ,health ,security ,agenda targets1 and ,global ,health ,security ,index indicators2 7,m7 develop and deploy mechanisms to enhance the transparency and accountability of global health security and pandemic preparedness programs and data1 in compliance with the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje71 including through the sharing of trends1 risks1 and lessons learned2 and 7,n7 develop and implement simulation exercises1 produce and release after action reports1 and address related gaps4 7#c7 ,implementation of program objectives ,in carrying out the objectives of paragraph 7#a71 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 global health security and pandemic preparedness1 including-- 7,a7 governments1 civil society1 faith-based1 and nongovernmental organizations1 research and academic institutions1 and private sector entities in eligible partner countries2 7,b7 the pandemic early warning systems and emergency operations centers to be established under section #fiji2 7,c7 the ,world ,health ,organization2 7,d7 the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda2 7,e7 the ,global ,health ,security ,initiative2 7,f7 the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria2 7,g7 the ,united ,nations ,office for the ,coordination of ,humanitarian ,affairs1 ,,unicef1 and other relevant funds1 programs1 and specialized agencies of the ,united ,nations2 7,h7 ,gavi1 the ,vaccine ,alliance2 7,i7 the ,coalition for ,epidemic ,preparedness ,innovations 7,,cepi72 7,j7 the ,global ,polio ,eradication ,initiative2 and 7,k7 the ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security and ,diplomacy established under section #e4 7b7 ,priority ,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 preparedness identified under ,joint ,external ,evaluations and national action plans for health security2 7#c7 demonstrated political and financial commitment to pandemic preparedness2 and 7#d7 demonstrated commitment to upholding global health budget and data transparency and accountability standards1 complying with the ,international ,health ,regulations 7#bjje71 investing in domestic health systems1 and achieving measurable results4 7c7 ,eligible grant recipients ,governments and nongovernmental organizations should be eligible to receive grants as described in this section4 #fiaj4 ,fund administration 7a7 ,appointment of an administrator ,the ,executive ,board of the ,fund should appoint an ,administrator who should be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the ,fund4 7b7 ,authority to solicit and accept contributions ,the ,fund should be authorized to solicit and accept contributions from governments1 the private sector1 foundations1 individuals1 and nongovernmental entities of all kinds4 7c7 ,accountability of funds and criteria for programs ,as part of the negotiations described in section #fijh7;a71 the ,secretary of the ,state1 shall1 consistent with subsection 7d7-- 7#a7 take such actions as are 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 ,fund2 and 7#b7 seek agreement on the criteria that should be used to determine the programs and activities that should be assisted by the ,fund4 7d7 ,selection of partner countries1 projects1 and recipients ,the ,executive ,board should establish-- 7#a7 eligible partner country selection criteria1 to include transparent metrics to measure and assess global health security and pandemic 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 7#e7 such rules and procedures as may be necessary for cost-effective management of the ,fund2 and 7#f7 such rules and procedures as may be necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in the grant-making process4 7e7 ,additional transparency and accountability requirements 7#a7 ,inspector general 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall seek to ensure that the ,fund maintains an independent ,office of the ,inspector ,general and ensure that the office has 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 grantees4 7,b7 ,sense of congress on corruption ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7i7 corruption within global health programs contribute directly to the loss of human life and cannot be tolerated2 and 7ii7 in making financial recoveries relating to a corrupt act or criminal conduct under a grant1 as determined by the ,inspector ,general1 the responsible grant recipient should be assessed at a recovery rate of up to #aej percent of such loss4 7#b7 ,administrative expenses ,the ,secretary of ,state shall seek to ensure the ,fund establishes1 maintains1 and makes publicly available a system to track the administrative and management costs of the ,fund on a quarterly basis4 7#c7 ,financial tracking systems ,the ,secretary of ,state shall ensure that the ,fund establishes1 maintains1 and makes publicly available a system to track the amount of funds disbursed to each grant recipient and sub-recipient during a grant's fiscal cycle4 #fiaa4 ,fund ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,in general ,there should be an ,advisory ,board to the ,fund4 7b7 ,appointments ,the members of the ,advisory ,board should be composed of-- 7#a7 individuals with experience and leadership in the fields of development1 global health1 epidemiology1 medicine1 biomedical research1 and social sciences2 and 7#b7 representatives of relevant ,united ,nations agencies1 including the ,world ,health ,organization1 and nongovernmental organizations with on-the-ground experience in implementing global health programs in low and lower-middle income countries4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,advisory ,board should provide advice and guidance to the ,executive ,board of the ,fund on the development and implementation of programs and projects to be assisted by the ,fund and on leveraging donations to the ,fund4 7d7 ,prohibition on payment of compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,except for travel expenses 7including per diem in lieu of subsistence71 no member of the ,advisory ,board should receive compensation for services performed as a member of the ,board4 7#b7 ,united states representative ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including an international agreement71 a representative of the ,united ,states on the ,advisory ,board may not accept compensation for services performed as a member of the ,board1 except that such representative may accept travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 while away from the representative's home or regular place of business in the performance of services for the ,board4 7e7 ,conflicts of interest ,members of the ,advisory ,board should be required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest prior to serving on the ,advisory ,board4 #fiab4 ,reports to ,congress on the ,fund 7a7 ,status report ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the progress of international negotiations to establish the ,fund4 7b7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the establishment of the ,fund1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the ,fund1 the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the ,fund4 7#b7 ,report elements ,the report shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the goals of the ,fund2 7,b7 the programs1 projects1 and activities supported by the ,fund2 7,c7 private and governmental contributions to the ,fund2 and 7,d7 the criteria utilized to determine the programs and activities that should be assisted by the ,fund4 7c7 ,,gao report on effectiveness ,not later than #b years after the date that the ,fund comes into effect1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report evaluating the effectiveness of the ,fund1 including-- 7#a7 the effectiveness of the programs1 projects1 and activities supported by the ,fund2 and 7#b7 an assessment of the merits of continued ,united ,states participation in the ,fund4 #fiac4 ,united ,states contributions 7a7 ,in general ,subject to submission of the certification under this section1 the ,president is authorized to make available for ,united ,states contributions to the ,fund such funds as may be authorized to be made available for such purpose4 7b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of ,state shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ae days in advance of making a contribution to the ,fund1 including-- 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 7c7 ,limitation ,at no point during the five years after enactment of this ,act shall a ,united ,states contribution to the ,fund cause the cumulative total of ,united ,states contributions to the ,fund to exceed #cc percent of the total contributions to the ,fund from all sources4 7d7 ,withholdings 7#a7 ,support for acts of international terrorism ,if at any time the ,secretary of ,state determines that the ,fund has provided assistance to a country1 the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined1 for purposes of section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7 has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism1 the ,united ,states shall 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 at any time during the five years after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state determines that the salary of any individual employed by the ,fund exceeds the salary of the ,vice ,president of the ,united ,states for that fiscal year1 then the ,united ,states should withhold from its contribution for the next fiscal year an amount equal to the aggregate amount by which the salary of each such individual exceeds the salary of the ,vice ,president of the ,united ,states4 7#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 ,inspector ,general of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 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 #fiad4 ,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 ,act of #bjbb4 4 #fiae4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional ,committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,global health security ,the term global health security means activities supporting epidemic and pandemic preparedness and capabilities at the country and global levels in order to minimize vulnerability to acute public health events that can endanger the health of populations across geographical regions and international boundaries4 #fiaf4 ,sunset ,this title1 and the amendments made by this title shall cease to be effective #e fiscal years after the enactment of this ,act4 ,,lxx ,protection of ,saudi ,dissidents #gjja4 ,restrictions on transfers of defense articles and services1 design and construction services1 and major defense equipment to ,saudi ,arabia 7a7 ,initial period ,during the #abj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president may not sell1 authorize a license for the export of1 or otherwise transfer any defense articles or defense services1 design and construction services1 or major defense equipment under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 to an intelligence1 internal security1 or law enforcement agency or instrumentality of the ,government of ,saudi ,arabia1 or to any person acting as an agent of or on behalf of such agency or instrumentality4 7b7 ,subsequent periods 7#a7 ,in general ,during the #abj-;day period beginning after the end of the #abj-;day period described in subsection 7a71 and each #abj-;day period thereafter1 the ,president may not sell1 authorize a license for the export of1 or otherwise transfer any defense articles or services1 design and construction services1 or major defense equipment under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq471 regardless of the amount of such articles1 services1 or equipment1 to an intelligence1 internal security1 or law enforcement agency or instrumentality of the ,government of ,saudi ,arabia1 or to any person acting as an agent of or on behalf of such agency or instrumentality1 unless the ,president has submitted to the chairman and ranking member of the appropriate congressional committees a certification described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,certification ,a certification described in this paragraph is a certification that contains a determination of the ,president that1 during the #abj-;day period preceding the date of submission of the certification1 the ,united ,states ,government has not determined that the ,government of ,saudi ,arabia has conducted any of the following activities3 7,a7 ,forced repatriation1 intimidation1 or killing of dissidents in other countries4 7,b7 ,the unjust imprisonment in ,saudi ,arabia of ,united ,states citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence or the prohibition on these individuals and their family members from exiting ,saudi ,arabia4 7,c7 ,torture of detainees in the custody of the ,government of ,saudi ,arabia4 7c7 ,exception ,the restrictions in this section shall not apply with respect to the sale1 authorization of a license for export1 or transfer of any defense articles or services1 design and construction services1 or major defense equipment under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 for use in-- 7#a7 the defense of the territory of ,saudi ,arabia from external threats2 or 7#b7 the defense of ,united ,states military or diplomatic personnel or ,united ,states facilities located in ,saudi ,arabia4 7d7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may waive the restrictions in this section if the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report not later than #ae days before the granting of such waiver that contains-- 7,a7 a determination of the ,president that such a waiver is in the vital national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 a detailed justification for the use of such waiver and the reasons why the restrictions in this section cannot be met4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7e7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #gjjb4 ,report on consistent pattern of acts of intimidation or harassment directed against individuals in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,section #f of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgef7 states the following3 ,no letters of offer may be issued1 no credits or guarantees may be extended1 and no export licenses may be issued under this ,act with respect to any country determined by the ,president to be engaged in a consistent pattern of acts of intimidation or harassment directed against individuals in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,section #f of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act further requires the ,president to report any such determination promptly to the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to the chairman of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7b7 ,report on acts of intimidation or harassment against individuals in the ,united ,states ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on-- 7#a7 whether any official of the ,government of ,saudi ,arabia engaged in a consistent pattern of acts of intimidation or harassment directed against ,jamal ,khashoggi or any individual in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 whether any ,united ,states-origin defense articles were used in the activities described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form 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 ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #gjjc4 ,report and certification with respect to ,saudi diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,report on ,saudi diplomats and diplomatic facilities in ,united ,states ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report covering the three-year period preceding such date of enactment regarding whether and to what extent covered persons used diplomatic credentials1 visas1 or covered facilities to facilitate monitoring1 tracking1 surveillance1 or harassment of1 or harm to1 other nationals of ,saudi ,arabia living in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,certification 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and each #abj-;day period thereafter1 the ,president shall1 if the ,president determines that such is the case1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that the ,united ,states ,government has not determined covered persons to be using diplomatic credentials1 visas1 or covered facilities to facilitate serious harassment of1 or harm to1 other nationals of ,saudi ,arabia living in the ,united ,states during the time period covered by each such certification4 7#b7 ,failure to submit certification ,if the ,president does not submit a certification under paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall-- 7,a7 close one or more covered facilities for such period of time until the ,president does submit such a certification2 and 7,b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committee a report that contains-- 7i7 a detailed explanation of why the ,president is unable to make such a certification2 7ii7 a list and summary of engagements of the ,united ,states ,government with the ,government of ,saudi ,arabia regarding the use of diplomatic credentials1 visas1 or covered facilities described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7iii7 a description of actions the ,united ,states ,government has taken or intends to take in response to the use of diplomatic credentials1 visas1 or covered facilities described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 and the certification and report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may waive the restrictions in this section if the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report not later than #ae days before the granting of such waiver that contains-- 7,a7 a determination of the ,president that such a waiver is in the vital national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 a detailed justification for the use of such waiver and the reasons why the restrictions in this section cannot be met4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7e7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term covered facility means a diplomatic or consular facility of ,saudi ,arabia in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the term covered person means a national of ,saudi ,arabia credentialed to a covered facility4 #gjjd4 ,report on the duty to warn obligation of the ,government of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that ,intelligence ,community ,directive #aia provides that-- 7#a7 when an element of the intelligence community of the ,united ,states collects or acquires credible and specific information indicating an impending threat of intentional killing1 serious bodily injury1 or kidnapping directed at a person1 the agency must warn the intended victim or those responsible for protecting the intended victim1 as appropriate unless an applicable waiver of the duty is granted by the appropriate official within the element2 and 7#b7 when issues arise with respect to whether the threat information rises to the threshold of duty to warn1 the directive calls for resolution in favor of warning the intended victim4 7b7 ,report on duty to warn ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,united ,states intelligence agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with respect to-- 7#a7 whether and how the intelligence community fulfilled its duty to warn ,jamal ,khashoggi of threats to his life and liberty pursuant to ,intelligence ,community ,directive #aia2 and 7#b7 in the case of the intelligence community not fulfilling its duty to warn as described in paragraph 7#a71 why the intelligence community did not fulfill this duty4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term duty to warn has the meaning given that term in ,intelligence ,community ,directive #aia1 as in effect on ,july #ba1 #bjae4 7#c7 ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 7#d7 ,the term relevant ,united ,states intelligence agency means any element of the intelligence community that may have possessed intelligence reporting regarding threats to ,jamal ,khashoggi4 ,,lxxi ,colorado and ,grand ,canyon ,public ,lands #gaja4 ,definition of ,state ,in subtitles ,a through ,d1 the term ,state means the ,state of ,colorado4 ,a ,continental ,divide #gaaa4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,covered area ,the term covered area means any area designated as wilderness by the amendments to section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 made by section #gaab7;a74 7#b7 ,historic landscape ,the term ,historic ,landscape means the ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape designated by section #gaah7;a74 7#c7 ,recreation management area ,the term ,recreation ,management ,area means the ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area designated by section #gaad7;a74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,wildlife conservation area ,the term ,wildlife ,conservation ,area means1 as applicable-- 7,a7 the ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area designated by section #gaae7;a72 7,b7 the ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area designated by section #gaaf7;a72 and 7,c7 the ,spraddle ,creek ,wildlife ,conservation ,area designated by section #gaag7;a74 #gaab4 ,colorado ,wilderness additions 7a7 ,designation ,section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ah71 by striking #aiic1 and inserting #aiic1 and certain ,federal land within the ,white ,river ,national ,forest that comprises approximately #f1hif acres1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,ptarmigan ,peak ,wilderness ,additions on the map entitled ,proposed ,ptarmigan ,peak ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bc7 ,holy cross wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land within the ,white ,river ,national ,forest that comprises approximately #c1hff acres1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,megan ,dickie ,wilderness ,addition on the map entitled ,holy ,cross ,wilderness ,addition ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into1 and managed as part of1 the ,holy ,cross ,wilderness designated by section #ajb7;a77#e7 of ,public ,law #if-efj 7#id ,stat4 #cbff74 7#bd7 ,hoosier ridge wilderness ,certain ,federal land within the ,white ,river ,national ,forest that comprises approximately #e1bce acres1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,hoosier ,ridge ,wilderness on the map entitled ,tenmile ,proposal and dated ,april #bb1 #bjbb1 which shall be known as the ,hoosier ,ridge ,wilderness4 7#be7 ,tenmile wilderness ,certain ,federal land within the ,white ,river ,national ,forest that comprises approximately #g1fbd acres1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,tenmile ,wilderness on the map entitled ,tenmile ,proposal and dated ,april #bb1 #bjbb1 which shall be known as the ,tenmile ,wilderness4 7#bf7 ,eagles nest wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land within the ,white ,river ,national ,forest that comprises approximately #g1fcd acres1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,freeman ,creek ,wilderness ,addition and ,proposed ,spraddle ,creek ,wilderness ,addition on the map entitled ,eagles ,nest ,wilderness ,additions ,proposal and dated ,april #bf1 #bjbb1 which shall be incorporated into1 and managed as part of1 the ,eagles ,nest ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #id-ceb 7#ij ,stat4 #hgj74 4 7b7 ,applicable law ,any reference in the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act for purposes of administering a covered area4 7c7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a771 the ,secretary may carry out any activity in a covered area that the ,secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock on a covered area1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered to be necessary by the ,secretary1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7#b7 the guidelines set forth in the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #edhg of the #ifth ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #if-fag74 7e7 ,coordination ,for purposes of administering the ,federal land designated as wilderness by paragraph 7#bf7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by subsection 7a77#b771 the ,secretary shall1 as determined to be appropriate for the protection of watersheds1 coordinate the activities of the ,secretary in response to fires and flooding events with interested ,state and local agencies4 #gaac4 ,williams ,fork ,mountains potential wilderness 7a7 ,designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain ,federal land in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest in the ,state1 comprising approximately #h1jcf acres1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wilderness on the map entitled ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 is designated as a potential wilderness area4 7b7 ,management ,subject to valid existing rights and except as provided in subsection 7d71 the potential wilderness area designated by subsection 7a7 shall be managed in accordance with-- 7#a7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7#b7 this section4 7c7 ,livestock use of vacant allotments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,secretary shall publish a determination regarding whether to authorize livestock grazing or other use by livestock on the vacant allotments known as-- 7,a7 the ,big ,hole ,allotment2 and 7,b7 the ,blue ,ridge ,allotment4 7#b7 ,modification of allotments ,in publishing a determination pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may modify or combine the vacant allotments referred to in that paragraph4 7#c7 ,permit or other authorization ,not later than #a year after the date on which a determination of the ,secretary to authorize livestock grazing or other use by livestock is published under paragraph 7#a71 if applicable1 the ,secretary shall grant a permit or other authorization for that livestock grazing or other use in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 7d7 ,range improvements 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary permits livestock grazing or other use by livestock on the potential wilderness area under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary1 or a third party authorized by the ,secretary1 may use motorized or mechanized transport or equipment for purposes of constructing or rehabilitating such range improvements as are necessary to obtain appropriate livestock management objectives 7including habitat and watershed restoration74 7#b7 ,termination of authority ,the authority provided by this subsection terminates on the date that is #b years after the date on which the ,secretary publishes a positive determination under subsection 7c77#c74 7e7 ,designation as wilderness 7#a7 ,designation ,the potential wilderness area designated by subsection 7a7 shall be designated as wilderness1 to be known as the ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wilderness-- 7,a7 effective not earlier than the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment this ,act2 and 7,b7 on the earliest of-- 7i7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register a notice that the construction or rehabilitation of range improvements under subsection 7d7 is complete2 7ii7 the date described in subsection 7d77#b72 and 7iii7 the effective date of a determination of the ,secretary not to authorize livestock grazing or other use by livestock under subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,administration ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wilderness in accordance with the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg71 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date on which the ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wilderness is designated in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 #gaad4 ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area 7a7 ,designation ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #ag1abj acres of ,federal land in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest in the ,state1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area on the map entitled ,tenmile ,proposal and dated ,april #bb1 #bjbb1 are designated as the ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,recreation ,management ,area are to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the recreational1 scenic1 watershed1 habitat1 and ecological resources of the ,recreation ,management ,area4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,recreation ,management ,area-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances-- 7i7 the purposes of the ,recreation ,management ,area described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 recreation opportunities1 including mountain biking1 hiking1 fishing1 horseback riding1 snowshoeing1 climbing1 skiing1 camping1 and hunting2 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq472 7ii7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7iii7 this section4 7#b7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall only allow such uses of the ,recreation ,management ,area as the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,vehicles 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 the use of motorized vehicles in the ,recreation ,management ,area shall be limited to the roads1 vehicle classes1 and periods authorized for motorized vehicle use on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7ii7 ,new or temporary roads ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 no new or temporary road shall be constructed in the ,recreation ,management ,area4 7iii7 ,exceptions ,nothing in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 prevents the ,secretary from-- 7,i7 rerouting or closing an existing road or trail to protect natural resources from degradation1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7,,ii7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes or roadside camping2 7,,iii7 constructing temporary roads or permitting the use of motorized vehicles to carry out pre- or post-fire watershed protection projects2 7,,iv7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles to carry out any activity described in subsection 7d71 7e77#a71 or 7f72 or 7,v7 responding to an emergency4 7,c7 ,commercial timber 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 no project shall be carried out in the ,recreation ,management ,area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber4 7ii7 ,limitation ,nothing in clause 7i7 prevents the ,secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section4 7d7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,the ,secretary may carry out any activity1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to manage wildland fire and treat hazardous fuels1 insects1 and diseases in the ,recreation ,management ,area1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,water 7#a7 ,effect on water management infrastructure ,nothing in this section affects the construction1 repair1 reconstruction1 replacement1 operation1 maintenance1 or renovation within the ,recreation ,management ,area of-- 7,a7 water management infrastructure in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 any future infrastructure necessary for the development or exercise of water rights decreed before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,applicable law ,section #c7;e7 of the ,james ,peak ,wilderness and ,protection ,area ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-baf2 #aaf ,stat4 #ajeh7 shall apply to the ,recreation ,management ,area4 7f7 ,permits ,nothing in this section affects-- 7#a7 any permit held by a ski area or other entity2 or 7#b7 the implementation of associated activities or facilities authorized by law or permit outside the boundaries of the ,recreation ,management ,area4 #gaae4 ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area 7a7 ,designation ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #h1bhg acres of ,federal land located in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area on the map entitled ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 are designated as the ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area 7referred to in this section as the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area are-- 7#a7 to conserve and protect a wildlife migration corridor over ,interstate #gj2 and 7#b7 to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the wildlife1 scenic1 roadless1 watershed1 and ecological resources of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq472 7ii7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7iii7 this section4 7#b7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall only allow such uses of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area as the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,recreation ,the ,secretary may permit such recreational activities in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area that the ,secretary determines are consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,motorized vehicles and mechanized transport2 new or temporary roads 7i7 ,motorized vehicles and mechanized transport ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 the use of motorized vehicles and mechanized transport in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area shall be prohibited4 7ii7 ,new or temporary roads ,except as provided in clause 7iii7 and subsection 7e71 no new or temporary road shall be constructed within the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 7iii7 ,exceptions ,nothing in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 prevents the ,secretary from-- 7,i7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles or mechanized transport for administrative purposes2 7,,ii7 constructing temporary roads or permitting the use of motorized vehicles or mechanized transport to carry out pre- or post-fire watershed protection projects2 7,,iii7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles or mechanized transport to carry out activities described in subsection 7d7 or 7e72 or 7,,iv7 responding to an emergency4 7,d7 ,commercial timber 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 no project shall be carried out in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber4 7ii7 ,limitation ,nothing in clause 7i7 prevents the ,secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section4 7d7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,the ,secretary may carry out any activity1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to manage wildland fire and treat hazardous fuels1 insects1 and diseases in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,regional transportation projects ,nothing in this section or section #gaba7;f7 precludes the ,secretary from authorizing1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations7 and subject to valid existing rights1 the use of the subsurface of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area to construct1 realign1 operate1 or maintain regional transportation projects1 including ,interstate #gj and the ,eisenhower-,johnson ,tunnels4 7f7 ,water ,section #c7;e7 of the ,james ,peak ,wilderness and ,protection ,area ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-baf2 #aaf ,stat4 #ajeh7 shall apply to the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 #gaaf4 ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area 7a7 ,designation ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #c1ebh acres of ,federal land in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest in the ,state1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area on the map entitled ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 are designated as the ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area 7referred to in this section as the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area are to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the wildlife1 scenic1 roadless1 watershed1 recreational1 and ecological resources of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq472 7ii7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7iii7 this section4 7#b7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall only allow such uses of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area as the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,motorized vehicles 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 the use of motorized vehicles in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area shall be limited to designated roads and trails4 7ii7 ,new or temporary roads ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 no new or temporary road shall be constructed in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 7iii7 ,exceptions ,nothing in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 prevents the ,secretary from-- 7,i7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes2 7,,ii7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles to carry out activities described in subsection 7d72 or 7,,iii7 responding to an emergency4 7,c7 ,bicycles ,the use of bicycles in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area shall be limited to designated roads and trails4 7,d7 ,commercial timber 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 no project shall be carried out in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber4 7ii7 ,limitation ,nothing in clause 7i7 prevents the ,secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section4 7,e7 ,grazing ,the laws 7including regulations7 and policies followed by the ,secretary in issuing and administering grazing permits or leases on land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary shall continue to apply with regard to the land in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area1 consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,the ,secretary may carry out any activity1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to manage wildland fire and treat hazardous fuels1 insects1 and diseases in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,water ,section #c7;e7 of the ,james ,peak ,wilderness and ,protection ,area ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-baf2 #aaf ,stat4 #ajeh7 shall apply to the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 #gaag4 ,spraddle ,creek ,wildlife ,conservation ,area 7a7 ,designation ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #b1fgd acres of ,federal land in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest in the ,state1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,spraddle ,creek ,wildlife ,conservation ,area on the map entitled ,eagles ,nest ,wilderness ,additions ,proposal and dated ,april #bf1 #bjbb1 are designated as the ,spraddle ,creek ,wildlife ,conservation ,area 7referred to in this section as the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area are to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the wildlife1 scenic1 roadless1 watershed1 recreational1 and ecological resources of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq472 7ii7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7iii7 this subtitle4 7#b7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall only allow such uses of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area as the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,motorized vehicles and mechanized transport ,except as necessary for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency1 the use of motorized vehicles and mechanized transport in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area shall be prohibited4 7,c7 ,roads 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 no road shall be constructed in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,nothing in clause 7i7 prevents the ,secretary from-- 7,i7 constructing a temporary road as the ,secretary determines to be necessary as a minimum requirement for carrying out a vegetation management project in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area2 or 7,,ii7 responding to an emergency4 7iii7 ,decommissioning of temporary roads ,not later than #c years after the date on which the applicable vegetation management project is completed1 the ,secretary shall decommission any temporary road constructed under clause 7ii77,i7 for the applicable vegetation management project4 7,d7 ,commercial timber 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 no project shall be carried out in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber4 7ii7 ,limitation ,nothing in clause 7i7 prevents the ,secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area under this section4 7d7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,the ,secretary may carry out any activity1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to manage wildland fire and treat hazardous fuels1 insects1 and diseases in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,water ,section #c7;e7 of the ,james ,peak ,wilderness and ,protection ,area ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-baf2 #aaf ,stat4 #ajeh7 shall apply to the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 #gaah4 ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape 7a7 ,designation ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #bh1aig acres of ,federal land in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest in the ,state1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape on the map entitled ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape ,proposal and dated ,april #bb1 #bjbb1 are designated the ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,historic ,landscape are-- 7#a7 to provide for-- 7,a7 the interpretation of historic events1 activities1 structures1 and artifacts of the ,historic ,landscape1 including with respect to the role of the ,historic ,landscape in local1 national1 and world history2 7,b7 the preservation of the historic resources of the ,historic ,landscape1 consistent with the other purposes of the ,historic ,landscape2 7,c7 recreational opportunities1 with an emphasis on the activities related to the historic use of the ,historic ,landscape1 including skiing1 snowshoeing1 snowmobiling1 hiking1 horseback riding1 climbing1 other road- and trail-based activities1 and other outdoor activities2 and 7,d7 the continued environmental remediation and removal of unexploded ordnance at the ,camp ,hale ,formerly ,used ,defense ,site and the ,camp ,hale historic cantonment area2 and 7#b7 to conserve1 protect1 restore1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the scenic1 watershed1 and ecological resources of the ,historic ,landscape4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,historic ,landscape in accordance with-- 7,a7 the purposes of the ,historic ,landscape described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare a management plan for the ,historic ,landscape4 7,b7 ,contents ,the management plan prepared under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include plans for-- 7i7 improving the interpretation of historic events1 activities1 structures1 and artifacts of the ,historic ,landscape1 including with respect to the role of the ,historic ,landscape in local1 national1 and world history2 7ii7 conducting historic preservation and veteran outreach and engagement activities2 7iii7 managing recreational opportunities1 including the use and stewardship of-- 7,i7 the road and trail systems2 and 7,,ii7 dispersed recreation resources2 7iv7 the conservation1 protection1 restoration1 or enhancement of the scenic1 watershed1 and ecological resources of the ,historic ,landscape1 including-- 7,i7 conducting the restoration and enhancement project under subsection 7d72 7,,ii7 forest fuels1 wildfire1 and mitigation management2 and 7,,iii7 watershed health and protection2 7v7 environmental remediation and1 consistent with subsection 7e77#b71 the removal of unexploded ordnance2 and 7vi7 managing the ,historic ,landscape in accordance with subsection 7g74 7#c7 ,explosive hazards ,the ,secretary shall provide to the ,secretary of the ,army a notification of any unexploded ordnance 7as defined in section #aja7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 that is discovered in the ,historic ,landscape4 7d7 ,camp hale restoration and enhancement project 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a restoration and enhancement project in the ,historic ,landscape-- 7,a7 to improve aquatic1 riparian1 and wetland conditions in and along the ,eagle ,river and tributaries of the ,eagle ,river2 7,b7 to maintain or improve recreation and interpretive opportunities and facilities2 and 7,c7 to conserve historic values in the ,camp ,hale area4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the project described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with1 and provide the opportunity to collaborate on the project to-- 7,a7 the ,corps of ,engineers2 7,b7 the ,camp ,hale-,eagle ,river ,headwaters ,collaborative ,group2 7,c7 the ,national ,forest ,foundation2 7,d7 the ,colorado ,department of ,public ,health and ,environment2 7,e7 the ,colorado ,state ,historic ,preservation ,office2 7,f7 the ,colorado ,department of ,natural ,resources2 7,g7 units of local government2 and 7,h7 other interested organizations and members of the public4 7e7 ,environmental remediation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall continue to carry out the projects and activities of the ,department of the ,army in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act relating to cleanup of-- 7,a7 the ,camp ,hale ,formerly ,used ,defense ,site2 or 7,b7 the ,camp ,hale historic cantonment area4 7#b7 ,removal of unexploded ordnance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army may remove unexploded ordnance 7as defined in section #aja7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 from the ,historic ,landscape1 as the ,secretary of the ,army determines to be appropriate in accordance with applicable law 7including regulations74 7,b7 ,action on receipt of notice ,on receipt from the ,secretary of a notification of unexploded ordnance under subsection 7c77#c71 the ,secretary of the ,army may remove the unexploded ordnance in accordance with-- 7i7 the program for environmental restoration of formerly used defense sites under section #bgja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq472 and 7iii7 any other applicable provision of law 7including regulations74 7#c7 ,effect of subsection ,nothing in this subsection modifies any obligation in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act relating to environmental remediation or removal of any unexploded ordnance located in or around the ,camp ,hale historic cantonment area1 the ,camp ,hale ,formerly ,used ,defense ,site1 or the ,historic ,landscape1 including such an obligation under-- 7,a7 the program for environmental restoration of formerly used defense sites under section #bgja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq472 or 7,c7 any other applicable provision of law 7including regulations74 7f7 ,interagency agreement ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,army shall enter into an agreement-- 7#a7 to specify-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,secretary relating to the management of the ,historic ,landscape2 and 7,b7 the activities of the ,secretary of the ,army relating to environmental remediation and the removal of unexploded ordnance in accordance with subsection 7e7 and other applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7#b7 to require the ,secretary to provide to the ,secretary of the ,army1 by not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and periodically thereafter1 as appropriate1 a management plan for the ,historic ,landscape for purposes of the removal activities described in subsection 7e74 7g7 ,effect ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 affects the jurisdiction of the ,state over any water law1 water right1 or adjudication or administration relating to any water resource2 7#b7 affects any water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 or the exercise of such a water right1 including-- 7,a7 a water right subject to an interstate water compact 7including full development of any apportionment made in accordance with such a compact72 7,b7 a water right decreed within1 above1 below1 or through the ,historic ,landscape2 7,c7 a change1 exchange1 plan for augmentation1 or other water decree with respect to a water right1 including a conditional water right1 in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7i7 that is consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 that does not result in diversion of a greater flow rate or volume of water for such a water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,d7 a water right held by the ,united ,states2 7,e7 the management or operation of any reservoir1 including the storage1 management1 release1 or transportation of water2 and 7,f7 the construction or operation of such infrastructure as is determined to be necessary by an individual or entity holding water rights to develop and place to beneficial use those rights1 subject to applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local law 7including regulations72 7#c7 constitutes an express or implied reservation by the ,united ,states of any reserved or appropriative water right2 7#d7 affects-- 7,a7 any permit held by a ski area or other entity2 or 7,b7 the implementation of associated activities or facilities authorized by law or permit outside the boundaries of the ,historic ,landscape2 7#e7 prevents the ,secretary from closing portions of the ,historic ,landscape for public safety1 environmental remediation1 or other use in accordance with applicable laws2 or 7#f7 affects-- 7,a7 any special use permit in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 the renewal of a permit described in subparagraph 7,a74 7h7 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj for activities relating to historic interpretation1 preservation1 and restoration carried out in and around the ,historic ,landscape4 7i7 ,designation of overlook ,the interpretive site located beside ,united ,states ,route #bd in the ,state1 at #ci4dca,n #ajf4cbc,w1 is designated as the ,sandy ,treat ,overlook4 #gaai4 ,white ,river ,national ,forest boundary modification 7a7 ,in general ,the boundary of the ,white ,river ,national ,forest is modified to include the approximately #abj acres comprised of the ,,sw#a_/d1 the ,,se#a_/d1 and the ,,ne#a_/d of the ,,se#a_/d of sec4 #a1 ,t4 #b ,s41 ,r4 #hj ,w41 #fth ,principal ,meridian1 in ,summit ,county in the ,state4 7b7 ,land and water conservation fund ,for purposes of section #bjjcjf of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 the boundaries of the ,white ,river ,national ,forest1 as modified by subsection 7a71 shall be considered to be the boundaries of the ,white ,river ,national ,forest as in existence on ,january #a1 #aife4 #gabj4 ,rocky ,mountain ,national ,park potential wilderness boundary adjustment 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to provide for the ongoing maintenance and use of portions of the ,trail ,river ,ranch and the associated property located within ,rocky ,mountain ,national ,park in ,grand ,county in the ,state4 7b7 ,boundary adjustment ,section #aieb7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #ajgj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,boundary adjustment ,the boundary of the ,potential ,wilderness is modified to exclude the area comprising approximately #ae4e acres of land identified as ,potential ,wilderness to ,non-wilderness on the map entitled ,rocky ,mountain ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area ,amendment and dated ,january #af1 #bjah4 4 #gaba4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife in the ,state4 7b7 ,no buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around-- 7,a7 a covered area2 7,b7 a wilderness area or potential wilderness area designated by section #gaac2 7,c7 the ,recreation ,management ,area2 7,d7 a ,wildlife ,conservation ,area2 or 7,e7 the ,historic ,landscape4 7#b7 ,outside activities ,the fact that a nonwilderness activity or use on land outside of an area described in paragraph 7#a7 can be seen or heard from within the applicable area described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the applicable area described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,tribal rights and uses 7#a7 ,treaty rights ,nothing in this subtitle affects the treaty rights of an ,indian ,tribe4 7#b7 ,traditional tribal uses ,subject to any terms and conditions that the ,secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law1 the ,secretary shall allow for the continued use of the areas described in subsection 7b77#a7 by members of ,indian ,tribes-- 7,a7 for traditional ceremonies2 and 7,b7 as a source of traditional plants and other materials4 7d7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of each area described in subsection 7b77#a7 with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,force of law ,each map and legal description prepared under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle1 except that the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 correct any typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions2 and 7,b7 in consultation with the ,state1 make minor adjustments to the boundaries of the ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area designated by section #gaad7;a71 the ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area designated by section #gaae7;a71 and the ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area designated by section #gaaf7;a7 to account for potential highway or multimodal transportation system construction1 safety measures1 maintenance1 realignment1 or widening4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description prepared under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7e7 ,acquisition of land 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of an area described in subsection 7b77#a7 by donation1 purchase from a willing seller1 or exchange4 7#b7 ,management ,any land or interest in land acquired under paragraph 7#a7 shall be incorporated into1 and administered as a part of1 the wilderness area1 ,recreation ,management ,area1 ,wildlife ,conservation ,area1 or ,historic ,landscape1 as applicable1 in which the land or interest in land is located4 7f7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the areas described in subsection 7b77#a7 are withdrawn from-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7g7 ,military overflights ,nothing in this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle restricts or precludes-- 7#a7 any low-level overflight of military aircraft over any area subject to this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle1 including military overflights that can be seen1 heard1 or detected within such an area2 7#b7 flight testing or evaluation over an area described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7#c7 the use or establishment of-- 7,a7 any new unit of special use airspace over an area described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 any military flight training or transportation over such an area4 7h7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that military aviation training on ,federal public land in the ,state1 including the training conducted at the ,high-,altitude ,army ,national ,guard ,aviation ,training ,site1 is critical to the national security of the ,united ,states and the readiness of the ,armed ,forces4 ,b ,san ,juan ,mountains #gaca4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,covered land ,the term covered land means-- 7,a7 land designated as wilderness under paragraphs 7#bg7 through 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #gacb72 and 7,b7 a ,special ,management ,area4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,special management area ,the term ,special ,management ,area means each of-- 7,a7 the ,sheep ,mountain ,special ,management ,area designated by section #gacc7;a77#a72 and 7,b7 the ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area designated by section #gacc7;a77#b74 #gacb4 ,additions to ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system ,section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as amended by section #gaab7;a77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,lizard head wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests comprising approximately #c1ada acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,wilson1 ,sunshine1 ,black ,face and ,san ,bernardo ,additions to the ,lizard ,head ,wilderness and dated ,september #f1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and shall be administered as part of1 the ,lizard ,head ,wilderness4 7#bh7 ,mount sneffels wilderness additions 7,a7 ,liberty bell and last dollar additions ,certain ,federal land in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests comprising approximately #g1bce acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,liberty ,bell and ,last ,dollar ,additions to the ,mt4 ,sneffels ,wilderness1 ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area and dated ,september #f1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and shall be administered as part of1 the ,mount ,sneffels ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,whitehouse additions ,certain ,federal land in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests comprising approximately #ab1dfe acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,whitehouse ,additions to the ,mt4 ,sneffels ,wilderness and dated ,september #f1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and shall be administered as part of1 the ,mount ,sneffels ,wilderness4 7#bi7 ,mc,kenna peak wilderness ,certain ,federal land in the ,state of ,colorado comprising approximately #h1hhd acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,mc,kenna ,peak ,wilderness ,area and dated ,september #ah1 #bjah1 to be known as the ,mc,kenna ,peak ,wilderness4 4 #gacc4 ,special management areas 7a7 ,designation 7#a7 ,sheep mountain special management area ,the ,federal land in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison and ,san ,juan ,national ,forests in the ,state comprising approximately #ba1ffc acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,sheep ,mountain ,special ,management ,area and dated ,september #ai1 #bjah1 is designated as the ,sheep ,mountain ,special ,management ,area4 7#b7 ,liberty bell east special management area ,the ,federal land in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests in the ,state comprising approximately #gib acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,liberty ,bell and ,last ,dollar ,additions to the ,mt4 ,sneffels ,wilderness1 ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area and dated ,september #f1 #bjah1 is designated as the ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,special ,management ,areas is to conserve and protect for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the geological1 cultural1 archaeological1 paleontological1 natural1 scientific1 recreational1 wilderness1 wildlife1 riparian1 historical1 educational1 and scenic resources of the ,special ,management ,areas4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,special ,management ,areas in a manner that-- 7,a7 conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources and values of the ,special ,management ,areas described in subsection 7b72 7,b7 subject to paragraph 7#c71 maintains or improves the wilderness character of the ,special ,management ,areas and the suitability of the ,special ,management ,areas for potential inclusion in the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 and 7,c7 is in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq472 7ii7 this subtitle2 and 7iii7 any other applicable laws4 7#b7 ,prohibitions ,the following shall be prohibited in the ,special ,management ,areas3 7,a7 ,permanent roads4 7,b7 ,except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the ,federal land1 to provide access for abandoned mine cleanup1 and to protect public health and safety-- 7i7 the use of motor vehicles1 motorized equipment1 or mechanical transport 7other than as provided in paragraph 7#c772 and 7ii7 the establishment of temporary roads4 7#c7 ,authorized activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may allow any activities 7including helicopter access for recreation and maintenance and the competitive running event permitted since #aiib7 that have been authorized by permit or license as of the date of enactment of this ,act to continue within the ,special ,management ,areas1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,permitting ,the designation of the ,special ,management ,areas by subsection 7a7 shall not affect the issuance of permits relating to the activities covered under subparagraph 7,a7 after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,c7 ,bicycles ,the ,secretary may permit the use of bicycles in-- 7i7 the portion of the ,sheep ,mountain ,special ,management ,area identified as ,ophir ,valley ,area on the map entitled ,proposed ,sheep ,mountain ,special ,management ,area and dated ,september #ai1 #bjah2 and 7ii7 the portion of the ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area identified as ,liberty ,bell ,corridor on the map entitled ,proposed ,liberty ,bell and ,last ,dollar ,additions to the ,mt4 ,sneffels ,wilderness1 ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area and dated ,september #f1 #bjah4 7d7 ,applicable law ,water and water rights in the ,special ,management ,areas shall be administered in accordance with section #h of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7,public ,law #ajc-gg2 #ajg ,stat4 #gfb71 except that1 for purposes of this subtitle-- 7#a7 any reference contained in that section to the lands designated as wilderness by this ,act1 the ,piedra1 ,roubideau1 and ,tabeguache areas identified in section #i of this ,act1 or the ,bowen ,gulch ,protection ,area or the ,fossil ,ridge ,recreation ,management ,area identified in sections #e and #f of this ,act1 or the areas described in sections #b1 #e1 #f1 and #i of this ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the ,special ,management ,areas2 and 7#b7 any reference contained in that section to this ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the ,colorado ,outdoor ,recreation and ,economy ,act4 #gacd4 ,release of wilderness study areas 7a7 ,dominguez canyon wilderness study area ,subtitle ,e of title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aaa-aa is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #bdjh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjzzz-#g7 as section #bdji2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #bdjg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjzzz-#f7 the following3 #bdjh4 ,release 7a7 ,in general ,congress finds that1 for the purposes of section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c771 the portions of the ,dominguez ,canyon ,wilderness ,study ,area not designated as wilderness by this subtitle have been adequately studied for wilderness designation4 7b7 ,release ,any public land referred to in subsection 7a7 that is not designated as wilderness by this subtitle-- 7#a7 is no longer subject to section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c772 and 7#b7 shall be managed in accordance with this subtitle and any other applicable laws4 4 7b7 ,mc,kenna peak wilderness study area 7#a7 ,in general ,congress finds that1 for the purposes of section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c771 the portions of the ,mc,kenna ,peak ,wilderness ,study ,area in ,san ,miguel ,county in the ,state not designated as wilderness by paragraph 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #gacb7 have been adequately studied for wilderness designation4 7#b7 ,release ,any public land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 that is not designated as wilderness by paragraph 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #gacb7-- 7,a7 is no longer subject to section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c772 and 7,b7 shall be managed in accordance with applicable laws4 #gace4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife in the ,state4 7b7 ,no buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subtitle establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around covered land4 7#b7 ,activities outside wilderness ,the fact that a nonwilderness activity or use on land outside of the covered land can be seen or heard from within covered land shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the covered land4 7c7 ,tribal rights and uses 7#a7 ,treaty rights ,nothing in this subtitle affects the treaty rights of any ,indian ,tribe1 including rights under the ,agreement of ,september #ac1 #ahgc1 ratified by the ,act of ,april #bi1 #ahgd 7#ah ,stat4 #cf1 chapter #acf74 7#b7 ,traditional tribal uses ,subject to any terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law1 the ,secretary shall allow for the continued use of the covered land by members of ,indian ,tribes-- 7,a7 for traditional ceremonies2 and 7,b7 as a source of traditional plants and other materials4 7d7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as appropriate1 shall file a map and a legal description of each wilderness area designated by paragraphs 7#bg7 through 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #gacb7 and the ,special ,management ,areas with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,force of law ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle1 except that the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as appropriate1 may correct any typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,forest ,service4 7e7 ,acquisition of land 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as appropriate1 may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of a ,special ,management ,area or the wilderness designated under paragraphs 7#bg7 through 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #gacb7 by donation1 purchase from a willing seller1 or exchange4 7#b7 ,management ,any land or interest in land acquired under paragraph 7#a7 shall be incorporated into1 and administered as a part of1 the wilderness or ,special ,management ,area in which the land or interest in land is located4 7f7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock on covered land1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered to be necessary by the ,secretary with jurisdiction over the covered land1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7#b7 the applicable guidelines set forth in ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #aja-dje7 or ,h4,r4 #edhg of the #ifth ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #if-fag74 7g7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a771 the ,secretary with jurisdiction over a wilderness area designated by paragraphs 7#bg7 through 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #gacb7 may carry out any activity in the wilderness area that the ,secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7h7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the covered land and the approximately #f1eij acres generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,naturita ,canyon ,mineral ,withdrawal ,area and dated ,september #f1 #bjah1 is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 ,c ,thompson ,divide #gada4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are-- 7#a7 subject to valid existing rights1 to withdraw certain ,federal land in the ,thompson ,divide area from mineral and other disposal laws in order to protect the agricultural1 ranching1 wildlife1 air quality1 recreation1 ecological1 and scenic values of the area2 and 7#b7 to promote the capture of fugitive methane emissions that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere4 #gadb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,fugitive methane emissions ,the term fugitive methane emissions means methane gas from the ,federal land or interests in ,federal land in ,garfield1 ,gunnison1 ,delta1 or ,pitkin ,county in the ,state1 within the boundaries of the ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program ,area1 as generally depicted on the pilot program map1 that would leak or be vented into the atmosphere from-- 7,a7 an active or inactive coal mine subject to a ,federal coal lease2 or 7,b7 an abandoned underground coal mine or the site of a former coal mine-- 7i7 that is not subject to a ,federal coal lease2 and 7ii7 with respect to which the ,federal interest in land includes mineral rights to the methane gas4 7#b7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program established by section #gade7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,pilot program map ,the term pilot program map means the map entitled ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program ,area and dated ,april #bi1 #bjbb4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#e7 ,thompson divide lease 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,thompson ,divide lease means any oil or gas lease in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act within the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term ,thompson ,divide lease does not include any oil or gas lease that-- 7i7 is associated with a ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development right2 or 7ii7 before the date of enactment of this ,act1 has expired1 been cancelled1 or otherwise terminated4 7#f7 ,thompson divide map ,the term ,thompson ,divide map means the map entitled ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,area ,map and dated ,november #e1 #bjba4 7#g7 ,thompson divide withdrawal and protection area ,the term ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area means the ,federal land and minerals within the area generally depicted as the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area on the ,thompson ,divide map4 7#h7 ,wolf creek storage field development right 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development right means a development right for any of the ,federal mineral leases numbered ,,coc #jjjgdif1 ,,coc #jjjgdig1 ,,coc #jjjgdih1 ,,coc #jjjgdii1 ,,coc #jjjgejj1 ,,coc #jjjgech1 ,,coc #jjjhabh1 ,,coc #jjaecgc1 ,,coc #jabhjah1 ,,coc #jjeafde1 and ,,coc #jjeafdf1 as generally depicted on the ,thompson ,divide map as ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,agreement4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development right does not include any storage right or related activity within the area described in subparagraph 7,a74 #gadc4 ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area 7a7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7b7 ,surveys ,the exact acreage and legal description of the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area shall be determined by surveys approved by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7c7 ,grazing ,nothing in this subtitle affects the administration of grazing in the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area4 #gadd4 ,thompson ,divide lease credits 7a7 ,in general ,in exchange for the relinquishment by a leaseholder of all ,thompson ,divide leases of the leaseholder1 the ,secretary may issue to the leaseholder credits for any bid1 royalty1 or rental payment due under any ,federal oil or gas lease on ,federal land in the ,state1 in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,amount of credits 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the amount of the credits issued to a leaseholder of a ,thompson ,divide lease relinquished under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 be equal to the sum of-- 7i7 the amount of the bonus bids paid for the applicable ,thompson ,divide leases2 7ii7 the amount of any rental paid for the applicable ,thompson ,divide leases as of the date on which the leaseholder submits to the ,secretary a notice of the decision to relinquish the applicable ,thompson ,divide leases2 and 7iii7 the amount of any reasonable expenses incurred by the leaseholder of the applicable ,thompson ,divide leases in the preparation of any drilling permit1 sundry notice1 or other related submission in support of the development of the applicable ,thompson ,divide leases as of ,january #bh1 #bjai1 including any expenses relating to the preparation of any analysis under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7,b7 require the approval of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,exclusion ,the amount of a credit issued under subsection 7a7 shall not include any expenses paid by the leaseholder of a ,thompson ,divide lease for-- 7,a7 legal fees or related expenses for legal work with respect to a ,thompson ,divide lease2 or 7,b7 any expenses incurred before the issuance of a ,thompson ,divide lease4 7c7 ,cancellation ,effective on relinquishment under this section1 and without any additional action by the ,secretary1 a ,thompson ,divide lease-- 7#a7 shall be permanently cancelled2 and 7#b7 shall not be reissued4 7d7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,applicable law ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 each exchange under this section shall be conducted in accordance with-- 7,a7 this subtitle2 and 7,b7 other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,acceptance of credits ,the ,secretary shall accept credits issued under subsection 7a7 in the same manner as cash for the payments described in that subsection4 7#c7 ,applicability ,the use of a credit issued under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the laws 7including regulations7 applicable to the payments described in that subsection1 to the extent that the laws are consistent with this section4 7#d7 ,treatment of credits ,all amounts in the form of credits issued under subsection 7a7 accepted by the ,secretary shall be considered to be amounts received for the purposes of-- 7,a7 section #ce of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aia72 and 7,b7 section #bj of the ,geothermal ,steam ,act of #aigj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajai74 7e7 ,wolf creek storage field development rights 7#a7 ,conveyance to secretary ,as a condition precedent to the relinquishment of a ,thompson ,divide lease under this section1 any leaseholder with a ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development right shall permanently relinquish1 transfer1 and otherwise convey to the ,secretary1 in a form acceptable to the ,secretary1 all ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development rights of the leaseholder4 7#b7 ,credits 7,a7 ,in general ,in consideration for the transfer of development rights under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may issue to a leaseholder described in that paragraph credits for any reasonable expenses incurred by the leaseholder in acquiring the ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development right or in the preparation of any drilling permit1 sundry notice1 or other related submission in support of the development right as of ,january #bh1 #bjai1 including any reasonable expenses relating to the preparation of any analysis under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,approval ,any credits for a transfer of the development rights under paragraph 7#a71 shall be subject to-- 7i7 the exclusion described in subsection 7b77#b72 7ii7 the conditions described in subsection 7d72 and 7iii7 the approval of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,limitation of transfer ,development rights acquired by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be held for as long as the parent leases in the ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field remain in effect2 and 7,b7 shall not be-- 7i7 transferred2 7ii7 reissued2 or 7iii7 otherwise used for mineral extraction4 #gade4 ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,fugitive coal mine methane use pilot program 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,bureau of ,land ,management a pilot program1 to be known as the ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the pilot program is to promote the capture1 beneficial use1 mitigation1 and sequestration of fugitive methane emissions-- 7,a7 to reduce methane emissions2 7,b7 to promote economic development2 7,c7 to improve air quality2 and 7,d7 to improve public safety4 7#c7 ,plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a plan-- 7i7 to complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection 7b72 7ii7 to provide for the leasing of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection 7c72 and 7iii7 to provide for the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,coordination ,in developing the plan under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with-- 7i7 the ,state2 7ii7 ,garfield1 ,gunnison1 ,delta1 and ,pitkin ,counties in the ,state2 7iii7 lessees of ,federal coal within the counties referred to in clause 7ii72 7iv7 interested institutions of higher education in the ,state2 and 7v7 interested members of the public4 7b7 ,fugitive methane emissions inventory 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions4 7#b7 ,conduct 7,a7 ,collaboration ,the ,secretary may conduct the inventory under paragraph 7#a7 through1 or in collaboration with-- 7i7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7ii7 the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 7iii7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7iv7 the ,united ,states ,forest ,service2 7v7 ,state departments or agencies2 7vi7 ,garfield1 ,gunnison1 ,delta1 or ,pitkin ,county in the ,state2 7vii7 the ,garfield ,county ,federal ,mineral ,lease ,district2 7viii7 institutions of higher education in the ,state2 7ix7 lessees of ,federal coal within a county referred to in subparagraph 7,f72 7x7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7xi7 the ,national ,center for ,atmospheric ,research2 or 7xii7 other interested entities1 including members of the public4 7,b7 ,federal split estate 7i7 ,in general ,in conducting the inventory under paragraph 7#a7 for ,federal minerals on split estate land1 the ,secretary shall rely on available data4 7ii7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section requires or authorizes the ,secretary to enter or access private land to conduct the inventory under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,contents ,the inventory conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the general location and geographic coordinates of vents1 seeps1 or other sources producing significant fugitive methane emissions2 7,b7 an estimate of the volume and concentration of fugitive methane emissions from each source of significant fugitive methane emissions1 including details of measurements taken and the basis for that emissions estimate2 7,c7 relevant data and other information available from-- 7i7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7ii7 the ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration2 7iii7 the ,colorado ,department of ,natural ,resources2 7iv7 the ,colorado ,public ,utility ,commission2 7v7 the ,colorado ,department of ,health and ,environment2 and 7vi7 the ,office of ,surface ,mining ,reclamation and ,enforcement2 and 7,d7 such other information as may be useful in advancing the purposes of the pilot program4 7#d7 ,public participation2 disclosure 7,a7 ,public participation ,the ,secretary shall1 as appropriate1 provide opportunities for public participation in the conduct of the inventory under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,availability ,the ,secretary shall make the inventory conducted under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available4 7,c7 ,disclosure ,nothing in this subsection requires the ,secretary to publicly release information that-- 7i7 poses a threat to public safety2 7ii7 is confidential business information2 or 7iii7 is otherwise protected from public disclosure4 7#e7 ,impact on coal mines subject to lease 7,a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of conducting the inventory under paragraph 7#a71 for land subject to a ,federal coal lease1 the ,secretary shall use readily available methane emissions data4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this section requires the holder of a ,federal coal lease to report additional data or information to the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,use ,the ,secretary shall use the inventory conducted under paragraph 7#a7 in carrying out-- 7,a7 the leasing program under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,fugitive methane emissions leasing program and sequestration 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights and in accordance with this section1 not later than #a year after the date of completion of the inventory required under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall carry out a program to encourage the use and destruction of fugitive methane emissions4 7#b7 ,fugitive methane emissions from coal mines subject to lease 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall authorize the holder of a valid existing ,federal coal lease for a mine that is producing fugitive methane emissions to capture for use or destroy the fugitive methane emissions4 7,b7 ,conditions ,the authority under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subject to-- 7i7 valid existing rights2 and 7ii7 such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may require4 7,c7 ,limitations ,the program carried out under paragraph 7#a7 shall only include fugitive methane emissions that can be captured for use or destroyed in a manner that does not-- 7i7 endanger the safety of any coal mine worker2 or 7ii7 unreasonably interfere with any ongoing operation at a coal mine4 7,d7 ,cooperation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall work cooperatively with the holders of valid existing ,federal coal leases for mines that produce fugitive methane emissions to encourage-- 7,i7 the capture of fugitive methane emissions for beneficial use1 such as generating electrical power1 producing usable heat1 transporting the methane to market1 or transforming the fugitive methane emissions into a different marketable material2 or 7,,ii7 if the beneficial use of the fugitive methane emissions is not feasible1 the destruction of the fugitive methane emissions4 7ii7 ,guidance ,in support of cooperative efforts with holders of valid existing ,federal coal leases to capture for use or destroy fugitive methane emissions1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance to the public for the implementation of authorities and programs to encourage the capture for use and destruction of fugitive methane emissions1 while minimizing impacts on natural resources or other public interest values4 7,e7 ,royalties ,the ,secretary shall determine whether any fugitive methane emissions used or destroyed pursuant to this paragraph are subject to the payment of a royalty under applicable law4 7#c7 ,fugitive methane emissions from land not subject to a ,federal coal lease 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 notwithstanding section #gadc and subject to valid existing rights and any other applicable law1 the ,secretary shall1 for land not subject to a ,federal coal lease-- 7i7 authorize the capture for use or destruction of fugitive methane emissions2 and 7ii7 make available for leasing such fugitive methane emissions as the ,secretary determines to be in the public interest4 7,b7 ,source ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall offer for lease1 individually or in combination1 each significant source of fugitive methane emissions on land not subject to a ,federal coal lease4 7,c7 ,bid qualifications ,a bid to lease fugitive methane emissions under this paragraph shall specify whether the prospective lessee intends-- 7i7 to capture the fugitive methane emissions for beneficial use1 such as generating electrical power1 producing usable heat1 transporting the methane to market1 or transforming the fugitive methane emissions into a different marketable material2 7ii7 to destroy the fugitive methane emissions2 or 7iii7 to employ a specific combination of-- 7,i7 capturing the fugitive methane emissions for beneficial use2 and 7,,ii7 destroying the fugitive methane emissions4 7,d7 ,priority 7i7 ,in general ,if there is more than #a qualified bid for a lease under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall select the bid that the ,secretary determines is likely to most significantly advance the public interest4 7ii7 ,considerations ,in determining the public interest under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration-- 7,i7 the overall decrease in the fugitive methane emissions2 7,,ii7 the impacts to other natural resource values1 including wildlife1 water1 and air2 and 7,,iii7 other public interest values1 including scenic1 economic1 recreation1 and cultural values4 7,e7 ,lease form 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop and provide to prospective bidders a lease form for leases issued under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,due diligence ,the lease form developed under clause 7i7 shall include terms and conditions requiring the leased fugitive methane emissions to be put to beneficial use or destroyed by not later than #c years after the date of issuance of the lease4 7,f7 ,royalty rate ,the ,secretary shall develop a minimum bid1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary1 and royalty rate for leases under this paragraph4 7d7 ,sequestration ,if1 by not later than #d years after the date of completion of the inventory under subsection 7b71 any significant fugitive methane emissions are not leased under subsection 7c77#c71 the ,secretary shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations and in accordance with applicable law1 take all reasonable measures-- 7#a7 to provide incentives for new leases under subsection 7c77#c72 7#b7 to cap those fugitive methane emissions at the source in any case in which the cap will result in the long-term sequestration of all or a significant portion of the fugitive methane emissions2 or 7#c7 to destroy the fugitive methane emissions1 if incentivizing leases under paragraph 7#a7 or sequestration under paragraph 7#b7 is not feasible1 with priority for locations that destroy the greatest quantity of fugitive methane emissions at the lowest cost4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing-- 7#a7 the economic and environmental impacts of the pilot program1 including information on increased royalties and estimates of avoided greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7#b7 any recommendations of the ,secretary on whether the pilot program could be expanded to include-- 7,a7 other significant sources of emissions of fugitive methane located outside the boundaries of the area depicted as ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program ,area on the pilot program map2 and 7,b7 the leasing of natural methane seeps under the activities authorized pursuant to subsection 7c77#c74 #gadf4 ,effect ,except as expressly provided in this subtitle1 nothing in this subtitle-- 7#a7 expands1 diminishes1 or impairs any valid existing mineral leases1 mineral interest1 or other property rights wholly or partially within the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area1 including access to the leases1 interests1 rights1 or land in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws 7including regulations72 7#b7 prevents the capture of methane from any active1 inactive1 or abandoned coal mine covered by this subtitle1 in accordance with applicable laws2 or 7#c7 prevents access to1 or the development of1 any new or existing coal mine or lease in ,delta or ,gunnison ,county in the ,state4 ,d ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area #gaea4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area1 ,proposed ,boundary1 numbered #faf_/ajj1dhe;,d1 and dated ,april #be1 #bjbb 4 7#b7 ,national recreation area ,the term ,national ,recreation ,area means the ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area established by section #gaeb7;a74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #gaeb4 ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,effective beginning on the earlier of the date on which the ,secretary approves a request under subsection 7c77#b77;,b77i77,i7 and the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 there shall be established as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system the ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area1 in accordance with this subtitle1 consisting of approximately #ej1cjj acres of land in the ,state1 as generally depicted on the map as ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area ,proposed ,boundary4 7b7 ,availability of map ,the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,national ,recreation ,area in accordance with-- 7,a7 this subtitle2 and 7,b7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system1 including section #ajjaja7;a71 chapter #ajjc1 and sections #ajjgea7;a71 #ajjgeb1 #ajjgec1 and #ajbaja of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,dam1 power plant1 and reservoir management and operations 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subtitle affects or interferes with the authority of the ,secretary-- 7i7 to operate the ,uncompahgre ,valley ,reclamation ,project under the reclamation laws2 7ii7 to operate the ,wayne ,n4 ,aspinall ,unit of the ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project under the ,act of ,april #aa1 #aief 7commonly known as the ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fbj et seq472 or 7iii7 under the ,federal ,water ,project ,recreation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#ab et seq474 7,b7 ,reclamation land 7i7 ,submission of request to retain administrative jurisdiction ,if1 before the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation submits to the ,secretary a request for the ,commissioner of ,reclamation to retain administrative jurisdiction over the minimum quantity of land within the land identified on the map as ,lands withdrawn or acquired for ,bureau of ,reclamation projects that the ,commissioner of ,reclamation identifies as necessary for the effective operation of ,bureau of ,reclamation water facilities1 the ,secretary may-- 7,i7 approve1 approve with modifications1 or disapprove the request2 and 7,,ii7 if the request is approved under subclause 7,i71 make any modifications to the map that are necessary to reflect that the ,commissioner of ,reclamation retains management authority over the minimum quantity of land required to fulfill the reclamation mission4 7ii7 ,transfer of land 7,i7 ,in general ,administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ,lands withdrawn or acquired for ,bureau of ,reclamation projects1 as modified pursuant to clause 7i77,,ii71 if applicable1 shall be transferred from the ,commissioner of ,reclamation to the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service by not later than the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,,ii7 ,access to transferred land 7aa7 ,in general ,subject to item 7bb71 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation shall retain access to the land transferred to the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service under subclause 7,i7 for reclamation purposes1 including for the operation1 maintenance1 and expansion or replacement of facilities4 7bb7 ,memorandum of understanding ,the terms of the access authorized under item 7aa7 shall be determined by a memorandum of understanding entered into between the ,commissioner of ,reclamation and the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,management agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into management agreements1 or modify management agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 relating to the authority of the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 or the ,chief of the ,forest ,service to manage ,federal land within or adjacent to the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,b7 ,state land ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative management agreements for any land administered by the ,state that is within or adjacent to the ,national ,recreation ,area1 in accordance with the cooperative management authority under section #ajagjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,recreational activities 7,a7 ,authorization ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall allow boating1 boating-related activities1 hunting1 and fishing in the ,national ,recreation ,area in accordance with applicable ,federal and ,state laws4 7,b7 ,closures2 designated zones 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,superintendent of the ,national ,recreation ,area1 may designate zones in which1 and establish periods during which1 no boating1 hunting1 or fishing shall be permitted in the ,national ,recreation ,area under subparagraph 7,a7 for reasons of public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable laws4 7ii7 ,consultation required ,except in the case of an emergency1 any closure proposed by the ,secretary under clause 7i7 shall not take effect until after the date on which the ,superintendent of the ,national ,recreation ,area consults with-- 7,i7 the appropriate ,state agency responsible for hunting and fishing activities2 and 7,,ii7 the ,board of ,county ,commissioners in each county in which the zone is proposed to be designated4 7#e7 ,landowner assistance ,on the written request of an individual that owns private land located within the area generally depicted as ,conservation ,opportunity ,area on the map entitled ,preferred ,alternative in the document entitled ,report to ,congress3 ,curecanti ,special ,resource ,study and dated ,june #bjji1 the ,secretary may work in partnership with the individual to enhance the long-term conservation of natural1 cultural1 recreational1 and scenic resources in and around the ,national ,recreation ,area-- 7,a7 by acquiring all or a portion of the private land or interests in private land within the ,conservation ,opportunity ,area by purchase1 exchange1 or donation1 in accordance with section #gaec2 7,b7 by providing technical assistance to the individual1 including cooperative assistance2 7,c7 through available grant programs2 and 7,d7 by supporting conservation easement opportunities4 7#f7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land or interest in land acquired by the ,united ,states under paragraph 7#e7 shall-- 7,a7 become part of the ,national ,recreation ,area2 and 7,b7 be managed in accordance with this subtitle4 7#g7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,national ,recreation ,area1 including land acquired pursuant to this section1 is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7#h7 ,grazing 7,a7 ,state land subject to a state grazing lease 7i7 ,in general ,if ,state land acquired under this subtitle is subject to a ,state grazing lease in effect on the date of acquisition1 the ,secretary shall allow the grazing to continue for the remainder of the term of the lease1 subject to the related terms and conditions of user agreements1 including permitted stocking rates1 grazing fee levels1 access rights1 and ownership and use of range improvements4 7ii7 ,access ,a lessee of ,state land may continue to use established routes within the ,national ,recreation ,area to access ,state land for purposes of administering the lease if the use was permitted before the date of enactment of this ,act1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,state and private land ,the ,secretary may1 in accordance with applicable laws1 authorize grazing on land acquired from the ,state or private landowners under section #gaec1 if grazing was established before the date of acquisition4 7,c7 ,private land ,on private land acquired under section #gaec for the ,national ,recreation ,area on which authorized grazing is occurring before the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the lessee1 may allow the continuation and renewal of grazing on the land based on the terms of acquisition or by agreement between the ,secretary and the lessee1 subject to applicable law 7including regulations74 7,d7 ,federal land ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 allow1 consistent with the grazing leases1 uses1 and practices in effect as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the continuation and renewal of grazing on ,federal land located within the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area on which grazing is allowed before the date of enactment of this ,act1 unless the ,secretary determines that grazing on the ,federal land would present unacceptable impacts 7as defined in section #a4d4g4a of the ,national ,park ,service document entitled ,management ,policies #bjjf3 ,the ,guide to ,managing the ,national ,park ,system7 to the natural1 cultural1 recreational1 and scenic resource values and the character of the land within the ,national ,recreation ,area2 and 7ii7 retain all authorities to manage grazing in the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,e7 ,termination of leases ,within the ,national ,recreation ,area1 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 accept the voluntary termination of a lease or permit for grazing2 or 7ii7 in the case of a lease or permit vacated for a period of #c or more years1 terminate the lease or permit4 7#i7 ,water rights ,nothing in this subtitle-- 7,a7 affects any use or allocation in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act of any water1 water right1 or interest in water2 7,b7 affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 including any water right held by the ,united ,states2 7,c7 affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,d7 shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water right reserved or appropriated by the ,united ,states in the ,state on or before the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,e7 constitutes an express or implied ,federal reservation of any water or water rights with respect to the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7#aj7 ,fishing easements 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subtitle diminishes or alters the fish and wildlife program for the ,aspinall ,unit developed under section #h of the ,act of ,april #aa1 #aief 7commonly known as the ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project ,act7 7#gj ,stat4 #aaj1 chapter #bjc2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fbj;g71 by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 and the ,colorado ,division of ,wildlife 7including any successor in interest to that division7 that provides for the acquisition of public access fishing easements as mitigation for the ,aspinall ,unit 7referred to in this paragraph as the program74 7,b7 ,acquisition of fishing easements ,the ,secretary shall continue to fulfill the obligation of the ,secretary under the program to acquire #bf miles of class #a public fishing easements to provide to sportsmen access for fishing within the ,upper ,gunnison ,basin upstream of the ,aspinall ,unit1 subject to the condition that no existing fishing access downstream of the ,aspinall ,unit shall be counted toward the minimum mileage requirement under the program4 7,c7 ,plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a plan for fulfilling the obligation of the ,secretary described in subparagraph 7,b7 by the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,d7 ,reports ,not later than each of #b years1 #e years1 and #h years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that describes the progress made in fulfilling the obligation of the ,secretary described in subparagraph 7,b74 7d7 ,tribal rights and uses 7#a7 ,treaty rights ,nothing in this subtitle affects the treaty rights of any ,indian ,tribe4 7#b7 ,traditional ,tribal uses ,subject to any terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law1 the ,secretary shall allow for the continued use of the ,national ,recreation ,area by members of ,indian ,tribes-- 7,a7 for traditional ceremonies2 and 7,b7 as a source of traditional plants and other materials4 #gaec4 ,acquisition of land2 boundary management 7a7 ,acquisition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7#b7 ,manner of acquisition 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 land described in paragraph 7#a7 may be acquired under this subsection by-- 7i7 donation2 7ii7 purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds2 7iii7 transfer from another ,federal agency2 or 7iv7 exchange4 7,b7 ,state land ,land or interests in land owned by the ,state or a political subdivision of the ,state may only be acquired by purchase1 donation1 or exchange4 7b7 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction 7#a7 ,forest service land 7,a7 ,in general ,administrative jurisdiction over the approximately #b1ejj acres of land identified on the map as ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service proposed transfer to the ,national ,park ,service is transferred to the ,secretary1 to be administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service as part of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,b7 ,boundary adjustment ,the boundary of the ,gunnison ,national ,forest shall be adjusted to exclude the land transferred to the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,bureau of land management land ,administrative jurisdiction over the approximately #f1ajj acres of land identified on the map as ,bureau of ,land ,management proposed transfer to ,national ,park ,service is transferred from the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management to the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 to be administered as part of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7#c7 ,withdrawal ,administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ,proposed for transfer to the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 subject to the revocation of ,bureau of ,reclamation withdrawal shall be transferred to the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management on relinquishment of the land by the ,bureau of ,reclamation and revocation by the ,bureau of ,land ,management of any withdrawal as may be necessary4 7c7 ,potential land exchange 7#a7 ,in general ,the withdrawal for reclamation purposes of the land identified on the map as ,potential exchange lands shall be relinquished by the ,commissioner of ,reclamation and revoked by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the land shall be transferred to the ,national ,park ,service4 7#b7 ,exchange2 inclusion in national recreation area ,on transfer of the land described in paragraph 7#a71 the transferred land-- 7,a7 may be exchanged by the ,secretary for private land described in section #gaeb7;c77#e7-- 7i7 subject to a conservation easement remaining on the transferred land1 to protect the scenic resources of the transferred land2 and 7ii7 in accordance with the laws 7including regulations7 and policies governing ,national ,park ,service land exchanges2 and 7,b7 if not exchanged under subparagraph 7,a71 shall be added to1 and managed as a part of1 the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7d7 ,addition to national recreation area ,any land within the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area that is acquired by the ,united ,states shall be added to1 and managed as a part of1 the ,national ,recreation ,area4 #gaed4 ,general management plan ,not later than #c years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this subtitle1 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 in consultation with the ,commissioner of ,reclamation1 shall prepare a general management plan for the ,national ,recreation ,area in accordance with section #ajjejb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gaee4 ,boundary survey ,the ,secretary 7acting through the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service7 shall prepare a boundary survey and legal description of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 ,e ,grand ,canyon ,protection #gafa4 ,withdrawal of ,certain ,federal land in the ,state of ,arizona 7a7 ,definition ,of ,map ,in this section1 the term ,map means the map prepared by the ,bureau of ,land ,management entitled ,grand ,canyon ,protection ,act and dated ,january #bb1 #bjba4 7b7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #a1jjf1ede acres of ,federal land in the ,state of ,arizona1 generally depicted on the ,map as ,federal ,mineral ,estate to be ,withdrawn1 including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of the enactment of this subtitle1 are hereby withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7c7 ,availability ,of ,map ,the ,map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 ,g ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb #a4 ,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 ,division ,g--,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,title ,i--,authorization ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,shoreside infrastructure and facilities4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,availability of amounts for acquisition of additional cutters4 ,title ,,ii--,coast ,guard ,subtitle ,a--,military ,personnel ,matters ,sec4 #bja4 ,authorized strength4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,continuation of officers with certain critical skills on active duty4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,number and distribution of officers on active duty promotion list4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,coast ,guard behavioral health policy4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,improving representation of women and of racial and ethnic minorities among ,coast ,guard active-duty members4 ,subtitle ,b--,operational ,matters ,sec4 #bjf4 ,pilot project for enhancing ,coast ,guard cutter readiness through condition-based maintenance4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,unmanned systems strategy4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,budgeting of ,coast ,guard relating to certain operations4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,report on ,san ,diego maritime domain awareness4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,great ,lakes winter shipping4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,center of expertise for ,great ,lakes oil spill search and response4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,study on laydown of ,coast ,guard cutters4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #bac4 ,responses of ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard to safety recommendations4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard vessels for public purposes4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,acquisition life-cycle cost estimates4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum funding plan4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,report on ,coast ,guard explosive ordnance disposal4 ,sec4 #bah4 ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,notification of communication outages4 ,title ,,iii--,maritime ,subtitle ,a--,shipping ,sec4 #cja4 ,nonoperating individual4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,oceanographic research vessels4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,atlantic ,coast port access routes briefing4 ,subtitle ,b--,vessel ,safety ,sec4 #cjd4 ,fishing vessel safety4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,requirements for ,,dukw-type amphibious passenger vessels4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,exoneration and limitation of liability for small passengers vessels4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,automatic identification system requirements4 ,subtitle ,c--,shipbuilding ,program ,sec4 #cjh4 ,qualified vessel4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,establishing a capital construction fund4 ,title ,,iv--,federal ,maritime ,commission ,sec4 #dja4 ,terms and vacancies4 ,title ,v--,miscellaneous ,subtitle ,a--,navigation ,sec4 #eja4 ,restriction on changing salvors4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,providing requirements for vessels anchored in established anchorage grounds4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,aquatic ,nuisance ,species ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,limitation on recovery for certain injuries incurred in aquaculture activities4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters ,sec4 #eje4 ,information on type approval certificates4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,cargo waiting time reduction4 ,sec4 #ejh4 ,limited indemnity provisions in standby oil spill response contracts4 ,sec4 #eji4 ,port ,coordination ,council for ,point ,spencer4 ,sec4 #eaj4 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria4 ,sec4 #eaa4 ,nonapplicability4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,report on enforcement of coastwise laws4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,center of ,expertise for ,marine ,environmental ,response4 ,sec4 #eae4 ,prohibition on entry and operation4 ,sec4 #eaf4 ,st4 ,lucie ,river railroad bridge4 ,sec4 #eag4 ,assistance related to marine mammals4 ,sec4 #eah4 ,manning and crewing requirements for certain vessels1 vehicles1 and structures4 ,title ,,vi--,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,prevention and ,response ,sec4 #fja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,convicted sex offender as grounds for denial4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for suspension or revocation4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,accommodation2 notices4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,protection against discrimination4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,alcohol prohibition4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,surveillance requirements4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,master key control4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,safety management systems4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,requirement to report sexual assault and harassment4 ,sec4 #faa4 ,civil actions for personal injury or death of seamen4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits4 ,title ,,vii--,technical and ,conforming ,provisions ,sec4 #gja4 ,technical corrections4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,transportation worker identification credential technical amendments4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,reinstatement4 ,i ,authorization #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking years #bjbj and #bjba and inserting years #bjbb and #bjbc2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking #h1aea1fbj1hej for fiscal year #bjbj and inserting #i1bhb1cfj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7ii7 by striking #h1cif1afi1dge for fiscal year #bjba and inserting #aj1baj1eif1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking #ag1jce1jjj and inserting #ag1gbc1ebj2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking #ag1cgf1jjj and inserting #ah1jgg1iij2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking #b1gid1gde1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and inserting #c1cab1aad1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7ii7 by striking #c1cab1aad1jjj for fiscal year #bjba and inserting #c1dgg1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and inserting #bj1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7ii7 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba and inserting #bj1hjh1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking #ac1hcd1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and inserting #ad1cic1bbj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,b7 by striking #ad1aaa1jjj for fiscal year #bjba and inserting #ad1fha1jhd for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking #bje1ajg1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and inserting #bac1cic1ahj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,b7 by striking #bji1bji1jjj for fiscal year #bjba and inserting #bag1ffa1jdd for fiscal year #bjbc4 #ajb4 ,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 #ajc4 ,shoreside infrastructure and facilities 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7b77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 up to #ehe1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating to fund the acquisition1 construction1 rebuilding1 or improvement of ,coast ,guard shoreside infrastructure and facilities necessary to support ,coast ,guard operations and readiness4 7b7 ,baltimore ,coast ,guard ,yard ,of the amounts set aside under subsection 7a71 up to #age1jjj1jjj shall be authorized to improve facilities at the ,coast ,guard ,yard in ,baltimore1 ,maryland1 including improvements to piers and wharves1 dry dock1 capital equipment utilities1 or dredging necessary to facilitate access to such ,yard4 7c7 ,training center ,cape ,may ,of the amounts set aside under subsection 7a71 up to #fj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized to fund ,phase ,i1 in fiscal year #bjbb1 and ,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 ,jersey4 7d7 ,mitigation of hazard risks ,in carrying out projects with funds authorized under this section1 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 7e7 ,fort ,wadsworth1 ,new ,york ,of the amounts set aside under subsection 7a71 up to #a1bjj1jjj shall be authorized to fund a construction project 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 ,screen1 and the seawall4 #ajd4 ,availability of amounts for acquisition of additional cutters 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under-- 7#a7 section #dijb7b77;,a77i7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #aja of this title1 for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,a7 #cjj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for the acquisition of a twelfth ,national ,security ,cutter2 and 7,b7 #baj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for the acquisition of #c ,fast ,response ,cutters2 and 7#b7 section #dijb7b77;,a77ii7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #aja of this title1 for fiscal year #bjbc2 7,a7 #cjj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for the acquisition of a twelfth ,national ,security ,cutter2 and 7,b7 #baj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for the acquisition of #c ,fast ,response ,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 7c7 ,great ,lakes icebreaker acquisition ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7b77;,a77ii7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 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 and 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be authorized for the design and selection of icebreaking cutters for operation in the ,great ,lakes1 the ,northeastern ,united ,states1 and the ,arctic1 as appropriate1 that are at least as capable as the ,coast ,guard #adj-;foot icebreaking tugs4 7d7 ,drug and migrant interdiction ,of the ,fast ,response ,cutters authorized for acquisition under subsection 7a71 at least #a shall be used for drug and migrant interdiction in the ,caribbean ,basin 7including the ,gulf of ,mexico74 ,,ii ,coast ,guard ,a ,military ,personnel ,matters #bja4 ,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 #bjb4 ,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 #bjc4 ,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 #b percent for no more than #fj days following 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 paragraph 7#a71 and each #cj days thereafter until the total number of commissioned officers no longer exceeds the number of such officers permitted under paragraph 7#a71 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 basis 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 #bjd4 ,coast ,guard behavioral health policy 7a7 ,interim behavioral health policy ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the ,coast ,guard equivalent to the policy described in section #e4bh 7relating to behavioral health7 of ,department of ,defense ,instruction #facj4jc1 volume #b1 ,medical ,standards for ,military ,service3 ,retention4 7b7 ,termination ,the interim policy established under subsection 7a7 shall remain in effect until the date on which the ,commandant issues a permanent behavior health policy for members of the ,coast ,guard which is1 to the extent practicable1 equivalent to such section #e4bh4 #bje4 ,improving representation of women and of 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 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall-- 7#a7 determine which recommendations in the ,,rand representation report can 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 ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the actions the ,commandant has taken1 or plans to take1 to implement such recommendations4 7b7 ,curriculum and training ,the ,commandant shall update1 to reflect actions described under subsection 7a77#b71 the curriculum and training materials used at-- 7#a7 officer accession points1 including the ,coast ,guard ,academy and the ,leadership ,development ,center2 7#b7 enlisted member accession at the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,training ,center ,cape ,may in ,cape ,may1 ,new ,jersey2 and 7#c7 the officer1 enlisted member1 and civilian leadership courses managed by the ,leadership ,development ,center4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,,rand representation report means the report titled ,improving the ,representation of ,women and ,racial_/,ethnic ,minorities ,among ,u4,s4 ,coast ,guard ,active-,duty ,members issued by the ,homeland ,security ,operational ,analysis ,center of the ,,rand ,corporation on ,august #aa1 #bjba4 ,b ,operational ,matters #bjf4 ,pilot project for enhancing ,coast ,guard cutter readiness through condition-based maintenance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall conduct a pilot project to enhance cutter readiness and reduce lost patrol days through the deployment of commercially developed 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 ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 select at least #a legacy cutter asset and #a class of cutters under construction with respect to which the application of the pilot project would enhance readiness2 7#b7 use commercially developed condition-based program standards similar to those applicable to privately owned and operated vessels or vessels owned or operated by other ,federal agencies 7such as those currently operating under the direction of ,military ,sealift ,command72 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 deploy artificial intelligence1 prognostic-based integrated maintenance planning modeled after standards described in paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,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 #f 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 #b 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 commercially developed condition-based program standards for cutter maintenance to ,coast ,guard cutters2 and 7,b7 plans to deploy commercially developed condition-based program standards for cutter maintenance to ,coast ,guard cutters4 #bjg4 ,unmanned systems strategy 7a7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,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 published on ,november #ab1 #bjbj1 titled ,leveraging ,unmanned ,systems for ,coast ,guard ,missions3 ,a ,strategic ,imperative2 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 7b7 ,pilot project 7#a7 ,autonomous control and computer vision technology ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 acting through the ,blue ,technology ,center of ,expertise1 shall conduct a pilot project to retrofit an existing ,coast ,guard small boat with-- 7,a7 commercially available autonomous control and computer vision technology2 and 7,b7 such sensors and methods of communication as are necessary to demonstrate the ability of such control and technology to assist in conducting search and rescue1 surveillance1 and interdiction missions4 7#b7 ,collection of data ,the pilot project under paragraph 7#a7 shall evaluate commercially available products in the field and collect operational data to inform future requirements4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than #f months after completing the pilot project required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the evaluation of the data derived from the project4 #bjh4 ,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 mission activities ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall include in the annual budget submission of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 a dedicated budget line item 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 ,coast ,guard's defense readiness mission2 and 7#c7 any other expenses1 costs1 or matters the ,commandant determines appropriate or otherwise of interest to ,congress4 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 #eaad4 ,expenses of performing and executing defense readiness mission activities4 4 #bji4 ,report on ,san ,diego maritime domain awareness ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,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 #baj4 ,great ,lakes winter shipping 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-- 7i7 evaluate-- 7,i7 the economic impact related to vessel delays or cancellations associated with ice coverage on the ,great ,lakes2 7,,ii7 the impact the standards proposed in paragraph 7#b7 would have on ,coast ,guard operations in the ,great ,lakes if such standards were adopted2 7,,iii7 the fleet mix of medium icebreakers and icebreaking tugs necessary to meet the standards proposed in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,iv7 the resources necessary to support the fleet described in subclause 7,,iii71 including billets for crew and operating costs2 and 7ii7 make recommendations to the ,commandant for improvements to the ,great ,lakes icebreaking program1 including with respect to facilitating shipping and meeting all ,coast ,guard mission needs4 7#b7 ,proposed standards for icebreaking operations ,the proposed standards1 the impact of the adoption of which is evaluated in subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b77i71 are the following3 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes shall be open to navigation not less than #ij percent of the hours that vessels engaged in commercial service and ferries attempt to transit such ice-covered waterways4 7,b7 ,in a year in which the ,great ,lakes are not open to navigation1 as described in subparagraph 7,a71 because of ice of a thickness that occurs on average only once every #aj years1 ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes shall be open to navigation at least #gj percent of the hours that vessels engaged in commercial service 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 with which the ,commandant concurs4 7,b7 ,with respect to any recommendation made under paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 with which the ,commandant does not concur1 an explanation of the reasons why the ,commandant does not concur4 7,c7 ,a review of1 and a proposed implementation plan for1 the results of the fleet mix analysis under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i77,,iii74 7,d7 ,any proposed modifications to current ,coast ,guard standards for icebreaking operations in the ,great ,lakes4 7#d7 ,pilot program ,during the #e ice seasons following the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,coast ,guard shall conduct a pilot program to determine the extent to which the current ,coast ,guard ,great ,lakes icebreaking cutter fleet can meet the proposed standards described in paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,data on icebreaking operations in the ,great ,lakes 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall collect1 during ice season1 archive1 and disseminate data on icebreaking operations and transits on ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes of vessels engaged in commercial service and ferries4 7#b7 ,elements ,data collected1 archived1 and disseminated under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,voyages by vessels engaged in commercial service and ferries to transit ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes that are delayed or canceled because of the nonavailability of a suitable icebreaking vessel4 7,b7 ,voyages attempted by vessels engaged in commercial service and ferries to transit ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes that do not reach their intended destination because of the nonavailability of a suitable icebreaking vessel4 7,c7 ,the period of time that each vessel engaged in commercial service or ferry was delayed in getting underway or during a transit of ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes due to the nonavailability of a suitable icebreaking vessel4 7,d7 ,the period of time elapsed between each request for icebreaking assistance by a vessel engaged in commercial service or ferry and the arrival of a suitable icebreaking vessel and whether such icebreaking vessel was a ,coast ,guard or commercial asset4 7,e7 ,the percentage of hours that ,great ,lakes ice-covered waterways were open to navigation while vessels engaged in commercial service and ferries attempted to transit such waterways for each ice season after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,f7 ,relevant communications of each vessel engaged in commercial service or ferry with the ,coast ,guard or commercial icebreaking service providers with respect to subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7,g7 ,a description of any mitigating circumstance1 such as ,coast ,guard ,great ,lakes icebreaker diversions to higher priority missions1 that may have contributed to the amount of time described in subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 or the percentage of time described in subparagraph 7,e74 7#c7 ,voluntary reporting ,any reporting by operators of commercial vessels engaged in commercial service or ferries under this section shall be voluntary4 7#d7 ,public availability ,the ,commandant shall make the data collected1 archived1 and disseminated under this subsection available to the public on a publicly accessible internet website of the ,coast ,guard4 7#e7 ,consultation with industry ,with respect to the ,great ,lakes icebreaking operations of the ,coast ,guard and the development of the data collected1 archived1 and disseminated under this subsection1 the ,commandant shall consult operators of-- 7,a7 vessels engaged in commercial service2 and 7,b7 ferries4 7c7 ,report on common hull design ,section #haje of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 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 operational benefits and limitations of a common hull design for icebreaking cutters for operation in the ,great ,lakes1 the ,northeastern ,united ,states1 and the ,arctic1 as appropriate1 that are at least as capable as the ,coast ,guard #adj-;foot icebreaking tugs4 4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commercial service ,the term commercial service has the meaning given such term in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,great ,lakes ,the term ,great ,lakes-- 7,a7 has the meaning given such term in section #aah of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfh72 and 7,b7 includes harbors adjacent to such waters4 7#c7 ,ice-covered waterway ,the term ice-covered waterway means any portion of the ,great ,lakes in which vessels engaged in commercial service 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 meet the reasonable demands of shipping2 7,b7 minimize delays to passenger ferries2 7,c7 extricate vessels and persons from danger2 7,d7 prevent damage due to flooding2 and 7,e7 conduct other ,coast ,guard missions1 as required4 7#e7 ,reasonable demands of shipping ,the term reasonable demands of shipping means the safe movement of vessels engaged in commercial service and ferries transiting ice-covered waterways in the ,great ,lakes to their intended destination1 regardless of type of cargo4 #baa4 ,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 #bab4 ,study on laydown of ,coast ,guard cutters ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 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 ,c ,other ,matters #bac4 ,responses of ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard 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 submission to the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard of a recommendation by the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board relating to transportation safety1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,board a written response to each recommendation1 which shall include 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 ,a response under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 with respect to a recommendation to which the ,commandant concurs1 an explanation of the actions the ,commandant intends to take to implement such recommendation2 7#b7 with respect to a recommendation to which the ,commandant partially concurs1 an explanation of the actions the ,commandant intends to take to implement the portion of such recommendation with which the ,commandant partially concurs2 and 7#c7 with respect to a recommendation to which the ,commandant does not concur1 the reasons why the ,commandant does not concur with such recommendation4 7c7 ,failure ,to respond ,if the ,board has not received the written response required under subsection 7a7 by the end of the time period described in such subsection1 the ,board shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate 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 inserting after the item relating to section #gbj the following3 #gba4 ,responses to safety recommendations4 4 #bad4 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard vessels for public purposes 7a7 ,redesignation and transfer 7#a7 ,in general ,section #iad of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha7 is transferred to chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 inserted after section #ejh1 redesignated as section #eji1 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,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 #df ,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 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard vessels for public purposes4 4 7b7 ,conveyance of ,coast ,guard vessels for public purposes ,section #eji of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code 7as transferred and redesignated under subsection 7a771 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,at the request of the ,commandant1 the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration may transfer ownership of a ,coast ,guard vessel or aircraft to an eligible entity for use 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 such a request were being processed after vessels2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb after ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting 1 as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb after such title4 #bae4 ,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 such life-cycle cost estimates 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 such life-cycle cost estimates developed under paragraph 7#a74 4 #baf4 ,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 #bag4 ,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 of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the viability of establishing an explosive ordnance disposal program 7hereinafter 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#c7 ,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#d7 ,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#e7 ,how the ,program would support other elements within the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,justice1 and 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#f7 ,the career progression of ,coast ,guardsman 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#g7 ,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 #bah4 ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions 7a7 ,extensions ,section #ebd of the ,pribilof ,island ,transition ,completion ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#e7 by striking #e years and inserting #f years2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c7 by striking #fj days and inserting #abj days4 7b7 ,actual use and occupancy reports ,not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 and quarterly thereafter1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 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 7c7 ,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 may 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 such repairs may be offset under the terms of the lease4 7d7 ,fuel tank 7#a7 ,determination ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall determine whether the fuel tank located on ,st4 ,paul ,island1 ,alaska1 that is owned by the ,coast ,guard is needed for ,coast ,guard operations4 7#b7 ,transfer ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 if the ,secretary determines such tank is not needed for operations1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #ij days after making such determination1 transfer such tank to the ,alaska ,native ,village ,corporation for ,st4 ,paul ,island1 ,alaska4 7#c7 ,fair market value exception ,the ,secretary may only carry out a transfer under paragraph 7#b7 if the fair market value of such tank is less than the aggregate value of any lease payments for the property on which the tank is located that the ,coast ,guard would have paid to the ,alaska ,native ,village ,corporation for ,st4 ,paul ,island1 ,alaska1 had such lease been extended at the same rate4 7e7 ,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 #bai4 ,notification of communication outages ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate 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 ,coast ,guard in ,district #ag2 7#b7 address in such plan how the ,coast ,guard in ,district #ag will-- 7,a7 disseminate outage updates regarding outages on social media at least every #dh hours2 7,b7 provide updates on a publicly accessible website at least every #dh hours2 7,c7 develop methods for notifying mariners where cellular connectivity does not exist2 7,d7 generate receipt confirmation and acknowledgment of outages from mariners2 and 7,e7 develop and advertise a web-based communications update hub on ,,am_/,,fm radio for mariners2 and 7#c7 identifies technology gaps necessary to implement the plan and provide a budgetary assessment necessary to implement the plan4 ,,iii ,maritime ,a ,shipping #cja4 ,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 #cjb4 ,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 ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 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 by 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 #cjc4 ,atlantic ,coast port access routes briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and 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 of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 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 ,b ,vessel ,safety #cjd4 ,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 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 table of sections in chapter #de of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dejc;a4 #cje4 ,requirements for ,,dukw-type amphibious passenger vessels 7a7 ,regulations required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall issue regulations for ,,dukw-type amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 as defined in section #b4ch of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7b7 ,deadline for compliance ,the regulations issued under subsection 7a7 shall take effect not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,requirements ,the regulations required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a requirement that operators of ,,dukw-type 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 ,a requirement that an operator of a ,,dukw-type amphibious passenger vessel-- 7,a7 review and notate the forecast of the ,national ,weather ,service of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration in the logbook of the vessel before getting underway and periodically while underway2 7,b7 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-type amphibious passenger vessel2 and 7,c7 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#c7 ,a requirement that-- 7,a7 operators of ,,dukw-type 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#d7 ,a requirement for annual training for operators and crew of ,,dukw-type amphibious passengers 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 7d7 ,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-type amphibious passenger vessel4 7e7 ,interim requirements ,beginning on the date on which the regulations under subsection 7a7 are issued1 the ,commandant shall require that operators of ,,dukw-type amphibious passenger vessels that are not in compliance with such regulations shall be subject to 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 #cjf4 ,exoneration and limitation of liability for small passengers vessels 7a7 ,restructuring ,chapter #cje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting the following before section #cjeja the following3 ,i ,general ,provisions 2 7#b7 by inserting the following before section #cjejc3 ,,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 #baja 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 ,clerical amendment ,the item relating to section #cjeja in the analysis for chapter #cje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cjeja4 ,definitions4 4 7d7 ,applicability ,section #cjejb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting as to covered small passenger vessels1 and before as otherwise provided4 7e7 ,provisions requiring notice of claim or limiting time for bringing action ,section #cjebf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and covered small passenger vessels after seagoing vessels2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking #f months and inserting #b years2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking one year and inserting #b years4 7f7 ,tables of subchapters and tables of sections ,the table of sections for chapter #cje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before section #cjeja the following3 ,,subchapter ,i--,general provisions 2 7#b7 by inserting after section #cjejb the following3 ,,subchapter ,,ii--,exoneration and limitation of liability 2 and 7#c7 by redesignating the items relating to sections #cjejc through #cjeab as items relating to sections #cjeba through #cjecj1 respectively4 7g7 ,conforming amendments ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #adcje7;a77#e71 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#a71 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 #cjg4 ,automatic identification system requirements 7a7 ,requirement for fishing vessels ,to have automatic identification systems ,section #gjaad7;a77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 1 while operating on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states12 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv72 7#c7 by inserting before clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7,a7 ,while operating on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states3 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,a vessel of the ,united ,states that is more than #fe feet overall in length1 while engaged in fishing1 fish processing1 or fish tendering operations on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states or in the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce for fiscal year #bjbb1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to purchase automatic identification systems for fishing vessels1 fish processing vessels1 fish tender vessels more than #ej feet in length1 as described under this section and the amendments made by this section4 ,c ,shipbuilding ,program #cjh4 ,qualified vessel 7a7 ,eligible vessel ,section #eceja7b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77v7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 a ferry1 as such term is defined in section #baja2 and 7,d7 a passenger vessel or small passenger vessel1 as such terms are defined in section #baja1 that has a passenger capacity of #ej passengers or greater4 4 7b7 ,qualified vessel ,section #eceja7e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77v7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 a ferry1 as such term is defined in section #baja2 and 7,d7 a passenger vessel or small passenger vessel1 as such terms are defined in section #baja1 that has a passenger capacity of #ej passengers or greater4 4 #cji4 ,establishing a capital construction fund ,section #ecejc7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7including transportation on a ferry1 passenger vessel1 or small passenger vessel1 as such terms are defined in section #baja1 that has a passenger capacity of #ej passengers or greater7 after short sea transportation4 ,,iv ,federal ,maritime ,commission #dja4 ,terms and vacancies ,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 ,v ,miscellaneous ,a ,navigation #eja4 ,restriction 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 ,an owner or operator may not change salvors as part of a deviation under subparagraph 7,b7 in cases in which the original salvor satisfies the ,coast ,guard requirements in accordance with the ,national ,contingency ,plan and the applicable response plan required under subsection 7j74 7,d7 ,in any case in which the ,coast ,guard 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 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 deviation4 4 #ejb4 ,providing requirements for vessels anchored in established anchorage grounds 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjjjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gjjjf4 ,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 of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall complete a review of existing anchorage regulations and identify regulations that may need modification-- 7,a7 in the interest of marine safety1 security1 and environmental concerns1 taking into account undersea pipelines1 cables1 or other infrastructure2 and 7,b7 to implement the amendments made by this section4 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 ,subcommittee on ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that summarizes the review4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gjjjf and inserting the following3 #gjjjf4 ,anchorage grounds4 4 7d7 ,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 ,act until all regulations required under subsection 7b7 take effect4 #ejc4 ,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#f71 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 ,in carrying out paragraph 7#d71 including the development of recommendations1 the ,task ,force may consult with-- 7,a7 ,state fish and wildlife management agencies2 7,b7 other ,state 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#b71 by inserting a comma after funded2 7#b7 in section #ajjc1 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking ,canandian and inserting ,canadian2 7#c7 in section #abjc7;a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,f71 by inserting and after research12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking encourage and inserting encouraged2 7#d7 in section #abjd7;b77#d71 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,adminisrative and inserting ,administrative2 and 7#e7 in section #abji1 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting section #abjb7;a74 #ejd4 ,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 ,b ,other ,matters #eje4 ,information on type approval certificates 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ix of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ijd4 ,information on type approval certificates ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall1 upon request by any ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or territory of the ,united ,states1 provide all data possessed by the ,coast ,guard pertaining to challenge water quality characteristics1 challenge water biological organism concentrations1 post-treatment water quality characteristics1 and post-treatment biological organism concentrations data for a ballast water management system with a type approval certificate approved by the ,coast ,guard pursuant to subpart #afb4jfj of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ijc the following3 #ijd4 ,information on type approval certificates4 4 #ejf4 ,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 #ejg4 ,cargo waiting time reduction 7a7 ,interagency task force ,the ,president shall1 acting through the ,supply ,chain ,disruptions ,task ,force established under ,executive ,order #adjag 7relating to supply chains7 of ,february #bd1 #bjba 7#hf ,fed4 ,reg4 #aahdi7 7hereinafter referred to as the ,task ,force71 carry out the duties described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,duties ,in carrying out this section1 the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 evaluate and quantify the economic and environmental impact of cargo backlogs2 7#b7 evaluate and quantify the costs incurred by each ,federal agency represented on the ,task ,force1 and by ,state and local governments1 due to such cargo backlogs2 7#c7 evaluate the responses of each such ,federal agency to such cargo backlogs2 and 7#d7 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 develop a plan to-- 7i7 significantly reduce or eliminate such cargo backlog2 and 7ii7 reduce nationwide cargo processing delays1 including the ,port of ,los ,angeles and the ,port of ,long ,beach2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the plan developed under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,report of the ,commandant ,no later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on cargo backlogs 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-- 7,a7 provide additional protections against oil spills caused by anchor strikes2 and 7,b7 address other safety concerns and environmental impacts4 #ejh4 ,limited indemnity provisions in standby oil spill response contracts 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 a contract for the containment or removal of a discharge entered into by the ,president under section #caa7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;c77 shall contain a provision to indemnify a contractor for liabilities and expenses incidental to the containment or removal arising out of the performance of the contract that is substantially identical to the terms contained in subsections 7d7 through 7h7 of section ,h4#d 7except for paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7d77 of the contract offered by the ,coast ,guard in the solicitation numbered ,,dtcg#hi-ih- ,a-#fh;,f#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 #eji4 ,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 7b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,,bsnc 7to serve as ,council ,chair74 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,an ,oil ,spill ,response ,organization that serves the area in which such ,port is located4 7#d7 ,the ,state4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by adding and at the end2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 land use planning and development at ,point ,spencer in support of the following activities within the ,bearing ,sea1 the ,chukchi ,sea1 and the ,arctic ,ocean3 7i7 ,search and rescue4 7ii7 ,shipping safety4 7iii7 ,economic development4 7iv7 ,oil spill prevention and response4 7v7 ,national security4 7vi7 ,major marine casualties4 7vii7 ,protection of ,alaska ,native archaeological and cultural resources4 7viii7 ,port of refuge1 arctic research1 and maritime law enforcement4 2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c77#c7 to read as follows3 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 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,operations and management costs and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,determination of costs ,operations and management costs 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,funding ,to facilitate the mooring buoy system in ,port ,clarence and to assist the ,council in the development of other oil spill prevention and response infrastructure1 including reactivating the airstrip at ,point ,spencer with appropriate technology and safety equipment in support of response operations1 there is authorized to be made available #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbe from the interest generated from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund4 4 #eaj4 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria 7a7 ,western ,alaska oil spill planning criteria ,section #caa7;j77#e7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 7i7 ,except as provided in clause 7iv7 7including with respect to ,cook ,inlet71 in any case in which the ,secretary has determined 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 ,zone1 a response plan required under this paragraph with respect to a discharge of oil for the vessel shall comply with the planning criteria established under clause 7ii71 which planning criteria shall1 with respect to a discharge of oil from the vessel1 apply in lieu of any alternative planning criteria approved for vessels operating in such area4 7ii7 ,the ,president shall establish planning criteria for a worst case discharge of oil1 and a substantial threat of such a discharge1 within the area of responsibility of ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone1 including planning criteria for the following3 7,i7 ,oil spill response resources that are required to be located within 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 area4 7,,iii7 ,pre-identified vessels for oil spill response that are capable of operating in the ocean environment and required to be located within such area4 7,,iv7 ,real-time continuous vessel tracking1 monitoring1 and engagement protocols that detect and address vessel operation anomalies4 7,v7 ,vessel routing measures consistent with international routing measure deviation protocols4 7,,vi7 ,ensuring the availability of at least one oil spill removal organization that is classified by the ,coast ,guard and that-- 7aa7 is capable of responding in all operating environments in such area2 7bb7 controls oil spill response resources of dedicated and nondedicated resources within such area1 through ownership1 contracts1 agreements1 or other means approved by the ,president1 sufficient to mobilize and sustain a response to a worst case discharge of oil and to contain1 recover1 and temporarily store discharged oil2 and 7cc7 has pre-positioned oil spill response resources in strategic locations throughout such area in a manner that ensures the ability to support response personnel1 marine operations1 air cargo1 or other related logistics infrastructure4 7,,vii7 ,temporary storage capability using both dedicated and non-dedicated assets located within such area4 7,,viii7 ,non-mechanical oil spill response resources1 to be available under contracts1 agreements1 or other means approved by the ,president1 capable of responding to both a discharge of persistent oil and a discharge of non-persistent oil1 whether the discharged oil was carried by a vessel as fuel or cargo4 7,,ix7 ,with respect to tank barges carrying non-persistent oil in bulk as cargo1 oil spill response resources that are required to be carried on board4 7,x7 ,ensuring that oil spill response resources required to comply with this subparagraph are separate from and in addition to resources otherwise required to be included in a response plan for purposes of compliance with salvage and marine firefighting planning requirements under this subsection4 7,,xi7 ,specifying a minimum length of time that approval of a response plan under this subparagraph is valid4 7,,xii7 ,ensuring compliance with requirements for the preparation and submission of vessel response plans established by regulations pursuant to this paragraph4 7iii7 ,the ,president may approve a response plan for a vessel under this subparagraph only if the owner or operator of the vessel demonstrates the availability of the oil spill response resources required to be included in the response plan under the planning criteria established under clause 7ii74 7iv7 ,nothing in this subparagraph affects-- 7,i7 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 ,zone within ,cook ,inlet1 ,alaska2 7,,ii7 the requirements applicable to tank vessels operating within ,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 7,,iii7 the authority of a ,federal ,on-,scene ,coordinator to use any available resources when responding to an oil spill4 7v7 ,the ,secretary shall review any determination that the national planning criteria are inappropriate for a vessel operating in the area of responsibility of ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone not less frequently than once every five years4 7vi7 ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the term ,western ,alaska ,captain of the ,port ,zone means the area described in section #c4he-ae of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph4 4 7b7 ,establishment of ,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 planning criteria required to be established under subparagraph 7,j7 of section #caa7;j77#e7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act of 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#e771 as added by this section4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in establishing such planning criteria1 the ,president shall consult with the ,state of ,alaska1 owners and operators of vessels subject to such planning criteria1 oil spill removal organizations1 ,alaska ,native organizations1 and environmental nongovernmental organizations located within the ,state of ,alaska4 7#c7 ,vessels in ,cook ,inlet ,unless otherwise authorized by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard1 a vessel may only operate in ,cook ,inlet1 ,alaska1 under a vessel response plan that meets the requirements of the national planning criteria established pursuant to section #caa7;j77#e7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#e774 7c7 ,congressional report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall submit to ,congress a report regarding the status of implementing the requirements of subparagraph 7,j7 of section #caa7;j77#e7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#e771 as added by this section4 #eaa4 ,nonapplicability ,requirements under sections #cejg7;d71 #cejg7;e71 #cejh1 and #ceji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the passenger vessel ,american ,queen 7,u4,s4 ,coast ,guard ,official ,number #ajcjgfe7 or any other passenger vessel-- 7#a7 on which construction identifiable with the specific vessel begins prior to the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 to which sections #cejg and #cejh would otherwise apply when such vessels are operating inside the boundary line4 #eab4 ,report on enforcement of coastwise laws ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard 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 #eac4 ,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 #ead4 ,center of ,expertise for ,marine ,environmental ,response 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall establish a ,center of ,expertise for ,marine ,environmental ,response 7referred to in this section as the ,center of ,expertise7 in accordance with section #cac of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,location ,the ,center of ,expertise shall be located in close proximity to-- 7#a7 an area of the country with quick access to ,state1 ,federal1 and international waters1 port and marine environments1 coastal and estuary environments1 and the intercoastal waterway2 7#b7 multiple ,coast ,guard sea and air stations2 7#c7 multiple ,federal agencies that are engaged in coastal and fisheries management2 7#d7 one or more designated national estuaries2 7#e7 ,state coastal and wildlife management agencies2 and 7#f7 an institution of higher education with adequate marine science search laboratory facilities and capabilities and expertise in coastal marine ecology1 ecosystems1 environmental chemistry1 fish and wildlife management1 coastal mapping1 water resources1 and marine technology development4 7c7 ,functions ,the ,center of ,expertise shall-- 7#a7 monitor and assess1 on an ongoing basis1 the state of knowledge regarding training1 education1 and technology development for marine environmental response protocols in ,state1 ,federal1 and international waters1 port and marine environments1 coastal and estuary environments1 and the intercoastal waterway2 7#b7 identify any significant gaps in research related to marine environmental response protocols1 including an assessment of major scientific or technological deficiencies in responses to past incidents in these waterways that are interconnected1 and seek to fill such gaps2 7#c7 conduct research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation for marine environmental response equipment1 technologies1 and techniques to mitigate and respond to environmental incidents in these waterways2 7#d7 educate and train ,federal1 ,state1 and local first responders in-- 7,a7 the incident command system structure2 7,b7 marine environmental response techniques and strategies2 and 7,c7 public affairs2 and 7#e7 work with academic and private sector response training centers to develop and standardize marine environmental response training and techniques4 7d7 ,marine environmental response defined ,in this section1 the term marine environmental response means any response to incidents that-- 7#a7 impacts-- 7,a7 the marine environment of ,state1 ,federal or international waterways2 7,b7 port and marine environments2 7,c7 coastal and estuary environments2 or 7,d7 the intercoastal waterway2 and 7#b7 promotes-- 7,a7 the protection and conservation of the marine environment2 7,b7 the health of fish1 animal populations1 and endangered species2 and 7,c7 the resilience of coastal ecosystems and infrastructure4 #eae4 ,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 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 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 ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 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 of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 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 of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 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 of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 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 #eaf4 ,st4 ,lucie ,river railroad bridge ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall take such actions as are necessary to implement any recommendations for the ,st4 ,lucie ,river railroad bridge made by the ,coast ,guard in the document titled ,waterways ,analysis and ,management ,system for ,intracoastal ,waterway ,miles #ibe-ajje 7,,wams #jgcja7 published by ,coast ,guard ,sector ,miami in #bjah4 #eag4 ,assistance related to marine mammals 7a7 ,maritime environmental and technical assistance program ,section #ejcjg7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking the period and insert 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 technologies that quantifiably reduce underwater noise from marine vessels1 including noise produced incidental to the propulsion of marine vessels4 4 7b7 ,assistance to reduce impacts of vessel strikes and noise on marine mammals 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #eda of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #edajb4 ,assistance to reduce impacts of vessel strikes and noise on marine mammals 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 may make grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 academic1 public1 private1 and nongovernmental entities to develop and implement mitigation measures that will lead to a quantifiable reduction in-- 7#a7 impacts to marine mammals from vessels2 and 7#b7 underwater noise from vessels1 including noise produced incidental to the propulsion of vessels4 7b7 ,eligible use ,assistance under this section may be used to develop1 assess1 and carry out activities that reduce threats to marine mammals by-- 7#a7 reducing-- 7,a7 stressors related to vessel traffic2 and 7,b7 vessel strike mortality1 and serious injury2 or 7#b7 monitoring-- 7,a7 sound2 and 7,b7 vessel interactions with marine mammals4 7c7 ,priority ,the ,administrator shall prioritize assistance under this section for projects that-- 7#a7 is based on the best available science on methods to reduce threats related to vessels traffic2 7#b7 collect data on the reduction of such threats2 7#c7 reduce-- 7,a7 disturbances from vessel presence2 7,b7 mortality risk2 or 7,c7 serious injury from vessel strikes2 or 7#d7 conduct risk assessments1 or tracks progress toward threat reduction4 7d7 ,briefing ,the ,administrator shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 an annual briefing that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the name and location of each entity receiving a grant under this section4 7#b7 ,the amount of each such grant4 7#c7 ,a description of the activities carried out with assistance provided under this section4 7#d7 ,an estimate of the impact that a project carried out with such assistance has on the reduction of threats to marine mammals4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 to remain available until expended4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #eda of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #edajb4 ,assistance to reduce impacts of vessel strikes and noise on marine mammals4 4 7c7 ,near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large whales 7#a7 ,in general ,part of ,a of subtitle ,v of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejg ,monitoring and ,mitigation ,sec4 #ejgja4 ,near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large whales4 #ejgjb4 ,pilot project4 #ejgja4 ,near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large whales 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 in consultation with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall design and deploy a near real-time large whale monitoring and mitigation program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 informed by the technologies1 monitoring methods1 and mitigation protocols developed pursuant to the pilot program required under section #ejgjb4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,program will be to reduce the risk to large whales of vessel collisions and to minimize other impacts4 7c7 ,requirements ,in designing and deploying the ,program1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 prioritize species of large whales for which vessel collision impacts are of particular concern2 7#b7 prioritize areas where such vessel impacts are of particular concern2 7#c7 develop technologies capable of detecting and alerting individuals and enforcement agencies of the probable location of large whales on a near real-time basis1 to include real time data whenever possible2 7#d7 inform sector-specific mitigation protocols to effectively reduce takes of large whales2 and 7#e7 integrate technology improvements as such improvements become available4 7d7 ,authority ,the ,administrator may make grants or enter into and contracts1 leases1 or cooperative agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section on such terms as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 consistent with ,federal acquisition regulations4 #ejgjb4 ,pilot project 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall carry out a pilot monitoring and mitigation project for ,north ,atlantic right whales 7in this section referred to as the ,pilot ,program7 for purposes of informing a cost-effective1 efficient1 and results-oriented near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large whales under #ejgja4 7b7 ,pilot project requirements ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 using best available scientific information1 shall identify and ensure coverage of-- 7#a7 core foraging habitats of ,north ,atlantic right whales1 including-- 7,a7 the ,south of the ,islands core foraging habitat2 7,b7 the ,cape ,cod ,bay ,area core foraging habitat2 7,c7 the ,great ,south ,channel core foraging habitat2 and 7,d7 the ,gulf of ,maine2 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 mortality1 serious injury1 or other impacts to such whales1 including from vessels or vessel strikes4 7c7 ,pilot project components 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,commandant1 ,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 and survey technologies to detect ,north ,atlantic right whales within core foraging habitats2 7,b7 uses dynamic habitat suitability models to inform the likelihood of ,north ,atlantic right whale occurrence in core foraging habitat at any given time2 7,c7 coordinates with the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system and ,coast ,guard vessel traffic service centers1 and may coordinate with ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships to leverage monitoring assets2 7,d7 integrates historical data2 7,e7 integrates new near real-time monitoring methods and technologies as they become available2 7,f7 accurately verifies and rapidly communicates detection data2 7,g7 creates standards for allowing ocean users to contribute data to the monitoring system using comparable near real-time monitoring methods and technologies2 and 7,h7 communicates the risks of injury to large whales to ocean users in a way that is most likely to result in informed decision making regarding the mitigation of those risks4 7#b7 ,national security considerations ,all monitoring methods1 technologies1 and protocols under this section shall be consistent with national security considerations and interests4 7#c7 ,access to data ,the ,administrator shall provide access to data generated by the monitoring system deployed under paragraph 7#a7 for purposes of scientific research and evaluation1 and public awareness and education1 including through the ,,noaa ,right ,whale ,sighting ,advisory ,system and ,whale,map or other successive public web portals1 subject to review for national security considerations4 7d7 ,mitigation protocols ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,commandant1 and with input from affected stakeholders1 develop and deploy mitigation protocols that make use of the near real-time monitoring system deployed under subsection 7c7 to direct sector-specific mitigation measures that avoid and significantly reduce risk of serious injury and mortality to ,north ,atlantic right whales4 7e7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,preliminary report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,commandant1 shall submit to the appropriate ,congressional ,committees and make available to the public a preliminary report which shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the monitoring methods and technology in use or planned for deployment2 7,b7 analyses of the efficacy of the methods and technology in use or planned for deployment for detecting ,north ,atlantic right whales2 7,c7 how the monitoring system is directly informing and improving ,north ,american right whale management1 health1 and survival2 7,d7 a prioritized identification of technology or research gaps2 7,e7 a plan to communicate the risks of injury to large whales to ocean users in a way that is most likely to result in informed decision making regarding the mitigation of those risks2 and 7,f7 additional information1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #f years after the date of the enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,commandant1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a final report1 addressing the components in subparagraph 7,a7 and including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the benefits and efficacy of the near real-time monitoring and mitigation program2 7,b7 a strategic plan to expand the pilot program to provide near real-time monitoring and mitigation measures2 7i7 to additional large whale species of concern for which such measures would reduce risk of serious injury or death2 and 7ii7 in important feeding1 breeding1 calving1 rearing1 or migratory habitats of whales that co-occur with areas of high risk of mortality or serious injury of such whales from vessel strikes or disturbance2 7,c7 a prioritized plan for acquisition1 deployment1 and maintenance of monitoring technologies2 7,d7 the locations or species for which the plan would apply2 and 7,e7 a budget and description of funds necessary to carry out the strategic plan4 7f7 ,additional authority ,the ,administrator may make grants enter into contracts1 leases1 or cooperative agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section on such terms as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 consistent with ,federal acquisition regulations4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section #ag1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section and section #ejgja3 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 ,core foraging habitats ,the term core foraging habitats means areas with biological and physical oceanographic features that aggregate ,calanus finmarchicus and where ,north ,atlantic right whales foraging aggregations have been well documented4 7#c7 ,near real-time ,the term near real-time means detected activity that is visual1 acoustic1 or in any other form1 of ,north ,atlantic right whales that are transmitted and reported as soon as technically feasible after such detected activity has occurred4 7#d7 ,large whale ,the term large whale means all ,mysticeti species and species within the genera ,physeter and ,orcinus4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of chapters for subtitle ,v of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by adding after the item related to chapter #eje the following3 #ejg4,monitoring and ,mitigation#ejgja 4 #eah4 ,manning and crewing requirements for certain vessels1 vehicles1 and structures 7a7 ,authorization of limited exemptions from manning and crew requirement ,chapter #ha of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hajh4 ,exemptions from manning and crew requirements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide an exemption described in subsection 7b7 to the owner or operator of a covered facility if each individual who is manning or crewing the covered facility is-- 7#a7 a citizen of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 an alien lawfully admitted to the ,united ,states for permanent residence2 or 7#c7 a citizen of the nation under the laws of which the vessel is documented4 7b7 ,requirements for eligibility for exemption ,an exemption under this subsection is an exemption from the regulations established pursuant to section #cj7;a77#c7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7;a77#c774 7c7 ,limitations ,an exemption under this section-- 7#a7 shall provide that the number of individuals manning or crewing the covered facility who are described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 may not exceed two and one- half times the number of individuals required to man or crew the covered facility under the laws of the nation under the laws of which the covered facility is documented2 and 7#b7 shall be effective for not more than #ab months1 but may be renewed by application to and approval by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,application ,to be eligible for an exemption or a renewal of an exemption under this section1 the owner or operator of a covered facility shall apply to the ,secretary with an application that includes a sworn statement by the applicant of all information required for the issuance of the exemption4 7e7 ,revocation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may revoke an exemption for a covered facility under this section if the ,secretary determines that information provided in the application for the exemption was false or incomplete1 or is no longer true or complete2 and 7,b7 shall immediately revoke such an exemption if the ,secretary determines that the covered facility1 in the effective period of the exemption1 was manned or crewed in a manner not authorized by the exemption4 7#b7 ,notice required ,the ,secretary shall provides notice of a determination under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 to the owner or operator of the covered facility4 7f7 ,review of compliance ,the ,secretary shall periodically1 but not less than once annually1 inspect each covered facility that operates under an exemption under this section to verify the owner or operator of the covered facility's compliance with the exemption4 ,during an inspection under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall require all crew members serving under the exemption to hold a valid transportation security card issued under section #gjaje4 7g7 ,penalty ,in addition to revocation under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary may impose on the owner or operator of a covered facility a civil penalty of #aj1jjj per day for each day the covered facility-- 7#a7 is manned or crewed in violation of an exemption under this subsection2 or 7#b7 operated under an exemption under this subsection that the ,secretary determines was not validly obtained4 7h7 ,notification of ,secretary of ,state ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,secretary of ,state of each exemption issued under this section1 including the effective period of the exemption4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered facility ,the term covered facility means any vessel1 rig1 platform1 or other vehicle or structure1 over #ej percent of which is owned by citizens of a foreign nation or with respect to which the citizens of a foreign nation have the right effectively to control1 except to the extent and to the degree that the ,president determines that the government of such foreign nation or any of its political subdivisions has implemented1 by statute1 regulation1 policy1 or practice1 a national manning requirement for equipment engaged in the exploring for1 developing1 or producing resources1 including non-mineral energy resources in its offshore areas4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 4 7b7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report containing information on each letter of nonapplicability of section #haji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to a covered facility that was issued by the ,secretary during the preceding year4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for each covered facility-- 7,a7 the name and ,international ,maritime ,organization number2 7,b7 the nation in which the covered facility is documented2 7,c7 the nationality of owner or owners2 and 7,d7 for any covered facility that was previously issued a letter of nonapplicability in a prior year1 any changes in the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations that specify the documentary and other requirements for the issuance of an exemption under the amendment made by this section4 7d7 ,existing exemptions 7#a7 ,effect of amendments2 termination ,each exemption under section #cj7;c77#b7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7;c77#b77 issued before the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 shall not be affected by the amendments made by this section during the #abj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 shall not be effective after such period4 7#b7 ,notification of holders ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall notify all persons that hold such an exemption that it will expire as provided in paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ha of the title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hajh4 ,exemptions from manning and crew requirements4 4 ,,vi ,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,prevention and ,response #fja4 ,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 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal offense4 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 deliberate or repeated unwelcome verbal comment or gesture of a sexual nature by any fellow employee of the complainant4 4 7b7 ,report ,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 any changes the ,commandant may propose to the definitions added by the amendments in subsection 7a74 #fjb4 ,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 chapter #aji;,a of title #ah1 except for subsection 7b7 of section #bbdd of title #ah1 or a substantially similar ,state1 local1 or ,tribal offense4 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 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal offense4 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 #fjc4 ,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 ,investigation by the ,coast ,guard ,an investigation by the ,coast ,guard under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include1 at a minimum1 evaluation of the following materials that1 upon request1 shall be provided to the ,coast ,guard3 7,a7 ,any inquiry or determination made by the employer or former employer of the individual as to whether the individual committed sexual harassment or sexual assault4 7,b7 ,any investigative materials1 documents1 records1 or files in the possession of an employer or former employer of the individual that are related to the claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault by the individual4 7#c7 ,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 chapter analysis of 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 #fjd4 ,accommodation2 notices ,section #aaaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#c7 in subsection 7a71 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 contact information1 website address1 and mobile application to the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,services for reporting of crimes and the ,coast ,guard ,national ,command ,center2 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 7d71 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 #fje4 ,protection against discrimination ,section #baad7;a77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 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 4 #fjf4 ,alcohol prohibition 7a7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall1 taking into account the safety and security of every individual on documented vessels1 issue such regulations as are necessary relating to alcohol consumption on documented vessels1 according to the following requirements3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall determine safe levels of alcohol consumption by crewmembers aboard documented vessels engaged in commercial service4 7,b7 ,if the ,secretary determines there is no alcohol policy that can be implemented to ensure a safe environment for crew and passengers1 the ,secretary shall implement a prohibition on possession and consumption of alcohol by crewmembers while aboard a vessel1 except when possession is associated with the commercial sale or gift to non-crew members aboard the vessel4 7,c7 ,to the extent a policy establishes safe levels of alcohol consumption in accordance with subparagraph 7,a71 such policy shall not supersede a vessel owner's discretion to further limit or prohibit alcohol on its vessels4 7#b7 ,immunity from civil liability ,any crewmember who reports an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment that is directly related to a violation of the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a7 is immune from civil liability for any related violation of such regulations4 #fjg4 ,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 persons on board-- 7,a7 is on a voyage of at least #fjj miles and crosses seaward of the ,boundary ,line2 or 7,b7 is 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 persons on board that are operating for no less than #gb hours on waters superjacent to the ,outer ,continental ,shelf4 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 7#a7 ,in general ,the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide to any ,federal1 state1 or other law enforcement official performing official duties in the course and scope of a criminal or marine safety investigation1 upon request1 a copy of all records of video and audio surveillance that the official believes is relevant to the investigation4 7#b7 ,civil actions ,except as proscribed by law enforcement authorities or court order1 the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall1 upon written request1 provide to any individual or the individual's legal representative a copy of all records of video and audio surveillance-- 7,a7 in which the individual is a subject of the video and audio surveillance2 7,b7 the request is in conjunction with a legal proceeding or investigation2 and 7,c7 that may provide evidence of any sexual harassment or sexual assault incident in a civil action4 7#c7 ,limited access ,the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall ensure that access to records of video and audio surveillance is limited to the purposes described in this paragraph and 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 #aej days 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 #d years from the date of the alleged incident4 ,the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,coast ,guard are authorized access to all records of video and audio surveillance relevant to an investigation into criminal conduct4 7g7 ,definition ,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 #fjh4 ,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 #fji4 ,safety management systems ,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 shipboard personnel on-- 7,a7 prevention2 7,b7 bystander intervention2 7,c7 reporting2 7,d7 response2 and 7,e7 investigation2 7#f7 the log book required under section #cajf2 2 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 ,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 4 #faj4 ,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 crew member 7#a7 ,in general ,a crew member of a documented vessel shall report to the ,secretary any complaint or incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault of which the crewmember has first-hand or personal knowledge4 7#b7 ,penalty ,a crew member with first-hand or personal knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident on a documented vessel who knowingly fails to report in compliance with paragraph 7a77#a7 is liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of not more than #e1jjj4 7#c7 ,amnesty ,a crew member who fails to make the required reporting under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be subject to the penalty described in paragraph 7#b7 if-- 7,a7 the crew member is the victim of such sexual assault or sexual harassment incident2 7,b7 the complaint is shared in confidence with the crew member directly from the victim2 or 7,c7 the crew member is a victim advocate as defined in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;a774 7b7 ,mandatory reporting by vessel owner 7#a7 ,in general ,a vessel owner or managing operator of a documented vessel or the employer of a seafarer on that vessel shall report to the ,secretary any complaint or incident of harassment1 sexual harassment1 or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law1 of which such vessel owner or managing operator of a vessel engaged in commercial service1 or the employer of the seafarer is made aware4 ,such reporting shall include results of any investigation into the incident1 if applicable1 and any action taken against the offending crewmember4 7#b7 ,penalty ,a vessel owner or managing operator of a vessel engaged in commercial service1 or the employer of a seafarer on that 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 #be1jjj4 7c7 ,reporting procedures 7#a7 ,crew member reporting ,a report required under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 with respect to a crew member1 shall be made as soon as practicable1 but no later than #aj days after the crew member develops first-hand or personal knowledge of the sexual assault or sexual harassment incident to the ,coast ,guard ,national ,command ,center by the fastest telecommunication channel available2 and 7,b7 with respect to a master1 shall be made immediately after the master develops first-hand or personal knowledge of a sexual assault incident to the ,coast ,guard ,national ,command ,center by the fastest telecommunication channel available4 7#b7 ,vessel owner reporting ,a report required under subsection 7b7 shall be made immediately after the vessel owner1 managing operator1 or employer of the seafarer gains knowledge of a sexual assault or sexual harassment incident by the fastest telecommunication channel available1 and such report shall be made to the ,coast ,guard ,national ,command ,center and to-- 7,a7 the nearest ,coast ,guard ,captain of the ,port2 or 7,b7 the appropriate officer or agency of the government of the country in whose waters the incident occurs4 7#c7 ,contents ,a report required under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall include1 to the best of the reporter's knowledge-- 7,a7 the name1 official position or role in relation to the vessel1 and contact information of the individual making the report2 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#d7 ,information collection ,after receipt of the report made under this subsection1 the ,coast ,guard will collect information related to the identity of each alleged victim1 alleged perpetrator1 and witness through means designed to protect1 to the extent practicable1 the personal identifiable information of such individuals4 7d7 ,regulations ,the requirements of this section are effective as of the date of enactment of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb4 ,the ,secretary may issue additional regulations to implement the requirements of this section4 4 #faa4 ,civil actions for personal injury or death of seamen 7a7 ,personal injury to or death of seamen ,section #cjajd7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as so designated by section #eje7;a77#a71 is amended by inserting 1 including an injury resulting from sexual assault or sexual harassment1 after in the course of employment4 7b7 ,time limit on bringing maritime action ,section #cjajf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking for personal injury or death2 7#b7 by striking ,except as otherwise and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,extension for sexual offense ,a civil action under subsection 7a7 arising out of a maritime tort for a claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault shall be brought not more than #e years after the cause of action for a claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault arose4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #cja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item related to section #cjajf and inserting the following3 #cjajf4 ,time limit on bringing maritime action4 4 #fab4 ,administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits 7a7 ,in general ,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 ,requirement ,a ,coast ,guard vessel that embarks on a covered voyage shall be-- 7#a7 equipped with no less than #b sexual assault and forensic examination kits2 and 7#b7 staffed with at least #a medical professional qualified and trained to administer such kits4 7b7 ,covered voyage defined ,in this section1 the term #8covered voyage' means a prescheduled voyage of a ,coast ,guard vessel that1 at any point during such voyage-- 7#a7 would require the vessel to travel #e consecutive days or longer at #bj knots per hour to reach a land-based or afloat medical facility2 and 7#b7 aeromedical evacuation will be unavailable during the travel period referenced in paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #efd4 ,administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits4 4 ,,vii ,technical and ,conforming ,provisions #gja4 ,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 #gjb4 ,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 credential 7#e7 in the heading for subsection 7b7 by striking cards and inserting credentials2 7#f7 in subsection 7g71 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 and 7#aa7 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 #gjc4 ,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 enactment of section #hejg7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc72 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 by 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 ,h ,financial ,transparency #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,financial ,transparency ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,division ,h--,financial ,transparency ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,deeming4 ,title ,i--,department of the ,treasury ,sec4 #aja4 ,data standards4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,open data publication by the ,department of the ,treasury4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,report4 ,title ,,ii--,securities and ,exchange ,commission ,sec4 #bja4 ,data standards requirements for the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,open data publication by the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,data transparency at the ,municipal ,securities ,rulemaking ,board4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,data transparency at national securities associations4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,shorter-term burden reduction and disclosure simplification at the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission2 sunset4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,iii--,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,sec4 #cja4 ,data standards requirements for the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,open data publication by the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,iv--,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency ,sec4 #dja4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,v--,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,sec4 #eja4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,vi--,federal ,reserve ,system ,sec4 #fja4 ,data standards requirements for the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,open data publication by the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,vii--,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,sec4 #gja4 ,data standards4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,open data publication by the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,viii--,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency ,sec4 #hja4 ,data standards requirements for the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,open data publication by the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements4 ,title ,,ix--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #ija4 ,rules of construction4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,classified and protected information4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,discretionary surplus fund4 #b4 ,deeming ,any reference in this division to this ,act shall be deemed a reference to this division4 ,i ,department of the ,treasury #aja4 ,data standards 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,i of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ecaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abd4 ,data standards 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall1 by rule1 promulgate data standards1 meaning a standard that specifies rules by which data is described and recorded1 for the information reported to member agencies by financial entities under the jurisdiction of the member agency and the data collected from member agencies on behalf of the ,council4 7b7 ,standardization ,member agencies1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall implement regulations promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury under subsection 7a7 to standardize data reported to member agencies or collected on behalf of the ,council1 as described under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,data standards 7#a7 ,common identifiers ,the data standards promulgated under subsection 7a7 shall include common identifiers for information reported to member agencies or collected on behalf of the ,council4 ,the common identifiers shall include a common nonproprietary legal entity identifier that is available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 for all entities required to report to member agencies4 7#b7 ,data standard ,the data standards promulgated under subsection 7a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license2 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in promulgating data standards under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall consult with the member agencies and with other ,federal departments and agencies and multi-agency initiatives responsible for ,federal data standards4 7#d7 ,interoperability of data ,in promulgating data standards under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall seek to promote interoperability of financial regulatory data across members of the ,council4 7d7 ,member agencies defined ,in this section1 the term member agencies does not include the ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission4 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 #ajb4 ,open data publication by the ,department of the ,treasury ,section #abd of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 as added by section #aja1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,open data publication ,all public information published by the ,secretary of the ,treasury under this subtitle shall be made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code71 freely available for download in bulk1 and rendered in a human-readable format and accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #ajc4 ,rulemaking ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue the regulations required under the amendments made by this title4 ,the ,secretary may delegate the functions required under the amendments made by this title to an appropriate office within the ,department of the ,treasury4 #ajd4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed to require the ,secretary of the ,treasury to collect or make publicly available additional information under the statutes amended by this title1 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under such statutes before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #aje4 ,report ,not later than #a year after the end of the #b-year period described in section #ajc1 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 ,act to arrive at a ,federal ,government-wide regulatory compliance standardization mechanism similar to ,standard ,business ,reporting4 ,,ii ,securities and ,exchange ,commission #bja4 ,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 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this subsection1 the ,commission shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 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 #h1 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 such data standards4 7#b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this subsection1 the ,commission shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 2 and 7#b7 in section #cj1 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 such data standards4 7#b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this subsection1 the ,commission shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 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 information required to be submitted or published by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization under this section4 7#b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this subsection1 the ,commission shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 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 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7i7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7ii7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7iii7 assure 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 license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 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,c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this paragraph1 the ,commission shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 7e7 ,data standards for corporate disclosures under the ,securities ,act of #aicc ,section #g of the ,securities ,act of #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;g7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,data standards 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all registration statements and for all prospectuses included in registration statements required to be filed with the ,commission under this title1 except that the ,commission may exempt exhibits1 signatures1 and certifications from such data standards4 7#b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this subsection1 the ,commission shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 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 information contained in 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 such data standards4 7#b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this subsection1 the ,commission shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 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 such data standards4 7#b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this subsection1 the ,commission shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 7h7 ,data standards for security-,based swap reporting ,section #ae;,f of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho-#aj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,data standards for security-,based swap reporting 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all reports related to security-based swaps that are required under this ,act4 7#b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this subsection1 the ,commission shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 7i7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date the final rule is promulgated pursuant to section #abd7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall issue the regulations required under the amendments made by this section4 7#b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this section1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission 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 the study required under section #bje7;c71 while still providing searchable information to investors4 7#c7 ,minimizing disruption ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this section1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by such regulations4 #bjb4 ,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 information published by the ,commission under the securities laws and the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act shall be made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code71 freely available for download in bulk and rendered in a human-readable format and accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #bjc4 ,data transparency at the ,municipal ,securities ,rulemaking ,board 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 ,data standards 7,a7 ,requirement ,if the ,board establishes information systems under paragraph 7#c71 the ,board shall adopt data standards for information submitted via such systems4 7,b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7i7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7ii7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7iii7 assure 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 license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 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,c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards under this paragraph1 the ,board shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date the final rule is promulgated pursuant to section #abd7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 the ,municipal ,securities ,rulemaking ,board shall issue the regulations required under the amendments made by this section4 7#b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this section1 the ,municipal ,securities ,rulemaking ,board may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities4 7#c7 ,minimizing disruption ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this section1 the ,municipal ,securities ,rulemaking ,board shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by such regulations4 #bjd4 ,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 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards under this subsection1 the association shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date the final rule is promulgated pursuant to section #abd7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 a national securities association shall adopt the standards required under the amendments made by this section4 7#b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements ,in adopting the standards required under the amendments made by this section1 a national securities association may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities4 7#c7 ,minimizing disruption ,in adopting the standards required under the amendments made by this section1 a national securities association shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by such standards4 #bje4 ,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 ,within six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall establish a program to improve the quality of corporate financial data filed or furnished by issuers under the ,securities ,act of #aicc1 the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd1 and the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj4 ,the program shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the designation of an official in the ,office of the ,chairman responsible for the improvement of the quality of data filed with or furnished to the ,commission by issuers4 7,b7 ,the issuance by the ,division of ,corporation ,finance of comment letters requiring correction of errors in data filings and submissions1 where necessary4 7#b7 ,goals ,in establishing the program under this section1 the ,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 six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every six months thereafter1 the ,commission shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate on 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 #aicc1 section #ac of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd1 or section #ad of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 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 ,commission1 and issuers2 7,c7 a summary of enforcement actions that result from the use or analysis of machine-readable data collected under section #g of the ,securities ,act of #aicc1 section #ac of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd1 or section #ad of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd2 and 7,d7 an analysis of how the ,commission is itself using the machine-readable data collected by the ,commission4 7c7 ,sunset ,on and after the end of the #g-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 this section shall have no force or effect4 #bjf4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed to require the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 the ,municipal ,securities ,rulemaking ,board1 or a national securities association to collect or make publicly available additional information under the statutes amended by this title1 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under such statutes before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,iii ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation #cja4 ,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 ,requirement ,the ,corporation shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all information that the ,corporation receives from any depository institution or financial company under this ,act or under title ,,ii of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act4 7b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by subsection 7a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7#c7 assure 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 7#d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7#f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this section1 the ,corporation shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7d7 ,financial company defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term financial company has the meaning given that term under section #bja7;a7 of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #echa7;a774 4 #cjb4 ,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 #cja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ec4 ,open data publication ,all public information published by the ,corporation under this ,act or under the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act shall be made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code71 freely available for download in bulk and rendered in a human-readable format and accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #cjc4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date the final rule is promulgated pursuant to section #abd7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation shall issue the regulations required under the amendments made by this title4 7b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities4 7c7 ,minimizing disruption ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by such regulations4 #cjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed to require the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation to collect or make publicly available additional information under the statutes amended by this title1 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under such statutes before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,iv ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency #dja4 ,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 information that is 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 under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act74 7#b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this subsection1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7b7 ,open data publication ,all public information published by the ,comptroller of the ,currency under title ,,lxii or the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act shall be made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code71 freely available for download in bulk and rendered in a human-readable format and accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #djb4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date the final rule is promulgated pursuant to section #abd7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency shall issue the regulations required under the amendments made by this title4 7b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities4 7c7 ,minimizing disruption ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by such regulations4 #djc4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed to require the ,comptroller of the ,currency to collect or make publicly available additional information under the statutes amended by this title1 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under such statutes before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,v ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection #eja4 ,data standards and open data publication requirements for the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection 7a7 ,in general ,the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #edha et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ajah the following3 #ajai4 ,data standards 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,bureau shall1 by rule1 adopt data standards for all information that is regularly filed with or submitted to the ,bureau4 7b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by subsection 7a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7#c7 assure 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 7#d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7#f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this section1 the ,bureau shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 #ajbj4 ,open data publication ,all public information published by the ,bureau shall be made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code71 freely available for download in bulk and rendered in a human-readable format and 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 inserting after the item relating to section #ajah the following3 ,sec4 #ajai4 ,data standards4 ,sec4 #ajbj4 ,open data publication4 4 #ejb4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date the final rule is promulgated pursuant to section #abd7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall issue the regulations required under the amendments made by this title4 7b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities4 7c7 ,minimizing disruption ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by such regulations4 #ejc4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed to require the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection to collect or make publicly available additional information under the statutes amended by this title1 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under such statutes before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,vi ,federal ,reserve ,system #fja4 ,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 financial data that is regularly filed with or submitted to the ,board of ,governors by any nonbank financial company supervised by the ,board of ,governors pursuant to this subsection4 7,b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by this section shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7i7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7ii7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7iii7 assure 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 license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 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,c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this paragraph1 the ,board of ,governors shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 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 that 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 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by this subsection shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this section1 the ,board of ,governors shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 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 that is regularly filed with or submitted to the ,board by any bank holding company in a report under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by this subsection shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards under this subsection1 the ,board shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 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 that is regularly filed with or submitted to the ,board by any financial market utility or financial institution under subsection 7a7 or 7b74 7#b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by this subsection shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7,c7 assure 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 7,d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7,f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7#c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards under this subsection1 the ,board of ,governors shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 #fjb4 ,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 information published by the ,board of ,governors under this ,act1 the ,bank ,holding ,company ,act of #aief1 the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 the ,home ,owners' ,loan ,act1 the ,payment1 ,clearing1 and ,settlement ,supervision ,act of #bjaj1 or the ,enhancing ,financial ,institution ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #bjaj shall be made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code71 freely available for download in bulk and rendered in a human-readable format and accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #fjc4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date the final rule is promulgated pursuant to section #abd7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system shall issue the regulations required under the amendments made by this title4 7b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities4 7c7 ,minimizing disruption ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by such regulations4 #fjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed to require the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system to collect or make publicly available additional information under the statutes amended by this title1 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under such statutes before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,vii ,national ,credit ,union ,administration #gja4 ,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 information and reports regularly filed with or submitted to the ,administration under this ,act4 7b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by subsection 7a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7#c7 assure 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 7#d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7#f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this section1 the ,board shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 #gjb4 ,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 #hja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #acc4 ,open data publication ,all public information published by the ,administration under this title shall be made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code71 freely available for download in bulk and rendered in a human-readable format and accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #gjc4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date the final rule is promulgated pursuant to section #abd7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board shall issue the regulations required under the amendments made by this title4 7b7 ,scaling of regulatory requirements ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board may scale data reporting requirements in order to reduce any unjustified burden on smaller regulated entities4 7c7 ,minimizing disruption ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by such regulations4 #gjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed to require the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board to collect or make publicly available additional information under the statutes amended by this title1 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under such statutes before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,viii ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency #hja4 ,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 #deja 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 information that is regularly filed with or submitted to the ,agency under this ,act4 7b7 ,characteristics ,the data standards required by subsection 7a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 render data fully searchable and machine-readable 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 enable high quality data through schemas1 with accompanying metadata 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 documented in machine-readable taxonomy or ontology models1 which clearly define the data's semantic meaning as defined by the underlying regulatory information collection requirements2 7#c7 assure 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 7#d7 be nonproprietary or made available under an open license 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#e7 incorporate standards developed and maintained by voluntary consensus standards bodies2 and 7#f7 use1 be consistent with1 and implement applicable accounting and reporting principles4 7c7 ,incorporation of standards ,in adopting data standards by rule under this section1 the ,agency shall incorporate all applicable data standards promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 #hjb4 ,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 #deja et seq471 as amended by section #ija1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #acai;,i4 ,open data publication ,all public information published by the ,agency under this ,act shall be made available as an open ,government data asset 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code71 freely available for download in bulk and rendered in a human-readable format and accessible via application programming interface where appropriate4 4 #hjc4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date the final rule is promulgated pursuant to section #abd7;a7 of the ,financial ,stability ,act of #bjaj1 the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency shall issue the regulations required under the amendments made by this title4 7b7 ,minimizing disruption ,in issuing the regulations required under the amendments made by this title1 the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency shall seek to minimize disruptive changes to the persons affected by such regulations4 #hjd4 ,no new disclosure requirements ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title shall be construed to require the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency to collect or make publicly available additional information under the statutes amended by this title1 beyond information that was collected or made publicly available under such statutes before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,ix ,miscellaneous #ija4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,no effect on intellectual property ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act may be construed to alter the existing legal protections of copyrighted material or other intellectual property rights of any non-,federal person4 7b7 ,no effect on monetary policy ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act may be construed to apply to activities conducted1 or data standards used1 exclusively in connection with a 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 regulations ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act may be construed to-- 7#a7 require ,federal agencies to incorporate identical data standards to those promulgated by the ,secretary of the ,treasury2 or 7#b7 prohibit ,federal agencies from tailoring such standards when issuing rules under this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act to adopt data standards4 #ijb4 ,classified and protected information 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act 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 section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 or section #fajc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7b7 ,existing agency regulations ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act 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 ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration ,board1 or the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency to amend existing regulations and procedures regarding the sharing and disclosure of nonpublic information1 including confidential supervisory information4 #ijc4 ,discretionary surplus fund 7a7 ,in general ,the dollar amount specified under section #g7;a77#c77;,a7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#c77;,a77 is reduced by #acg1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 ,i ,public ,lands #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,protecting ,america's ,wilderness ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,title ,i--,colorado ,wilderness ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title2 definition4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,additions to ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system in the ,state of ,colorado4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,administrative provisions4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,water4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,department of defense study on impacts that the expansion of wilderness designations in the western united states would have on the readiness of the armed forces of the united states with respect to aviation training4 ,title ,,ii--,northwest ,california ,wilderness1 ,recreation1 and ,working ,forests ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,a--,restoration and economic development ,sec4 #baa4 ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks restoration4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,california ,public ,lands ,remediation ,partnership4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,trinity ,lake visitor center4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,del ,norte ,county visitor center4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,management plans4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,study2 partnerships related to overnight accommodations4 ,subtitle ,b--,recreation ,sec4 #bba4 ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,elk ,camp ,ridge ,recreation ,trail4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,trinity ,lake ,trail4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,trails study4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,construction of mountain bicycling routes4 ,sec4 #bbg4 ,partnerships4 ,subtitle ,c--,conservation ,sec4 #bca4 ,designation of wilderness4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,administration of wilderness4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,designation of potential wilderness4 ,sec4 #bcd4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers4 ,sec4 #bce4 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area4 ,subtitle ,d--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #bda4 ,maps and legal descriptions4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,updates to land and resource management plans4 ,sec4 #bdc4 ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company ,utility facilities and rights-of-way4 ,title ,,iii--,central ,coast ,heritage ,protection ,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,designation of wilderness4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,designation of the ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,administration of wilderness4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,designation of ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,designation of the ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,designation of scenic areas4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,forest service study4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,nonmotorized recreation opportunities4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,use by members of ,tribes4 ,title ,,iv--,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,foothills and ,rivers ,protection ,sec4 #dja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,definition of ,state4 ,subtitle ,a--,san gabriel national recreation area ,sec4 #daa4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area4 ,sec4 #dad4 ,management4 ,sec4 #dae4 ,acquisition of non-,federal land within ,recreation ,area4 ,sec4 #daf4 ,water rights2 water resource facilities2 public roads2 utility facilities4 ,sec4 #dag4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #dah4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership4 ,sec4 #dai4 ,visitor services and facilities4 ,subtitle ,b--,san gabriel mountains ,sec4 #dba4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dbb4 ,national monument boundary modification4 ,sec4 #dbc4 ,designation of ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions4 ,sec4 #dbd4 ,administration of ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions4 ,sec4 #dbe4 ,designation of ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers4 ,sec4 #dbf4 ,water rights4 ,title ,v--,rim of the ,valley ,corridor ,preservation ,sec4 #eja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,boundary adjustment2 land acquisition2 administration4 ,title ,,vi--,wild ,olympics ,wilderness and ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,sec4 #fja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,designation of olympic national forest wilderness areas4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,wild and scenic river designations4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,existing rights and withdrawal4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,treaty rights4 ,title ,,vii--,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness ,establishment ,sec4 #gja4 ,designation of ,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness4 ,title ,,viii--,study on ,flood ,risk ,mitigation ,sec4 #hja4 ,study on ,flood ,risk ,mitigation4 ,title ,,ix--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #ija4 ,promoting health and wellness for veterans and servicemembers4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,military activities4 ,i ,colorado ,wilderness #aja4 ,short title2 definition 7a7 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,secretary defined ,as used in this title1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as appropriate4 #ajb4 ,additions to ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system in the ,state of ,colorado 7a7 ,additions ,section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7,public ,law #ajc-gg2 #ajg ,stat4 #gef2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note7 is amended by adding at the end the following paragraphs3 7#bc7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #caf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,maroon ,bells ,addition ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,july #bj1 #bjah1 which is hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part of the ,maroon ,bells-,snowmass ,wilderness ,area designated by ,public ,law #hh-egg4 7#bd7 ,certain lands managed by the ,gunnison ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ch1bag acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,redcloud ,handies ,peak ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,redcloud ,peak ,wilderness4 7#be7 ,certain lands managed by the ,gunnison ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #bf1gcd acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,redcloud ,handies ,peak ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,handies ,peak ,wilderness4 7#bf7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #af1dha acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,table ,mountain ,mc,intyre ,hills ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,mc,intyre ,hills ,wilderness4 7#bg7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #aj1bhb acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,grand ,hogback ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #af1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,grand ,hogback ,wilderness4 7#bh7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #be1fbd acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,demaree ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,demaree ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#bi7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #bh1bgi acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,little ,books ,cliff ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,little ,bookcliffs ,wilderness4 7#cj7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ad1hhf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,bull ,gulch ,castle ,peak ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,january #bi1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,bull ,gulch ,wilderness4 7#ca7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ab1jaf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,bull ,gulch ,castle ,peak ,proposed ,wilderness ,areas1 dated ,january #bi1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,castle ,peak ,wilderness4 4 7b7 ,further additions ,the following lands in the ,state of ,colorado administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,united ,states ,forest ,service are hereby designated as wilderness and1 therefore1 as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #ai1bdj acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,assignation ,ridge ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #ab1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,assignation ,ridge ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,pike and ,san ,isabel ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #bc1aaf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,badger ,creek ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,badger ,creek ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,pike and ,san ,isabel ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #ce1bea acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,beaver ,creek ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,beaver ,creek ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,bureau of ,reclamation or located in the ,pike and ,san ,isabel ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #cb1hhd acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,grape ,creek ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,grape ,creek ,wilderness4 7#e7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ac1cea acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,north ,south ,bangs ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,north ,bangs ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#f7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #e1add acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,north ,south ,bangs ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,south ,bangs ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#g7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #bf1fbd acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,unaweep ,palisade ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as ,the ,palisade ,wilderness4 7#h7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompaghre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #ai1ggf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,unaweep ,palisade ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,unaweep ,wilderness4 7#i7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and ,uncompaghre ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and in the ,manti-,la,sal ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #cg1fcg acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,sewemup ,mesa ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,sewemup ,mesa ,wilderness4 7#aj7 ,certain lands managed by the ,kremmling ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ca acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,platte ,river ,addition ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,july #bj1 #bjah1 and which are hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to be part of the ,platte ,river ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #ih-eej4 7#aa7 ,certain lands managed by the ,uncompahgre ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ag1ehg acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,roubideau ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,roubideau ,wilderness4 7#ab7 ,certain lands managed by the ,uncompahgre ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompaghre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #ab1ajb acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,norwood ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,norwood ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#ac7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #bd1dge acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,papoose ,cross ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 and dated ,january #bi1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,cross ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#ad7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ba1bbj acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,mc,kenna ,peak ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #af1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,mc,kenna ,peak ,wilderness4 7#ae7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ad1bgj acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,weber-,menefee ,mountain ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,weber-,menefee ,mountain ,wilderness4 7#af7 ,certain lands managed by the ,uncompahgre and ,tres ,rios ,field ,offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 which comprise approximately #cc1cea acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,dolores ,river ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,dolores ,river ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#ag7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,pike and ,san ,isabel ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #ag1ibb acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,browns ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,browns ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#ah7 ,certain lands managed by the ,san ,luis ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #aj1ebg acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,san ,luis ,hills ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai which shall be known as the ,san ,luis ,hills ,wilderness4 7#ai7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #bc1eei acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,table ,mountain ,mc,intyre ,hills ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,table ,mountain ,wilderness4 7#bj7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,san ,juan ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #aj1hdd acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,north ,south ,ponderosa ,gorge ,proposed ,wilderness1 and dated ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,north ,ponderosa ,gorge ,wilderness4 7#ba7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,san ,juan ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #ab1cic acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,north ,south ,ponderosa ,gorge ,proposed ,wilderness1 and dated ,january #ca1 #bjbj which shall be known as the ,south ,ponderosa ,gorge ,wilderness4 7#bb7 ,certain lands managed by the ,little ,snake ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management which comprise approximately #cc1afh acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,diamond ,breaks ,proposed ,wilderness1 and dated ,january #ca1 #bjbj which shall be known as the ,diamond ,breaks ,wilderness4 7#bc7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management which comprises approximately #d1ghb acres1 as generally depicted on the map titled ,papoose ,cross ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness01 and dated ,january #bi1 #bjbj which shall be known as the ,papoose ,canyon ,wilderness4 7c7 ,west elk addition ,certain lands in the ,state of ,colorado administered by the ,gunnison ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,united ,states ,national ,park ,service1 and the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 which comprise approximately #f1fie acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,west ,elk ,addition ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 are hereby designated as wilderness and1 therefore1 as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system and are hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part of the ,west ,elk ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #hh-egg4 ,the boundary adjacent to ,blue ,mesa ,reservoir shall be #ej feet landward from the water's edge1 and shall change according to the water level4 7d7 ,blue mesa reservoir ,if the ,bureau of ,reclamation determines that lands within the ,west ,elk ,wilderness ,addition are necessary for future expansion of the ,blue ,mesa ,reservoir1 the ,secretary shall by publication of a revised boundary description in the ,federal ,register revise the boundary of the ,west ,elk ,wilderness ,addition4 7e7 ,maps and descriptions ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of the ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a boundary description of each area designated as wilderness by this section with the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 ,each map and boundary description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map or boundary description4 ,the maps and boundary descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in the ,office of the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 ,department of the ,interior1 and in the ,office of the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 ,department of ,agriculture1 as appropriate4 7f7 ,state and private lands ,lands within the exterior boundaries of any wilderness area designated under this section that are owned by a private entity or by the ,state of ,colorado1 including lands administered by the ,colorado ,state ,land ,board1 shall be included within such wilderness area if such lands are acquired by the ,united ,states4 ,such lands may be acquired by the ,united ,states only as provided in the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 #ajc4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 lands designated as wilderness by this title shall be managed by the ,secretary in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and this title1 except that1 with respect to any wilderness areas designated by this title1 any reference in the ,wilderness ,act to the effective date of the ,wilderness ,act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,grazing ,grazing of livestock in wilderness areas designated by this title shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d771 as further interpreted by section #ajh of ,public ,law #if-efj1 and the guidelines set forth in appendix ,a of ,house ,report #aja-dje of the #ajast ,congress4 7c7 ,state jurisdiction ,as provided in section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this title shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the ,state of ,colorado with respect to wildlife and fish in ,colorado4 7d7 ,buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around any area designated as wilderness by this title4 7#b7 ,activities outside wilderness ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the areas designated as wilderness by this title can be seen or heard within the wilderness shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the wilderness4 7e7 ,military helicopter overflights and operations 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title restricts or precludes-- 7,a7 low-level overflights of military helicopters over the areas designated as wilderness by this title1 including military overflights that can be seen or heard within any wilderness area2 7,b7 military flight testing and evaluation2 7,c7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes over any wilderness area2 or 7,d7 helicopter operations at designated landing zones within the potential wilderness areas established by subsection 7i77#a74 7#b7 ,aerial navigation training exercises ,the ,colorado ,army ,national ,guard1 through the ,high-,altitude ,army ,national ,guard ,aviation ,training ,site1 may conduct aerial navigation training maneuver exercises over1 and associated operations within1 the potential wilderness areas designated by this title-- 7,a7 in a manner and degree consistent with the memorandum of understanding dated ,august #d1 #aihg1 entered into among the ,colorado ,army ,national ,guard1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and the ,forest ,service2 or 7,b7 in a manner consistent with any subsequent memorandum of understanding entered into among the ,colorado ,army ,national ,guard1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and the ,forest ,service4 7f7 ,running events ,the ,secretary may continue to authorize competitive running events currently permitted in the ,redcloud ,peak ,wilderness ,area and ,handies ,peak ,wilderness ,area in a manner compatible with the preservation of such areas as wilderness4 7g7 ,land trades ,if the ,secretary trades privately owned land within the perimeter of the ,redcloud ,peak ,wilderness ,area or the ,handies ,peak ,wilderness ,area in exchange for ,federal land1 then such ,federal land shall be located in ,hinsdale ,county1 ,colorado4 7h7 ,recreational climbing ,nothing in this title prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the wilderness areas1 such as the placement1 use1 and maintenance of fixed anchors1 including any fixed anchor established before the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7#b7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 7i7 ,potential wilderness designations 7#a7 ,in general ,the following lands are designated as potential wilderness areas3 7,a7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #g1cgf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,pisgah ,east ,west ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,october #af1 #bjai1 which1 upon designation as wilderness under paragraph 7#b71 shall be known as the ,pisgah ,east ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #f1hbh acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,pisgah ,east ,west ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,october #af1 #bjai1 which1 upon designation as wilderness under paragraph 7#b71 shall be known as the ,pisgah ,west ,wilderness4 7,c7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #af1aja acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,flat ,tops ,proposed ,wilderness ,addition1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 and which1 upon designation as wilderness under paragraph 7#b71 shall be incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part of the ,flat ,tops ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #id-adf4 7#b7 ,designation as wilderness ,lands designated as a potential wilderness area by subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated as wilderness on the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register a notice that all nonconforming uses of those lands authorized by subsection 7e7 in the potential wilderness area that would be in violation of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 have ceased4 ,such publication in the ,federal ,register and designation as wilderness shall occur for the potential wilderness area as the nonconforming uses cease in that potential wilderness area and designation as wilderness is not dependent on cessation of nonconforming uses in the other potential wilderness area4 7#c7 ,management ,except for activities provided for under subsection 7e71 lands designated as a potential wilderness area by paragraph 7#a7 shall be managed by the ,secretary in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act as wilderness pending the designation of such lands as wilderness under this subsection4 #ajd4 ,water 7a7 ,effect on water rights ,nothing in this title-- 7#a7 affects the use or allocation1 in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 of any water1 water right1 or interest in water2 7#b7 affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 including any water right held by the ,united ,states2 7#c7 affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 authorizes or imposes any new reserved ,federal water rights2 and 7#e7 shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the ,united ,states in the ,state of ,colorado on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,midstream areas 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to protect for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations-- 7,a7 the unique and nationally important values of areas designated as wilderness by section #ajb7;b7 7including the geological1 cultural1 archaeological1 paleontological1 natural1 scientific1 recreational1 environmental1 biological1 wilderness1 wildlife1 riparian1 historical1 educational1 and scenic resources of the public land72 and 7,b7 the water resources of area streams1 based on seasonally available flows1 that are necessary to support aquatic1 riparian1 and terrestrial species and communities4 7#b7 ,wilderness water rights 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any water rights within the wilderness designated by section #ajb7;b7 required to fulfill the purposes of such wilderness are secured in accordance with subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,g74 7,b7 ,state law 7i7 ,procedural requirements ,any water rights for which the ,secretary pursues adjudication shall be appropriated1 adjudicated1 changed1 and administered in accordance with the procedural requirements and priority system of ,state law4 7ii7 ,establishment of water rights 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 the purposes and other substantive characteristics of the water rights pursued under this paragraph shall be established in accordance with ,state law4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subclause 7,i7 and in accordance with this title1 the ,secretary may appropriate and seek adjudication of water rights to maintain surface water levels and stream flows on and across the wilderness designated by section #ajb7;b7 to fulfill the purposes of such wilderness4 7,c7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall promptly1 but not earlier than ,january #a1 #bjba1 appropriate the water rights required to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness designated by section #ajb7;b74 7,d7 ,required determination ,the ,secretary shall not pursue adjudication for any instream flow water rights unless the ,secretary makes a determination pursuant to subparagraph 7,e77ii7 or 7,f74 7,e7 ,cooperative enforcement 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not pursue adjudication of any ,federal instream flow water rights established under this paragraph if-- 7,i7 the ,secretary determines1 upon adjudication of the water rights by the ,colorado ,water ,conservation ,board1 that the ,board holds water rights sufficient in priority1 amount1 and timing to fulfill the purposes of this subsection2 and 7,,ii7 the ,secretary has entered into a perpetual agreement with the ,colorado ,water ,conservation ,board to ensure full exercise1 protection1 and enforcement of the ,state water rights within the wilderness to reliably fulfill the purposes of this subsection4 7ii7 ,adjudication ,if the ,secretary determines that the provisions of clause 7i7 have not been met1 the ,secretary shall adjudicate and exercise any ,federal water rights required to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness in accordance with this paragraph4 7,f7 ,insufficient water rights ,if the ,colorado ,water ,conservation ,board modifies the instream flow water rights obtained under subparagraph 7,e7 to such a degree that the ,secretary determines that water rights held by the ,state are insufficient to fulfill the purposes of this title1 the ,secretary shall adjudicate and exercise ,federal water rights required to fulfill the purposes of this title in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7,g7 ,failure to comply ,the ,secretary shall promptly act to exercise and enforce the water rights described in subparagraph 7,e7 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the ,state is not exercising its water rights consistent with subparagraph 7,e77i77,i72 or 7ii7 the agreement described in subparagraph 7,e77i77,,ii7 is not fulfilled or complied with sufficiently to fulfill the purposes of this title4 7#c7 ,water resource facility ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 beginning on the date of enactment of this title1 neither the ,president nor any other officer1 employee1 or agent of the ,united ,states shall fund1 assist1 authorize1 or issue a license or permit for development of any new irrigation and pumping facility1 reservoir1 water conservation work1 aqueduct1 canal1 ditch1 pipeline1 well1 hydropower project1 transmission1 other ancillary facility1 or other water1 diversion1 storage1 or carriage structure in the wilderness designated by section #ajb7;b74 7c7 ,access and operation 7#a7 ,definition ,as used in this subsection1 the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities1 reservoirs1 water conservation works1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 transmission and other ancillary facilities1 and other water diversion1 storage1 and carriage structures4 7#b7 ,access to water resource facilities ,subject to the provisions of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall allow reasonable access to water resource facilities in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act within the areas described in sections #ajb7;b7 and #ajb7;c71 including motorized access where necessary and customarily employed on routes existing as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,access routes ,existing access routes within such areas customarily employed as of the date of enactment of this ,act may be used1 maintained1 repaired1 and replaced to the extent necessary to maintain their present function1 design1 and serviceable operation1 so long as such activities have no increased adverse impacts on the resources and values of the areas described in sections #ajb7;b7 and #ajb7;c7 than existed as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,use of water resource facilities ,subject to the provisions of this subsection and subsection 7a77#d71 the ,secretary shall allow water resource facilities existing on the date of enactment of this ,act within areas described in sections #ajb7;b7 and #ajb7;c7 to be used1 operated1 maintained1 repaired1 and replaced to the extent necessary for the continued exercise1 in accordance with ,colorado ,state law1 of vested water rights adjudicated for use in connection with such facilities by a court of competent jurisdiction prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,the impact of an existing facility on the water resources and values of the area shall not be increased as a result of changes in the adjudicated type of use of such facility as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#e7 ,repair and maintenance ,water resource facilities1 and access routes serving such facilities1 existing within the areas described in sections #ajb7;b7 and #ajb7;c7 on the date of enactment of this ,act shall be maintained and repaired when and to the extent necessary to prevent increased adverse impacts on the resources and values of the areas described in sections #ajb7;b7 and #ajb7;c74 #aje4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that military aviation training on ,federal public lands in ,colorado1 including the training conducted at the ,high-,altitude ,army ,national ,guard ,aviation ,training ,site1 is critical to the national security of the ,united ,states and the readiness of the ,armed ,forces4 #ajf4 ,department of defense study on impacts that the expansion of wilderness designations in the western united states would have on the readiness of the armed forces of the united states with respect to aviation training 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the impacts that the expansion of wilderness designations in the ,western ,united ,states would have on the readiness of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states with respect to aviation training4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the study required under subsection 7a74 ,,ii ,northwest ,california ,wilderness1 ,recreation1 and ,working ,forests #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,northwest ,california ,wilderness1 ,recreation1 and ,working ,forests ,act4 #bjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 ,a ,restoration and economic development #baa4 ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,collaboratively developed ,the term collaboratively developed means projects that are developed and implemented through a collaborative process that-- 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies2 and 7ii7 multiple interested persons representing diverse interests2 and 7,b7 is transparent and nonexclusive4 7#b7 ,plantation ,the term plantation means a forested area that has been artificially established by planting or seeding4 7#c7 ,restoration ,the term restoration means the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded1 damaged1 or destroyed by establishing the composition1 structure1 pattern1 and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability1 resilience1 and health under current and future conditions4 7#d7 ,restoration area ,the term restoration area means the ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area1 established by subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,shaded fuel break ,the term shaded fuel break means a vegetation treatment that effectively addresses all project-generated slash and that retains3 adequate canopy cover to suppress plant regrowth in the forest understory following treatment2 the longest lived trees that provide the most shade over the longest period of time2 the healthiest and most vigorous trees with the greatest potential for crown-growth in plantations and in natural stands adjacent to plantations2 and all mature hardwoods1 when practicable4 7#f7 ,stewardship contract ,the term stewardship contract means an agreement or contract entered into under section #fjd of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c74 7#g7 ,wildland-urban interface ,the term wildland-urban interface has the meaning given the term by section #aja of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa74 7b7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area1 comprising approximately #gbi1jhi acres of ,federal land administered by the ,forest ,service and approximately #a1bhj acres of ,federal land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area--,proposed and dated ,july #c1 #bjah1 to be known as the ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area4 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the restoration area are to-- 7#a7 establish1 restore1 and maintain fire-resilient forest structures containing late successional forest structure characterized by large trees and multistoried canopies1 as ecologically appropriate2 7#b7 protect late successional reserves2 7#c7 enhance the restoration of ,federal lands within the restoration area2 7#d7 reduce the threat posed by wildfires to communities within the restoration area2 7#e7 protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous fisheries2 7#f7 protect the quality of water within the restoration area2 and 7#g7 allow visitors to enjoy the scenic1 recreational1 natural1 cultural1 and wildlife values of the restoration area4 7d7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the restoration area-- 7,a7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7c72 7,b7 in a manner that-- 7i7 in the case of the ,forest ,service1 prioritizes restoration of the restoration area over other nonemergency vegetation management projects on the portions of the ,six ,rivers and ,shasta-,trinity ,national ,forests in ,humboldt and ,trinity ,counties2 and 7ii7 in the case of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 establishes with the ,forest ,service an agreement for cooperation to ensure timely completion of consultation required by section #g of the ,endangered ,species ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7 on restoration projects within the restoration area and agreement to maintain and exchange information on planning schedules and priorities on a regular basis2 7,c7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the laws 7including regulations7 and rules applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system for land managed by the ,forest ,service2 7ii7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 for land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7iii7 this title2 and 7iv7 any other applicable law 7including regulations72 and 7,d7 in a manner consistent with congressional intent that consultation for restoration projects within the restoration area is completed in a timely and efficient manner4 7#b7 ,conflict of laws 7,a7 ,in general ,the establishment of the restoration area shall not change the management status of any land or water that is designated wilderness or as a wild and scenic river1 including lands and waters designated by this title4 7,b7 ,resolution of conflict ,if there is a conflict between the laws applicable to the areas described in subparagraph 7,a7 and this section1 the more restrictive provision shall control4 7#c7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall only allow uses of the restoration area that the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall prioritize restoration activities within the restoration area4 7,c7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section shall limit the ,secretary's ability to plan1 approve1 or prioritize activities outside of the restoration area4 7#d7 ,wildland fire 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section prohibits the ,secretary1 in cooperation with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 as appropriate1 from conducting wildland fire operations in the restoration area1 consistent with the purposes of this section4 7,b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary may use prescribed burning and managed wildland fire to the fullest extent practicable to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#e7 ,road decommissioning 7,a7 ,in general ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall decommission unneeded ,national ,forest ,system roads identified for decommissioning and unauthorized roads identified for decommissioning within the restoration area-- 7i7 subject to appropriations2 7ii7 consistent with the analysis required by subparts ,a and ,b of part #bab of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7iii7 in accordance with existing law4 7,b7 ,additional requirement ,in making determinations regarding road decommissioning under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7i7 appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities2 and 7ii7 members of the public4 7,c7 ,definition ,as used in subparagraph 7,a71 the term decommission means-- 7i7 to reestablish vegetation on a road2 and 7ii7 to restore any natural drainage1 watershed function1 or other ecological processes that are disrupted or adversely impacted by the road by removing or hydrologically disconnecting the road prism4 7#f7 ,vegetation management 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d71 the ,secretary may conduct vegetation management projects in the restoration area only where necessary to-- 7i7 maintain or restore the characteristics of ecosystem composition and structure2 7ii7 reduce wildfire risk to communities by promoting forests that are fire resilient2 7iii7 improve the habitat of threatened1 endangered1 or sensitive species2 7iv7 protect or improve water quality2 or 7v7 enhance the restoration of lands within the restoration area4 7,b7 ,additional requirements 7i7 ,shaded fuel breaks ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize1 as practicable1 the establishment of a network of shaded fuel breaks within-- 7,i7 the portions of the wildland-urban interface that are within #aej feet from private property contiguous to ,federal land2 7,,ii7 #aej feet from any road that is open to motorized vehicles as of the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7aa7 except that1 where topography or other conditions require1 the ,secretary may establish shaded fuel breaks up to #bge feet from a road so long as the combined total width of the shaded fuel breaks for both sides of the road does not exceed #cjj feet2 and 7bb7 provided that the ,secretary shall include vegetation treatments within a minimum of #be feet of the road where practicable1 feasible1 and appropriate as part of any shaded fuel break2 or 7,,iii7 #aej feet of any plantation4 7ii7 ,plantations2 riparian reserves ,the ,secretary may undertake vegetation management projects-- 7,i7 in areas within the restoration area in which fish and wildlife habitat is significantly compromised as a result of past management practices 7including plantations72 and 7,,ii7 within designated riparian reserves only where necessary to maintain the integrity of fuel breaks and to enhance fire resilience4 7,c7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary shall carry out vegetation management projects within the restoration area-- 7i7 in accordance with-- 7,i7 this section2 and 7,,ii7 existing law 7including regulations72 7ii7 after providing an opportunity for public comment2 and 7iii7 subject to appropriations4 7,d7 ,best available science ,the ,secretary shall use the best available science in planning and implementing vegetation management projects within the restoration area4 7#g7 ,grazing 7,a7 ,existing grazing ,the grazing of livestock in the restoration area1 where established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue-- 7i7 subject to-- 7,i7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers necessary2 and 7,,ii7 applicable law 7including regulations72 and 7ii7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,targeted new grazing ,the ,secretary may issue annual targeted grazing permits for the grazing of livestock in the restoration area1 where not established before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to control noxious weeds1 aid in the control of wildfire within the wildland-urban interface1 or to provide other ecological benefits subject to-- 7i7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers necessary2 and 7ii7 a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,best ,available ,science ,the ,secretary shall use the best available science when determining whether to issue targeted grazing permits within the restoration area4 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the restoration area is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7f7 ,use of stewardship contracts ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 use stewardship contracts to implement this section2 and 7#b7 use revenue derived from such stewardship contracts for restoration and other activities within the restoration area which shall include staff and administrative costs to support timely consultation activities for restoration projects4 7g7 ,collaboration ,in developing and implementing restoration projects in the restoration area1 the ,secretary shall consult with collaborative groups with an interest in the restoration area4 7h7 ,environmental review ,a collaboratively developed restoration project within the restoration area may be carried out in accordance with the provisions for hazardous fuel reduction projects set forth in sections #bad1 #bae1 and #baf of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fead-feaf71 as applicable4 7i7 ,multiparty monitoring ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7#a7 in collaboration with the ,secretary of the ,interior and interested persons1 use a multiparty monitoring1 evaluation1 and accountability process to assess the positive or negative ecological1 social1 and economic effects of restoration projects within the restoration area2 and 7#b7 incorporate the monitoring results into the management of the restoration area4 7j7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall use all existing authorities to secure as much funding as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the restoration area4 7k7 ,forest residues utilization 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with applicable law1 including regulations1 and this section1 the ,secretary may utilize forest residues from restoration projects1 including shaded fuel breaks1 in the restoration area for research and development of biobased products that result in net carbon sequestration4 7#b7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may enter into partnerships with universities1 nongovernmental organizations1 industry1 ,tribes1 and ,federal1 ,state1 and local governmental agencies4 #bab4 ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks restoration 7a7 ,partnership agreements ,the ,secretary of the ,interior is authorized to undertake initiatives to restore degraded redwood forest ecosystems in ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks in partnership with the ,state of ,california1 local agencies1 and nongovernmental organizations4 7b7 ,compliance ,in carrying out any initiative authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall comply with all applicable law4 #bac4 ,california ,public ,lands ,remediation ,partnership 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,partnership ,the term partnership means the ,california ,public ,lands ,remediation ,partnership1 established by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,priority lands ,the term priority lands means ,federal land within the ,state that is determined by the partnership to be a high priority for remediation4 7#c7 ,remediation ,the term remediation means to facilitate the recovery of lands and waters that have been degraded1 damaged1 or destroyed by illegal marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity4 ,remediation includes but is not limited to removal of trash1 debris1 and other material1 and establishing the composition1 structure1 pattern1 and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability1 resilience1 and health under current and future conditions4 7b7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established a ,california ,public ,lands ,remediation ,partnership4 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the partnership are to-- 7#a7 coordinate the activities of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local authorities1 and the private sector1 in the remediation of priority lands in the ,state affected by illegal marijuana cultivation or other illegal activities2 and 7#b7 use the resources and expertise of each agency1 authority1 or entity in implementing remediation activities on priority lands in the ,state4 7d7 ,membership ,the members of the partnership shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 or a designee of the ,secretary of ,agriculture to represent the ,forest ,service4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 or a designee of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 to represent the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and ,national ,park ,service4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 or a designee of the ,director4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,state ,natural ,resources ,agency1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 to represent the ,california ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife4 7#e7 ,a designee of the ,california ,state ,water ,resources ,control ,board4 7#f7 ,a designee of the ,california ,state ,sheriffs' ,association4 7#g7 ,one member to represent federally recognized ,indian ,tribes1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#h7 ,one member to represent nongovernmental organizations with an interest in ,federal land remediation1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#i7 ,one member to represent local governmental interests1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#aj7 ,a law enforcement official from each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7,b7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#aa7 ,a scientist to provide expertise and advise on methods needed for remediation efforts1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#ab7 ,a designee of the ,national ,guard ,counter ,drug ,program4 7e7 ,duties ,to further the purposes of this section1 the partnership shall-- 7#a7 identify priority lands for remediation in the ,state2 7#b7 secure resources from ,federal and non-,federal sources to apply to remediation of priority lands in the ,state2 7#c7 support efforts by ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local agencies1 and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out remediation of priority lands in the ,state2 7#d7 support research and education on the impacts of1 and solutions to1 illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal activities on priority lands in the ,state2 7#e7 involve other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local agencies1 nongovernmental organizations1 and the public in remediation efforts1 to the extent practicable2 and 7#f7 take any other administrative or advisory actions as necessary to address remediation of priority lands in the ,state4 7f7 ,authorities ,to implement this section1 the partnership may1 subject to the prior approval of the ,secretary of ,agriculture-- 7#a7 make grants to the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and other persons2 7#b7 enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide grants or technical assistance to1 the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 ,federal agencies1 and other interested parties2 7#c7 hire and compensate staff2 7#d7 obtain funds or services from any source1 including ,federal and non-,federal funds1 and funds and services provided under any other ,federal law or program2 7#e7 contract for goods or services2 and 7#f7 support activities of partners and any other activities that further the purposes of this section4 7g7 ,procedures ,the partnership shall establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable4 7h7 ,local hiring ,the partnership shall1 to the maximum extent practicable and in accordance with existing law1 give preference to local entities and persons when carrying out this section4 7i7 ,service without compensation ,members of the partnership shall serve without pay4 7j7 ,duties and authorities of the secretary of agriculture 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,technical and financial assistance ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and ,secretary of the ,interior may provide technical and financial assistance1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis1 as determined by the appropriate ,secretary1 to the partnership or any members of the partnership to carry out this title4 7#c7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and ,secretary of the ,interior may enter into cooperative agreements with the partnership1 any members of the partnership1 or other public or private entities to provide technical1 financial1 or other assistance to carry out this title4 #bad4 ,trinity ,lake visitor center 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may establish1 in cooperation with any other public or private entities that the ,secretary may determine to be appropriate1 a visitor center in ,weaverville1 ,california-- 7#a7 to serve visitors2 and 7#b7 to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the ,whiskeytown-,shasta-,trinity ,national ,recreation ,area4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the visitor center authorized under subsection 7a7 is designed to interpret the scenic1 biological1 natural1 historical1 scientific1 paleontological1 recreational1 ecological1 wilderness1 and cultural resources of the ,whiskeytown-,shasta-,trinity ,national ,recreation ,area and other nearby ,federal lands4 7c7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may1 in a manner consistent with this title1 enter into cooperative agreements with the ,state and any other appropriate institutions and organizations to carry out the purposes of this section4 #bae4 ,del ,norte ,county visitor center 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting jointly or separately1 may establish1 in cooperation with any other public or private entities that the ,secretaries determine to be appropriate1 a visitor center in ,del ,norte ,county1 ,california-- 7#a7 to serve visitors2 and 7#b7 to assist in fulfilling the purposes of ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks1 the ,smith ,river ,national ,recreation ,area1 and other nearby ,federal lands4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretaries shall ensure that the visitor center authorized under subsection 7a7 is designed to interpret the scenic1 biological1 natural1 historical1 scientific1 paleontological1 recreational1 ecological1 wilderness1 and cultural resources of ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks1 the ,smith ,river ,national ,recreation ,area1 and other nearby ,federal lands4 #baf4 ,management plans 7a7 ,in general ,in revising the land and resource management plan for the ,shasta-,trinity1 ,six ,rivers1 ,klamath1 and ,mendocino ,national ,forests1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consider the purposes of the ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area established by section #baa2 and 7#b7 include or update the fire management plan for the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by this title4 7b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out the revisions required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 develop spatial fire management plans in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,guidance for ,implementation of ,federal ,wildland ,fire ,management ,policy dated ,february #ac1 #bjji1 including any amendments to that guidance2 and 7,b7 other appropriate policies2 7#b7 ensure that a fire management plan-- 7,a7 considers how prescribed or managed fire can be used to achieve ecological management objectives of wilderness and other natural or primitive areas2 and 7,b7 in the case of a wilderness area expanded by section #bca1 provides consistent direction regarding fire management to the entire wilderness area1 including the addition2 7#c7 consult with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities2 and 7,b7 members of the public2 and 7#d7 comply with applicable laws 7including regulations74 #bag4 ,study2 partnerships related to overnight accommodations 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with interested ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local entities1 and private and nonprofit organizations1 shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility and suitability of establishing overnight accommodations near ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks on-- 7#a7 ,federal land at the northern boundary or on land within #bj miles of the northern boundary2 and 7#b7 ,federal land at the southern boundary or on land within #bj miles of the southern boundary4 7b7 ,partnerships 7#a7 ,agreements authorized ,if the study conducted under subsection 7a7 determines that establishing the described accommodations is suitable and feasible1 the ,secretary may enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations for the development1 operation1 and maintenance of overnight accommodations4 7#b7 ,contents ,any agreements entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the ,secretary and the private or nonprofit organization4 7#c7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary shall enter agreements under paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with existing law4 7#d7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection-- 7,a7 reduces or diminishes the authority of the ,secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 amends or modifies the application of any existing law 7including regulations7 applicable to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 ,b ,recreation #bba4 ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area 7referred to in this section as the special management area7 comprising approximately #g1cii acres of ,federal land administered by the ,forest ,service in ,humboldt ,county1 ,california1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area--,proposed and dated ,april #ac1 #bjag4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purpose of the special management area is to enhance the recreational and scenic values of the special management area while conserving the plants1 wildlife1 and other natural resource values of the area4 7c7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act and in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the special management area4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the management plan required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities2 and 7,b7 members of the public4 7#c7 ,additional requirement ,the management plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall ensure that recreational use within the special management area does not cause significant adverse impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special management area4 7d7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the special management area-- 7,a7 in furtherance of the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 7ii7 this section2 and 7iii7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,recreation ,the ,secretary shall continue to authorize1 maintain1 and enhance the recreational use of the special management area1 including hunting1 fishing1 camping1 hiking1 hang gliding1 sightseeing1 nature study1 horseback riding1 rafting1 mountain biking1 and motorized recreation on authorized routes1 and other recreational activities1 so long as such recreational use is consistent with the purposes of the special management area1 this section1 other applicable law 7including regulations71 and applicable management plans4 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the use of motorized vehicles in the special management area shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for the use of motorized vehicles4 7,b7 ,use of snowmobiles ,the winter use of snowmobiles shall be allowed in the special management area-- 7i7 during periods of adequate snow coverage during the winter season2 and 7ii7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,new trails 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may construct new trails for motorized or nonmotorized recreation within the special management area in accordance with-- 7i7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 7ii7 this section2 and 7iii7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7,b7 ,priority ,in establishing new trails within the special management area1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 prioritize the establishment of loops that provide high-quality1 diverse recreational experiences2 and 7ii7 consult with members of the public4 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the special management area is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of appropriation or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing4 #bbb4 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail 7a7 ,feasibility study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a study that describes the feasibility of establishing a nonmotorized ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail that follows the route described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,route ,the trail described in paragraph 7#a7 shall extend from the ,ides ,cove ,trailhead in the ,mendocino ,national ,forest to ,crescent ,city1 ,california1 by roughly following the route as generally depicted on the map entitled ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail--,proposed and dated ,july #be1 #bjah4 7#c7 ,additional requirement ,in completing the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consult with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 regional1 and local agencies2 7,b7 private landowners2 7,c7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,d7 members of the public4 7b7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,upon a determination that the ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail is feasible and meets the requirements for a ,national ,recreation ,trail in section #abdc of title #af1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall designate the ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7,public ,law #ij-edc72 7,b7 this title2 and 7,c7 other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,administration ,upon designation by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail 7referred to in this section as the trail7 shall be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with-- 7,a7 other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 regional1 and local agencies2 7,b7 private landowners2 and 7,c7 other interested organizations4 7#c7 ,private property rights 7,a7 ,in general ,no portions of the trail may be located on non-,federal land without the written consent of the landowner4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall not acquire for the trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of the owner of the land or interest in the land4 7,c7 ,effect ,nothing in this section-- 7i7 requires any private property owner to allow public access 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local government access7 to private property2 or 7ii7 modifies any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to public access to or use of private land4 7c7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may enter into cooperative agreements with ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government entities and private entities to complete needed trail construction1 reconstruction1 realignment1 maintenance1 or education projects related to the ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail4 7d7 ,map 7#a7 ,map required ,upon designation of the ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall prepare a map of the trail4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the map referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 #bbc4 ,elk ,camp ,ridge ,recreation ,trail 7a7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture after an opportunity for public comment1 shall designate a trail 7which may include a system of trails7-- 7,a7 for use by off-highway vehicles or mountain bicycles1 or both2 and 7,b7 to be known as the ,elk ,camp ,ridge ,recreation ,trail4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in designating the ,elk ,camp ,ridge ,recreation ,trail 7referred to in this section as the trail71 the ,secretary shall only include trails that are-- 7,a7 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 authorized for use by off-highway vehicles or mountain bikes1 or both2 and 7,b7 located on land that is managed by the ,forest ,service in ,del ,norte ,county4 7#c7 ,map ,a map that depicts the trail shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7b7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the trail-- 7,a7 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations72 7,b7 to ensure the safety of citizens who use the trail2 and 7,c7 in a manner by which to minimize any damage to sensitive habitat or cultural resources4 7#b7 ,monitoring2 evaluation ,to minimize the impacts of the use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources1 the ,secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on-- 7,a7 the trail2 7,b7 land located in proximity to the trail2 and 7,c7 plants1 wildlife1 and wildlife habitat4 7#c7 ,closure ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state and ,del ,norte ,county1 and subject to paragraph 7#d71 may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion of the trail if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the trail is having an adverse impact on-- 7i7 wildlife habitats2 7ii7 natural resources2 7iii7 cultural resources2 or 7iv7 traditional uses2 7,b7 the trail threatens public safety2 or 7,c7 closure of the trail is necessary-- 7i7 to repair damage to the trail2 or 7ii7 to repair resource damage4 7#d7 ,rerouting ,any portion of the trail that is temporarily closed by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c7 may be permanently rerouted along any road or trail-- 7,a7 that is-- 7i7 in existence as of the date of the closure of the portion of the trail2 7ii7 located on public land2 and 7iii7 open to motorized or mechanized use2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary determines that rerouting the portion of the trail would not significantly increase or decrease the length of the trail4 7#e7 ,notice of available routes ,the ,secretary shall ensure that visitors to the trail have access to adequate notice relating to the availability of trail routes through-- 7,a7 the placement of appropriate signage along the trail2 and 7,b7 the distribution of maps1 safety education materials1 and other information that the ,secretary concerned determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the ownership1 management1 or other rights relating to any non-,federal land 7including any interest in any non-,federal land74 #bbd4 ,trinity ,lake ,trail 7a7 ,trail construction 7#a7 ,feasibility study ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing a recreational trail for nonmotorized uses around ,trinity ,lake4 7#b7 ,construction 7,a7 ,construction authorized ,subject to appropriations1 and in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 if the ,secretary determines under paragraph 7#a7 that the construction of the trail described in such paragraph is feasible and in the public interest1 the ,secretary may provide for the construction of the trail4 7,b7 ,use of volunteer services and contributions ,the trail may be constructed under this section through the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions from non-,federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need for ,federal expenditures to construct the trail4 7#c7 ,compliance ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall comply with-- 7,a7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 and 7,b7 this title4 7b7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the ownership1 management1 or other rights relating to any non-,federal land 7including any interest in any non-,federal land74 #bbe4 ,trails study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in accordance with subsection 7b7 and in consultation with interested parties1 shall conduct a study to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities 7including mountain bicycling7 on land not designated as wilderness within the portions of the ,six ,rivers1 ,shasta-,trinity1 and ,mendocino ,national ,forests located in ,del ,norte1 ,humboldt1 ,trinity1 and ,mendocino ,counties4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consult with the ,secretary of the ,interior regarding opportunities to improve1 through increased coordination1 recreation trail opportunities on land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior that shares a boundary with the national forest land described in subsection 7a74 #bbf4 ,construction of mountain bicycling routes 7a7 ,trail construction 7#a7 ,feasibility study ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing recreational trails for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on the routes as generally depicted in the report entitled ,trail ,study for ,smith ,river ,national ,recreation ,area ,six ,rivers ,national ,forest and dated #bjaf4 7#b7 ,construction 7,a7 ,construction authorized ,subject to appropriations1 and in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 if the ,secretary determines under paragraph 7#a7 that the construction of one or more routes described in such paragraph is feasible and in the public interest1 the ,secretary may provide for the construction of the routes4 7,b7 ,modifications ,the ,secretary may modify the routes as necessary in the opinion of the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,use of volunteer services and contributions ,routes may be constructed under this section through the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions from non-,federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need for ,federal expenditures to construct the route4 7#c7 ,compliance ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall comply with-- 7,a7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 and 7,b7 this title4 7b7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the ownership1 management1 or other rights relating to any non-,federal land 7including any interest in any non-,federal land74 #bbg4 ,partnerships 7a7 ,agreements authorized ,the ,secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations to undertake the following activities on ,federal lands in ,mendocino1 ,humboldt1 ,trinity1 and ,del ,norte ,counties-- 7#a7 trail and campground maintenance2 7#b7 public education1 visitor contacts1 and outreach2 and 7#c7 visitor center staffing4 7b7 ,contents ,any agreements entered into under subsection 7a7 shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the ,secretary and the private or nonprofit organization4 7c7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary shall enter into agreements under subsection 7a7 in accordance with existing law4 7d7 ,effect ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 reduces or diminishes the authority of the ,secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 amends or modifies the application of any existing law 7including regulations7 applicable to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 ,c ,conservation #bca4 ,designation of wilderness 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following areas in the ,state are designated as wilderness areas and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,black butte river wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #aa1aag acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,black ,butte ,river ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,april #ac1 #bjag1 which shall be known as the ,black ,butte ,river ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,chanchelulla wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #f1bab acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,chanchelulla ,wilderness ,additions--,proposed and dated ,july #af1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,chanchelulla ,wilderness1 as designated by section #aja7;a77#d7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afai74 7#c7 ,chinquapin wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #bg1beh acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,chinquapin ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,chinquapin ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,elkhorn ridge wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #cg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,elkhorn ,ridge ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,october #bd1 #bjai1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,elkhorn ,ridge ,wilderness1 as designated by section #f7;d7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjgj74 7#e7 ,english ridge wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #f1bjd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,english ,ridge ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,english ,ridge ,wilderness4 7#f7 ,headwaters forest wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #d1cfj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,headwaters ,forest ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,october #ae1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,headwaters ,forest ,wilderness4 7#g7 ,mad river buttes wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #f1jjb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,mad ,river ,buttes ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,july #be1 #bjah1 which shall be known as the ,mad ,river ,buttes ,wilderness4 7#h7 ,mount lassic wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #a1bib acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,mount ,lassic ,wilderness ,additions--,proposed and dated ,february #bc1 #bjag1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,mount ,lassic ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c7f7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe74 7#i7 ,north fork eel wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #af1bgd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,north ,fork ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,north ,fork ,eel ,wilderness1 as designated by section #aja7;a77#ai7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afba74 7#aj7 ,pattison wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #bh1eie acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,pattison ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,july #af1 #bjah1 which shall be known as the ,pattison ,wilderness4 7#aa7 ,sanhedrin wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #aab acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,sanhedrin ,wilderness ,addition--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,sanhedrin ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c7b7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe74 7#ab7 ,siskiyou wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #bg1gdg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,siskiyou ,wilderness ,additions and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,july #bd1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,siskiyou ,wilderness1 as designated by section #aja7;a77#cj7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc7 7as amended by section #c7e7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe774 7#ac7 ,south fork eel river wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #fjc acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,south ,fork ,eel ,river ,wilderness ,additions--,proposed and dated ,october #bd1 #bjai1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,south ,fork ,eel ,river ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c7aj7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjff74 7#ad7 ,south fork trinity river wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #bf1ddf acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river ,wilderness and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,march #aa1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river ,wilderness4 7#ae7 ,trinity alps wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #fj1hbf acres1 as generally depicted on the maps entitled ,trinity ,alps ,proposed ,wilderness ,additions ,,east and ,trinity ,alps ,proposed ,wilderness ,additions ,,west and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness1 as designated by section #aja7;a77#cd7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc7 7as amended by section #c7g7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe774 7#af7 ,underwood wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #ae1jfi acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,underwood ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,underwood ,wilderness4 7#ag7 ,yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #aj1gbi acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yolla ,bolly ,middle ,eel ,wilderness ,additions and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,june #g1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,yolla ,bolly-,middle ,eel ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7 7as amended by section #c7d7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe774 7#ah7 ,yuki wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #aa1jgf acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yuki ,wilderness ,additions--,proposed and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,yuki ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c7c7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe74 7b7 ,redesignation of north fork wilderness as north fork eel river wilderness ,section #aja7;a77#ai7 of ,public ,law #ih-dbe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afba7 is amended by striking ,north ,fork ,wilderness and inserting ,north ,fork ,eel ,river ,wilderness4 ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,north ,fork ,wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,north ,fork ,eel ,river ,wilderness4 7c7 ,elkhorn ridge wilderness adjustments ,the boundary of the ,elkhorn ,ridge ,wilderness established by section #f7;d7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note7 is adjusted by deleting approximately #cj acres of ,federal land as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,elkhorn ,ridge ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,october #bd1 #bjai4 #bcb4 ,administration of wilderness 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by section #bca shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with this subtitle and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that-- 7#a7 any reference in the ,wilderness ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 any reference in that ,act to the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,fire management and related activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #bca as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and ,house ,report #ih-dj of the #ihth ,congress4 7#b7 ,funding priorities ,nothing in this subtitle limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this title4 7#c7 ,administration ,consistent with paragraph 7#a7 and other applicable ,federal law1 to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness additions designated by this subtitle1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7,a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 establish agency approval procedures 7including appropriate delegations of authority to the ,forest ,supervisor1 ,district ,manager1 or other agency officials7 for responding to fire emergencies2 and 7,b7 enter into agreements with appropriate ,state or local firefighting agencies4 7c7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this title1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be administered in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7#b7 7,a7 for lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the guidelines set forth in the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #edhg of the #ifth ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #if-fag72 or 7,b7 for lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the guidelines set forth in ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #aja-dje74 7d7 ,fish and wildlife 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the ,state4 7#b7 ,management activities ,in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the ,secretary may conduct any management activities that are necessary to maintain or restore fish1 wildlife1 and plant populations and habitats in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bca1 if the management activities are-- 7,a7 consistent with relevant wilderness management plans2 and 7,b7 conducted in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7ii7 appropriate policies1 such as the policies established in ,appendix ,b of ,house ,report #aja-dje4 7e7 ,buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for designation of wilderness or wilderness additions by this title to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area or wilderness addition4 7#b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area4 7f7 ,military activities ,nothing in this subtitle precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bca2 7#b7 the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bca2 or 7#c7 the use or establishment of military flight training routes over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bca4 7g7 ,horses ,nothing in this subtitle precludes horseback riding in1 or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock into1 an area designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #bca-- 7#a7 in accordance with section #d7;d77#e7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#e772 and 7#b7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 7h7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #bca are withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws4 7i7 ,use by members of indian tribes 7#a7 ,access ,in recognition of the past use of wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this title by members of ,indian ,tribes for traditional cultural and religious purposes1 the ,secretary shall ensure that ,indian ,tribes have access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #bca for traditional cultural and religious purposes4 7#b7 ,temporary closures 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary1 on request of an ,indian ,tribe1 may temporarily close to the general public one or more specific portions of a wilderness area or wilderness addition to protect the privacy of the members of the ,indian ,tribe in the conduct of the traditional cultural and religious activities in the wilderness area or wilderness addition4 7,b7 ,requirement ,any closure under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made in such a manner as to affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary for the activity to be carried out4 7#c7 ,applicable law ,access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions under this subsection shall be in accordance with-- 7,a7 ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif et seq472 and 7,b7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7j7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land within the boundary of a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #bca that is acquired by the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located2 7#b7 be withdrawn in accordance with subsection 7h72 and 7#c7 be managed in accordance with this section1 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 and any other applicable law4 7k7 ,climatological data collection ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 the ,secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic1 meteorologic1 or climatological collection devices in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #bca if the ,secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are essential to flood warning1 flood control1 or water reservoir operation activities4 7l7 ,authorized events ,the ,secretary may continue to authorize the competitive equestrian event permitted since #bjab in the ,chinquapin ,wilderness established by section #bca in a manner compatible with the preservation of the area as wilderness4 7m7 ,recreational climbing ,nothing in this title prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the wilderness areas1 such as the placement1 use1 and maintenance of fixed anchors1 including any fixed anchor established before the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7#b7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 #bcc4 ,designation of potential wilderness 7a7 ,designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following areas in the ,state are designated as potential wilderness areas3 7#a7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #c1gig acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,chinquapin ,proposed ,potential ,wilderness and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,certain ,federal land administered by the ,national ,park ,service1 compromising approximately #ca1jjj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,redwood ,national ,park--,potential ,wilderness and dated ,october #i1 #bjai4 7#c7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #h1ifa acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,siskiyou ,wilderness ,additions and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,july #bd1 #bjah4 7#d7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #dje acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river ,wilderness and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,march #aa1 #bjai4 7#e7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #a1bef acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,trinity ,alps ,proposed ,potential ,wilderness and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj4 7#f7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #d1bhb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yolla ,bolly ,middle ,eel ,wilderness ,additions and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,june #g1 #bjah4 7#g7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #b1iji acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yuki ,proposed ,potential ,wilderness and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,management ,except as provided in subsection 7c7 and subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the potential wilderness areas designated by subsection 7a7 7referred to in this section as potential wilderness areas7 as wilderness until the potential wilderness areas are designated as wilderness under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,ecological restoration 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of ecological restoration 7including the elimination of nonnative species1 removal of illegal1 unused1 or decommissioned roads1 repair of skid tracks1 and any other activities necessary to restore the natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and consistent with paragraph 7#b771 the ,secretary may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in a potential wilderness area until the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,limitation ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to accomplish ecological restoration with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources4 7d7 ,eventual wilderness designation ,the potential wilderness areas shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the conditions in a potential wilderness area that are incompatible with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 have been removed2 or 7#b7 the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act for potential wilderness areas located on lands managed by the ,forest ,service4 7e7 ,administration as wilderness 7#a7 ,in general ,on its designation as wilderness under subsection 7d71 a potential wilderness area shall be administered in accordance with section #bcb and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7#b7 ,designation ,on its designation as wilderness under subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 the land described in subsection 7a77#a7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,chinquapin ,wilderness established by section #bca7;a77#c72 7,b7 the land described in subsection 7a77#c7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,siskiyou ,wilderness as designated by section #bca7;a77#cj7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc7 7as amended by section #c7e7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe7 and expanded by section #bca7;a77#ab772 7,c7 the land described in subsection 7a77#d7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river ,wilderness established by section #bca7;a77#ad72 7,d7 the land described in subsection 7a77#e7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness as designated by section #aja7;a77#cd7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc7 7as amended by section #c7g7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe7 and expanded by section #bca7;a77#ae772 7,e7 the land described in subsection 7a77#f7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,yolla ,bolly-,middle ,eel ,wilderness as designated by section #c of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7 7as amended by section #c7d7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe7 and expanded by section #bca7;a77#ag772 and 7,f7 the land described in subsection 7a77#g7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,yuki ,wilderness as designated by section #c7c7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe7 and expanded by section #bca7;a77#ah74 7f7 ,report ,within #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #c years thereafter until the date upon which the potential wilderness is designated wilderness under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate on the status of ecological restoration within the potential wilderness area and the progress toward the potential wilderness area's eventual wilderness designation under subsection 7d74 #bcd4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bca7 ,south fork trinity river ,the following segments from the source tributaries in the ,yolla ,bolly-,middle ,eel ,wilderness1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #ah4c-mile segment from its multiple source springs in the ,cedar ,basin of the ,yolla ,bolly-,middle ,eel ,wilderness in section #ae1 ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #aj ,w4 to 4#be miles upstream of the ,wild ,mad ,road1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the 4#fe-mile segment from 4#be miles upstream of ,wild ,mad ,road to the confluence with the unnamed tributary approximately 4#d miles downstream of the ,wild ,mad ,road in section #bi1 ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #aa ,w41 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #i4h-mile segment from 4#ge miles downstream of ,wild ,mad ,road to ,silver ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #e4d-mile segment from ,silver ,creek confluence to ,farley ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,e7 ,the #c4f-mile segment from ,farley ,creek to ,cave ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7,f7 ,the #e4f-mile segment from ,cave ,creek to the confluence of the unnamed creek upstream of ,hidden ,valley ,ranch in section #e1 ,t4 #ae1 ,r4 #g ,e41 as a wild river4 7,g7 ,the #b4e-mile segment from unnamed creek confluence upstream of ,hidden ,valley ,ranch to the confluence with the unnamed creek flowing west from ,bear ,wallow ,mountain in section #bi1 ,t4 #a ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e41 as a scenic river4 7,h7 ,the #c4h-mile segment from the unnamed creek confluence in section #bi1 ,t4 #a ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e4 to ,plummer ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,i7 ,the #a4h-mile segment from ,plummer ,creek to the confluence with the unnamed tributary north of ,mc,clellan ,place in section #f1 ,t4 #a ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e41 as a scenic river4 7,j7 ,the #e4d-mile segment from the unnamed tributary confluence in section #f1 ,t4 #a ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e4 to ,hitchcock ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,k7 ,the #g-mile segment from ,eltapom ,creek to the ,grouse ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,l7 ,the #e-mile segment from ,grouse ,creek to ,coon ,creek1 as a wild river4 7#bcb7 ,east fork south fork trinity river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #h4d-mile segment from its source in the ,pettijohn ,basin in the ,yolla ,bolly-,middle ,eel ,wilderness in section #aj1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #aj ,w4 to 4#be miles upstream of the ,wild ,mad ,road1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #c4d-mile segment from 4#be miles upstream of the ,wild ,mad ,road to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 as a recreational river4 7#bcc7 ,rattlesnake creek ,the #e4i-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in the southeast corner of section #e1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #ab ,w4 to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a recreational river4 7#bcd7 ,butter creek ,the #g-mile segment from 4#be miles downstream of the ,road #c,n#jh crossing to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a scenic river4 7#bce7 ,hayfork creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #c4b-mile segment from ,little ,creek to ,bear ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7,b7 ,the #ac4b-mile segment from ,bear ,creek to the northern boundary of section #ai1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e41 as a scenic river4 7#bcf7 ,olsen creek ,the #b4h-mile segment from the confluence of its source tributaries in section #e1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e4 to the northern boundary of section #bd1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #f ,e41 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river4 7#bcg7 ,rusch creek ,the #c4b-mile segment from 4#be miles downstream of the #cb,n#aa ,road crossing to ,hayfork ,creek1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a recreational river4 7#bch7 ,eltapom creek ,the #c4d-mile segment from ,buckhorn ,creek to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a wild river4 7#bci7 ,grouse creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #c4i-mile segment from ,carson ,creek to ,cow ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,b7 ,the #g4d-mile segment from ,cow ,creek to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 as a recreational river4 7#bdj7 ,madden creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #f4h-mile segment from the confluence of ,madden ,creek and its unnamed tributary in section #ah1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #e ,e4 to ,fourmile ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #a4f-mile segment from ,fourmile ,creek to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 as a recreational river4 7#bda7 ,canyon creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #f4f-mile segment from the outlet of lower ,canyon ,creek ,lake to ,bear ,creek upstream of ,ripstein1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #aa4b-mile segment from ,bear ,creek upstream of ,ripstein to the southern boundary of section #be1 ,t4 #cd ,n41 ,r4 #aa ,w41 as a recreational river4 7#bdb7 ,north fork trinity river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #ab-mile segment from the confluence of source tributaries in section #bd1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,w4 to the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness boundary upstream of ,hobo ,gulch1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the 4#e-mile segment from where the river leaves the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness to where it fully reenters the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness downstream of ,hobo ,gulch1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #ac4i-mile segment from where the river fully reenters the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness downstream of ,hobo ,gulch to the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness boundary upstream of the ,county ,road #dba crossing1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #a4c-mile segment from the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness boundary upstream of the ,county ,road #dba crossing to the ,trinity ,river1 as a recreational river4 7#bdc7 ,east fork north fork trinity river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #i4e-mile segment from the river's source north of ,mt4 ,hilton in section #ai1 ,t4 #cf ,n41 ,r4 #aj ,w4 to the end of ,road #ce,n#bj approximately 4#e miles downstream of the confluence with the ,east ,branch ,east ,fork ,north ,fork ,trinity ,river1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #c4be-mile segment from the end of ,road #ce,n#bj to 4#be miles upstream of ,coleridge1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #d4f-mile segment from 4#be miles upstream of ,coleridge to the confluence of ,fox ,gulch1 as a recreational river4 7#bdd7 ,new river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #ab4g-mile segment of ,virgin ,creek from its source spring in section #bb1 ,t4 #i ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e4 to ,slide ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4c-mile segment of the ,new ,river where it begins at the confluence of ,virgin and ,slide ,creeks to ,barron ,creek1 as a wild river4 7#bde7 ,middle eel river ,the following segment1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #cg4g-mile segment from its source in ,frying ,pan ,meadow to ,rose ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #a4e-mile segment from ,rose ,creek to the ,black ,butte ,river1 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #aj4e-mile segment of ,balm of ,gilead ,creek from its source in ,hopkins ,hollow to the ,middle ,eel ,river1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #ac-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,middle ,fork ,eel ,river from the source on ,dead ,puppy ,ridge in section #aa1 ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #aa ,w4 to the confluence of the ,middle ,eel ,river1 as a wild river4 7#bdf7 ,north ,fork ,eel ,river1 ,,ca ,the #ad4c-mile segment from the confluence with ,gilman ,creek to the ,six ,rivers ,national ,forest boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a wild river4 7#bdg7 ,red ,mountain ,creek1 ,,ca ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #e4be-mile segment from its source west of ,mike's ,rock in section #bc1 ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,e4 to the confluence with ,littlefield ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #a4f-mile segment from the confluence with ,littlefield ,creek to the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section #cb1 ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #h ,e41 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #a4be-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section #cb1 ,t4 #d ,s41 ,r4 #h ,e4 to the confluence with the ,north ,fork ,eel ,river1 as a wild river4 7#bdh7 ,redwood creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #f4b-mile segment from the confluence with ,lacks ,creek to the confluence with ,coyote ,creek as a scenic river on publication by the ,secretary of a notice in the ,federal ,register that sufficient inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee title to establish a manageable addition to the system4 7,b7 ,the #ai4a-mile segment from the confluence with ,coyote ,creek in section #b1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #b ,e4 to the ,redwood ,national ,park boundary upstream of ,orick in section #cd1 ,t4 #aa ,n41 ,r4 #a ,e4 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #b4c-mile segment of ,emerald ,creek 7also known as ,harry ,weir ,creek7 from its source in section #bi1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #b ,e4 to the confluence with ,redwood ,creek as a scenic river4 7#bdi7 ,lacks creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #e4a-mile segment from the confluence with two unnamed tributaries in section #ad1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #c ,e4 to ,kings ,crossing in section #bg1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #c ,e4 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4g-mile segment from ,kings ,crossing to the confluence with ,redwood ,creek as a scenic river upon publication by the ,secretary of a notice in the ,federal ,register that sufficient inholdings within the segment have been acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to establish a manageable addition to the system4 7#bej7 ,lost man creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #f4d-mile segment of ,lost ,man ,creek from its source in section #e1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #b ,e4 to 4#be miles upstream of the ,prairie ,creek confluence1 as a recreational river4 7,b7 ,the #b4c-mile segment of ,larry ,damm ,creek from its source in section #h1 ,t4 #aa ,n41 ,r4 #b ,e4 to the confluence with ,lost ,man ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7#bea7 ,little lost man creek ,the #c4f-mile segment of ,little ,lost ,man ,creek from its source in section #f1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #b ,e4 to 4#be miles upstream of the ,lost ,man ,creek road crossing1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#beb7 ,south fork elk river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior through a cooperative management agreement with the ,state of ,california3 7,a7 ,the #c4f-mile segment of the ,little ,south ,fork ,elk ,river from the source in section #ba1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #a ,e4 to the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,elk ,river1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4b-mile segment of the unnamed tributary of the ,little ,south ,fork ,elk ,river from its source in section #ae1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #a ,e4 to the confluence with the ,little ,south ,fork ,elk ,river1 as a wild river4 7,c7 ,the #c4f-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,elk ,river from the confluence of the ,little ,south ,fork ,elk ,river to the confluence with ,tom ,gulch1 as a recreational river4 7#bec7 ,salmon creek ,the #d4f-mile segment from its source in section #bg1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #a ,e4 to the ,headwaters ,forest ,reserve boundary in section #ah1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #a ,e4 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river through a cooperative management agreement with the ,state of ,california4 7#bed7 ,south fork eel river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #f4b-mile segment from the confluence with ,jack of ,hearts ,creek to the southern boundary of the ,south ,fork ,eel ,wilderness in section #h1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #af ,w41 as a recreational river to be administered by the ,secretary through a cooperative management agreement with the ,state of ,california4 7,b7 ,the #f4a-mile segment from the southern boundary of the ,south ,fork ,eel ,wilderness to the northern boundary of the ,south ,fork ,eel ,wilderness in section #bi1 ,t4 #bc ,n41 ,r4 #af ,w41 as a wild river4 7#bee7 ,elder creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior through a cooperative management agreement with the ,state of ,california3 7,a7 ,the #c4f-mile segment from its source north of ,signal ,peak in section #f1 ,t4 #ba ,n41 ,r4 #ae ,w4 to the confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center of section #bh1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #af ,w41 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #a4c-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center of section #bh1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #ae ,w4 to the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,eel ,river1 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #b4a-mile segment of ,paralyze ,canyon from its source south of ,signal ,peak in section #g1 ,t4 #ba ,n41 ,r4 #ae ,w4 to the confluence with ,elder ,creek1 as a wild river4 7#bef7 ,cedar creek ,the following segments to be administered as a wild river by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #g4g-mile segment from its source in section #bb1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #af ,w4 to the southern boundary of the ,red ,mountain unit of the ,south ,fork ,eel ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,the #a4i-mile segment of ,north ,fork ,cedar ,creek from its source in section #bh1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #af ,e4 to the confluence with ,cedar ,creek4 7#beg7 ,east branch south fork eel river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river on publication by the ,secretary of a notice in the ,federal ,register that sufficient inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to establish a manageable addition to the system3 7,a7 ,the #b4c-mile segment of ,cruso ,cabin ,creek from the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section #ah1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #ae ,w4 to the confluence with ,elkhorn ,creek4 7,b7 ,the #a4h-mile segment of ,elkhorn ,creek from the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section #bb1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #af ,w4 to the confluence with ,cruso ,cabin ,creek4 7,c7 ,the #ad4b-mile segment of the ,east ,branch ,south ,fork ,eel ,river from the confluence of ,cruso ,cabin and ,elkhorn ,creeks to the confluence with ,rays ,creek4 7,d7 ,the #a4g-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source on the north flank of ,red ,mountain's north ridge in section #b1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #ag ,w4 to the confluence with the ,east ,branch ,south ,fork ,eel ,river4 7,e7 ,the #a4c-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source on the north flank of ,red ,mountain's north ridge in section #a1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #ag ,w4 to the confluence with the ,east ,branch ,south ,fork ,eel ,river4 7,f7 ,the #a4h-mile segment of ,tom ,long ,creek from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section #ab1 ,t4 #e ,s41 ,r4 #d ,e4 to the confluence with the ,east ,branch ,south ,fork ,eel ,river4 7#beh7 ,mattole river estuary ,the #a4e-mile segment from the confluence of ,stansberry ,creek to the ,pacific ,ocean1 to be administered as a recreational river by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#bei7 ,honeydew creek ,the following segments to be administered as a wild river by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #e4a-mile segment of ,honeydew ,creek from its source in the southwest corner of section #be1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the eastern boundary of the ,king ,range ,national ,conservation ,area in section #ah1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,e4 7,b7 ,the #b4h-mile segment of ,west ,fork ,honeydew ,creek from its source west of ,north ,slide ,peak to the confluence with ,honeydew ,creek4 7,c7 ,the #b4g-mile segment of ,upper ,east ,fork ,honeydew ,creek from its source in section #bc1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the confluence with ,honeydew ,creek4 7#bfj7 ,bear creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #a4i-mile segment of ,north ,fork ,bear ,creek from the confluence with the unnamed tributary immediately downstream of the ,horse ,mountain ,road crossing to the confluence with the ,south ,fork1 as a scenic river4 7,b7 ,the #f4a-mile segment of ,south ,fork ,bear ,creek from the confluence in section #b1 ,t4 #e ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 with the unnamed tributary flowing from the southwest flank of ,queen ,peak to the confluence with the ,north ,fork1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #c-mile segment of ,bear ,creek from the confluence of the ,north and ,south ,forks to the southern boundary of section #aa1 ,t4 #d ,s41 ,r4 #a ,e41 as a wild river4 7#bfa7 ,gitchell creek ,the #c-mile segment of ,gitchell ,creek from its source near ,saddle ,mountain to the ,pacific ,ocean to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#bfb7 ,big flat creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river3 7,a7 ,the #d-mile segment of ,big ,flat ,creek from its source near ,king ,peak in section #cf1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the ,pacific ,ocean4 7,b7 ,the 4#h-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source in section #ce1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the confluence with ,big ,flat ,creek4 7,c7 ,the #b4g-mile segment of ,north ,fork ,big ,flat ,creek from the source in section #cd1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the confluence with ,big ,flat ,creek4 7#bfc7 ,big creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as wild rivers3 7,a7 ,the #b4g-mile segment of ,big ,creek from its source in section #bf1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the ,pacific ,ocean4 7,b7 ,the #a4i-mile unnamed southern tributary from its source in section #be1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the confluence with ,big ,creek4 7#bfd7 ,elk creek ,the #aa4d-mile segment from its confluence with ,lookout ,creek to its confluence with ,deep ,hole ,creek1 to be jointly administered by the ,secretaries of ,agriculture and the ,interior1 as a wild river4 7#bfe7 ,eden creek ,the #b4g-mile segment from the private property boundary in the northwest quarter of section #bg1 ,t4 #ba ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,w4 to the eastern boundary of section #bc1 ,t4 #ba ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,w41 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#bff7 ,deep hole creek ,the #d4c-mile segment from the private property boundary in the southwest quarter of section #ac1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,w4 to the confluence with ,elk ,creek1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#bfg7 ,indian creek ,the #c4c-mile segment from #cjj feet downstream of the jeep trail in section #ac1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #ac ,w4 to the confluence with the ,eel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#bfh7 ,fish creek ,the #d4b-mile segment from the source at ,buckhorn ,spring to the confluence with the ,eel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 4 #bce4 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area 7referred to in this section as the conservation management area71 comprising approximately #ad1agg acres of ,federal land administered by the ,forest ,service in ,mendocino ,county1 ,california1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area--,proposed and dated ,april #ab1 #bjag4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the conservation management area are to-- 7#a7 conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological1 scenic1 wildlife1 recreational1 roadless1 cultural1 historical1 natural1 educational1 and scientific resources of the conservation management area2 7#b7 protect and restore late-successional forest structure1 oak woodlands and grasslands1 aquatic habitat1 and anadromous fisheries within the conservation management area2 7#c7 protect and restore the wilderness character of the conservation management area2 and 7#d7 allow visitors to enjoy the scenic1 natural1 cultural1 and wildlife values of the conservation management area4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the conservation management area-- 7,a7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 7ii7 this section2 and 7iii7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,uses ,the ,secretary shall only allow uses of the conservation management area that the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,motorized vehicles 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the use of motorized vehicles in the conservation management area shall be permitted only on existing roads1 trails1 and areas designated for use by such vehicles as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,new or temporary roads ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 no new or temporary roads shall be constructed within the conservation management area4 7#c7 ,exception ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 prevents the ,secretary from-- 7,a7 rerouting or closing an existing road or trail to protect natural resources from degradation1 or to protect public safety1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary2 7,b7 designating routes of travel on lands acquired by the ,secretary and incorporated into the conservation management area if the designations are-- 7i7 consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 completed1 to the maximum extent practicable1 within #c years of the date of acquisition2 7,c7 constructing a temporary road on which motorized vehicles are permitted as part of a vegetation management project carried out in accordance with subsection 7e72 7,d7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes2 or 7,e7 responding to an emergency4 7#d7 ,decommissioning of temporary roads 7,a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall decommission any temporary road constructed under paragraph 7#c77;,c7 not later than #c years after the date on which the applicable vegetation management project is completed4 7,b7 ,definition ,as used in subparagraph 7,a71 the term decommission means-- 7i7 to reestablish vegetation on a road2 and 7ii7 to restore any natural drainage1 watershed function1 or other ecological processes that are disrupted or adversely impacted by the road by removing or hydrologically disconnecting the road prism4 7e7 ,timber harvest 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the conservation management area4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary may authorize harvesting of timber in the conservation management area-- 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that the harvesting is necessary to further the purposes of the conservation management area2 7,b7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 subject to-- 7i7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary determines appropriate2 and 7ii7 all applicable laws 7including regulations74 7f7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock in the conservation management area1 where established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue-- 7#a7 subject to-- 7,a7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers necessary2 and 7,b7 applicable law 7including regulations72 and 7#b7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7g7 ,wildfire1 insect1 and disease management ,consistent with this section1 the ,secretary may take any measures within the conservation management area that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to control fire1 insects1 and diseases1 including the coordination of those activities with a ,state or local agency4 7h7 ,acquisition and incorporation of land and interests in land 7#a7 ,acquisition authority ,in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within or adjacent to the boundaries of the conservation management area by purchase from willing sellers1 donation1 or exchange4 7#b7 ,incorporation ,any land or interest in land acquired by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 incorporated into1 and administered as part of1 the conservation management area2 and 7,b7 withdrawn in accordance with subsection 7i74 7i7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land located in the conservation management area is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patenting under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 ,d ,miscellaneous #bda4 ,maps and legal descriptions 7a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of the-- 7#a7 wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #bca2 7#b7 potential wilderness areas designated by section #bcc2 7#c7 ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area2 7#d7 ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area2 and 7#e7 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area4 7b7 ,submission of maps and legal descriptions ,the ,secretary shall file the maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection 7a7 with-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7c7 ,force of law ,the maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection 7a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7d7 ,public availability ,the maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection 7a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service1 ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and ,national ,park ,service4 #bdb4 ,updates to land and resource management plans ,as soon as practicable1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,secretary shall incorporate the designations and studies required by this title into updated management plans for units covered by this title4 #bdc4 ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company ,utility facilities and rights-of-way 7a7 ,effect of ,act ,nothing in this title-- 7#a7 affects any validly issued right-of-way for the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 replacement1 or other authorized activity 7including the use of any mechanized vehicle1 helicopter1 and other aerial device7 in a right-of-way acquired by or issued1 granted1 or permitted to ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company 7including any predecessor or successor in interest or assign7 that is located on land included in the ,south ,fork ,trinity--,mad ,river ,restoration ,area1 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail1 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area1 and ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area2 or 7#b7 prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any-- 7,a7 utility facilities of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 including those utility facilities known on the date of enactment of this ,act within the-- 7i7 ,south ,fork ,trinity--,mad ,river ,restoration ,area known as-- 7,i7 ,gas ,transmission ,line #agg;,a or rights-of-way2 7,,ii7 ,gas ,transmission ,line ,,dfm #acab-jb or rights-of-way2 7,,iii7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,bridgeville--,cottonwood #aae k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,iv7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,humboldt--,trinity #fj k,v or rights-of-way2 7,v7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,humboldt--,trinity #aae k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,vi7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,maple ,creek--,hoopa #fj k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,vii7 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,willow ,creek #aaja #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,viii7 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,willow ,creek #aajc #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,ix7 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,low ,gap #aaja #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 7,x7 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,fort ,seward #aaba #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,xi7 ,forest ,glen ,border ,district ,regulator ,station or rights-of-way2 7,,xii7 ,durret ,district ,gas ,regulator ,station or rights-of-way2 7,,xiii7 ,gas ,distribution ,line #dbfi;,c or rights-of-way2 7,,xiv7 ,gas ,distribution ,line #dciia or rights-of-way2 7,,xv7 ,gas ,distribution ,line #diic;,d or rights-of-way2 7,,xvi7 ,sportsmans ,club ,district ,gas ,regulator ,station or rights-of-way2 7,,xvii7 ,highway #cf and ,zenia ,district ,gas ,regulator ,station or rights-of-way2 7,,xviii7 ,dinsmore ,lodge #bnd ,stage ,gas ,regulator ,station or rights-of-way2 7,,xix7 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,wildwood #aaja #abk,v or rights-of-way2 7,,xx7 ,low ,gap ,substation2 7,,xxi7 ,hyampom ,switching ,station2 or 7,,xxii7 ,wildwood ,substation2 7ii7 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail known as-- 7,i7 ,gas ,transmission ,line #agg;,a or rights-of-way2 7,,ii7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,humboldt--,trinity #aae k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,iii7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,bridgeville--,cottonwood #aae k,v or rights-of-way2 or 7,,iv7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,humboldt--,trinity #fj k,v or rights-of-way2 7iii7 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area known as1 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,willits #aajc #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 or 7iv7 ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area known as1 ,electric ,distribution ,line ,willow ,creek #aaja #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 or 7,b7 utility facilities of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company in rights-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,plans for access ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subtitle or the issuance of a new utility facility right-of-way within the ,south ,fork ,trinity--,mad ,river ,restoration ,area1 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail1 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area1 and ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area1 whichever is later1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company to the rights-of-way of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company4 ,,iii ,central ,coast ,heritage ,protection #cja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,central ,coast ,heritage ,protection ,act4 #cjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,scenic areas ,the term scenic area means a scenic area designated by section #cjh7;a74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 with respect to land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 with respect to land managed by the ,forest ,service1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 7#d7 ,wilderness area ,the term wilderness area means a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #cjc7;a74 #cjc4 ,designation of wilderness 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following areas in the ,state are designated as wilderness areas and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,certain land in the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #ce1aaf acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,caliente ,mountain ,wilderness and dated ,november #ac1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,caliente ,mountain ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,certain land in the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #ac1ccb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,soda ,lake ,wilderness and dated ,june #be1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,soda ,lake ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,certain land in the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #ab1ehe acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,temblor ,range ,wilderness and dated ,june #be1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,temblor ,range ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #bc1fgj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,chumash ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,chumash ,wilderness as designated by the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb74 7#e7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #ed1jcf acres1 as generally depicted on the maps entitled ,dick ,smith ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed ,map #a of #b 7,bear ,canyon and ,cuyama ,peak ,units7 and ,dick ,smith ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed ,map #b of #b 7,buckhorn and ,mono ,units7 and dated ,november #ad1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,dick ,smith ,wilderness as designated by the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note74 7#f7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest and the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #g1bhi acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,garcia ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,garcia ,wilderness as designated by the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb74 7#g7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest and the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #h1ggd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,machesna ,mountain ,wilderness--,proposed ,additions and dated ,october #cj1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,machesna ,mountain ,wilderness as designated by the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note74 7#h7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #cj1ahd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,matilija ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,matilija ,wilderness as designated by the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb74 7#i7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #bc1ifi acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,san ,rafael ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness as designated by ,public ,law #ij-bga 7#hb ,stat4 #ea71 the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note71 and the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb74 7#aj7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #b1iba acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,santa ,lucia ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,santa ,lucia ,wilderness as designated by the ,endangered ,american ,wilderness ,act of #aigh 7,public ,law #ie-bcg2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note74 7#aa7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #ad1cac acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,sespe ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,sespe ,wilderness as designated by the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb74 7#ab7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #ag1hgj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,diablo ,caliente ,wilderness ,area--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,diablo ,caliente ,wilderness4 7b7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file maps and legal descriptions of the wilderness areas with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service and ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #cjd4 ,designation of the ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness 7a7 ,designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #b1cei acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 is designated as the ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness ,area4 7b7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and legal description of the ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness ,area 7referred to in this section as the potential wilderness area7 with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7c7 ,management ,except as provided in subsection 7d7 and subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7d7 ,trail use1 construction1 reconstruction1 and realignment 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may reconstruct1 realign1 or reroute the ,pine ,mountain ,trail4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out the reconstruction1 realignment1 or rerouting under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 comply with all existing laws 7including regulations72 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to accomplish the reconstruction1 realignment1 or rerouting with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources4 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles and machinery ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may use motorized vehicles and machinery to carry out the trail reconstruction1 realignment1 or rerouting authorized by this subsection4 7#d7 ,motorized and mechanized vehicles ,the ,secretary may permit the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles on the existing ,pine ,mountain ,trail in accordance with existing law 7including regulations7 and this subsection until such date as the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness in accordance with subsection 7h74 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land in the potential wilderness area is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7f7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities and private entities to complete the trail reconstruction1 realignment1 or rerouting authorized by subsection 7d74 7g7 ,boundaries ,the ,secretary shall modify the boundary of the potential wilderness area to exclude any area within #aej feet of the centerline of the new location of any trail that has been reconstructed1 realigned1 or rerouted under subsection 7d74 7h7 ,wilderness designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the potential wilderness area1 as modified under subsection 7g71 shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the trail reconstruction1 realignment1 or rerouting authorized by subsection 7d7 has been completed2 or 7,b7 the date that is #bj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,administration of wilderness ,on designation as wilderness under this section1 the potential wilderness area shall be-- 7,a7 incorporated into the ,machesna ,mountain ,wilderness ,area1 as designated by the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note7 and expanded by section #cjc2 and 7,b7 administered in accordance with section #cje and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 #cje4 ,administration of wilderness 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with this title and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that-- 7#a7 any reference in the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 any reference in the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 to the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the ,secretary that has jurisdiction over the wilderness area4 7b7 ,fire management and related activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take any measures in a wilderness area as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and ,house ,report #ih-dj of the #ihth ,congress4 7#b7 ,funding priorities ,nothing in this title limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas4 7#c7 ,revision and development of local fire management plans ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend the local information in the ,fire ,management ,reference ,system or individual operational plans that apply to the land designated as a wilderness area4 7#d7 ,administration ,consistent with paragraph 7#a7 and other applicable ,federal law1 to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness areas1 the ,secretary shall enter into agreements with appropriate ,state or local firefighting agencies4 7c7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock in the wilderness areas1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue1 subject to any reasonable regulations as the ,secretary considers necessary in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 7#b7 the guidelines set forth in ,appendix ,a of ,house ,report #aja-dje1 accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress for land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7#c7 the guidelines set forth in ,house ,report #if-fag1 accompanying ,h4,r4 #edhg of the #ifth ,congress for land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7#d7 all other laws governing livestock grazing on ,federal public land4 7d7 ,fish and wildlife 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the ,state4 7#b7 ,management activities ,in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the ,secretary may conduct any management activities that are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and habitats in the wilderness areas1 if the management activities are-- 7,a7 consistent with relevant wilderness management plans2 7,b7 conducted in accordance with appropriate policies1 such as the policies established in ,appendix ,b of ,house ,report #aja-dje2 and 7,c7 in accordance with memoranda of understanding between the ,federal agencies and the ,state ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife4 7e7 ,buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for the designation of wilderness areas by this title to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area4 7#b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area4 7f7 ,military activities ,nothing in this title precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas2 7#b7 the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas2 or 7#c7 the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas4 7g7 ,horses ,nothing in this title precludes horseback riding in1 or the entry of recreational saddle or pack stock into1 a wilderness area-- 7#a7 in accordance with section #d7;d77#e7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#e772 and 7#b7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 7h7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas are withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7i7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land within the boundary of a wilderness area that is acquired by the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located2 and 7#b7 be managed in accordance with-- 7,a7 this section2 7,b7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable law4 7j7 ,climatological data collection ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and subject to terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 the ,secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic1 meteorologic1 or climatological collection devices in the wilderness areas if the ,secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are essential to flood warning1 flood control1 or water reservoir operation activities4 #cjf4 ,designation of ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers 7a7 ,indian creek1 mono creek1 and matilija creek1 california ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bca7 ,indian creek1 california ,the following segments of ,indian ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #i4e-mile segment of ,indian ,creek from its source in sec4 #ai1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,w41 to the ,dick ,smith ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #a-mile segment of ,indian ,creek from the ,dick ,smith ,wilderness boundary to #j4be miles downstream of ,road #f,n#bd1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #c4i-mile segment of ,indian ,creek from #j4be miles downstream of ,road #f,n#bd to the southern boundary of sec4 #cb1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,w41 as a wild river4 7#bcb7 ,mono creek1 california ,the following segments of ,mono ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #d4b-mile segment of ,mono ,creek from its source in sec4 #a1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,w41 to #j4be miles upstream of ,don ,victor ,fire ,road in sec4 #bh1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #be ,w41 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4a-mile segment of ,mono ,creek from #j4be miles upstream of the ,don ,victor ,fire ,road in sec4 #bh1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #be ,w41 to #j4be miles downstream of ,don ,victor ,fire ,road in sec4 #cd1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #be ,w41 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #ad4g-mile segment of ,mono ,creek from #j4be miles downstream of ,don ,victor ,fire ,road in sec4 #cd1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #be ,w41 to the ,ogilvy ,ranch private property boundary in sec4 #bb1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,w41 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #c4e-mile segment of ,mono ,creek from the ,ogilvy ,ranch private property boundary to the southern boundary of sec4 #cc1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,w41 as a recreational river4 7#bcc7 ,matilija creek1 california ,the following segments of ,matilija ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #g4b-mile segment of the ,matilija ,creek from its source in sec4 #be1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #be ,w41 to the private property boundary in sec4 #i1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,w41 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #g4be-mile segment of the ,upper ,north ,fork ,matilija ,creek from its source in sec4 #cf1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,w41 to the ,matilija ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 4 7b7 ,sespe creek1 california ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#adb7 and inserting the following3 7#adb7 ,sespe creek1 california ,the following segments of ,sespe ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #b4g-mile segment of ,sespe ,creek from the private property boundary in sec4 #aj1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,w41 to the ,hartman ,ranch private property boundary in sec4 #ad1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,w41 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #ae-mile segment of ,sespe ,creek from the ,hartman ,ranch private property boundary in sec4 #ad1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,w41 to the western boundary of sec4 #f1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,w41 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #f4a-mile segment of ,sespe ,creek from the western boundary of sec4 #f1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,w41 to the confluence with ,trout ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,d7 ,the #bh4f-mile segment of ,sespe ,creek from the confluence with ,trout ,creek to the southern boundary of sec4 #ce1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #bj ,w41 as a wild river4 4 7c7 ,sisquoc river1 california ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#adc7 and inserting the following3 7#adc7 ,sisquoc river1 california ,the following segments of the ,sisquoc ,river and its tributaries in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #cc-mile segment of the main stem of the ,sisquoc ,river extending from its origin downstream to the ,los ,padres ,forest boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #d4b-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,sisquoc ,river from its source northeast of ,san ,rafael ,mountain in sec4 #b1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #bh ,w41 to its confluence with the ,sisquoc ,river1 as a wild river4 7,c7 ,the #aj4d-mile segment of ,manzana ,creek from its source west of ,san ,rafael ,peak in sec4 #d1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #bh ,w41 to the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness boundary upstream of ,nira ,campground1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #j4f-mile segment of ,manzana ,creek from the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness boundary upstream of the ,nira ,campground to the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness boundary downstream of the confluence of ,davy ,brown ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7,e7 ,the #e4h-mile segment of ,manzana ,creek from the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness boundary downstream of the confluence of ,davy ,brown ,creek to the private property boundary in sec4 #a1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #cj ,w41 as a wild river4 7,f7 ,the #c4h-mile segment of ,manzana ,creek from the private property boundary in sec4 #a1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #cj ,w41 to the confluence of the ,sisquoc ,river1 as a recreational river4 7,g7 ,the #c4d-mile segment of ,davy ,brown ,creek from its source west of ,ranger ,peak in sec4 #cb1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #bi ,w41 to #cjj feet upstream of its confluence with ,munch ,canyon1 as a wild river4 7,h7 ,the #a4d-mile segment of ,davy ,brown ,creek from #cjj feet upstream of its confluence with ,munch ,canyon to its confluence with ,manzana ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7,i7 ,the #b-mile segment of ,munch ,canyon from its source north of ,ranger ,peak in sec4 #cc1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #bi ,w41 to #cjj feet upstream of its confluence with ,sunset ,valley ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,j7 ,the #j4e-mile segment of ,munch ,canyon from #cjj feet upstream of its confluence with ,sunset ,valley ,creek to its confluence with ,davy ,brown ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7,k7 ,the #b4f-mile segment of ,fish ,creek from #ejj feet downstream of ,sunset ,valley ,road to its confluence with ,manzana ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,l7 ,the #a4e-mile segment of ,east ,fork ,fish ,creek from its source in sec4 #bf1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #bi ,w41 to its confluence with ,fish ,creek1 as a wild river4 4 7d7 ,piru creek1 california ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#aii7 and inserting the following3 7#aii7 ,piru creek1 california ,the following segments of ,piru ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #i4a-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from its source in sec4 #c1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,w41 to the private property boundary in sec4 #d1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,w41 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #ag4b-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from the private property boundary in sec4 #d1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,w41 to #j4be miles downstream of the ,gold ,hill ,road1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #d4a-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from #j4be miles downstream of ,gold ,hill ,road to the confluence with ,trail ,canyon1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #g4be-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from the confluence with ,trail ,canyon to the confluence with ,buck ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,e7 ,the #c-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from #j4e miles downstream of ,pyramid ,dam at the first bridge crossing to the boundary of the ,sespe ,wilderness1 as a recreational river4 7,f7 ,the #ac-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from the boundary of the ,sespe ,wilderness to the boundary of the ,sespe ,wilderness1 as a wild river4 7,g7 ,the #b4b-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from the boundary of the ,sespe ,wilderness to the upper limit of ,piru ,reservoir1 as a recreational river4 4 7e7 ,effect ,the designation of additional miles of ,piru ,creek under subsection 7d7 shall not affect valid water rights in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,motorized use of trails ,nothing in this section 7including the amendments made by this section7 affects the motorized use of trails designated by the ,forest ,service for motorized use that are located adjacent to and crossing upper ,piru ,creek1 if the use is consistent with the protection and enhancement of river values under the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abga et seq474 #cjg4 ,designation of the ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness 7a7 ,designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #da1jhb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness ,area and dated ,november #ad1 #bjai1 is designated as the ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness ,area4 7b7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall file a map and a legal description of the ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness ,area 7referred to in this section as the potential wilderness area7 with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary of ,agriculture may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7c7 ,management ,except as provided in subsection 7d7 and subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7d7 ,trail use construction1 reconstruction1 and realignment 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may-- 7,a7 construct a new trail for use by hikers1 equestrians1 and mechanized vehicles that connects the ,aliso ,park ,campground to the ,bull ,ridge ,trail2 and 7,b7 reconstruct or realign-- 7i7 the ,bull ,ridge ,trail2 and 7ii7 the ,rocky ,ridge ,trail4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out the construction1 reconstruction1 or alignment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 comply with all existing laws 7including regulations72 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to accomplish the construction1 reconstruction1 or alignment with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources4 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles and machinery ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may use motorized vehicles and machinery to carry out the trail construction1 reconstruction1 or realignment authorized by this subsection4 7#d7 ,mechanized vehicles ,the ,secretary may permit the use of mechanized vehicles on the existing ,bull ,ridge ,trail and ,rocky ,ridge ,trail in accordance with existing law 7including regulations7 and this subsection until such date as the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness in accordance with subsection 7h74 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land in the potential wilderness area is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7f7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities and private entities to complete the trail construction1 reconstruction1 and realignment authorized by subsection 7d74 7g7 ,boundaries ,the ,secretary shall modify the boundary of the potential wilderness area to exclude any area within #ej feet of the centerline of the new location of any trail that has been constructed1 reconstructed1 or realigned under subsection 7d74 7h7 ,wilderness designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the potential wilderness area1 as modified under subsection 7g71 shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the trail construction1 reconstruction1 or alignment authorized by subsection 7d7 has been completed2 or 7,b7 the date that is #bj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,administration of wilderness ,on designation as wilderness under this section1 the potential wilderness area shall be-- 7,a7 incorporated into the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness1 as designated by ,public ,law #ij-bga 7#hb ,stat4 #ea71 the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note71 and the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb71 and section #cjc2 and 7,b7 administered in accordance with section #cje and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 #cjh4 ,designation of scenic areas 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 there are established the following scenic areas3 7#a7 ,condor ridge scenic area ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #ah1fff acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,condor ,ridge ,scenic ,area--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,condor ,ridge ,scenic ,area4 7#b7 ,black mountain scenic area ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest and the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #af1baf acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,black ,mountain ,scenic ,area--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,black ,mountain ,scenic ,area4 7b7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall file a map and legal description of the ,condor ,ridge ,scenic ,area and ,black ,mountain ,scenic ,area with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary of ,agriculture may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service and ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the scenic areas is to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological1 scenic1 wildlife1 recreational1 cultural1 historical1 natural1 educational1 and scientific resources of the scenic areas4 7d7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the scenic areas-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources of the scenic areas1 and in particular the scenic character attributes of the scenic areas2 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 this section2 7ii7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 for land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7iii7 any laws 7including regulations7 relating to the ,national ,forest ,system1 for land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7iv7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,uses ,the ,secretary shall only allow those uses of the scenic areas that the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land in the scenic areas is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7f7 ,prohibited uses ,the following shall be prohibited on the ,federal land within the scenic areas3 7#a7 ,permanent roads4 7#b7 ,permanent structures4 7#c7 ,timber harvesting except when necessary for the purposes described in subsection 7g74 7#d7 ,transmission lines4 7#e7 ,except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the scenic areas and to protect public health and safety-- 7,a7 the use of motorized vehicles2 or 7,b7 the establishment of temporary roads4 7#f7 ,commercial enterprises1 except as necessary for realizing the purposes of the scenic areas4 7g7 ,wildfire1 insect1 and disease management ,consistent with this section1 the ,secretary may take any measures in the scenic areas that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to control fire1 insects1 and diseases1 including1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 the coordination of those activities with the ,state or a local agency4 7h7 ,adjacent management ,the fact that an otherwise authorized activity or use can be seen or heard within a scenic area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the scenic area4 #cji4 ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail 7a7 ,in general ,the contiguous trail established pursuant to this section shall be known as the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail named after the ,california condor1 a critically endangered bird species that lives along the extent of the trail corridor4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purposes of the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail are to-- 7#a7 provide a continual extended hiking corridor that connects the southern and northern portions of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest1 spanning the entire length of the forest along the coastal mountains of southern and central ,california2 and 7#b7 provide for the public enjoyment of the nationally significant scenic1 historic1 natural1 and cultural qualities of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest4 7c7 ,amendment ,section #e7;a7 of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ca7 ,condor national scenic trail 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail1 a trail extending approximately #djj miles from ,lake ,piru in the southern portion of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest to the ,bottchers ,gap ,campground in northern portion of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest4 7,b7 ,administration ,the trail shall be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with-- 7i7 other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 regional1 and local agencies2 7ii7 private landowners2 and 7iii7 other interested organizations4 7,c7 ,recreational uses ,notwithstanding section #g7;c71 the use of motorized vehicles on roads or trails included in the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail on which motorized vehicles are permitted as of the date of enactment of this paragraph may be permitted4 7,d7 ,private property rights 7i7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary shall not acquire for the trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of the owner of land or interest in land4 7ii7 ,effect ,nothing in this paragraph-- 7,i7 requires any private property owner to allow public access 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local government access7 to private property2 or 7,,ii7 modifies any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to public access to or use of private land4 7,e7 ,realignment ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may realign segments of the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the trail4 7,f7 ,map ,a map generally depicting the trail described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 4 7d7 ,study 7#a7 ,study required ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in accordance with this section1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall conduct a study that-- 7,a7 addresses the feasibility of1 and alternatives for1 connecting the northern and southern portions of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest by establishing a trail across the applicable portions of the northern and southern ,santa ,lucia ,mountains of the southern ,california ,coastal ,range2 and 7,b7 considers realignment of the trail or construction of new trail segments to avoid existing trail segments that currently allow motorized vehicles4 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7,a7 conform to the requirements for national scenic trail studies described in section #e7;b7 of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdd7;b772 7,b7 provide for a continual hiking route through and connecting the southern and northern sections of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest2 7,c7 promote recreational1 scenic1 wilderness and cultural values2 7,d7 enhance connectivity with the overall ,national ,forest trail system2 7,e7 consider new connectors and realignment of existing trails2 7,f7 emphasize safe and continuous public access1 dispersal from high-use areas1 and suitable water sources2 and 7,g7 to the extent practicable1 provide all-year use4 7#c7 ,additional requirement ,in completing the study required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consult with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 regional1 and local agencies2 7,b7 private landowners2 7,c7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,d7 members of the public4 7#d7 ,submission ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit the study required by paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,additions and alterations to the condor national scenic trail 7,a7 ,in general ,upon completion of the study required by paragraph 7#a71 if the ,secretary of ,agriculture determines that additional or alternative trail segments are feasible for inclusion in the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall include those segments in the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail4 7,b7 ,effective date ,additions or alternations to the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail shall be effective on the date the ,secretary of ,agriculture publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the additional or alternative segments are included in the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail4 7e7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this section 7including the amendments made by this section71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may enter into cooperative agreements with ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government entities and private entities to complete needed trail construction1 reconstruction1 and realignment projects authorized by this section 7including the amendments made by this section74 #caj4 ,forest service study ,not later than #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service7 shall study the feasibility of opening a new trail1 for vehicles measuring #ej inches or less1 connecting ,forest ,service ,highway #ie to the existing off-highway vehicle trail system in the ,ballinger ,canyon off-highway vehicle area4 #caa4 ,nonmotorized recreation opportunities ,not later than #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with interested parties1 shall conduct a study to improve nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities 7including mountain bicycling7 on land not designated as wilderness within the ,santa ,barbara1 ,ojai1 and ,mt4 ,pinos ranger districts4 #cab4 ,use by members of ,tribes 7a7 ,access ,the ,secretary shall ensure that ,tribes have access1 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 to the wilderness areas1 scenic areas1 and potential wilderness areas designated by this title for traditional cultural and religious purposes4 7b7 ,temporary closures 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary1 on request of a ,tribe1 may temporarily close to the general public one or more specific portions of a wilderness area1 scenic area1 or potential wilderness area designated by this title to protect the privacy of the members of the ,tribe in the conduct of traditional cultural and religious activities4 7#b7 ,requirement ,any closure under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 made in such a manner as to affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary for the activity to be carried out2 and 7,b7 be consistent with the purpose and intent of ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif7 and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 ,,iv ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,foothills and ,rivers ,protection #dja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,foothills and ,rivers ,protection ,act4 #djb4 ,definition of ,state ,in this title1 the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 ,a ,san gabriel national recreation area #daa4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are-- 7#a7 to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological1 scenic1 wildlife1 recreational1 cultural1 historical1 natural1 educational1 and scientific resources of the ,recreation ,area2 7#b7 to provide environmentally responsible1 well-managed recreational opportunities within the ,recreation ,area2 7#c7 to improve access to and from the ,recreation ,area2 7#d7 to provide expanded educational and interpretive services to increase public understanding of1 and appreciation for1 the natural and cultural resources of the ,recreation ,area2 7#e7 to facilitate the cooperative management of the land and resources within the ,recreation ,area1 in collaboration with the ,state and political subdivisions of the ,state1 historical1 business1 cultural1 civic1 recreational1 tourism and other nongovernmental organizations1 and the public2 and 7#f7 to allow the continued use of the ,recreation ,area by all individuals1 entities1 and local government agencies in activities relating to integrated water management1 flood protection1 water conservation1 water quality1 water rights1 water supply1 groundwater recharge and monitoring1 wastewater treatment1 public roads and bridges1 and utilities within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area4 #dab4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,adjudication ,the term adjudication means any final judgment1 order1 ruling1 or decree entered in any judicial proceeding adjudicating or affecting water rights1 surface water management1 or groundwater management4 7#b7 ,advisory council ,the term ,advisory ,council means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council established under section #dag7;a74 7#c7 ,federal lands ,the term ,federal lands means-- 7,a7 public lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers4 7#d7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,recreation ,area required under section #dad7;d74 7#e7 ,partnership ,the term ,partnership means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership established by section #dah7;a74 7#f7 ,public water system ,the term public water system has the meaning given the term in #db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj7;f77#d7 or in section #aafbge of the ,california ,health and ,safety ,code4 7#g7 ,recreation area ,the term ,recreation ,area means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area established by section #dac7;a74 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#i7 ,utility facility ,the term utility facility means-- 7,a7 any electric substations1 communication facilities1 towers1 poles1 and lines1 ground wires1 communication circuits1 and other structures1 and related infrastructure2 and 7,b7 any such facilities associated with a public water system4 7#aj7 ,water resource facility ,the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities1 dams and reservoirs1 flood control facilities1 water conservation works1 including debris protection facilities1 sediment placement sites1 rain gauges and stream gauges1 water quality facilities1 recycled water facilities1 water pumping1 conveyance and distribution systems1 water storage tanks and reservoirs1 and water treatment facilities1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 and transmission and other ancillary facilities1 groundwater recharge facilities1 water conservation1 water filtration plants1 and other water diversion1 conservation1 groundwater recharge1 storage1 and carriage structures4 #dac4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area 7a7 ,establishment2 boundaries ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system in the ,state the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area depicted as the ,proposed ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area on the map entitled ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,proposed ,boundary1 numbered #ejc_/aeb1gcg1 and dated ,july #bjai4 7b7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the ,recreation ,area with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service4 7c7 ,administration and jurisdiction 7#a7 ,public lands ,the public lands included in the ,recreation ,area shall be administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#b7 ,department of defense land ,although certain ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense are included in the recreation area1 nothing in this subtitle transfers administration jurisdiction of such ,federal lands from the ,secretary of ,defense or otherwise affects ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,state and local jurisdiction ,nothing in this subtitle alters1 modifies1 or diminishes any right1 responsibility1 power1 authority1 jurisdiction1 or entitlement of the ,state1 a political subdivision of the ,state1 including1 but not limited to courts of competent jurisdiction1 regulatory commissions1 boards1 and departments1 or any ,state or local agency under any applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or local law 7including regulations74 #dad4 ,management 7a7 ,national park system ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the public lands included in the ,recreation ,area in a manner that protects and enhances the natural resources and values of the public lands1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 this subtitle2 7#b7 section #ajjaja7;a71 chapter #ajjc1 and sections #ajjgea7;a71 #ajjgeb1 #ajjgec and #ajbaja of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code 7formerly known as the ,national ,park ,service ,organic ,act72 7#c7 the laws generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system2 and 7#d7 other applicable law1 regulations1 adjudications1 and orders4 7b7 ,cooperation with secretary of defense ,the ,secretary shall cooperate with the ,secretary of ,defense to develop opportunities for the management of the ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense included in the ,recreation ,area in accordance with the purposes described in section #daa1 to the maximum extent practicable4 7c7 ,treatment of non-,federal land 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subtitle-- 7,a7 authorizes the ,secretary to take any action that would affect the use of any land not owned by the ,united ,states within the ,recreation ,area2 7,b7 affects the use of1 or access to1 any non-,federal land within the ,recreation ,area2 7,c7 modifies any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to public access to1 or use of1 non-,federal land2 7,d7 requires any owner of non-,federal land to allow public access 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local government access7 to private property or any other non-,federal land2 7,e7 alters any duly adopted land use regulation1 approved land use plan1 or any other regulatory authority of any ,state or local agency or unit of ,tribal government2 7,f7 creates any liability1 or affects any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner or other owner of non-,federal land with respect to any person injured on the private property or other non-,federal land2 7,g7 conveys to the ,partnership any land use or other regulatory authority2 7,h7 shall be construed to cause any ,federal1 ,state1 or local regulation or permit requirement intended to apply to units of the ,national ,park ,system to affect the ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense or non-,federal lands within the boundaries of the recreation area2 or 7,i7 requires any local government to participate in any program administered by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,cooperation ,the ,secretary is encouraged to work with owners of non-,federal land who have agreed to cooperate with the ,secretary to advance the purposes of this subtitle4 7#c7 ,buffer zones 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subtitle establishes any protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,recreation ,area4 7,b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that an activity or use of land can be seen or heard from within the ,recreation ,area shall not preclude the activity or land use up to the boundary of the ,recreation ,area4 7#d7 ,facilities ,nothing in this subtitle affects the operation1 maintenance1 modification1 construction1 destruction1 removal1 relocation1 improvement or expansion of any water resource facility or public water system1 or any solid waste1 sanitary sewer1 water or waste-water treatment1 groundwater recharge or conservation1 hydroelectric1 conveyance distribution system1 recycled water facility1 or utility facility located within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area4 7#e7 ,exemption ,section #ajjijc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,puente ,hills landfill1 materials recovery facility1 or intermodal facility4 7d7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,deadline ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,advisory ,council shall establish a comprehensive management plan for the ,recreation ,area that supports the purposes described in section #daa4 7#b7 ,use of existing plans ,in developing the management plan1 to the extent consistent with this section1 the ,secretary may incorporate any provision of a land use or other plan applicable to the public lands included in the ,recreation ,area4 7#c7 ,incorporation of visitor services plan ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall incorporate into the management plan the visitor services plan under section #dai7;a77#b74 7#d7 ,partnership ,in developing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall consider recommendations of the ,partnership4 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall incorporate recommendations of the ,partnership into the management plan if the ,secretary determines that the recommendations are feasible and consistent with the purposes in section #daa1 this subtitle1 and applicable laws 7including regulations74 7e7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the ,state with respect to fish or wildlife located on public lands in the ,state4 #dae4 ,acquisition of non-,federal land within ,recreation ,area 7a7 ,limited acquisition authority 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may acquire non-,federal land within the boundaries of the ,recreation ,area only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 7#b7 ,additional requirement ,as a further condition on the acquisition of land1 the ,secretary shall make a determination that the land contains important biological1 cultural1 historic1 or recreational values4 7b7 ,prohibition on use of eminent domain ,nothing in this subtitle authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land or an interest in land4 7c7 ,treatment of acquired land ,any land or interest in land acquired by the ,united ,states within the boundaries of the ,recreation ,area shall be-- 7#a7 included in the ,recreation ,area2 and 7#b7 administered by the ,secretary in accordance with-- 7,a7 this subtitle2 and 7,b7 other applicable laws 7including regulations74 #daf4 ,water rights2 water resource facilities2 public roads2 utility facilities 7a7 ,no effect on water rights ,nothing in this subtitle or section #dbb-- 7#a7 shall affect the use or allocation1 as in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 of any water1 water right1 or interest in water 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 or stored water1 surface water1 groundwater1 and public trust interest72 7#b7 shall affect any public or private contract in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act for the sale1 lease1 loan1 or transfer of any water 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 or stored water1 surface water1 and groundwater72 7#c7 shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the ,united ,states in the ,state on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 authorizes or imposes any new reserved ,federal water right or expands water usage pursuant to any existing ,federal reserved1 riparian or appropriative right2 7#e7 shall be considered a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 or stored water1 surface water1 and groundwater7 held1 reserved1 or appropriated by any public entity or other persons or entities1 on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#f7 shall be construed to1 or shall interfere or conflict with the exercise of the powers or duties of any watermaster1 public agency1 public water system1 court of competent jurisdiction1 or other body or entity responsible for groundwater or surface water management or groundwater replenishment as designated or established pursuant to any adjudication or ,federal or ,state law1 including the management of the ,san ,gabriel ,river watershed and basin1 to provide water supply or other environmental benefits2 7#g7 shall be construed to impede or adversely impact any previously adopted ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area project1 as described in the report of the ,chief of ,engineers dated ,june #cj1 #aiib1 including any supplement or addendum to that report1 or any maintenance agreement to operate that project2 7#h7 shall interfere or conflict with any action by a watermaster1 water agency1 public water system1 court of competent jurisdiction1 or public agency pursuant to any ,federal or ,state law1 water right1 or adjudication1 including any action relating to water conservation1 water quality1 surface water diversion or impoundment1 groundwater recharge1 water treatment1 conservation or storage of water1 pollution1 waste discharge1 the pumping of groundwater2 the spreading1 injection1 pumping1 storage1 or the use of water from local sources1 storm water flows1 and runoff1 or from imported or recycled water1 that is undertaken in connection with the management or regulation of the ,san ,gabriel ,river2 7#i7 shall interfere with1 obstruct1 hinder1 or delay the exercise of1 or access to1 any water right by the owner of a public water system or any other individual or entity1 including the construction1 operation1 maintenance1 replacement1 removal1 repair1 location1 or relocation of any well2 pipeline2 or water pumping1 treatment1 diversion1 impoundment1 or storage facility2 or other facility or property necessary or useful to access any water right or operate an public water system2 7#aj7 shall require the initiation or reinitiation of consultation with the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service under1 or the application of any provision of1 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 relating to any action affecting any water1 water right1 or water management or water resource facility in the ,san ,gabriel ,river watershed and basin2 or 7#aa7 authorizes any agency or employee of the ,united ,states1 or any other person1 to take any action inconsistent with any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aj74 7b7 ,water resource facilities 7#a7 ,no effect on existing water resource facilities ,nothing in this subtitle or section #dbb shall affect-- 7,a7 the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 destruction1 removal1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 improvement or replacement of a water resource facility or public water system within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument2 or 7,b7 access to a water resource facility within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument4 7#b7 ,no effect on new water resource facilities ,nothing in this subtitle or section #dbb shall preclude the establishment of a new water resource facility 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 within the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument if the water resource facility or public water system is necessary to preserve or enhance the health1 safety1 reliability1 quality or accessibility of water supply1 or utility services to residents of ,los ,angeles ,county4 7#c7 ,flood control ,nothing in this subtitle or section #dbb shall be construed to-- 7,a7 impose any new restriction or requirement on flood protection1 water conservation1 water supply1 groundwater recharge1 water transfers1 or water quality operations and maintenance2 or 7,b7 increase the liability of an agency or public water system carrying out flood protection1 water conservation1 water supply1 groundwater recharge1 water transfers1 or water quality operations4 7#d7 ,diversion or use of water ,nothing in this subtitle or section #dbb shall authorize or require the use of water or water rights in1 or the diversion of water to1 the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument4 7c7 ,utility facilities and rights of way ,nothing in this subtitle or section #dbb shall-- 7#a7 affect the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 destruction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 inspection1 renewal1 reconstruction1 alteration1 addition1 relocation1 improvement1 removal1 or replacement of a utility facility or appurtenant right-of-way within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument2 7#b7 affect access to a utility facility or right-of-way within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument2 or 7#c7 preclude the establishment of a new utility facility or right-of-way 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 within the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument if such a facility or right-of-way is necessary for public health and safety1 electricity supply1 or other utility services4 7d7 ,roads2 public transit 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,public road ,the term public road means any paved road or bridge 7including any appurtenant structure and right-of-way7 that is-- 7i7 operated or maintained by a non-,federal entity2 and 7ii7 7,i7 open to vehicular use by the public2 or 7,,ii7 used by a public agency or utility for the operation1 maintenance1 improvement1 repair1 removal1 relocation1 construction1 destruction or rehabilitation of infrastructure1 a utility facility1 or a right-of-way4 7,b7 ,public transit ,the term public transit means any transit service 7including operations and rights-of-way7 that is-- 7i7 operated or maintained by a non-,federal entity2 and 7ii7 7,i7 open to the public2 or 7,,ii7 used by a public agency or contractor for the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 or rehabilitation of infrastructure1 a utility facility1 or a right-of-way4 7#b7 ,no effect on public roads or public transit ,nothing in this subtitle or section #dbb-- 7,a7 authorizes the ,secretary to take any action that would affect the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 or rehabilitation of public roads or public transit 7including activities necessary to comply with ,federal or ,state safety or public transit standards72 or 7,b7 creates any new liability1 or increases any existing liability1 of an owner or operator of a public road4 #dag4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish an advisory council1 to be known as the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,council shall advise the ,secretary regarding the development and implementation of the management plan and the visitor services plan4 7c7 ,applicable law ,the ,advisory ,council shall be subject to-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app472 and 7#b7 all other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7d7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,council shall consist of #bb members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary after taking into consideration recommendations of the ,partnership1 of whom-- 7#a7 #b shall represent local1 regional1 or national environmental organizations2 7#b7 #b shall represent the interests of outdoor recreation1 including off-highway vehicle recreation1 within the ,recreation ,area2 7#c7 #b shall represent the interests of community-based organizations1 the missions of which include expanding access to the outdoors2 7#d7 #b shall represent business interests2 7#e7 #a shall represent ,indian ,tribes within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area2 7#f7 #a shall represent the interests of homeowners' associations within the ,recreation ,area2 7#g7 #c shall represent the interests of holders of adjudicated water rights1 public water systems1 water agencies1 wastewater and sewer agencies1 recycled water facilities1 and water management and replenishment entities2 7#h7 #a shall represent energy and mineral development interests2 7#i7 #a shall represent owners of ,federal grazing permits or other land use permits within the ,recreation ,area2 7#aj7 #a shall represent archaeological and historical interests2 7#aa7 #a shall represent the interests of environmental educators2 7#ab7 #a shall represent cultural history interests2 7#ac7 #a shall represent environmental justice interests2 7#ad7 #a shall represent electrical utility interests2 and 7#ae7 #b shall represent the affected public at large4 7e7 ,terms 7#a7 ,staggered terms ,a member of the ,advisory ,council shall be appointed for a term of #c years1 except that1 of the members first appointed1 #g of the members shall be appointed for a term of #a year and #g of the members shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a member may be reappointed to serve on the ,advisory ,council on the expiration of the term of service of the member4 7#c7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the ,advisory ,council shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made4 7f7 ,quorum ,a quorum shall be ten members of the advisory council4 ,the operations of the advisory council shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained4 7g7 ,chairperson2 procedures ,the ,advisory ,council shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as the advisory council considers necessary or desirable4 7h7 ,service without compensation ,members of the ,advisory ,council shall serve without pay4 7i7 ,termination ,the ,advisory ,council shall cease to exist-- 7#a7 on the date that is #e years after the date on which the management plan is adopted by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 on such later date as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate4 #dah4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,partnership1 to be known as the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,partnership are to-- 7#a7 coordinate the activities of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local authorities and the private sector in advancing the purposes of this subtitle2 and 7#b7 use the resources and expertise of each agency in improving management and recreational opportunities within the ,recreation ,area4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,partnership shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary 7or a designee7 to represent the ,national ,park ,service4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense 7or a designee7 to represent the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7or a designee7 to represent the ,forest ,service4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,natural ,resources ,agency of the ,state 7or a designee7 to represent-- 7,a7 the ,california ,department of ,parks and ,recreation2 and 7,b7 the ,rivers and ,mountains ,conservancy4 7#e7 ,one designee of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,board of ,supervisors4 7#f7 ,one designee of the ,puente ,hills ,habitat ,preservation ,authority4 7#g7 ,four designees of the ,san ,gabriel ,council of ,governments1 of whom one shall be selected from a local land conservancy4 7#h7 ,one designee of the ,san ,gabriel ,valley ,economic ,partnership4 7#i7 ,one designee of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,flood ,control ,district4 7#aj7 ,one designee of the ,san ,gabriel ,valley ,water ,association4 7#aa7 ,one designee of the ,central ,basin ,water ,association4 7#ab7 ,one designee of the ,main ,san ,gabriel ,basin ,watermaster4 7#ac7 ,one designee of a public utility company1 to be appointed by the ,secretary4 7#ad7 ,one designee of the ,watershed ,conservation ,authority4 7#ae7 ,one designee of the ,advisory ,council for the period during which the ,advisory ,council remains in effect4 7#af7 ,one designee of ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument ,community ,collaborative4 7d7 ,duties ,to advance the purposes described in section #daa1 the ,partnership shall-- 7#a7 make recommendations to the ,secretary regarding the development and implementation of the management plan2 7#b7 review and comment on the visitor services plan under section #dai7;a77#b71 and facilitate the implementation of that plan2 7#c7 assist units of local government1 regional planning organizations1 and nonprofit organizations in advancing the purposes of the ,recreation ,area by-- 7,a7 carrying out programs and projects that recognize1 protect1 and enhance important resource values within the ,recreation ,area2 7,b7 establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs within the ,recreation ,area2 7,c7 developing recreational and educational opportunities in the ,recreation ,area in accordance with the purposes of this subtitle2 7,d7 increasing public awareness of1 and appreciation for1 natural1 historic1 scenic1 and cultural resources of the ,recreation ,area2 7,e7 ensuring that signs identifying points of public access and sites of interest are posted throughout the ,recreation ,area2 7,f7 promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments1 organizations1 and individuals to advance the purposes of the ,recreation ,area2 and 7,g7 ensuring that management of the ,recreation ,area takes into consideration-- 7i7 local ordinances and land-use plans2 and 7ii7 adjacent residents and property owners2 7#d7 make recommendations to the ,secretary regarding the appointment of members to the ,advisory ,council2 and 7#e7 carry out any other actions necessary to achieve the purposes of this subtitle4 7e7 ,authorities ,subject to approval by the ,secretary1 for the purposes of preparing and implementing the management plan1 the ,partnership may use ,federal funds made available under this section-- 7#a7 to make grants to the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and other persons2 7#b7 to enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide grants or technical assistance to1 the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 ,federal agencies1 and other interested parties2 7#c7 to hire and compensate staff2 7#d7 to obtain funds or services from any source1 including funds and services provided under any other ,federal law or program2 7#e7 to contract for goods or services2 and 7#f7 to support activities of partners and any other activities that-- 7,a7 advance the purposes of the ,recreation ,area2 and 7,b7 are in accordance with the management plan4 7f7 ,terms of office2 reappointment2 vacancies 7#a7 ,terms ,a member of the ,partnership shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a member may be reappointed to serve on the ,partnership on the expiration of the term of service of the member4 7#c7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the ,partnership shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made4 7g7 ,quorum ,a quorum shall be #aa members of the ,partnership4 ,the operations of the ,partnership shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained4 7h7 ,chairperson2 procedures ,the ,partnership shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable4 7i7 ,service without compensation ,a member of the ,partnership shall serve without compensation4 7j7 ,duties and authorities of secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convene the ,partnership on a regular basis to carry out this subtitle4 7#b7 ,technical and financial assistance ,the ,secretary may provide to the ,partnership or any member of the ,partnership1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis1 such technical and financial assistance as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this subtitle4 7#c7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,partnership1 a member of the ,partnership1 or any other public or private entity to provide technical1 financial1 or other assistance to carry out this subtitle4 7#d7 ,construction of facilities on non-federal land 7,a7 ,in general ,in order to facilitate the administration of the ,recreation ,area1 the ,secretary is authorized1 subject to valid existing rights1 to construct administrative or visitor use facilities on land owned by a non-profit organization1 local agency1 or other public entity in accordance with this title and applicable law 7including regulations74 7,b7 ,additional requirements ,a facility under this paragraph may only be developed-- 7i7 with the consent of the owner of the non-,federal land2 and 7ii7 in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws 7including regulations7 and plans4 7#e7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall give priority to actions that-- 7,a7 conserve the significant natural1 historic1 cultural1 and scenic resources of the ,recreation ,area2 and 7,b7 provide educational1 interpretive1 and recreational opportunities consistent with the purposes of the ,recreation ,area4 7k7 ,committees ,the ,partnership shall establish-- 7#a7 a ,water ,technical ,advisory ,committee to advise the ,secretary regarding water-related issues relating to the ,recreation ,area2 and 7#b7 a ,public ,safety ,advisory ,committee to advise the ,secretary regarding public safety issues relating to the ,recreation ,area4 #dai4 ,visitor services and facilities 7a7 ,visitor services 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to facilitate the development of an integrated visitor services plan to improve visitor experiences in the ,recreation ,area through expanded recreational opportunities and increased interpretation1 education1 resource protection1 and enforcement4 7#b7 ,visitor services plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and carry out an integrated visitor services plan for the ,recreation ,area in accordance with this paragraph4 7,b7 ,contents ,the visitor services plan shall-- 7i7 assess current and anticipated future visitation to the ,recreation ,area1 including recreation destinations2 7ii7 consider the demand for various types of recreation 7including hiking1 picnicking1 horseback riding1 and the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles71 as permissible and appropriate2 7iii7 evaluate the impacts of recreation on natural and cultural resources1 water rights and water resource facilities1 public roads1 adjacent residents and property owners1 and utilities within the ,recreation ,area1 as well as the effectiveness of current enforcement and efforts2 7iv7 assess the current level of interpretive and educational services and facilities2 7v7 include recommendations to-- 7,i7 expand opportunities for high-demand recreational activities1 in accordance with the purposes described in section #daa2 7,,ii7 better manage ,recreation ,area resources and improve the experience of ,recreation ,area visitors through expanded interpretive and educational services and facilities1 and improved enforcement2 and 7,,iii7 better manage ,recreation ,area resources to reduce negative impacts on the environment1 ecology1 and integrated water management activities in the ,recreation ,area2 7vi7 in coordination and consultation with affected owners of non-,federal land1 assess options to incorporate recreational opportunities on non-,federal land into the ,recreation ,area-- 7,i7 in manner consistent with the purposes and uses of the non-,federal land2 and 7,,ii7 with the consent of the non-,federal landowner2 7vii7 assess opportunities to provide recreational opportunities that connect with adjacent ,national ,forest ,system land2 and 7viii7 be developed and carried out in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws and ordinances4 7,c7 ,consultation ,in developing the visitor services plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consult with-- 7,i7 the ,partnership2 7,,ii7 the ,advisory ,council2 7,,iii7 appropriate ,state and local agencies2 and 7,,iv7 interested nongovernmental organizations2 and 7ii7 involve members of the public4 7b7 ,visitor use facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may construct visitor use facilities in the ,recreation ,area4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each facility under paragraph 7#a7 shall be developed in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local-- 7,a7 laws 7including regulations72 and 7,b7 plans4 7c7 ,donations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may accept and use donated funds 7subject to appropriations71 property1 in-kind contributions1 and services to carry out this subtitle4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary may not use the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 to accept non-,federal land that has been acquired after the date of the enactment of this ,act through the use of eminent domain4 7d7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this subtitle1 the ,secretary may make grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements with1 units of ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments and private entities to conduct research1 develop scientific analyses1 and carry out any other initiative relating to the management of1 and visitation to1 the ,recreation ,area4 ,b ,san gabriel mountains #dba4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,wilderness area or addition ,the term wilderness area or addition means any wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #dbc7;a74 #dbb4 ,national monument boundary modification 7a7 ,in general ,the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument established by ,presidential ,proclamation #iaid 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjcja note7 7referred to in this section as the ,monument7 is modified to include the approximately #aji1afg acres of additional ,national ,forest ,system land depicted as the ,proposed ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument ,expansion on the map entitled ,proposed ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument ,expansion and dated ,june #bf1 #bjai4 7b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument1 including the lands added by subsection 7a71 in accordance with-- 7#a7 ,presidential ,proclamation #iaid1 as issued on ,october #aj1 #bjad 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjcja note72 7#b7 the laws generally applicable to the ,monument2 and 7#c7 this title4 7c7 ,management plan ,within #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall consult with ,state and local governments and the interested public to update the existing ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument ,plan to provide management direction and protection for the lands added to the ,monument by subsection 7a74 #dbc4 ,designation of ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions 7a7 ,designation ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following parcels of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state are designated as wilderness and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,condor peak wilderness ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #h1bjg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,condor ,peak ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,june #f1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,condor ,peak ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,san gabriel wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #b1jcb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,san ,gabriel ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,june #f1 #bjai1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,san ,gabriel ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #ij-cah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #hb ,stat4 #aca74 7#c7 ,sheep mountain wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #ac1gbf acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,sheep ,mountain ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,june #f1 #bjai1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,sheep ,mountain ,wilderness designated by section #aja7;a77#bi7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc2 ,public ,law #ih-dbe74 7#d7 ,yerba buena wilderness ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #f1fid acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yerba ,buena ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,june #f1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,yerba ,buena ,wilderness4 7b7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the wilderness areas and additions with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 #dbd4 ,administration of ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas and additions shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with this section and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,fire management and related activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or addition designated in section #dbc as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 or diseases in accordance with-- 7,a7 section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a772 and 7,b7 ,house ,report #ih-dj of the #ihth ,congress4 7#b7 ,funding priorities ,nothing in this subtitle limits funding for fire or fuels management in a wilderness area or addition4 7#c7 ,revision and development of local fire management plans ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend1 as applicable1 any local fire management plan that applies to a wilderness area or addition designated in section #dbc4 7#d7 ,administration ,in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 and any other applicable ,federal law1 to ensure a timely and efficient response to a fire emergency in a wilderness area or addition1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 establish agency approval procedures 7including appropriate delegations of authority to the ,forest ,supervisor1 ,district ,manager1 or other agency officials7 for responding to fire emergencies2 and 7,b7 enter into agreements with appropriate ,state or local firefighting agencies4 7c7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock in a wilderness area or addition1 if established before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall be administered in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7#b7 the guidelines contained in ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #aja-dje74 7d7 ,fish and wildlife 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the ,state with respect to fish or wildlife on public land in the ,state4 7#b7 ,management activities 7,a7 ,in general ,in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the ,secretary may conduct any management activity that are necessary to maintain or restore fish or wildlife populations or habitats in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated in section #dbc1 if the management activities are-- 7i7 consistent with relevant wilderness management plans2 and 7ii7 conducted in accordance with appropriate policies1 such as the policies established in ,appendix ,b of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #aja-dje74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,a management activity under subparagraph 7,a7 may include the occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles1 if the use1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would promote healthy1 viable1 and more naturally distributed wildlife populations that would enhance wilderness values while causing the minimum impact necessary to accomplish those tasks4 7,c7 ,existing activities ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and appropriate policies 7such as the policies established in ,appendix ,b of ,house ,report #aja-dje71 the ,state may use aircraft 7including helicopters7 in a wilderness area or addition to survey1 capture1 transplant1 monitor1 or provide water for a wildlife population1 including bighorn sheep4 7e7 ,buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for the designation of wilderness areas or wilderness additions by section #dbc to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area or wilderness addition4 7#b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that a nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #dbc shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area or addition4 7f7 ,military activities ,nothing in this title precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #dbc2 7#b7 the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #dbc2 or 7#c7 the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #dbc4 7g7 ,horses ,nothing in this subtitle precludes horseback riding in1 or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock into1 an area designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #dbc-- 7#a7 in accordance with section #d7;d77#e7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#e772 and 7#b7 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7h7 ,law enforcement ,nothing in this subtitle precludes any law enforcement or drug interdiction effort within the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #dbc in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7i7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas and additions designated by section #dbc are withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws4 7j7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land within the boundary of a wilderness area or addition that is acquired by the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 become part of the wilderness area or addition in which the land is located2 and 7#b7 be managed in accordance with this section1 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 and any other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7k7 ,climatological data collection ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 the ,secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic1 meteorologic1 or climatological collection devices in a wilderness area or addition if the ,secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities is essential to a flood warning1 flood control1 or water reservoir operation activity4 7l7 ,authorized events ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may authorize the ,angeles ,crest #ajj competitive running event to continue in substantially the same manner and degree in which this event was operated and permitted in #bjae within additions to the ,sheep ,mountain ,wilderness in section #dbc of this title and the ,pleasant ,view ,ridge ,wilderness ,area designated by section #ahjb of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji1 provided that the event is authorized and conducted in a manner compatible with the preservation of the areas as wilderness4 #dbe4 ,designation of ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers 7a7 ,designation ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 77 ,east ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 ,california ,the following segments of the ,east ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the #aj-mile segment from the confluence of the ,prairie ,fork and ,vincent ,gulch to #ajj yards upstream of the ,heaton ,flats trailhead and day use area1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4g-mile segment from #ajj yards upstream of the ,heaton ,flats trailhead and day use area to #ajj yards upstream of the confluence with ,williams ,canyon1 as a recreational river4 77 ,north ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 ,california ,the #d4c-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river from the confluence with ,cloudburst ,canyon to #j4be miles upstream of the confluence with the ,west ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a recreational river4 77 ,west ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 ,california ,the following segments of the ,west ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the #f4g-mile segment from #j4be miles downstream of its source near ,red ,box ,gap in sec4 #ad1 ,t4 #b ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,w41 to the confluence with the unnamed tributary #j4be miles downstream of the power lines in sec4 #bb1 ,t4 #b ,n41 ,r4 #aa ,w41 as a recreational river4 7,b7 ,the #a4f-mile segment of the ,west ,fork from #j4be miles downstream of the powerlines in sec4 #bb1 ,t4 #b ,n41 ,r4 #aa ,w41 to the confluence with ,bobcat ,canyon1 as a wild river4 77 ,little ,rock ,creek1 ,california ,the following segments of ,little ,rock ,creek and tributaries1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the #aj4c-mile segment from its source on ,mt4 ,williamson in sec4 #f1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #i ,w41 to #ajj yards upstream of the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,little ,rock ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #f4f-mile segment from #ajj yards upstream of the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,little ,rock ,creek to the confluence with ,santiago ,canyon1 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #a-mile segment of ,cooper ,canyon ,creek from #j4be miles downstream of ,highway #b to #ajj yards downstream of ,cooper ,canyon ,campground1 as a scenic river4 7,d7 ,the #a4c-mile segment of ,cooper ,canyon ,creek from #ajj yards downstream of ,cooper ,canyon ,campground to the confluence with ,little ,rock ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,e7 ,the #a-mile segment of ,buckhorn ,creek from #ajj yards downstream of the ,buckhorn ,campground to its confluence with ,cooper ,canyon ,creek1 as a wild river4 4 7b7 ,water resource facilities2 and water use 7#a7 ,water resource facilities 7,a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities1 dams and reservoirs1 flood control facilities1 water conservation works and facilities1 including debris protection facilities1 sediment placement sites1 rain gauges and stream gauges1 water quality facilities1 recycled water facilities and water pumping1 conveyance distribution systems1 water storage tanks and reservoirs1 and water treatment facilities1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 and transmission and other ancillary facilities1 groundwater recharge facilities1 water conservation1 water filtration plants1 and other water diversion1 conservation1 groundwater recharge1 storage1 and carriage structures4 7,b7 ,no effect on existing water resource facilities ,nothing in this section shall alter1 modify1 or affect-- 7i7 the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 destruction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 relocation or replacement of a water resource facility downstream of a wild and scenic river segment designated by this section1 provided that the physical structures of such facilities or reservoirs shall not be located within the river areas designated in this section2 or 7ii7 access to a water resource facility downstream of a wild and scenic river segment designated by this section4 7,c7 ,no effect on new water resource facilities ,nothing in this section shall preclude the establishment of a new water resource facilities 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 downstream of a wild and scenic river segment4 7#b7 ,limitation ,any new reservation of water or new use of water pursuant to existing water rights held by the ,united ,states to advance the purposes of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abga et seq47 shall be for nonconsumptive instream use only within the segments designated by this section4 7#c7 ,existing law ,nothing in this section affects the implementation of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 #dbf4 ,water rights 7a7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this title1 and no action to implement this title-- 7#a7 shall constitute an express or implied reservation of any water or water right1 or authorizing an expansion of water use pursuant to existing water rights held by the ,united ,states1 with respect to the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument1 the land designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #dbc or land adjacent to the wild and scenic river segments designated by the amendment made by section #dbe2 7#b7 shall affect1 alter1 modify1 or condition any water rights in the ,state in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including any water rights held by the ,united ,states2 7#c7 shall be construed as establishing a precedent with regard to any future wilderness or wild and scenic river designations2 7#d7 shall affect1 alter1 or modify the interpretation of1 or any designation1 decision1 adjudication or action made pursuant to1 any other ,act2 or 7#e7 shall be construed as limiting1 altering1 modifying1 or amending any of the interstate compacts or equitable apportionment decrees that apportions water among or between the ,state and any other ,state4 7b7 ,state water law ,the ,secretary shall comply with applicable procedural and substantive requirements of the law of the ,state in order to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act with respect to the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument1 wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #dbc1 and the wild and scenic rivers designated by amendment made by section #dbe4 ,v ,rim of the ,valley ,corridor ,preservation #eja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,rim of the ,valley ,corridor ,preservation ,act4 #ejb4 ,boundary adjustment2 land acquisition2 administration 7a7 ,boundary adjustment ,section #ejg7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,parks and ,recreation ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjkk7c77#a77 is amended in the first sentence by striking 1 which shall and inserting and generally depicted as ,rim of the ,valley ,unit ,proposed ,addition on the map entitled ,rim of the ,valley ,unit--,santa ,monica ,mountains ,national ,recreation ,area1 numbered #fch_/adg1gbc1 and dated ,september #bjah4 ,both maps shall4 7b7 ,rim of the valley unit ,section #ejg of the ,national ,parks and ,recreation ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjkk7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7u7 ,rim of the valley unit 7#a7 ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall update the general management plan for the recreation area to reflect the boundaries designated on the map referred to in subsection 7c77#a7 as the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit 7hereafter in the subsection referred to as the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit74 ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall administer the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit1 and any land or interest in land acquired by the ,united ,states and located within the boundaries of the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit1 as part of the recreation area in accordance with the provisions of this section and applicable laws and regulations4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may acquire non-,federal land within the boundaries of the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 ,nothing in this subsection authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land or interests in land4 7#c7 ,nothing in this subsection or the application of the management plan for the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit shall be construed to-- 7,a7 modify any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to public access to or use of non-,federal land2 7,b7 create any liability1 or affect any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner or other owner of non-,federal land with respect to any person injured on private property or other non-,federal land2 7,c7 affect the ownership1 management1 or other rights relating to any non-,federal land 7including any interest in any non-,federal land72 7,d7 require any local government to participate in any program administered by the ,secretary2 7,e7 alter1 modify1 or diminish any right1 responsibility1 power1 authority1 jurisdiction1 or entitlement of the ,state1 any political subdivision of the ,state1 or any ,state or local agency under existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local law 7including regulations72 7,f7 require the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones1 and the fact that certain activities or land can be seen or heard from within the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or land uses up to the boundary of the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit2 7,g7 require or promote use of1 or encourage trespass on1 lands1 facilities1 and rights-of-way owned by non-,federal entities1 including water resource facilities and public utilities1 without the written consent of the owner2 7,h7 affect the operation1 maintenance1 modification1 construction1 or expansion of any water resource facility or utility facility located within or adjacent to the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit2 7,i7 terminate the fee title to lands or customary operation1 maintenance1 repair1 and replacement activities on or under such lands granted to public agencies that are authorized pursuant to ,federal or ,state statute2 7,j7 interfere with1 obstruct1 hinder1 or delay the exercise of any right to1 or access to any water resource facility or other facility or property necessary or useful to access any water right to operate any public water or utility system2 7,k7 require initiation or reinitiation of consultation with the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service under1 or the application of provisions of1 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 or division ,a of subtitle ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 concerning any action or activity affecting water1 water rights or water management or water resource facilities within the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit2 or 7,l7 limit the ,secretary's ability to update applicable fire management plans1 which may consider fuels management strategies including managed natural fire1 prescribed fires1 non-fire mechanical hazardous fuel reduction activities1 or post-fire remediation of damage to natural and cultural resources4 7#d7 ,the activities of a utility facility or water resource facility shall take into consideration ways to reasonably avoid or reduce the impact on the resources of the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit4 7#e7 ,for the purpose of paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 the term utility facility means electric substations1 communication facilities1 towers1 poles1 and lines1 ground wires1 communications circuits1 and other structures1 and related infrastructure2 and 7,b7 the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities2 dams and reservoirs2 flood control facilities2 water conservation works1 including debris protection facilities1 sediment placement sites1 rain gauges1 and stream gauges2 water quality1 recycled water1 and pumping facilities2 conveyance distribution systems2 water treatment facilities2 aqueducts2 canals2 ditches2 pipelines2 wells2 hydropower projects2 transmission facilities2 and other ancillary facilities1 groundwater recharge facilities1 water conservation1 water filtration plants1 and other water diversion1 conservation1 groundwater recharge1 storage1 and carriage structures4 4 ,,vi ,wild ,olympics ,wilderness and ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers #fja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,wild ,olympics ,wilderness and ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act4 #fjb4 ,designation of olympic national forest wilderness areas 7a7 ,in general ,in furtherance of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following ,federal land in the ,olympic ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,washington comprising approximately #abf1eed acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,wild ,olympics ,wilderness and ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act and dated ,april #h1 #bjai 7referred to in this section as the map71 is designated as wilderness and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,lost creek wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #g1aei acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,lost ,creek ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,rugged ridge wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #e1ief acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,rugged ,ridge ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,alckee creek wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #a1ghg acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,alckee ,creek ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,gates of the elwha wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #e1ffi acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,gates of the ,elwha ,wilderness4 7#e7 ,buckhorn wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #ba1ife acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,buckhorn ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,washington ,state ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cci74 7#f7 ,green mountain wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #d1gij acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,green ,mountain ,wilderness4 7#g7 ,the brothers wilderness additions ,certain land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #h1fbe acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,the ,brothers ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,washington ,state ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cci74 7#h7 ,mount skokomish wilderness additions ,certain land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #h1icc acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,mount ,skokomish ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,washington ,state ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cci74 7#i7 ,wonder mountain wilderness additions ,certain land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #bf1eag acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,wonder ,mountain ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,washington ,state ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cci74 7#aj7 ,moonlight dome wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #i1aag acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,moonlight ,dome ,wilderness4 7#aa7 ,south quinault ridge wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #aj1hhg acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,south ,quinault ,ridge ,wilderness4 7#ab7 ,colonel bob wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #cec acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,colonel ,bob ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,washington ,state ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cci74 7#ac7 ,sam's river wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #ac1dah acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,sam's ,river ,wilderness4 7#ad7 ,canoe creek wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #a1cgh acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,canoe ,creek ,wilderness4 7b7 ,administration 7#a7 ,management ,subject to valid existing rights1 the land designated as wilderness by subsection 7a7 shall be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,map and description 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the land designated as wilderness by subsection 7a7 with-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,effect ,each map and legal description filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct minor errors in the map and legal description4 7,c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,forest ,service4 7c7 ,potential wilderness 7#a7 ,in general ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #e1cdf acres as identified as ,potential ,wilderness on the map1 is designated as potential wilderness4 7#b7 ,designation as wilderness ,on the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that any nonconforming uses in the potential wilderness designated by paragraph 7#a7 have terminated1 the potential wilderness shall be-- 7,a7 designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 and 7,b7 incorporated into the adjacent wilderness area4 7d7 ,adjacent management 7#a7 ,no protective perimeters or buffer zones ,the designations in this section shall not create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around any wilderness area4 7#b7 ,nonconforming uses permitted outside of boundaries of wilderness areas ,any activity or use outside of the boundary of any wilderness area designated under this section shall be permitted even if the activity or use would be seen or heard within the boundary of the wilderness area4 7e7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,the ,secretary may take such measures as are necessary to control fire1 insects1 and diseases1 in the wilderness areas designated by this section1 in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 #fjc4 ,wild and scenic river designations 7a7 ,in general ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bca7 ,elwha river1 washington ,the approximately #bi4j-mile segment of the ,elwha ,river and tributaries from the source to ,cat ,creek1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#bcb7 ,dungeness river1 washington ,the segment of the ,dungeness ,river from the headwaters to the ,state of ,washington ,department of ,natural ,resources land in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #d ,w41 sec4 #ab1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 except that portions of the river within the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 including the following segments of the mainstem and major tributary the ,gray ,wolf ,river1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #e4h-mile segment of the ,dungeness ,river from the headwaters to the #bhgj ,bridge1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #b4a-mile segment of the ,dungeness ,river from the #bhgj ,bridge to ,silver ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #b4g-mile segment of the ,dungeness ,river from ,silver ,creek to ,sleepy ,hollow ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #f4c-mile segment of the ,dungeness ,river from ,sleepy ,hollow ,creek to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary1 as a scenic river4 7,e7 ,the approximately #a4i-mile segment of the ,dungeness ,river from the ,national ,forest boundary to the ,state of ,washington ,department of ,natural ,resources land in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #d ,w41 sec4 #ab1 to be administered as a recreational river through a cooperative management agreement between the ,state of ,washington and the ,secretary of ,agriculture as provided in section #aj7;e7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abha7;e774 7,f7 ,the approximately #af4a-mile segment of the ,gray ,wolf ,river from the headwaters to the #bhgj ,bridge1 as a wild river4 7,g7 ,the approximately #a4a-mile segment of the ,gray ,wolf ,river from the #bhgj ,bridge to the confluence with the ,dungeness ,river1 as a scenic river4 7#bcc7 ,big quilcene river1 washington ,the segment of the ,big ,quilcene ,river from the headwaters to the ,city of ,port ,townsend water intake facility1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #d4d-mile segment from the headwaters to the ,buckhorn ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #e4c-mile segment from the ,buckhorn ,wilderness boundary to the ,city of ,port ,townsend water intake facility1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,section #g7;a71 with respect to the licensing of dams1 water conduits1 reservoirs1 powerhouses1 transmission lines1 or other project works1 shall apply to the approximately #e-mile segment from the ,city of ,port ,townsend water intake facility to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary4 7#bcd7 ,dosewallips river1 washington ,the segment of the ,dosewallips ,river from the headwaters to the private land in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 sec4 #ae1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 except that portions of the river within the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #ab4i-mile segment from the headwaters to ,station ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #f4h-mile segment from ,station ,creek to the private land in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 sec4 #ae1 as a scenic river4 7#bce7 ,duckabush river1 washington ,the segment of the ,duckabush ,river from the headwaters to the private land in ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 sec4 #a1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 except that portions of the river within the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #ai4j-mile segment from the headwaters to the ,brothers ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #a4i-mile segment from the ,brothers ,wilderness boundary to the private land in ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 sec4 #a1 as a scenic river4 7#bcf7 ,hamma hamma river1 washington ,the segment of the ,hamma ,hamma ,river from the headwaters to the eastern edge of the ,,nw#ad sec4 #ba1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #c4a-mile segment from the headwaters to the ,mt4 ,skokomish ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #e4h-mile segment from the ,mt4 ,skokomish ,wilderness boundary to ,lena ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #f4h-mile segment from ,lena ,creek to the eastern edge of the ,,nw#ad sec4 #ba1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 to be administered as a recreational river through a cooperative management agreement between the ,state of ,washington and the ,secretary of ,agriculture as provided in section #aj7;e7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abha7;e774 7#bcg7 ,south fork skokomish river1 washington ,the segment of the ,south ,fork ,skokomish ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #f4g-mile segment from the headwaters to ,church ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #h4c-mile segment from ,church ,creek to ,le,bar ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #d4j-mile segment from ,le,bar ,creek to upper end of gorge in the ,,nw#ad sec4 #bb1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #e ,w41 as a recreational river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #f4j-mile segment from the upper end of the gorge to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary1 as a scenic river4 7#bch7 ,middle fork satsop river1 washington ,the approximately #g4i-mile segment of the ,middle ,fork ,satsop ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as a scenic river4 7#bci7 ,west fork satsop river1 washington ,the approximately #h4b-mile segment of the ,west ,fork ,satsop ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as a scenic river4 7#bdj7 ,wynoochee river1 washington ,the segment of the ,wynoochee ,river from the headwaters to the head of ,wynoochee ,reservoir to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 except that portions of the river within the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #b4e-mile segment from the headwaters to the boundary of the ,wonder ,mountain ,wilderness1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #g4d-mile segment from the boundary of the ,wonder ,mountain ,wilderness to the head of ,wynoochee ,reservoir1 as a recreational river4 7#bda7 ,east fork humptulips river1 washington ,the segment of the ,east ,fork ,humptulips ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #g4d-mile segment from the headwaters to the ,moonlight ,dome ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #aj4c-mile segment from the ,moonlight ,dome ,wilderness boundary to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary1 as a scenic river4 7#bdb7 ,west fork humptulips river1 washington ,the approximately #ba4d-mile segment of the ,west ,fork ,humptulips ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,forest ,boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as a scenic river4 7#bdc7 ,quinault river1 washington ,the segment of the ,quinault ,river from the headwaters to private land in ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #h ,w41 sec4 #cc1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #af4e-mile segment from the headwaters to ,graves ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #f4g-mile segment from ,graves ,creek to ,cannings ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #a4j-mile segment from ,cannings ,creek to private land in ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #h ,w41 sec4 #cc1 as a recreational river4 7#bdd7 ,queets river1 washington ,the segment of the ,queets ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 except that portions of the river outside the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 including the following segments of the mainstem and certain tributaries in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #bh4f-mile segment of the ,queets ,river from the headwaters to the confluence with ,sams ,river1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #af4j-mile segment of the ,queets ,river from the confluence with ,sams ,river to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #ae4g-mile segment of the ,sams ,river from the headwaters to the confluence with the ,queets ,river1 as a scenic river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #ag4g-mile segment of ,matheny ,creek from the headwaters to the confluence with the ,queets ,river1 to be administered as a scenic river through a cooperative management agreement between the ,state of ,washington and the ,secretary of ,agriculture as provided in section #aj7;e7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abha7;e774 7#bde7 ,hoh river1 washington ,the segment of the ,hoh ,river and the major tributary ,south ,fork ,hoh from the headwaters to ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #bj4g-mile segment of the ,hoh ,river from the headwaters to ,jackson ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #f4j-mile segment of the ,hoh ,river from ,jackson ,creek to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #ac4h-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,hoh ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #d4f-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,hoh ,river from the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary to the ,washington ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources boundary in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #aj ,w41 sec4 #bi1 to be administered as a recreational river through a cooperative management agreement between the ,state of ,washington and the ,secretary of ,agriculture as provided in section #aj7;e7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abha7;e774 7#bdf7 ,bogachiel river1 washington ,the approximately #be4f-mile segment of the ,bogachiel ,river from the source to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as a wild river4 7#bdg7 ,south fork calawah river1 washington ,the segment of the ,south ,fork ,calawah ,river and the major tributary ,sitkum ,river from the headwaters to ,hyas ,creek to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 except those portions of the river within the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 including the following segments in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #ae4g-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,calawah ,river from the headwaters to the ,sitkum ,river1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #j4i-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,calawah ,river from the ,sitkum ,river to ,hyas ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #a4f-mile segment of the ,sitkum ,river from the headwaters to the ,rugged ,ridge ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #aa4i-mile segment of the ,sitkum ,river from the ,rugged ,ridge ,wilderness boundary to the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,calawah1 as a scenic river4 7#bdh7 ,sol duc river1 washington ,the segment of the ,sol ,duc ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 including the following segments of the mainstem and certain tributaries in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #g4j-mile segment of the ,sol ,duc ,river from the headwaters to the end of ,sol ,duc ,hot ,springs ,road1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #aj4h-mile segment of the ,sol ,duc ,river from the end of ,sol ,duc ,hot ,springs ,road to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #ad4b-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,sol ,duc ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,hot ,springs ,road bridge1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #j4b-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,sol ,duc ,river from the ,olympic ,hot ,springs ,road bridge to the confluence with the ,sol ,duc ,river1 as a scenic river4 7,e7 ,the approximately #h4j-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,sol ,duc ,river from the headwaters to the confluence with the ,sol ,duc ,river1 as a scenic river4 7#bdi7 ,lyre river1 washington ,the approximately #j4b-mile segment of the ,lyre ,river from ,lake ,crescent to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river4 4 7b7 ,restoration activities ,consistent with the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abga et seq47 7including any regulations issued under that ,act71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as applicable1 may authorize an activity or project for a component of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,system designated under the amendments made by subsection 7a71 the primary purpose of which is-- 7#a7 river restoration2 7#b7 the recovery of a species listed as endangered or threatened under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7#c7 restoring ecological and hydrological function4 7c7 ,updates to land and resource management plans 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall1 with respect to the designations made under subsection 7a7 on lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary1 incorporate such designations into updated management plans for units of the ,national ,forest ,system in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,exception ,the date specified in paragraph 7#a7 shall be #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act if the ,secretary of ,agriculture-- 7,a7 is unable to meet the requirement under such paragraph by the date specified in such paragraph2 and 7,b7 not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 includes in the ,department of ,agriculture annual budget submission to ,congress a request for additional sums as may be necessary to meet the requirement of such paragraph4 7#c7 ,comprehensive management plan requirements ,updated management plans under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 satisfy the requirements under section #c7;d7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;d774 #fjd4 ,existing rights and withdrawal 7a7 ,effect on existing rights 7#a7 ,private parties ,in accordance with section #ab7;b7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abhc7;b771 nothing in this division or an amendment made by this division affects or abrogates any existing rights1 privileges1 or contracts held by a private party4 7#b7 ,state land ,nothing in this division or an amendment made by this division modifies or directs the management1 acquisition1 or disposition of land managed by the ,washington ,department of ,natural ,resources4 7b7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land within the boundaries of the river segments designated by this title and the amendment made by section #fjc7;a7 is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 #fje4 ,treaty rights ,nothing in this title alters1 modifies1 diminishes1 or extinguishes the reserved treaty rights of any ,indian tribe with hunting1 fishing1 gathering1 and cultural or religious rights in the ,olympic ,national ,forest as protected by a treaty4 ,,vii ,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness ,establishment #gja4 ,designation of ,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abjb of the ,john ,d4 ,dingell1 ,jr4 ,conservation1 ,management1 and ,recreation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #aaf-i2 #acc ,stat4 #fea7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,cerro del ,yuta and ,ro ,san ,antonio and inserting ,ro ,grande del ,norte ,national ,monument2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,map ,the term map means-- 7,a7 for purposes of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a71 the map entitled ,ro ,grande del ,norte ,national ,monument ,proposed ,wilderness ,areas and dated ,july #bh1 #bjae2 and 7,b7 for purposes of subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 the map entitled ,proposed ,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness and ,ro ,grande del ,norte ,national ,monument ,boundary and dated ,june #cjth1 #bjbb4 2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,cerro de la olla wilderness ,certain ,federal land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in ,taos ,county1 ,new ,mexico1 comprising approximately #ab1hih acres as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness4 2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking this ,act and inserting this ,act 7including a reserve common grazing allotment72 7iii7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,i7 by striking map and each place it appears and inserting maps and2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the legal description and map and inserting the maps or legal descriptions2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 ,wildlife water development projects in cerro de la olla wilderness 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b7 and in accordance with section #d7;c7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;c771 the ,secretary may authorize the maintenance of any structure or facility in existence on the date of enactment of this paragraph for wildlife water development projects 7including guzzlers7 in the ,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness if1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 the structure or facility would enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy1 viable1 and more naturally distributed wildlife populations2 and 7ii7 the visual impacts of the structure or facility on the ,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness can reasonably be minimized4 7,b7 ,cooperative agreement ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,state of ,new ,mexico that specifies1 subject to section #d7;c7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;c771 the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the ,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness may be carried out4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,john ,d4 ,dingell1 ,jr4 ,conservation1 ,management1 and ,recreation ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-i2 #acc ,stat4 #eha7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abjb and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,ro ,grande del ,norte ,national ,monument ,wilderness ,areas4 4 7b7 ,ro grande del norte national monument boundary modification ,the boundary of the ,ro ,grande del ,norte ,national ,monument in the ,state of ,new ,mexico is modified1 as depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,cerro de la ,olla ,wilderness and ,ro ,grande del ,norte ,national ,monument ,boundary and dated ,june #cjth1 #bjbb4 ,,viii ,study on ,flood ,risk ,mitigation #hja4 ,study on ,flood ,risk ,mitigation ,the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct a study to determine the contributions of wilderness designations under this division to protections to flood risk mitigation in residential areas4 ,,ix ,miscellaneous #ija4 ,promoting health and wellness for veterans and servicemembers ,the ,secretary of ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture are encouraged to ensure servicemember and veteran access to public lands designed by this division for the purposes of outdoor recreation and to participate in outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs4 #ijb4 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,nothing in this division may be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a771 in accordance with existing laws 7including regulations74 #ijc4 ,military activities ,nothing in this division precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over wilderness areas2 7#b7 the designation of new units of special airspace over wilderness areas2 or 7#c7 the establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,july #ad1 #bjbb4;,cheryl ,l4 ,johnson1,clerk4 ,august #c1 #bjbb ,read twice and placed on the calendar