,,ii #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hjgj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #h1 #bjbd,received ,,an ,,act ,to authorize appropriations for fiscal year #bjbe for military activities of the ,department of ,defense1 for military construction1 and for defense activities of the ,department of ,energy1 to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title 7a7 ,in general ,this ,act may be cited as the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe4 7b7 ,reference ,any reference in this or any other ,act to the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents 7a7 ,divisions ,this ,act is organized into four divisions as follows3 7#a7 ,division ,a--,department of ,defense ,authorizations4 7#b7 ,division ,b--,military ,construction ,authorizations4 7#c7 ,division ,c--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,authorizations and ,other ,authorizations4 7#d7 ,division ,d--,funding ,tables4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees4,division ,a--,,department ,,of ,,defense ,a,u,t,h,o,r,i,z,a,t,i,o,n,s,title ,i--,p,r,o,c,u,r,e,m,e,n,t,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,army ,programs,sec4 #aaa4 ,pilot program on the use of robotic targets to enhance the lethality of the reserve components of the ,army4,sec4 #aab4 ,limitation on procurement of end items containing energetic materials pending certification on domestic production capacity4,sec4 #aac4 ,report on ,black ,hawk helicopter program4,sec4 #aad4 ,plan for providing certain aircraft to the ,army ,national ,guard4,sec4 #aae4 ,development of requirement for shipping container production facility at domestic ,army installation4,subtitle ,c--,navy ,programs,sec4 #aca4 ,modification of annual report on cost targets for certain aircraft carriers4,sec4 #acb4 ,procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs4,sec4 #acc4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,,ch-#ec,k aircraft and ,t#djh engines4,sec4 #acd4 ,recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the ,navy ,reserve4,sec4 #ace4 ,designation of official responsible for autonomous surface and underwater dual-modality vehicles4,sec4 #acf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,medium ,landing ,ship pending certification and report4,sec4 #acg4 ,limitation on structural improvements and electrical power upgrades for ,,ah-#a,z and ,,uh-#a,y helicopters4,sec4 #ach4 ,sense of ,congress on aircraft carrier procurement4,subtitle ,d--,air ,force ,programs,sec4 #aea4 ,modification of minimum inventory requirement for air refueling tanker aircraft4,sec4 #aeb4 ,modification of certain primary mission aircraft inventory requirements for the combat air forces of the ,air ,force4,sec4 #aec4 ,extension of requirements relating to ,c-#acj aircraft4,sec4 #aed4 ,limitation on retirement of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft pending fighter aircraft capabilities and requirements study4,sec4 #aee4 ,limitation on use of funds pending submission of report on plan for long-term ,air ,force fighter force structure4,sec4 #aef4 ,recapitalization of air refueling tanker aircraft of the reserve components of the ,air ,force4,sec4 #aeg4 ,consolidation of authorities relating to ,air ,force landing gear4,sec4 #aeh4 ,notification of delays in delivery of ,,mh-#aci aircraft4,sec4 #aei4 ,plan for establishment and maintenance of ,f-#af simulators at ,air ,national ,guard training centers4,sec4 #afj4 ,funding for ,c-#acj modular airborne firefighting system4,sec4 #afa4 ,requirement for minimum number of air logistics complexes4,subtitle ,e--,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters,sec4 #aga4 ,modification to ,air ,force and ,navy use of commercial dual-use parts in certain aircraft and engines4,sec4 #agb4 ,policy on qualifications of contractors for into-plane fuel deliveries for heavy-lift aircraft4,sec4 #agc4 ,prohibition on operation1 procurement1 and contracting related to foreign-made light detection and ranging technology4,sec4 #agd4 ,limitation on procurement of ,f-#ce aircraft pending certification on improvements and correction of deficiencies4,sec4 #age4 ,assessment of air-to-air missile inventory requirements and related capabilities4,sec4 #agf4 ,modification to multiyear procurement authority for certain critical minerals4,sec4 #agg4 ,sense of ,congress on domestic procurement of defense articles for ,,aukus partnership4,sec4 #agh4 ,study to identify sources of secure parts for unmanned aircraft systems4,title ,,ii--,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,e,v,a,l,u,a,t,i,o,n,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #bjb4 ,funding for ,national ,defense ,education ,program4,subtitle ,b--,program ,requirements1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations,sec4 #baa4 ,modification of certain requirements relating to the ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office4,sec4 #bab4 ,modification to annual report on unfunded priorities of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4,sec4 #bac4 ,modification to defense laboratory education partnerships4,sec4 #bad4 ,use of partnership intermediaries to promote defense research and education4,sec4 #bae4 ,modification to personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering4,sec4 #baf4 ,modification to consortium on use of additive manufacturing for defense capability development4,sec4 #bag4 ,modification to continuous capability development and delivery program for ,f-#ce aircraft4,sec4 #bah4 ,modification of ,,cvn-#gc to support fielding of ,,mq-#be unmanned aerial vehicle4,sec4 #bai4 ,agility ,prime ,transition ,working ,group4,sec4 #bbj4 ,measures to advance quantum information science within the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bba4 ,authority to temporarily detail employees of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital to certain private-sector organizations4,sec4 #bbb4 ,pilot program on establishment of a test and evaluation cell within the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4,sec4 #bbc4 ,dismantlement of ,chinese drone aircraft of to identify the origin of components and security vulnerabilities4,sec4 #bbd4 ,program on limited objective experimentation in support of ,air ,force operations4,sec4 #bbe4 ,prohibition on contracts between certain foreign entities and institutions of higher education conducting ,department of ,defense-funded research4,sec4 #bbf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain institutions4,sec4 #bbg4 ,disclosure requirements for persons performing research or development projects for the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bbh4 ,modification to innovators information repository in the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bbi4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for canine and feline research4,sec4 #bcj4 ,expansion of participation in the ,digital ,on-,demand ,program4,subtitle ,c--,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters,sec4 #bda4 ,plan for establishment of secure computing and data storage environment for testing of artificial intelligence trained on biological data4,sec4 #bdb4 ,study and report on foreign capital disclosure requirements of certain ,department of ,defense organizations4,sec4 #bdc4 ,biotechnology roadmap4,sec4 #bdd4 ,authority for ,secretary of ,defense to enter into an agreement for an assessment of biotechnology capabilities of adversaries of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #bde4 ,sense of ,congress on research and development of solid rocket motor mixing technology and the missile industrial base4,sec4 #bdf4 ,funding for demonstration of high-pressure waterjet cut and capture system to demilitarize underwater munitions4,sec4 #bdg4 ,modification to artificial intelligence education strategy4,sec4 #bdh4 ,report on artificial intelligence workforce of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bdi4 ,increase in funding for high-hypersonic detonation propulsion research and technology4,sec4 #bej4 ,increase in funding for adaptive and intelligent adversary-threat models4,sec4 #bea4 ,funding for surface and shallow water mine counter-measures4,sec4 #beb4 ,report on potential inclusion of ,israel in the national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #bec4 ,plan on hacking for defense expansion4,sec4 #bed4 ,report on potential strategic partnership between the ,defense ,innovation ,unit and the ,taiwan ,ministry of ,national ,defense4,sec4 #bee4 ,sense of ,congress on the continuing need for innovation in the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #bef4 ,funding for alternative domestic source ,c-#acj;,j ,,irss4,sec4 #beg4 ,funding for virtual engineering for army readiness and sustainment4,sec4 #beh4 ,funding for humanitarian airborne mobile infrastructure capability4,sec4 #bei4 ,funding for fuel cell multi-modular use utilizing hydrogen4,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment,sec4 #caa4 ,extension of requirement to establish a schedule of black start exercises to assess the energy resilience and energy security of military installations4,sec4 #cab4 ,extension of prohibition on required disclosure4,sec4 #cac4 ,modifications to pilot program on use of sustainable aviation fuel4,sec4 #cad4 ,modification of temporary moratorium on incineration by ,department of ,defense of perfluoroalkyl substances1 polyfluoroalkyl substances1 and aqueous film forming foam4,sec4 #cae4 ,initiative to control and combat the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetle in ,hawaii4,sec4 #caf4 ,review and plan regarding biosecurity protocols for ,hawaii4,sec4 #cag4 ,pilot program to install propane-powered generators at a domestic defense industrial base facility4,sec4 #cah4 ,prohibition on implementation of regulation relating to minimizing risk of climate change4,sec4 #cai4 ,stormwater discharge permits for ,department of ,defense facilities4,sec4 #cbj4 ,extension of period for cooperative agreements under ,native ,american lands environmental mitigation program4,subtitle ,c--,logistics and ,sustainment,sec4 #cca4 ,plans regarding condition and maintenance of prepositioned stockpiles of ,navy1 ,air ,force1 and ,marine ,corps4,sec4 #ccb4 ,pilot program on improving marine corps supply chain and logistics through the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning software solutions4,sec4 #ccc4 ,responsiveness testing of ,defense ,logistics ,agency pharmaceutical contracts4,sec4 #ccd4 ,investment plan for ,department of ,defense depots and industrial facilities4,subtitle ,d--,studies and ,reports,sec4 #cda4 ,joint ,safety ,council report and briefing requirements4,sec4 #cdb4 ,change in timeframe for report on ability of ,department of ,defense to meet requirements for energy resilience and energy security measures on military installations4,sec4 #cdc4 ,modifications to ,comptroller ,general annual reviews of ,f-#ce sustainment efforts4,sec4 #cdd4 ,study on firefighter rapid intervention team training and equipment at ,department of ,defense facilities4,sec4 #cde4 ,joint ,safety ,council review of ,comptroller ,general report on fatigue of members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #cdf4 ,study on use and presence of toxic chemicals in ,panama ,canal ,zone4,sec4 #cdg4 ,report on wildfire fighting capabilities of the ,department of ,defense in ,hawaii4,sec4 #cdh4 ,briefing on ,army organizational clothing and equipment used in cold and extreme cold weather environments4,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters,sec4 #cea4 ,expanded license reciprocity for ,department of ,defense veterinarians4,sec4 #ceb4 ,provision of sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements to members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #cec4 ,funding for base support4,sec4 #ced4 ,availability of operation and maintenance appropriations for software4,title ,,iv--,military ,personnel ,authorizations,subtitle ,a--,active ,forces,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4,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,subtitle ,d--,reports,sec4 #dca4 ,annual defense manpower profile report3 expansion of justifications for end strengths4,title ,v--,military ,personnel ,policy,subtitle ,a--,officer ,policy,sec4 #eja4 ,grade of ,surgeon ,general of the ,navy4,sec4 #ejb4 ,redistribution of general officers of the ,marine ,corps on active duty4,sec4 #ejc4 ,removal of exemption relating to ,attending ,physician to the ,congress for certain distribution and grade limitations4,sec4 #ejd4 ,authority to exclude additional positions from limitations on the number of general officers and flag officers on active duty4,sec4 #eje4 ,modification to grade of ,attending ,physician to the ,congress4,sec4 #ejf4 ,authority to separate a regular officer after a board of inquiry recommends retaining such officer4,sec4 #ejg4 ,inclusion of service in ,,srotc in the computation of length of service of an officer appointed for completing ,,srotc4,sec4 #ejh4 ,improvements relating to ,medical ,officer of the ,marine ,corps position4,sec4 #eji4 ,repeal of requirement of one year of active duty service for original appointment as a warrant officer in the ,department of the ,air ,force4,sec4 #eji;,a4 ,pilot program on peer and subordinate evaluations of certain officers4,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management,sec4 #eaa4 ,grades of certain chiefs of reserve components4,sec4 #eab4 ,expansion of authority to continue reserve officers in certain military specialties on the reserve active-status list4,sec4 #eac4 ,feasibility of establishing a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa and in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4,sec4 #ead4 ,amendment to extend time period for transfer or discharge of certain army and air force reserve component general officers4,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records,sec4 #eba4 ,transfer to the ,space ,force of covered space functions of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ebb4 ,authority to designate certain separated members of the ,air ,force as honorary separated members of the ,space ,force4,sec4 #ebc4 ,merit-based principles for military personnel decisions in the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ebd4 ,next of kin of deceased members of certain ,armed ,forces3 database2 privacy4,sec4 #ebe4 ,marine ,corps permeability pilot program4,sec4 #ebf4 ,restoration of retired rank of ,general ,john ,d4 ,lavelle4,sec4 #ebg4 ,prohibition of requirement in the ,department of ,defense to wear a mask to stop the spread of ,,covid-#ai4,sec4 #ebh4 ,elimination of offices of diversity1 equity1 and inclusion and personnel of such offices4,sec4 #ebi4 ,posthumous commission as captain in the regular ,army for ,milton ,holland4,sec4 #ebi;,a4 ,authorization of members awarded certain decorations to wear the uniform when not on active duty4,sec4 #ebi;,b4 ,review of adverse action against a chaplain who requested exemption from the ,,covid-#ai vaccination mandate4,subtitle ,d--,recruitment,sec4 #eca4 ,selective ,service ,system3 automatic registration4,sec4 #ecb4 ,prohibition on cannabis testing for enlistment or commission in certain ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ecc4 ,reimbursement of applicants to certain ,armed ,forces for certain medical costs incurred during military entrance processing4,sec4 #ecd4 ,modernization of recruitment for the ,army4,sec4 #ece ,recruitment strategy for members of the ,armed ,forces who were discharged or dismissed on the sole basis of failure to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for ,,covid-#ai4,sec4 #ecf4 ,program of military recruitment and education at the ,national ,september #aa ,memorial and ,museum4,sec4 #ecg4 ,military recruiter physical access to campuses4,sec4 #ech4 ,improving oversight of military recruitment practices in public secondary schools4,sec4 #eci4 ,expansion of report on future servicemember preparatory course4,subtitle ,e--,member ,training and ,education,sec4 #eda4 ,increase to maximum funding for the ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program4,sec4 #edb4 ,expansion of international engagement authorities for ,service ,academies4,sec4 #edc4 ,reduction to minimum number of participating students required to establish or maintain a unit of ,,jrotc4,sec4 #edd4 ,number of foreign military medical students who may attend ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences under an exchange program4,sec4 #ede4 ,professional military education3 technical correction to definitions4,sec4 #edf4 ,authority to accept gifts of services for professional military education institutions4,sec4 #edg4 ,service ,academies3 appointments and additional appointees4,sec4 #edh4 ,alternative service obligation for a cadet or midshipman who becomes a professional athlete4,sec4 #edi4 ,service ,academies3 ,boards of ,visitors4,sec4 #edi;,a4 ,inclusion of certain information in annual military service academy reports4,sec4 #edi;,b4 ,naval ,postgraduate ,school3 function4,sec4 #edi;,c4 ,required training on ,constitution of the ,united ,states for commissioned officers of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #edi;,d4 ,ensuring access to certain higher education benefits4,sec4 #edi;,e4 ,service ,academies3 referral of denied applicants to the senior military colleges4,sec4 #edi;,f4 ,pilot program to provide graduate education opportunities for enlisted members of the ,army and ,navy4,sec4 #edi;,g4 ,air ,force rapid response language pilot program4,sec4 #edi;,h4 ,military training and competency database4,sec4 #edi;,i4 ,military vehicle operator training program4,sec4 #edi;,j4 ,speech disorders of cadets and midshipmen4,sec4 #edi,k4 ,annual training on the prevention of sexual abuse for students in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #edi,l4 ,expansion of authority to detail members to law education programs4,sec4 #edi,m4 ,dive school required element of qualification as a combat controller of the ,air ,force4,subtitle ,f--,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters,sec4 #eea4 ,authority of special trial counsel with respect to certain offenses occurring before effective date of military justice reforms4,sec4 #eeb4 ,detailing of appellate defense counsel4,sec4 #eec4 ,modification to offense of aiding the enemy under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #eed4 ,modification of timeline for potential implementation of study on unanimous court-martial verdicts4,sec4 #eee4 ,expanded command notifications to victims of domestic violence4,sec4 #eef4 ,prohibiting the broadcast and distribution of digitally manipulated intimate images4,sec4 #eeg4 ,treatment of certain records of criminal investigations4,sec4 #eeh4 ,recommendations for revisions to ,military ,rules of ,evidence to protect patient privacy4,sec4 #eei4 ,correction of certain citations in title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to sexual offenses4,subtitle ,g--,member ,transition,sec4 #efa4 ,modifications to ,transition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #efb4 ,minimum duration of preseparation counseling regarding financial planning4,sec4 #efc4 ,transition ,assistance ,program3 presentation in preseparation counseling to promote benefits available to veterans4,sec4 #efd4 ,establishment of counseling pathway in the ,transition ,assistance ,program for members of certain reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #efe4 ,pathway for individualized counseling for members of the reserve components under ,,tap4,sec4 #eff4 ,transition ,assistance ,program3 ,department of ,labor ,employment ,navigator and ,partnership ,pilot ,program4,sec4 #efg4 ,pilot program on secure1 mobile personal health record for members of the ,armed ,forces participating in the ,transition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #efh4 ,skillbridge3 apprenticeship programs4,sec4 #efi4 ,transmission of information regarding member's opioid use disorder to ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #efi;,a4 ,report on the number of veterans who have their military acquired credentials recognized at the ,state-level for the civilian workforce4,sec4 #efi;,b4 ,training and internships for transitioning members through institutions of higher education4,sec4 #efi;,c4 ,opt-out sharing of information on members retiring or separating from the ,armed ,forces with community-based organizations and related entities4,sec4 #efi;,d4 ,addressing mental health issues in the ,transition ,assistance ,program of the ,department of ,defense and the ,solid ,start program of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #efi;,e4 ,amendments to pathways for counseling in ,transition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #efi;,f4 ,records of a separating member3 provision of electronic copies4,sec4 #efi;,g4 ,skillbridge for the submarine industrial base4,subtitle ,h--,family ,programs1 ,child ,care1 and ,dependent ,education,sec4 #ega4 ,staffing of ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios4,sec4 #egb4 ,improvements to certain schools of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4,sec4 #egc4 ,prohibition on diversity1 equity1 and inclusion policy bodies for ,,dodea schools4,sec4 #egd4 ,do,d,e,a overseas transfer program4,sec4 #ege4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel4,sec4 #egf4 ,verification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs4,sec4 #egg4 ,pilot program to establish inclusive playgrounds for military families enrolled in ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #egh4 ,parental right to notice of student nonproficiency in reading or language arts4,sec4 #egi4 ,instruction in artificial intelligence and machine learning in schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4,sec4 #egi;,a4 ,,gao study on child care services provided or paid for by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #egi;,b4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for certain materials in schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4,sec4 #egi;,c4 ,prohibitions on provision of gender transition services through an ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #egi;,d4 ,report on separating members who have health care experience and ,medical ,reserve ,corps4,sec4 #egi;,e4 ,prohibition of ,tik,tok4,sec4 #egi;,f4 ,report on effectiveness of the exceptional family member program4,sec4 #egi;,g4 ,study on high-impact tutoring in ,do,d,e,a schools4,subtitle ,i--,decorations and ,awards,sec4 #eha4 ,authorization for award of ,medal of ,honor to ,e4 ,royce ,williams for acts of valor during the ,korean ,war4,sec4 #ehb4 ,authorization for award of the ,medal of ,honor to ,thomas ,h4 ,griffin for acts of valor as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war4,sec4 #ehc4 ,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 #ehd4 ,authorization of award of medal of honor to ,gregory ,mc,manus for acts of valor4,sec4 #ehe4 ,authorization for ,last ,servicemember ,standing medal4,sec4 #ehf4 ,eligibility of veterans of ,operation ,end ,sweep for ,vietnam ,service ,medal4,sec4 #ehg4 ,authorization of award of medal of honor to ,joseph ,m4 ,perez for acts of valor as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war4,sec4 #ehh4 ,authorization of award of ,medal of ,honor to ,juan ,ogo ,blaz for acts of valor while serving as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war4,sec4 #ehi4 ,authorization of award of ,medal of ,honor to ,martin ,a4 ,maglona for acts of valor while serving as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war4,subtitle ,j--,other ,personnel ,matters1 ,reports1 and ,briefings,sec4 #eia4 ,modification to annual reports on racial and ethnic demographics in the military justice system4,sec4 #eib4 ,provision of information regarding ,federal service to certain persons determined not qualified to enlist in certain ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #eic4 ,modernization of dress codes and policies on military installations during non-working and non-duty status hours4,sec4 #eid4 ,pilot program to allow members in the ,department of the ,air ,force to grow beards4,sec4 #eie4 ,female members of certain ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense in ,,stem4,sec4 #eif4 ,study on benefits of standardizing policies regarding basic allowance for housing and family housing eligibility for members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are unaccompanied and pregnant4,sec4 #eig4 ,study and report on reforms to certain grace periods under ,transition ,assistance ,program of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #eih4 ,sense of ,congress regarding military service by individuals with amputations4,sec4 #eii4 ,report on ,national ,guard sexual assault and response prevention training4,sec4 #eii;,a4 ,commercial transition for military aviation mechanics4,sec4 #eii;,b4 ,entrepreneurship program for servicemembers4,sec4 #eii;,c4 ,defense ,advisory ,committee on ,diversity and ,inclusion2 report4,sec4 #eii;,d4 ,report on integration of chaplains into activities in the ,indo-,pacific region4,title ,,vi--,compensation and ,other ,personnel ,benefits,subtitle ,a--,basic ,pay1 ,retired ,pay1 and ,leave,sec4 #fja4 ,policy on postpartum physical fitness tests and body composition assessments4,sec4 #fjb4 ,extension of parental leave to members of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve4,sec4 #fjc4 ,prohibition on exposing members of the ,armed ,forces to ,chinese military company investments through the ,thrift ,savings ,plan4,sec4 #fjd4 ,elimination of cap on additional retired pay for extraordinary heroism for members of the ,army and ,air ,force who served during the ,vietnam ,era4,sec4 #fje4 ,expansion of bereavement leave4,sec4 #fjf4 ,program to assist service members at risk of suicide4,subtitle ,b--,bonus and ,incentive ,pays,sec4 #faa4 ,incentive pay3 explosive ordnance disposal duty4,sec4 #fab4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4,sec4 #fac4 ,assignment incentive pay for members assigned to ,creech ,air ,force ,base and ,naval ,air ,station ,fallon4,subtitle ,c--,allowances,sec4 #fba4 ,basic needs allowance3 exclusion of basic allowance for housing from the calculation of gross household income of an eligible member of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #fbb4 ,basic allowance for housing3 pilot program to outsource rate calculation4,sec4 #fbc4 ,travel and transportation allowances3 prohibition of requirement of zero-emission vehicle4,sec4 #fbd4 ,sense of ,congress on increase to the family separation allowance4,subtitle ,d--,family and ,survivor ,benefits,sec4 #fca4 ,expansion of eligibility for certain benefits that arise from the death of a member of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #fcb4 ,payment instead of reimbursement for the transportation of certain remains to two locations if the second location is a national cemetery4,sec4 #fcc4 ,information regarding paternal engagement on website of ,military ,one,source4,sec4 #fcd4 ,military ,one,source for a remarried surviving spouse of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces3 eligibility2 information4,sec4 #fce4 ,guide for survivors to claim the personal effects of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #fcf4 ,adoption or guardianship assistance for members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans4,sec4 #fcg4 ,expansion of period of availability of ,military ,one,source program for retired and discharged members of the ,armed ,forces and their immediate families4,subtitle ,e--,defense ,resale ,matters,sec4 #fda4 ,commissary and exchange benefits3 expansion for surviving children of members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #fdb4 ,single-use shopping bags in commissary stores4,sec4 #fdc4 ,sale of certain supplies of the ,navy and ,marine ,corps to certain former members of the ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #fdd4 ,,mwr retail facilities3 use by civilian employees of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #fde4 ,prohibition on sale of goods from companies engaged in an anti-,israel boycott4,subtitle ,f--,other ,benefits1 ,reports1 and ,briefings,sec4 #fea4 ,promotion of tax preparation assistance programs4,sec4 #feb4 ,pilot program to inform members about certain insurance products4,title ,,vii--,health ,care ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,benefits,sec4 #gja4 ,assisted reproductive technology for certain members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents under ,,tricare4,sec4 #gjb4 ,,tricare dental plan for the ,selected ,reserve4,sec4 #gjc4 ,extension of effective date regarding certain improvements to the ,,tricare dental program4,sec4 #gjd4 ,licensure requirement for certain health care professionals providing certain examinations to members of the reserve components4,sec4 #gje4 ,expansion of ,wounded ,warrior ,service ,dog ,program4,sec4 #gjf4 ,reimbursements under the ,,tricare program to cancer and children's hospitals for outpatient care of beneficiaries4,sec4 #gjg4 ,notices to a dependent child regarding impending loss of coverage under ,,tricare program4,sec4 #gjh4 ,pilot program to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in ,,tricare ,select4,sec4 #gji4 ,pilot program to prevent perinatal mental health conditions in pregnant and postpartum members of the ,armed ,forces and covered beneficiaries4,sec4 #gaj4 ,pilot program on cryopreservation and storage of gametes of certain members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gaa4 ,temporary requirement for contraception coverage parity under the ,,tricare program4,sec4 #gab4 ,,tricare coverage for increased supply for contraception4,sec4 #gac4 ,prohibition on coverage of certain gender transition procedures and related services under ,,tricare program4,sec4 #gad4 ,prohibition on payment and reimbursement by ,department of ,defense of expenses relating to abortion services4,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration,sec4 #gba4 ,identification in patient medical records of affiliation of certain non-,department of ,defense health care providers4,sec4 #gbb4 ,mandatory training on health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #gbc4 ,treatments for acute radiation syndrome incurred by overseas personnel3 procurement2 pre-positioning4,sec4 #gbd4 ,partnerships with civilian organizations for arthroscopic surgical training4,sec4 #gbe4 ,women's heart health educational material3 development2 distribution4,sec4 #gbf4 ,protocol on use of oral rehydration solution4,sec4 #gbg4 ,study on lifting outpatient rehabilitation therapy maximums4,sec4 #gbh4 ,traumatic brain injury oversight strategy and action plan4,sec4 #gbi4 ,expansion of recognition by the ,defense ,health ,agency of certifying bodies for physicians4,sec4 #gbi;,a4 ,improvements to ,,tricare provider directories4,sec4 #gbi;,b4 ,combating obesity in certain ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gbi;,c4 ,podiatrists in the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #gbi;,d4 ,report on medical instrument sterilization4,subtitle ,c--,studies1 ,briefings1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters,sec4 #gca4 ,blast pressure safety and brain health4,sec4 #gcb4 ,study on testosterone levels of members of ,army special operations forces4,sec4 #gcc4 ,report on use of ,agent ,orange on ,guam4,sec4 #gcd4 ,requirements study and strategy for combat medical support during crisis or conflict in the ,indo-,pacific4,sec4 #gce4 ,report on access of ,,tricare beneficiaries to network retail pharmacies4,sec4 #gcf4 ,report on copayments for mental or behavioral health care under ,,tricare4,sec4 #gcg4 ,pilot program to test standalone technology to improve efficiencies in supply-chain management1 medical readiness1 and medical processes4,sec4 #gch4 ,pilot program on pre-programming of suicide prevention resources into smart devices issued to members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gci4 ,report on rate of maternal mortality among members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gdj4 ,annual review and update of online information relating to suicide prevention4,sec4 #gda4 ,report on emergency and trauma care for civilians at military treatment facilities4,sec4 #gdb4 ,study on blood work of members of the ,armed ,forces regarding ,,covid-#ai4,sec4 #gdc4 ,report on approving certain transitional and residential brain injury treatment programs4,sec4 #gdd4 ,study and report on mental health care for pilots and aviators4,sec4 #gde4 ,study on tools to diagnose traumatic brain injury in members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gdf4 ,study on use of routine neuroimaging modalities in diagnosis1 treatment1 and prevention of brain injury due to blast pressure exposure during combat and training4,sec4 #gdg4 ,clarification of responsibilities regarding the integrated disability evaluation system4,sec4 #gdh4 ,study on accessibility of mental health care providers and services for active duty members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gdi4 ,requirement to maintain prescription drop boxes at military installations4,sec4 #gej4 ,withholding of funds for failure to submit reports on health conditions of members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty developed after administration of ,,covid-#ai vaccine4,sec4 #gea4 ,health care strategy for members who perform duty in a cold weather location4,sec4 #geb4 ,study on increased telehealth services of the ,defense ,health ,agency4,sec4 #gec4 ,annual report on implementation of naloxone distribution4,sec4 #ged4 ,funding for ,defense ,health ,programs for education and training4,title ,,viii--,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,policy and ,management,sec4 #hja4 ,streamlining of ,milestone ,b requirements4,sec4 #hjb4 ,prohibition on contracting with covered entities that contract with lobbyists for ,chinese military companies4,sec4 #hjc4 ,notice of contract cancellation or termination relating to remote or isolated installations4,sec4 #hjd4 ,procurement of cleaning products4,sec4 #hje4 ,no conflicts of interest for fuel services financial management contracts4,sec4 #hjf4 ,prohibition on certain transportation contracts4,sec4 #hjg4 ,prohibition on ,department of ,defense ,procurement from ,companies ,providing ,semiconductors and ,semiconductor-,related ,products to ,huawei4,sec4 #hjh4 ,updated guidance on planning for global demand4,sec4 #hji4 ,prohibition on contracting with shipyards controlled by a foreign adversary4,sec4 #hji;,a4 ,budget recommendations for multiyear procurement of priority items4,sec4 #hji;,b4 ,prohibition on certain ,chinese e-commerce purchases4,sec4 #hji;,c4 ,prohibition and report on contracts for online tutoring services4,sec4 #hji;,d4 ,review panel on fair and reasonable pricing and contract oversight4,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations,sec4 #haa4 ,modification to exception for submission of certified cost or pricing data for certain components and parts of commercial products4,sec4 #hab4 ,application of recent price history and purchase orders to truthful cost or pricing data requirements4,sec4 #hac4 ,elimination of late cost and pricing data submission defense4,sec4 #had4 ,clarification of other transaction authority for follow on production4,sec4 #hae4 ,clarification of other transaction authority for facility repair4,sec4 #haf4 ,special operations forces procurement authority4,sec4 #hag4 ,avoidance of use of lowest price technically acceptable source selection criteria for procurement of munitions response services4,sec4 #hah4 ,extension of temporary authority to modify certain contracts and options based on the effects of inflation4,sec4 #hai4 ,limitation on availability of funds for chiller class projects of the ,department of the ,air ,force4,sec4 #hbj4 ,regulations applicable to combat footwear of members of all branches of the armed forces4,sec4 #hba4 ,addition of domestically produced stainless steel flatware to the requirement to buy certain articles from ,american sources4,subtitle ,c--,provisions ,relating to ,workforce ,development,sec4 #hca4 ,updated ,adaptive ,acquisition ,framework training4,sec4 #hcb4 ,performance incentives related to commercial product and commercial service determinations4,sec4 #hcc4 ,autonomous unmanned aerial system acquisition pathways4,sec4 #hcd4 ,pilot program for program management offices to compete in rehabilitating at-risk programs4,subtitle ,d--,provisions ,relating to ,supply ,chains and ,domestic ,sourcing,sec4 #hda4 ,enhancing requirements for information relating to supply chain risk4,sec4 #hdb4 ,amendment to requirement to buy strategic materials critical to national security from ,american sources4,sec4 #hdc4 ,modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement of goods other than ,united ,states goods4,sec4 #hdd4 ,risk management for ,department of ,defense pharmaceutical supply chains4,sec4 #hde4 ,inclusion of recycled materials in domestic preference for strategic and critical materials4,sec4 #hdf4 ,report relating to certain domestic nonavailability determinations4,sec4 #hdg4 ,supply chain illumination4,sec4 #hdh4 ,study on use of off-the-shelf information technology products from foreign adversary countries4,subtitle ,e--,industrial ,base ,matters,sec4 #hea4 ,entrepreneurial ,innovation ,project designations4,sec4 #heb4 ,modification to procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials4,sec4 #hec4 ,update and extend the authorization of distribution support and services for contractors program4,sec4 #hed4 ,procurement of covered hearing protection devices4,sec4 #hee4 ,procurement of secure lithium-ion batteries4,sec4 #hef4 ,impact assessment of ,manufacturing ,innovation ,institutes on the defense industrial base4,sec4 #heg4 ,report on competition and equipment repair4,subtitle ,f--,small ,business ,matters,sec4 #hfa4 ,department of ,defense contracting goals for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans4,sec4 #hfb4 ,participation of military research and educational institutions in the ,,sttr program4,sec4 #hfc4 ,training on increasing ,federal contract awards to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans4,sec4 #hfd4 ,accessibility and clarity in covered notices for small business concerns4,sec4 #hfe4 ,expansion of pilot program for access to shared classified commercial infrastructure4,sec4 #hff4 ,memorandum of understanding relating to ,department of ,defense critical technology area opportunities for small business concerns4,sec4 #hfg4 ,,collaborate ,memorandum of ,understanding ,report4,sec4 #hfh4 ,modification to initiatives to support small businesses in the national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #hfi4 ,boots to ,business ,program4,sec4 #hfi;,a4 ,report on bundled contracts of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters,sec4 #hga4 ,clarification of waiver authority for organizational and consultant conflicts of interest4,sec4 #hgb4 ,pilot program on payment of costs for denied ,government ,accountability ,office bid protests4,sec4 #hgc4 ,promulgate guidance relating to certain ,department of ,defense contracts4,sec4 #hgd4 ,framework for the efficient and secure procurement of food service products4,sec4 #hge4 ,plan for identifying and replacing syringes of concern4,sec4 #hgf4 ,report on domestic sites for rare earth element mining4,sec4 #hgg4 ,prohibition on entering into contracts with a person engaged in a boycott of the ,state of ,israel4,sec4 #hgh4 ,implementation of ,,gao recommendations relating to spare parts in global spares pool relating to ,f-#ce ,program4,sec4 #hgi4 ,open interface standards for contracts of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #hhj4 ,assessment of compliance with ,global ,household ,goods ,contract requirements4,sec4 #hha4 ,reports on national security risks4,sec4 #hhb4 ,prohibition on funding for covered entities and nonprofit organizations or other entities that engage in covered behavior4,sec4 #hhc4 ,prohibitions relating to covered distributed ledger technology and blockchain equipment or services4,sec4 #hhd4 ,report on contract goal for the ,ability,one program4,sec4 #hhe4 ,report on small purchases of critical minerals and magnets4,sec4 #hhf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for installation of photovoltaic modules4,sec4 #hhg4 ,study and report on shipping containers and specialty shipping containers4,title ,,ix--,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters,sec4 #ija4 ,chief ,talent ,management ,officer4,sec4 #ijb4 ,executive agent for countering threats posed by small unmanned aircraft4,sec4 #ijc4 ,elimination of the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,b--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters,sec4 #iba4 ,designation of senior officials responsible for contested logistics posture management4,sec4 #ibb4 ,eligibility of ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau for appointment as ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4,sec4 #ibc4 ,designation of ,deputy ,under ,secretary of the ,army as principal official responsible for explosive ordnance disposal4,sec4 #ibd4 ,establishment of the ,drone ,corps as a basic branch of the ,army4,sec4 #ibe4 ,army ,electronic ,warfare ,center of ,excellence4,sec4 #ibf4 ,codification of additional staff corps of the ,navy4,sec4 #ibg4 ,feasibility report on establishment of a ,defense ,industrial ,revitalization ,board4,sec4 #ibh4 ,inclusion of ,mexico in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command4,sec4 #ibi4 ,membership of ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard on the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4,sec4 #icj4 ,department of ,defense ,senior ,intelligence ,oversight ,official4,title ,x--,general ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,revision of ,department of ,defense financial management regulation4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,cross-functional team for implementation of recommendations of the ,commission on ,planning1 ,programming1 ,budgeting1 and ,execution ,reform4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,congressional notification of transfer of funds4,sec4 #ajje4 ,department of ,defense spending reductions in absence of submitted financial statements or failure to achieve unqualified or qualified independent audit opinion4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,oversight requirements for ,financial ,improvement and ,audit ,remediation ,plan4,sec4 #ajjf;,a4 ,use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate audit of the financial statements of the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbe4,subtitle ,b--,counterdrug ,activities,sec4 #ajjg4 ,modification to types of support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime4,sec4 #ajjh4 ,support for counterdrug activities affecting flow of drugs into ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajji4 ,report on ,department of ,defense operational planning to defeat ,mexican drug cartels4,sec4 #ajaj4 ,modification to types of support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime4,sec4 #ajaj;,a4 ,sale or donation of excess ,department of ,defense personal property for drug surveillance and interdiction4,subtitle ,c--,naval ,vessels and ,shipyards,sec4 #ajaa4 ,assessment required in the event of a proposed reduction in battle force ships as part of the annual naval vessel construction plan and certification4,sec4 #ajab4 ,minimum number of public naval shipyards4,sec4 #ajac4 ,modifications to ship repair authorities4,sec4 #ajad4 ,congressional certification required prior to start of construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program4,sec4 #ajae4 ,assessments required prior to start of construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program4,sec4 #ajaf4 ,exception to prohibition of overhaul1 repair1 or maintenance of certain vessels in shipyards outside the ,united ,states or ,guam4,sec4 #ajag4 ,strategy on development of naval rearm at sea capability4,sec4 #ajah4 ,authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract for the construction of a ,virginia-class submarine4,sec4 #ajai4 ,pilot program on use of automated inspection technologies at shipyards4,sec4 #ajbj4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of guided missile cruisers4,sec4 #ajba4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming warships after ,navy ,medal of ,honor recipients4,sec4 #ajbb4 ,study related to recruitment and retention of apprentices at public shipyards4,sec4 #ajbc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming of naval vessel after ,lieutenant ,general ,richard ,e4 ,carey4,sec4 #ajbd4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming of naval vessel after ,major ,james ,capers1 ,jr44,sec4 #ajbe4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming a naval vessel after ,william ,b4 ,gould4,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism,sec4 #ajca4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajcb4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the ,united ,states to house detainees transferred from ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #ajcc4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries4,sec4 #ajcd4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations,sec4 #ajda4 ,authority to contribute to innovation fund4,sec4 #ajdb4 ,extension of authorization of expenditure of funds for ,department of ,defense intelligence and counterintelligence activities4,sec4 #ajdc4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for certain ,navy mess operations4,sec4 #ajdd4 ,prohibition on realignment or reduction of ,special ,operations ,forces end strength authorizations4,sec4 #ajde4 ,prohibition on use of funds for work performed by ,eco,health ,alliance1 ,inc41 in ,china on research supported by the government of ,china4,sec4 #ajdf4 ,prohibition on transporting currency to the ,taliban and the ,islamic ,emirate of ,afghanistan4,sec4 #ajdg4 ,prohibition on ,department of ,defense usage of ,tutor4com4,sec4 #ajdh4 ,prohibition on operation of connected vehicles designed1 developed1 manufactured1 or supplied by persons owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern on ,department of ,defense property4,sec4 #ajdi4 ,prohibition on ,department of ,defense transport of ,palestinian refugees to the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajdi;,a4 ,prohibition on promotion of critical race theory and associated race-based theories4,sec4 #ajdi;,b4 ,limitation on authority of ,armed ,forces to detain citizens of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajdi;,c4 ,prohibition on use of funds to cut services provided at certain combat training readiness centers4,sec4 #ajdi;,d4 ,elimination of discretion of military chain of command and senior civilian leadership with respect to display of flags4,sec4 #ajdi;,e4 ,prohibition on use of funds for ,badr ,organization4,sec4 #ajdi;,f4 ,suspension or revocation of certain permissions to access classified information4,subtitle ,f--,studies and ,reports,sec4 #ajea4 ,quadrennial biodefense posture review4,sec4 #ajeb4 ,chief of ,navy ,reserve annual report4,sec4 #ajec4 ,extension of annual report on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #ajed4 ,mobility capability requirements study4,sec4 #ajee4 ,plan for fielding air base air defense sites at ,air ,force installations4,sec4 #ajef4 ,review of execute orders4,sec4 #ajeg4 ,report on sensor and interceptor capabilities necessary to defend critical infrastructure assets4,sec4 #ajeh4 ,report on price elasticity of labor supply at shipyards and supplier firms4,sec4 #ajei4 ,study and report on implementation of naval blockades of shipments of fossil fuels to ,china in event of armed conflict4,sec4 #ajfj4 ,comptroller ,general review of food waste at ,department of ,defense and ,coast ,guard facilities4,sec4 #ajfa4 ,study on feasibility of establishment of ,centers of ,excellence for ,servicewomen's ,health4,sec4 #ajfb4 ,reports on approval and deployment of lethal autonomous weapon systems4,sec4 #ajfc4 ,report on fielding certain wearable devices for impact protection against traumatic brain injury4,sec4 #ajfd4 ,utilization of office space by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ajfe4 ,feasibility study on establishment and maintenance of ,department of the ,air ,force training center at ,eaker ,air ,force ,base1 ,blytheville1 ,arkansas4,sec4 #ajff4 ,report on attempts by illegal aliens to access military installations4,sec4 #ajfg4 ,study on use of space-available travel for donated human organs4,sec4 #ajfh4 ,study and report on ,department of the ,navy policies with respect to net metering4,sec4 #ajfi4 ,briefing on ,department of ,defense program to protect ,united ,states students against foreign agents4,sec4 #ajfi;,a4 ,tri-service arctic maritime strategy4,sec4 #ajfi;,b4 ,report on training and safety program for operation of assault amphibious vehicles4,sec4 #ajfi;,c4 ,updates to national biodefense strategy4,sec4 #ajfi;,d4 ,report on modifications of expeditionary transfer dock ships4,sec4 #ajfi;,e4 ,report on military and weapons lost during withdrawal from ,afghanistan4,sec4 #ajfi;,f4 ,assessment of the health care system supporting military installations in the ,r-#bejh airspace4,sec4 #ajfi;,g4 ,,gao review and report on biological weapons experiments on and in relation to ticks1 tick-borne disease4,sec4 #ajfi;,h4 ,assessment of influence of ,china in ,pacific ,island nations4,sec4 #ajfi;,i4 ,comptroller ,general study on use of unmanned vehicles to reduce ,department of ,defense expenses4,sec4 #ajfi;,j4 ,secretary of ,defense report on threat of rifle-toting robot dogs used by ,china to the national security of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajfi,k4 ,study on testing of foreign adversary highly autonomous vehicles4,sec4 #ajfi,l4 ,report on effectiveness of the ,optimizing the ,human ,weapon ,system ,program4,sec4 #ajfi,m4 ,comptroller general study on dredging capacity and port readiness4,sec4 #ajfi,n4 ,report on red flags missed in ,janet ,yamanaka ,mello fraud scheme4,sec4 #ajfi,o4 ,report on ,navy use of immersive learning capabilities4,sec4 #ajfi,p4 ,department of ,defense report on potential cost savings from use of artificial intelligence4,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters,sec4 #ajga4 ,expedited access to certain military installations of the ,department of ,defense for ,members of ,congress and certain ,congressional employees4,sec4 #ajgb4 ,air ,force ,technical ,training ,center of ,excellence4,sec4 #ajgc4 ,installation energy plans and assessment for reduction of reliance on ,russian energy4,sec4 #ajgd4 ,extension of ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy4,sec4 #ajge4 ,modification of ,national ,security ,commission on ,emerging ,biotechnology4,sec4 #ajgf4 ,modification of defense sensitive support notification requirement4,sec4 #ajgg4 ,post-employment restrictions for participants in certain research funded by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ajgh4 ,establishment of national security capital forum4,sec4 #ajgi4 ,plan for additional skill identifiers for ,army ,mountain ,warfare ,school4,sec4 #ajhj4 ,tabletop exercise on extreme weather events in the ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #ajha4 ,pilot program on ,army readiness in contested logistics environments4,sec4 #ajhb4 ,pilot program on forward advanced manufacturing4,sec4 #ajhc4 ,frank ,a4 ,lo,biondo ,national ,aerospace ,safety and ,security ,campus4,sec4 #ajhd4 ,assessment regarding antifouling coatings4,sec4 #ajhe4 ,authorization to use nonelectric vehicles at ,yuma ,proving ,ground4,sec4 #ajhf4 ,sense of ,congress relating to expenditures for certain military housing4,sec4 #ajhg4 ,university ,centers for ,arctic ,national ,security ,studies4,sec4 #ajhh4 ,psychological performance training in performance mindset4,sec4 #ajhi4 ,sense of ,congress regarding cooperation with the ,philippines on maritime security4,sec4 #ajij4 ,establishment of ,multilateral ,artificial ,intelligence ,working ,group4,sec4 #ajia4 ,declassification review of documents relating to involvement of ,united ,states in #aigc coup in ,chile4,title ,,xi--,civilian ,personnel ,matters,sec4 #aaja4 ,extension of authority for noncompetitive appointments of military spouses by ,federal agencies4,sec4 #aajb4 ,extension of living quarters allowance to civilian ,,dod employees stationed in ,guam4,sec4 #aajc4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for federal civilian employees working overseas4,sec4 #aajd4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4,sec4 #aaje4 ,prohibition on limiting duration of overseas work-period for ,,dod competitive service positions4,sec4 #aajf4 ,waiver of limitation on appointment of recently retired members of armed forces to ,,dod competitive service positions4,sec4 #aajg4 ,child development program staffing and compensation model4,sec4 #aajh4 ,mandatory public disclosures by newly nominated civilians for senior positions in the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #aaji4 ,employment and compensation of civilian faculty members at ,inter-,american ,defense ,college4,sec4 #aaaj4 ,supplemental guidance for ,,mco competitive service positions4,sec4 #aaaa4 ,treatment of veterans who did not register for the selective service4,sec4 #aaab4 ,increase in military leave accrual and accumulation for ,federal employees4,sec4 #aaac4 ,flexibilities for ,federal employees who are armed forces spouses4,sec4 #aaad4 ,,gao report on home-based businesses at remote military installations4,sec4 #aaae4 ,expand ,department of ,defense civilian employment4,sec4 #aaaf4 ,limitation on establishment of new diversity1 equity1 and inclusion positions2 hiring freeze4,sec4 #aaag4 ,,omb employment form requirement for ,,dod contractors4,sec4 #aaah4 ,sufficient firefighter personnel covered installations4,title ,,xii--,matters relating to foreign nations,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training,sec4 #abja4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense ,state ,partnership program4,sec4 #abjb4 ,assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation of programs and activities4,sec4 #abjc4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense support to stabilization activities4,sec4 #abjd4 ,extension and modification of ,defense ,operational ,resilience ,international ,cooperation ,pilot ,program4,sec4 #abje4 ,report on compliance by the ,department of ,defense with the limitation on military-to-military exchange or contact with representatives of the ,chinese ,people's ,liberation ,army4,sec4 #abjf4 ,general ,thaddeus ,kosciuszko memorial exchange program for ,polish-,american defense cooperation4,sec4 #abjg4 ,report on cooperation between the ,national ,guard and the ,republic of ,india4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to the ,near and ,middle ,east,sec4 #abaa4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4,sec4 #abab4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4,sec4 #abac4 ,extension and modification of annual report on military power of ,iran4,sec4 #abad4 ,help ,israel ,recover the ,hostages4,sec4 #abae4 ,statement of ,congress relating to ,israel and the hostages held by ,hamas4,sec4 #abaf4 ,key partners for ,middle ,east ,regional ,integration ,military ,subject ,matter ,expert ,exchange ,program4,sec4 #abag4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,israel4,sec4 #abah4 ,study and report on international security measures on the border between ,gaza and ,egypt4,sec4 #abai4 ,prohibition on providing funding to ,iranian entities4,sec4 #abbj4 ,report on agreements made by the ,united ,states with the ,taliban4,sec4 #abbj;,a4 ,modification of report on the military capabilities of ,iran and related activities4,sec4 #abbj;,b4 ,briefing on ,iranian support for non-state actors in ,north ,africa4,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,syria,sec4 #abba4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #abbb4 ,strategy to protect the ,al-,tanf ,garrison4,sec4 #abbc4 ,report and strategy on the ,assad regime's relationship with ,,isis4,sec4 #abbd4 ,strategy to counter the ,assad regime's support and cooperation with ,iran-backed militias in ,syria4,sec4 #abbe4 ,report and strategy on ,russia's support for foreign terrorist organizations in ,syria4,sec4 #abbf4 ,prohibition of recognition of the ,assad regime4,sec4 #abbg4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined4,subtitle ,d--,other matters,sec4 #abca4 ,prohibition on ,new ,,start ,treaty information sharing4,sec4 #abcb4 ,ensuring ,israel's defense4,sec4 #abcc4 ,requirement to conduct subterranean warfare military exercises4,sec4 #abcd4 ,united ,states-,israel ,,ptsd ,collaborative ,research4,sec4 #abce4 ,united ,states and ,israel ,trauma and ,amputee ,rehabilitation ,education and ,training ,program with the ,medical ,corps of the ,israel ,defense ,forces4,sec4 #abcf4 ,sense of ,congress on the importance of the ,iron ,dome system4,sec4 #abcg4 ,authority to build capacity of foreign security forces4,sec4 #abch4 ,report on training of ,ukrainian armed forces4,sec4 #abci4 ,sense of ,congress on defense by ,,nato member states4,sec4 #abdj4 ,report on war in ,ukraine4,sec4 #abda4 ,inclusion of special operations forces in planning and strategy relating to the ,arctic region4,sec4 #abdb4 ,report on allied contributions to the common defense4,sec4 #abdc4 ,inclusion of information on relationship between ,china and ,iran in certain ,department of ,defense annual report4,sec4 #abdd4 ,sense of ,congress on international defense exhibitions4,sec4 #abde4 ,report and strategy for ,united ,states involvement in ,ukraine4,sec4 #abdf4 ,report on multilateral exercises in the eastern ,mediterranean4,sec4 #abdg4 ,report on certain assistance to ,ukraine4,sec4 #abdh4 ,military cooperation with ,morocco4,sec4 #abdi4 ,strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities between the ,united ,states and ,israel4,sec4 #abej4 ,report on military activities of the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the ,arctic region4,sec4 #abea4 ,report on cooperative efforts to stop unmanned aerial systems4,title ,,xiii--,other matters relating to foreign nations,subtitle ,a--,matters related to the ,indo-,pacific region,sec4 #acja4 ,extension and modification of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative4,sec4 #acjb4 ,modification of public reporting of ,chinese ,military ,companies operating in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #acjc4 ,modifications to public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #acjd4 ,establishment of ,indo-,pacific medical readiness program4,sec4 #acje4 ,prohibition on use of funds to promote a one country1 two systems solution for ,taiwan4,sec4 #acjf4 ,modification of ,prohibition on ,participation of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,rim of the ,pacific 7,,rimpac7 ,naval ,exercises4,sec4 #acjg4 ,language requirements for public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #acjh4 ,modification of prohibition on participation of ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,rim of the ,pacific exercises4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,south and ,east ,asia,sec4 #acaa4 ,sense of ,congress on ,south ,korea4,sec4 #acab4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan defense relations4,sec4 #acac4 ,consideration of ,taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation4,sec4 #acad4 ,modification to annual report on military and security developments involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #acae4 ,designation of official responsible for coordination of department of defense efforts to monitor ,people's ,liberation ,army overseas basing efforts4,sec4 #acaf4 ,report on prohibition with respect to certain ,federal grants to ensure research security4,sec4 #acag4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment entities which produce or co-produce for ,chinese propaganda4,sec4 #acah4 ,invitation to ,taiwan to the rim of the ,pacific exercise4,sec4 #acai4 ,report on feasibility of developing and deploying asymmetric naval assets in defense of ,taiwan4,sec4 #acbj4 ,report on impact of the malign influence of ,china and ,russia4,sec4 #acba4 ,report on support for ,taiwan's military preparedness4,title ,,xiv--,other ,authorizations,subtitle ,a--,military ,programs,sec4 #adja4 ,working capital funds4,sec4 #adjb4 ,chemical agents and munitions destruction1 defense4,sec4 #adjc4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide4,sec4 #adjd4 ,defense ,inspector ,general4,sec4 #adje4 ,defense ,health ,program4,subtitle ,b--,national ,defense ,stockpile,sec4 #adaa4 ,use of domestic sources by ,national ,defense ,stockpile4,sec4 #adab4 ,restoring the ,national ,defense ,stockpile4,sec4 #adac4 ,consultations with respect to environmental review of certain projects relating to availability of strategic and critical materials for acquisition for ,national ,defense ,stockpile4,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters,sec4 #adba4 ,extension of authorities for funding and management of ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois4,sec4 #adbb4 ,eligibility of ,space ,force officers for membership on ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #adbc4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4,title ,,xv--,cyberspace-related ,matters,subtitle ,a--,cyber ,operations,sec4 #aeja4 ,authority to accept voluntary and uncompensated services from cybersecurity experts4,sec4 #aejb4 ,establishment of the ,department of ,defense ,hackathon program4,sec4 #aejc4 ,department of ,defense ,information ,network subordinate unified command4,sec4 #aejd4 ,accounting of cloud computing capabilities of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,b--,cybersecurity,sec4 #aeaa4 ,protective measures for mobile devices within the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #aeab4 ,strategy to improve the use of air and missile defense partner sharing network capabilities with allies and partners in the middle east4,subtitle ,c--,information ,technology and ,data ,management,sec4 #aeba4 ,usability of antiquated data formats for modern operations4,sec4 #aebb4 ,modernization of the ,department of ,defense's ,authorization to ,operate processes4,sec4 #aebc4 ,assessment of innovative data analysis and information technology solutions4,subtitle ,d--,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #aeca4 ,modification to certification requirement regarding contracting for military recruiting4,sec4 #aecb4 ,report on total force generation for the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces4,sec4 #aecc4 ,access to national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system4,sec4 #aecd4 ,limitation on availability of travel funds4,sec4 #aece4 ,prohibition on disestablishment or merger of officer career paths within the ,cyber ,branch of the ,united ,states ,army4,sec4 #aecf4 ,independent evaluation regarding potential establishment of ,united ,states ,cyber ,force4,sec4 #aecg4 ,oversight and reporting on the ,mission ,partner ,environment and associated activities within the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #aech4 ,department of ,defense use of large language models4,sec4 #aeci4 ,report on ,state ,national ,guard cyber units4,sec4 #aedj4 ,report on user activity monitoring programs of the ,department of ,defense4,title ,,xvi--,space ,activities1 ,strategic ,programs1 and ,intelligence ,matters,subtitle ,a--,space ,activities,sec4 #afja4 ,authority to build capacity for space domain awareness and space operations4,sec4 #afjb4 ,establishment of the ,commercial ,augmentation ,space ,reserve4,sec4 #afjc4 ,modifications to ,national ,security ,space ,launch program4,sec4 #afjd4 ,modifications to space contractor responsibility watch list4,sec4 #afje4 ,annual briefing on commercial space strategy of the ,space ,force4,sec4 #afjf4 ,pilot program to demonstrate hybrid space architecture4,sec4 #afjg4 ,middle ,east integrated space and satellite security assessment4,sec4 #afjh4 ,plan for improvement of ,space ,force satellite control network4,sec4 #afji4 ,briefing on space-related waveform and datalink capabilities4,sec4 #afji;,a4 ,report on capabilities in cislunar space4,sec4 #afji;,b4 ,sense of ,congress on the development of very low earth orbit spacecraft4,sec4 #afji;,c4 ,report on ,space ,force use of nuclear thermal propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion space vehicles4,subtitle ,b--,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities,sec4 #afaa4 ,extension and modification of authority to engage in certain commercial activities as security for intelligence collection activities4,sec4 #afab4 ,expansion of authority to execute warrants and make arrests to special agents of ,army ,counterintelligence ,command4,sec4 #afac4 ,sensitive compartmented information facility accreditation4,subtitle ,c--,nuclear ,forces,sec4 #afba4 ,modification of requirements and authorities relating to the nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile4,sec4 #afbb4 ,long-term plan for strategic nuclear forces during delivery vehicle transition4,sec4 #afbc4 ,limitations on use of funds to dismantle ,b#hc-a nuclear gravity bomb4,sec4 #afbd4 ,prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #afbe4 ,conditional requirements for ,sentinel missile program4,sec4 #afbf4 ,reports and briefings on recommendations of the ,congressional ,commission on the ,strategic ,posture of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #afbg4 ,statement of policy with respect to nuclear weapons4,sec4 #afbh4 ,expansion of nuclear long range standoff capability4,subtitle ,d--,missile ,defense ,programs,sec4 #afca4 ,expansion of certain prohibitions relating to missile defense information and systems to apply to ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #afcb4 ,limitation on availability of funds with respect to certain missile defense system governance documents1 policies1 and procedures4,sec4 #afcc4 ,additional missile defense site for protection of ,united ,states homeland4,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters,sec4 #afda4 ,modification to annual assessment of budget with respect to electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities4,sec4 #afdb4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds4,sec4 #afdc4 ,report on roles and responsibilities relating to defense against hypersonic threats4,title ,,xvii--,other ,defense ,matters,subtitle ,a--,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations,sec4 #agja4 ,modification of humanitarian assistance authority4,sec4 #agjb4 ,exclusion of oceanographic research vessels from certain sourcing requirements4,sec4 #agjc4 ,exemption under ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb for certain activities that may result in incidental take of ,rice's whale4,sec4 #agjd4 ,combatting illicit tobacco products4,sec4 #agje4 ,prohibition on use of funds from constructing or maintaining pier off the coast of ,gaza4,sec4 #agjf4 ,prohibition of funds to ,,ccp entities4,sec4 #agjg4 ,limitation on funds4,sec4 #agjh4 ,prohibition on assistance for building in1 or rebuilding ,gaza4,sec4 #agji4 ,limitation on use of funds for production of films and prohibition on use of such funds for films subject to conditions on content or altered for screening in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or at the request of the ,chinese ,communist ,party4,sec4 #agaj4 ,prohibition on use of funds4,sec4 #agaa4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,ukraine4,sec4 #agab4 ,department of ,defense requirement to use ,taiwan4,sec4 #agac4 ,project ,spectrum4,subtitle ,b--,studies and ,reports,sec4 #agba4 ,termination of reporting requirement for cross domain incidents and exemptions to policies for information technology4,sec4 #agbb4 ,analysis of certain unmanned aircraft systems entities4,sec4 #agbc4 ,annual report on ,postsecondary ,education ,complaint ,system4,sec4 #agbd4 ,feasibility study of domestic refining of deep sea critical mineral intermediates4,sec4 #agbe4 ,certification and reports on ,south ,africa4,sec4 #agbf4 ,extension of report on islamic revolutionary guard corps-affiliated operatives abroad4,sec4 #agbg4 ,report on receipt of funding from ,confucius ,institutes4,sec4 #agbh4 ,report on ,iranian oil sales proceeds4,sec4 #agbi4 ,working group on blockchain1 smart contracts1 and distributed ledger technologies4,sec4 #agcj4 ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense annual report on oversight of fraud1 waste1 and abuse4,sec4 #agca4 ,,gao report on settlements in medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #agcb4 ,report on security cooperation with the ,government of the ,turks and ,caicos ,islands4,sec4 #agcc4 ,assessment of the accuracy of ,gaza ,ministry of ,health casualty reporting4,sec4 #agcd4 ,annual report on ,department of ,defense assistance to ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and ,department of ,homeland ,security on northern border security4,sec4 #agce4 ,comptroller ,general study and report on antagonistic use of satellites4,sec4 #agcf4 ,reporting on ,iranian ,centrifuge ,installation4,sec4 #agcg4 ,report on system dependencies1 uptime1 and key factors of electronic health record system4,sec4 #agch4 ,report on use of nuclear power for military and soft power purposes4,sec4 #agci4 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy study and report on expansion of ,national ,guard ,state ,partnership ,program4,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters,sec4 #agda4 ,technical and conforming amendments4,sec4 #agdb4 ,expansion of eligibility for ,servicemembers' ,group ,life ,insurance4,sec4 #agdc4 ,display of ,united ,states flag for patriotic and military observances4,sec4 #agdd4 ,reduction of light pollution at ,department of ,defense facilities4,sec4 #agde4 ,strategy to improve activities related to counternarcotics and counter-transnational organized crime4,sec4 #agdf4 ,risk framework for foreign mobile applications of concern4,sec4 #agdg4 ,federal contractor vulnerability disclosure policy4,sec4 #agdh4 ,records relating to ,tower #bb attack4,sec4 #agdi4 ,prohibition on construction of ,gaza port4,sec4 #agej4 ,copyright protection for certain literary works of military members of the faculty of certain institutions4,sec4 #agea4 ,revocation of ,security ,clearances for ,certain ,persons4,sec4 #ageb4 ,united ,states-,israel cooperation on space matters4,sec4 #agec4 ,state and local law enforcement access to lifesaving ,federal equipment4,sec4 #aged4 ,limitation on funding activities performed by persons in drag4,sec4 #agee4 ,prohibition on diverting funding from the ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #agef4 ,development of national strategy4,sec4 #ageg4 ,statement of policy relating to reporting requirements of ,china's ,maritime ,safety ,administration4,sec4 #ageh4 ,report on military spouse security clearance4,sec4 #agei4 ,sense of ,congress regarding feasibility study for ,blue ,grass ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant4,sec4 #agfj4 ,rewards for information regarding leaders of ,hamas4,sec4 #agfa4 ,prohibition on funding for the ,countering ,extremist ,activity ,working ,group4,sec4 #agfb4 ,report on the use of major non-,,nato ally status for ,kenya4,sec4 #agfc4 ,limitation on displaying in certain public areas cut flowers or greens not produced in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #agfd4 ,united ,states-,israel emerging technology capabilities cooperation4,sec4 #agfe4 ,briefing on institutional capacity building of countries within ,united ,states ,africa ,command area of responsibility4,sec4 #agff4 ,,gao study on ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity ,disability ,emphasis ,program4,sec4 #agfg4 ,common coalition key within the ,baltic states4,title ,,xviii--,quality of ,life,subtitle ,a--,pay and ,compensation,sec4 #ahja4 ,reform of rates of monthly basic pay4,sec4 #ahjb4 ,basic allowance for housing3 authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #ahjc4 ,evaluation of the rates of the basic allowance for subsistence4,sec4 #ahjd4 ,basic needs allowance for members on active service in the ,armed ,forces3 expansion of eligibility2 increase of amount4,sec4 #ahje4 ,expansion of authority of a commanding officer to authorize a basic allowance for housing for a member performing initial field or sea duty4,sec4 #ahjf4 ,expansion of travel and transportation allowance to move or store a privately owned vehicle4,sec4 #ahjg4 ,report regarding the calculation of cost-of-living allowances4,subtitle ,b--,child ,care,sec4 #ahaa4 ,competitive pay for ,department of ,defense child care personnel4,sec4 #ahab4 ,parent fees at military child development centers for child care employees4,sec4 #ahac4 ,child abuse prevention and safety at military child development centers4,sec4 #ahad4 ,additional information in outreach campaign relating to waiting lists for military child development centers4,sec4 #ahae4 ,priority in expansion of pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care4,sec4 #ahaf4 ,child care services and youth program services for dependents4,sec4 #ahag4 ,briefings on military child development centers4,sec4 #ahah4 ,briefing on access of members of ,national ,guard to child care services at military child development centers4,subtitle ,c--,military ,housing,sec4 #ahba4 ,budget justification for certain ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization projects4,sec4 #ahbb4 ,strategy for use of existing leasing authorities to address shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing required4,sec4 #ahbc4 ,independent assessment of estimated costs of certain strategies to address shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #ahbd4 ,digital maintenance request system for covered military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #ahbe4 ,digital facilities management systems for military departments4,sec4 #ahbf4 ,temporary biennial report on quality and condition of covered military unaccompanied housing located outside the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ahbg4 ,housing accommodations for military families on housing waitlists4,subtitle ,d--,access to ,health ,care,sec4 #ahca4 ,exclusion of mental health care providers from authorized strengths of certain officers on active duty4,sec4 #ahcb4 ,,tricare program3 waiver of referral requirement under ,,tricare ,prime for certain care in a military medical treatment facility4,sec4 #ahcc4 ,extension of enhanced appointment and compensation authority for certain health care providers4,sec4 #ahcd4 ,referral of a member of the ,armed ,forces to a ,,tricare provider for urgent behavioral health services4,sec4 #ahce4 ,waiver with respect to experienced nurses at military medical treatment facilities4,sec4 #ahcf4 ,pilot program for hiring health care professionals4,sec4 #ahcg4 ,retention of health care providers3 surveys2 briefing2 reports4,subtitle ,e--,support for ,military ,spouses,sec4 #ahda4 ,interstate compacts for portability of occupational licenses of military spouses3 permanent authority4,sec4 #ahdb4 ,permanent ,military ,spouse ,career ,accelerator program4,sec4 #ahdc4 ,child care services and youth program services for dependents3 period of services for a member with a spouse seeking employment4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters1 ,reports1 and ,briefings,sec4 #ahea4 ,increased access to food on military installations4,sec4 #aheb4 ,department of ,defense plan to construct memorial at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery in commemoration of members of the ,armed ,forces killed in certain attack at ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport1 ,kabul1 ,afghanistan4,sec4 #ahec4 ,report on reducing misconceptions about mental health and security clearance eligibility4,sec4 #ahed4 ,briefing on implementation of recommendations of ,quality of ,life ,panel4,division ,b--,military ,construction ,authorizations,sec4 #bjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjjb4 ,expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law4,sec4 #bjjc4 ,effective date4,title ,,xxi--,army ,military ,construction,sec4 #baja4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bajb4 ,family housing4,sec4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army4,sec4 #bajd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjah project at ,kunsan ,air ,base1 ,korea4,sec4 #baje4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,mihail ,kogalniceanu forward operating site1 ,romania4,sec4 #bajf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects4,sec4 #bajg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects4,sec4 #bajh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb 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 #bjai projects4,sec4 #bbje4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbj project at ,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,yuma1 ,arizona4,sec4 #bbjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects4,sec4 #bbjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4,title ,,xxiii--,air ,force ,military ,construction,sec4 #bcja4 ,authorized air force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,family housing4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of ,appropriations1 ,air ,force4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjag project at ,spangdahlem ,air ,base1 ,germany4,sec4 #bcje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4,sec4 #bcjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4,sec4 #bcjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects4,sec4 #bcjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjba project at ,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis1 ,virginia4,sec4 #bcji4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4,title ,,xxiv--,defense ,agencies ,military ,construction,sec4 #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,authorized ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment program projects4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,authorization of ,appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies4,sec4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjah project at ,iwakuni1 ,japan4,sec4 #bdje4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,iwakuni1 ,japan4,sec4 #bdjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbj project at ,fort ,indiantown ,gap1 ,pennsylvania4,sec4 #bdjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects4,sec4 #bdjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbb project at ,joint ,base ,anacostia-,bolling1 ,district of ,columbia4,sec4 #bdji4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb 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 ,republic of ,poland funded construction projects4,title ,,xxvi--,guard and ,reserve ,forces ,facilities,sec4 #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve4,sec4 #bfjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects4,sec4 #bfjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects4,sec4 #bfji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbb project for ,national ,guard ,readiness ,center4,sec4 #bfaj4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb 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,title ,,xxviii--,military ,construction ,general ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,military ,construction ,programs,sec4 #bhja4 ,development and operation of the ,naval ,innovation ,center at the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school4,sec4 #bhjb4 ,assistance for public infrastructure projects and services4,sec4 #bhjc4 ,military base reuse studies and community planning assistance4,sec4 #bhjd4 ,expansion of eligible grant recipients under the ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program4,sec4 #bhje4 ,amendments to defense laboratory modernization program4,sec4 #bhjf4 ,annual five-year plans on improvement of ,department of ,defense innovation infrastructure4,sec4 #bhjg4 ,expansion of stormwater management projects for installation and defense access road resilience2 modification of project priorities4,sec4 #bhjh4 ,expansion of authorized threshold for certain minor military construction projects within area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4,sec4 #bhji4 ,notification to ,members of ,congress for awards of contracts for military construction projects4,sec4 #bhaj4 ,assessment of workforce needs in the ,freely ,associated ,states to support future military construction4,subtitle ,b--,military ,housing ,reforms,sec4 #bhba4 ,extension of applicability for waivers of covered privacy and configuration standards for covered military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #bhbb4 ,additional requirements for database of complaints made regarding housing units of ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bhbc4 ,modification to definition of privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhbd4 ,analysis of housing availability for critical civilian and contractor personnel near rural military installations4,sec4 #bhbe4 ,limitation on availability of funds for certain ,department of ,defense travel until establishment of certain complaint database4,subtitle ,c--,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration,sec4 #bhca4 ,process for strategic basing actions for the ,department of the ,air ,force4,sec4 #bhcb4 ,inclusion of tribal governments in intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support services4,sec4 #bhcc4 ,improvements relating to access to military installations in ,united ,states4,sec4 #bhcd4 ,deferral of execution of certain requirements for covered housing facilities and covered landscape features2 report4,sec4 #bhce4 ,pilot programs of ,department of ,army and ,department of ,navy to conduct repair and maintenance projects on covered historic facilities4,sec4 #bhcf4 ,strategy and assessment with respect to non-operational1 underutilized1 and other ,department of ,defense facilities2 briefing required4,sec4 #bhcg4 ,temporary authority for use of imitative substitute building materials for maintenance1 repair1 rehabilitation1 or renovation of covered historic facilities4,sec4 #bhch4 ,expenditures on leased facilities and real property usage in the ,national ,capital ,region4,sec4 #bhci4 ,screening and registry of individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units4,sec4 #bhci;,a4 ,prohibition on use by ,air ,force of corporate structure in conducting certain basing decisions4,sec4 #bhci;,b4 ,technical correction to map reference in the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac4,sec4 #bhci;,c4 ,research1 standards1 and other requirements relating to indoor residential mold4,sec4 #bhci;,d4 ,study on construction of child development centers4,subtitle ,d--,land ,conveyances,sec4 #bhda4 ,land conveyance1 ,boyle ,memorial ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,paris1 ,texas4,sec4 #bhdb4 ,land conveyance1 ,riverdale ,park1 ,maryland4,sec4 #bhdc4 ,transfer authority1 ,mare ,island ,naval ,shipyard1 ,vallejo1 ,california4,sec4 #bhdd4 ,release of interests retained in ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson1 ,arkansas1 for use of such land as a training area for the ,arkansas ,department of ,public ,safety4,sec4 #bhde4 ,land conveyance1 ,fort ,huachuca1 ,sierra ,vista1 ,arizona4,sec4 #bhdf4 ,removal of use conditions and conditions on reversion for the former ,army and ,navy ,general ,hospital1 ,hot ,springs ,national ,park1 ,hot ,springs1 ,arkansas4,sec4 #bhdg4 ,land conveyance and authorization for interim lease1 ,defense ,fuel ,support ,point ,san ,pedro1 ,los ,angeles1 ,california4,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters,sec4 #bhea4 ,extension of prohibition on joint use of ,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base with civil aviation4,sec4 #bheb4 ,schedule of repairs at ,naval ,air ,station1 ,pensacola1 ,florida4,sec4 #bhec4 ,modification of requirements4,sec4 #bhed4 ,department of ,defense policy relating to contractors for military construction projects4,sec4 #bhee4 ,survey and procedures for munitions of explosive concern on military installations in ,guam4,sec4 #bhef4 ,market survey of domestic suppliers of sand and gravel for marine concrete4,sec4 #bheg4 ,survey of certain counties for placement of facilities4,sec4 #bheh4 ,study on certain grants awarded to support investments in certain child care facilities under the defense community infrastructure program4,sec4 #bhei4 ,requirement to maintain access to category #c subterranean training facility4,sec4 #bhfj4 ,quarterly report on infiltrations of certain ,department of ,defense property by foreign actors4,sec4 #bhfa4 ,designation of ,creech ,air ,force ,base1 ,nevada1 as remote or isolated installation4,sec4 #bhfb4 ,feasibility study by the ,secretary of ,defense on replicating the ,army ,future ,soldier ,prep ,course through the other service branches4,sec4 #bhfc4 ,authorization of assistance to expedite certain military construction projects located in ,guam4,sec4 #bhfd4 ,briefing on instances of attempted breaches of ,department of ,defense military installations required4,sec4 #bhfe4 ,report on land use practices around military installations in the ,freely ,associated ,states4,division ,c--,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,authorizations ,,and ,,other ,a,u,t,h,o,r,i,z,a,t,i,o,n,s,title ,,xxxi--,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,p,r,o,g,r,a,m,s,subtitle ,a--,national ,security ,programs and ,authorizations,sec4 #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup4,sec4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities4,sec4 #cajd4 ,nuclear energy4,subtitle ,b--,program ,authorizations1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations,sec4 #caaa4 ,prohibition on admittance to national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities4,sec4 #caab4 ,prohibition on availability of funds to reconvert or retire ,w#gf-b warheads4,sec4 #caac4 ,designation of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration as technical nuclear forensics lead4,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters,sec4 #caba4 ,modification to and termination of certain reporting requirements under ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act4,sec4 #cabb4 ,list of potential advanced nuclear technology deployment opportunities4,sec4 #cabc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding development of storage facilities for permanent storage of nuclear material within the ,great ,lakes ,basin4,sec4 #cabd4 ,sense of ,congress on commitment to nuclear power4,sec4 #cabe4 ,sense of ,congress supporting ,project ,pele4,title ,,xxxii--,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4,title ,,xxxiv--,naval ,petroleum ,reserves,sec4 #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,xxxv--,maritime ,administration,subtitle ,a--,maritime ,administration,sec4 #ceja4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,maritime ,administration4,sec4 #cejb4 ,reauthorization of ,maritime ,security ,program4,subtitle ,b--,maritime ,infrastructure,sec4 #ceaa4 ,port infrastructure development program4,sec4 #ceab4 ,sealift capability4,subtitle ,c--,reports,sec4 #ceba4 ,independent study and report on ,shanghai ,shipping ,exchange4,sec4 #cebb4 ,study on the movement of critical cargo through marine terminals and ports4,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters,sec4 #ceca4 ,extension of certain provisions relating to ,tanker ,security ,fleet program4,sec4 #cecb4 ,requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels4,sec4 #cecc4 ,recapitalization of ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet4,sec4 #cecd4 ,policies regarding training of certain veterans in the ,state maritime academies4,sec4 #cece4 ,technical clarifications4,sec4 #cecf4 ,maritime ,workforce ,promotion and ,recruitment ,act4,sec4 #cecg4 ,buy ,america requirements for shipyard modernization and improvement program4,sec4 #cech4 ,technical corrections4,division ,d--,funding ,tables,sec4 #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables4,title ,,xli--,p,r,o,c,u,r,e,m,e,n,t,sec4 #daja4 ,procurement4,title ,,xlii--,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,e,v,a,l,u,a,t,i,o,n,sec4 #dbja4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,title ,,xliii--,,operation ,,and ,m,a,i,n,t,e,n,a,n,c,e,sec4 #dcja4 ,operation and maintenance4,title ,,xliv--,,military ,p,e,r,s,o,n,n,e,l,sec4 #ddja4 ,military personnel4,title ,,xlv--,,other ,a,u,t,h,o,r,i,z,a,t,i,o,n,s,sec4 #deja4 ,other authorizations4,title ,,xlvi--,,military ,c,o,n,s,t,r,u,c,t,i,o,n,sec4 #dfja4 ,military construction4,title ,,xlvii--,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,p,r,o,g,r,a,m,s,sec4 #dgja4 ,department of energy national security programs4 #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 #bjbe for procurement for the ,army1 the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force and the ,space ,force1 and ,defense-wide activities1 as specified in the funding table in section #daja4 ,b ,army ,programs #aaa4 ,pilot program on the use of robotic targets to enhance the lethality of the reserve components of the ,army 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary incorporates the use of moving robotic target systems into live fire training provided to select infantry units of the reserve and ,national ,guard components of the ,army4 7b7 ,designation ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall be known as the ,lethality and ,warfighting ,enhancement ,program4 7c7 ,locations ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall select not fewer than three military installations at which to conduct the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 to increase the lethality of the combined fighting force of the ,army by providing reserve component and ,national ,guard infantry units with the opportunity to conduct realistic live fire training on state-of-the-art moving robotic target systems2 and 7#b7 to demonstrate the effect of such training on small arms proficiency and lethality in ground combat operations4 7e7 ,selection of participating units ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall select infantry units of the reserve components of the ,army to participate in the pilot program under subsection 7a7 taking into consideration-- 7#a7 the past performance of the unit2 7#b7 the readiness status of the unit1 with an emphasis on providing training to those units designated as preparing to deploy or at a similarly designated readiness status2 and 7#c7 the likelihood that a unit would be actively deployed or commanded to conduct decisive action4 7f7 ,commencement ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall commence the pilot program under subsection 7a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,termination ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,briefings ,not later than #ij days after concluding activities under the pilot program at a military installation selected under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing that includes a description of-- 7#a7 the manner in which the program was conducted at such installation2 and 7#b7 any results achieved under the program at such installation4 7i7 ,contract authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army is authorized to enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of moving robotic target systems for use in the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,required capabilities ,robotic target systems procured under paragraph 7#a7 shall be capable of-- 7,a7 conducting multiple realistic offensive and defensive scenarios in a single training session that are consistent with combat operations2 7,b7 operating in an unpredictable1 realistic1 and reactionary fashion2 7,c7 objectively scoring trainee performance2 7,d7 maneuvering across diverse geographic landscapes1 including snow1 ice1 soft soils1 extreme heat1 extreme cold1 wooded terrain and offroad areas2 7,e7 operating at distances greater than #ajj yards from the range operator2 7,f7 surviving live fire from #f4h mm rounds and the ,next ,generation ,squad ,weapon of the ,army2 and 7,g7 fully functioning in all reasonably expected weather conditions4 #aab4 ,limitation on procurement of end items containing energetic materials pending certification on domestic production capacity 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,army may not procure1 from a covered source1 an end item containing energetic materials that are in production at a ,federal ,government-owned production facility until the date on which the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 a certification from the ,secretary indicating that ,federal ,government-owned production facilities for such materials in the ,united ,states have reached production capacity2 7#b7 a summary of the information on which such certification is based4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of the ,army may waive the limitation under subsection 7a7 with respect to an end item for a period of up to one fiscal year if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is necessary for reasons of national security4 ,whenever the ,secretary makes such a waiver1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the waiver and the reasons for the waiver4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered source means any provider of energetic materials outside of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the term end item has the meaning given that term in section #dhfc7m7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term energetic materials means critical chemicals and formulations that-- 7,a7 release large amounts of stored chemical energy2 and 7,b7 are capable of being used as explosives1 propellants1 pyrotechnics1 and reactive materials that create lethal effects in warheads in kinetic weapons components and systems4 #aac4 ,report on ,black ,hawk helicopter program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbf is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on ,modernization of the ,black ,hawk helicopter program of the ,army4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification of the program elements and level of funding requested for the ,black ,hawk ,modernization program for the period of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj set forth separately by fiscal year and appropriations account4 7#b7 ,requirements for the program that are sufficient to ensure the ,black ,hawk helicopters of the ,army are systematically modernized to address obsolescence1 improve performance1 and provide capabilities that ensure relevance in the joint all domain operational environment4 7#c7 ,a program acquisition strategy for ,black ,hawk ,modernization4 #aad4 ,plan for providing certain aircraft to the ,army ,national ,guard 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for providing the aircraft described in subsection 7b7 to relevant aviation units of the ,army ,national ,guard in a manner that is concurrent with and in proportion to the manner in which such aircraft are provided to active duty ,army aviation units4 7b7 ,aircraft described ,the aircraft described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,,ah-#fd;,e aircraft4 7#b7 ,,mq-#a;,c ,m#be aircraft4 7#c7 ,,ch-#dg aircraft4 7#d7 ,,uh-#fj,m aircraft4 7#e7 ,future ,long-,range ,assault ,aircraft4 #aae4 ,development of requirement for shipping container production facility at domestic ,army installation 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,house ,report #aah-cja accompanying the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 directed the ,secretary of the ,army1 in coordination with the ,commanding ,general1 ,army ,materiel ,command and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology to provide a briefing on the costs and estimated funding profile as it relates to the organic industrial base modernization strategy1 and facility efforts required to support opportunities for organic industrial base augmentation at ,blue ,grass ,army ,depot in ,kentucky4 7#b7 ,the briefing was directed to explore ,blue ,grass ,army ,depot as a potential site for the production of metal shipping containers4 7#c7 ,limited domestic production1 coupled with the concentration of global shipping container manufacturing in and around ,china1 is a strategic deployment and sustainment risk for ,united ,states forces4 7#d7 ,china produces most shipping containers and the ,department of ,defense sources nearly all containers from ,asia or assembles container kits in the ,united ,states from foreign-producers4 7#e7 ,establishing a domestic source for metal shipping containers would reduce reliance on foreign sources4 7b7 ,shipping container requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,commanding ,general of the ,army ,materiel ,command1 and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology1 shall develop a requirement for the establishment of a shipping container production facility within the ,united ,states at an ,army installation found to meet feasibility and readiness goals4 ,c ,navy ,programs #aca4 ,modification of annual report on cost targets for certain aircraft carriers ,section #abf7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjce7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking and ,,cvn-#ha2 and inserting ,,cvn-#ha1 and subsequent carriers2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and the ,,cvn-#ha and inserting the ,,cvn-#ha1 and each subsequent ,ford-class aircraft carrier2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and the ,,cvn-#ha and inserting the ,,cvn-#ha1 and each subsequent ,ford-class aircraft carrier2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,h7 ,a comparison of the ship cost baseline to the most recent budget estimate available as of the date of the report1 set forth separately for costs related to-- 7i7 development2 7ii7 procurement2 and 7iii7 operations and sustainment4 7,i7 ,for each contract that requires the production of a contract performance report1 estimates from the contractor and program manager of-- 7i7 the total cost of the ship at completion1 taking into account any changes in costs known or anticipated as of the date of the report2 and 7ii7 the schedule for completion of the ship1 taking into account any variances to such schedule known or anticipated as of the date of the report4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,commencement and termination of reporting ,the requirement to submit a report with respect to a ,ford-class aircraft carrier under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 begin in the year following the first fiscal year for which funds are appropriated for the procurement of the carrier2 and 7,b7 end on the date the carrier reaches its obligation work limiting date4 4 #acb4 ,procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding programs ,section #abi7;c7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by inserting across programs after advance procurement4 #acc4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,,ch-#ec,k aircraft and ,t#djh engines 7a7 ,authority for multiyear procurement ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more multiyear contracts1 beginning with the fiscal year #bjbe program year1 for the procurement of the following3 7#a7 ,,ch-#ec,k aircraft4 7#b7 ,t#djh engines for such aircraft4 7b7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbe is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7c7 ,authority for advance procurement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbe1 for advance procurement associated with the aircraft and engines for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection 7a71 which may include procurement of economic order quantities of material and equipment for such aircraft or engines when cost savings are achievable4 #acd4 ,recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the ,navy ,reserve 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that all covered ,f-#ah aircraft are-- 7#a7 provided only to the ,navy ,reserve2 and 7#b7 used only to recapitalize and maintain1 within the ,navy ,reserve-- 7,a7 a deployable tactical strike-fighter capability2 and 7,b7 a threat representative adversary support capability that may be used in support of training activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,covered ,f-#ah aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,f-#ah aircraft means any ,f_/,a-#ah;,e_/,f ,super ,hornet aircraft procured using funds appropriated for the ,navy for fiscal year #bjbb or fiscal year #bjbc4 #ace4 ,designation of official responsible for autonomous surface and underwater dual-modality vehicles 7a7 ,designation required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall designate an appropriate official within the ,department of the ,navy to have primary responsibility for the development and acquisition of dual-modality1 advanced autonomous vehicles1 consistent with warfighter requirements4 7b7 ,program element ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure1 within budget program elements for the ,navy1 that there is a dedicated program element for the development and acquisition of dual-modality1 advanced autonomous vehicles4 #acf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,medium ,landing ,ship pending certification and report ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,navy may be obligated or expended to procure a ,medium ,landing ,ship until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,navy submits to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 a certification from the ,secretary confirming that not more than #ce percent of the design requirements for the ,medium ,landing ,ship are based on military specifications 7as determined based on the capabilities development document for the ship72 and 7#b7 a report that includes a comparison of the difference in construction costs and delivery timelines1 on a per vessel basis1 between-- 7,a7 constructing the ,medium ,landing ,ship using military specifications2 and 7,b7 constructing such ship using commercial standards and commercial design elements4 #acg4 ,limitation on structural improvements and electrical power upgrades for ,,ah-#a,z and ,,uh-#a,y helicopters 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not carry out covered upgrades to ,,ah-#a,z ,viper and ,,uh-#a,y ,venom helicopters at a location other than a facility owned by the original equipment manufacturer for such helicopters until the date on which the ,secretary certifies to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that the plan for carrying out covered upgrades at location other than a facility owned by the original equipment manufacturer is expected-- 7#a7 to result in greater performance1 survivability1 lethality1 interoperability1 mission execution1 and overall safety of the helicopter platform than would otherwise be achievable by completing such upgrades at a facility owned by the original equipment manufacturer for the model of helicopter involved2 7#b7 to provide improved onboard electrical power capacity and ensure adequate power margin for integrating future capabilities2 7#c7 to improve and expand future weapons interfaces2 and 7#d7 to allow for improved ease of maintenance4 7b7 ,covered upgrades ,in this section1 the term covered upgrades means any structural improvements or electrical power upgrades for ,,ah-#a,z viper or ,,uh-#a,y venom helicopters4 #ach4 ,sense of ,congress on aircraft carrier procurement 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the aircraft carriers of the ,navy are a cornerstone of the ,nation's ability to project its power and strength4 7#b7 ,construction of ,gerald ,r4 ,ford-class aircraft carriers represents a national effort which requires predictable and stable build schedules and alignment of purpose between the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of the ,navy1 and the aircraft carrier industrial base4 7#c7 ,the aircraft carrier industrial base includes more than #b1jjj companies in #dd states that contribute to the construction and maintenance of these complex and technologically advanced ships4 7#d7 ,the benefits of stable1 executable aircraft carrier procurement plans extend throughout the aircraft carrier industrial base1 promoting the development and retention of highly-skilled workforces and capital investments in world-class manufacturing and shipbuilding facilities throughout the ,nation4 7#e7 ,aircraft carrier procurement plans accompanying the ,president's budget request for fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd forecast procurement of ,,cvn-#hb in fiscal year #bjbh1 however1 the fiscal year #bjbe plan defers procurement until fiscal year #bjcj1 creating a significant and destabilizing production gap for the aircraft carrier industrial base4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,navy should implement aircraft carrier acquisition strategies that maximize benefits to operational commanders while simultaneously protecting the interests of the taxpayer and supporting the national nuclear shipbuilding industrial base2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,navy should review and revise the acquisition strategy1 including a two-ship buy of ,,cvn-#hb and ,,cvn-#hc1 for ,ford-class aircraft carriers in the ,president's budget request for fiscal year #bjbf to ensure it is consistent with accepted shipbuilding industrial base analyses1 prior ,department recommendations1 reports to ,congress1 congressional resolutions1 section #hjfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and national security interests2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,defense should request procurement of the ,,cvn-#hb carrier not later than fiscal year #bjbh4 ,d ,air ,force ,programs #aea4 ,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 by striking #dff each place it appears and inserting #dgd4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 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 #bjbe 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 #aeb4 ,modification of certain primary mission aircraft inventory requirements for the combat air forces of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,fighter aircraft minimum inventory requirement ,subsection 7i77#a7 of section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1ade fighter aircraft and inserting #a1ajf fighter aircraft4 7b7 ,a-#aj aircraft minimum inventory requirement ,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 #ace ,a-#aj aircraft and inserting #if ,a-#aj aircraft4 #aec4 ,extension of requirements relating to ,c-#acj aircraft 7a7 ,extension of minimum inventory requirement ,section #adf7;a77#c77;,b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bdee71 as amended by section #acd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca71 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbe4 7b7 ,extension of prohibition on reduction of ,c-#acj aircraft assigned to ,national ,guard ,section #adf7;b77#a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bdee71 as amended by section #acd7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca71 is amended by striking ,during fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd and inserting ,during the period of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbe4 #aed4 ,limitation on retirement of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft pending fighter aircraft capabilities and requirements study 7a7 ,limitation on retirement of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not retire1 prepare to retire1 or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any ,f-#ae;,e aircraft until a period of #ahj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense provides to the congressional defense committees the reports and briefing required under subsection 7b77#c74 7#b7 ,exception ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 of shall not apply to individual ,f-#ae;,e aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines1 on a case by case basis1 to be no longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents1 mishaps1 or excessive material degradation and non-airworthiness status of certain aircraft4 7#c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as most recently amended by sections #aca and #acb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca71 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7l72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7m7 as subsection 7l74 7b7 ,fighter aircraft capabilities and requirements study 7#a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with a federally funded research and development center pursuant to which the center shall carry out-- 7,a7 an analysis of the fighter aircraft procurement1 fielding1 and divestment plan of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 as submitted to ,congress in accordance with section #adh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #agh72 and 7,b7 a fighter aircraft capability and requirements study that estimates the number of fighter aircraft needed by the ,air ,force to meet the requirements of combatant commanders4 7#b7 ,report to ,secretary ,the federally funded research and development center that carries out the study and analysis under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report on the results of such study and analysis4 7#c7 ,reports and briefing to ,congress ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the report received by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 submit to such committees a separate report on the views of the ,secretary with respect to the results of the study and analysis carried out under paragraph 7#a71 which shall include-- 7i7 a detailed explanation of the strategy and methodology used to conduct the study and analysis1 including any force sizing and shaping constructs1 scenarios1 and assumptions used as part of such study and analysis2 and 7ii7 assessed operational risk based on the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff risk management classifications set forth the most recent version of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,manual #caje4ja;,a1 titled ,joint ,risk ,analysis ,methodology2 and 7,c7 provide a briefing to the committees on such results4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term fighter aircraft means-- 7#a7 ,f-#ae1 ,f-#af1 ,f-#bb1 and ,f-#ce aircraft2 and 7#b7 the ,next ,generation ,air ,dominance piloted combat aircraft4 #aee4 ,limitation on use of funds pending submission of report on plan for long-term ,air ,force fighter force structure ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for official travel1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees the report required under section #adh7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca74 #aef4 ,recapitalization of air refueling tanker aircraft of the reserve components of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall replace each covered reserve tanker aircraft with an aircraft that has capabilities equivalent to or exceeding the capabilities of the aircraft being replaced4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may waive the requirement to replace an air refueling tanker aircraft under subsection 7a71 on a case by case basis1 if the ,secretary determines that such replacement would degrade the readiness of the air refueling capability of the ,air ,force4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 7d7 ,covered reserve tanker aircraft defined ,the term covered reserve tanker aircraft means an air refueling tanker aircraft of the reserve components of the ,air ,force4 #aeg4 ,consolidation of authorities relating to ,air ,force landing gear 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall transfer to the ,air ,force ,sustainment ,center supply chain management1 item management1 and delegated engineering authorities for landing gear systems of ,f-#ae;,,ex1 ,f-#bb1 ,f-#ce1 and ,t-#g;,a aircraft4 7b7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall develop and initiate an implementation plan for the transfers required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after completing the development of the implementation plan required under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that includes a description of-- 7#a7 the planned milestones for execution of the implementation plan2 7#b7 any data1 staff1 and funding needed to effectively carry out such plan2 and 7#c7 the progress of the ,secretary in meeting such milestones as of the date of the report4 #aeh4 ,notification of delays in delivery of ,,mh-#aci aircraft 7a7 ,notice required ,not later than #cj days after becoming aware of an expected delay in the delivery date of an ,,mh-#aci aircraft1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives written notice of such delay together with an explanation of the reasons for such delay4 7b7 ,delivery date defined ,in this section1 the term delivery date1 when used with respect to an ,,mh-#aci aircraft1 means the date on which such aircraft is expected to be delivered to the ,air ,force under the most recent schedule for such delivery in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #aei4 ,plan for establishment and maintenance of ,f-#af simulators at ,air ,national ,guard training centers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,air ,national ,guard1 shall develop and implement a plan to fully fund the establishment and maintenance of ,f-#af simulators at training centers of the ,air ,national ,guard as described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an estimate of the costs of maintaining ,f-#af simulators at ,air ,national ,guard training centers that have such simulators as of the date of the plan2 7#b7 an estimate of the costs of establishing ,f-#af simulators at all ,air ,national ,guard training centers that are required to1 but do not1 have such simulators as of the date of the plan1 including training centers for ,air ,national ,guard units converting from the ,a-#aj aircraft to the ,f-#af aircraft2 and 7#c7 a plan for allocating funding to pay the costs described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 including the proportion of such funding expected to be provided by the ,air ,force and the ,air ,national ,guard1 respectively4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the plan developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 an assessment from the ,secretary and the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau evaluating how the readiness of ,air ,national ,guard ,units requiring ,f-#af simulators may be affected if such simulators are not established and maintained at mission training centers as required under the plan4 7d7 ,deadline for implementation ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,director of the ,air ,national ,guard shall commence implementation of the plan developed under subsection 7a74 #afj4 ,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 #bj1jjj1jjj 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 #bja for research1 development1 test and evaluation1 ,air ,force1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for system development and demonstration1 ,,vc-#be;,b1 line #aad1 is hereby reduced by #bj1jjj1jjj4 #afa4 ,requirement for minimum number of air logistics complexes ,section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #aed7;a77#c7 of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7m7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall continuously operate not fewer than three air logistics complexes4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term #8air logistics complex' means an air logistics complex operated by the ,air ,force as of ,january #a1 #bjbd4 4 ,e ,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters #aga4 ,modification to ,air ,force and ,navy use of commercial dual-use parts in certain aircraft and engines ,section #afa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdec note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking used2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting new1 before used2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by inserting 1 or from a certified production approval holder pursuant to part #ba of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations before the period at the end4 #agb4 ,policy on qualifications of contractors for into-plane fuel deliveries for heavy-lift aircraft 7a7 ,establishment of policy ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall develop and implement a policy that establishes factors for determining the qualifications of fixed-based operators bidding on contracts to provide into-plane fuel deliveries for heavy-lift aircraft at airports with weight-bearing capacity to serve such aircraft4 7b7 ,factors ,with respect to the policy required under subsection 7a71 the factors for determining whether a fixed-based operator is qualified to provide into-plane fuel deliveries for heavy-lift aircraft may include the following3 7#a7 ,the fixed-base operator is able to maintain a minimum onsite fuel storage capacity equal to twice the preceding year's peak day of fuel demand at the airport1 at least half of which is comprised of fixed tanks4 7#b7 ,evidence that the fixed-base operator's total number of employees is sufficient to service military customers #bd hours per day1 #g days per week1 and #cfe days per year4 7#c7 ,the fixed-based operator is capable of performing a full range of cargo on-load1 off-load1 and handling operations1 including for dangerous goods and cargo1 for military aircraft of all sizes4 7#d7 ,the fixed-base operator possesses an onsite1 certified maintenance and repair station4 7#e7 ,the fixed-based operator has an operational history of providing services to heavy-lift aircraft at the airport involved for at least three years preceding the operator's bid to perform into-plane fuel deliveries4 7#f7 ,any other factors the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency determines appropriate4 7c7 ,heavy-lift aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term heavy-lift aircraft means aircraft larger than #ajg1jjj-pound maximum gross takeoff weight4 7d7 ,consultation ,the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall consult with relevant heavy-lift aircraft mission planners in developing and implementing the policy required under this section4 #agc4 ,prohibition on operation1 procurement1 and contracting related to foreign-made light detection and ranging technology 7a7 ,prohibition on agency operation or procurement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall not operate or enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of-- 7#a7 a covered light detection and ranging technology 7referred to in this section as ,li,d,a,r technology7 that-- 7,a7 is manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 7,b7 uses operating software developed in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7,c7 uses network connectivity or data storage located in or administered by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7#b7 a system or systems that incorporates1 interfaces with1 or otherwise uses ,li,d,a,r technology as described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,exemption ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the operation1 procurement1 or contracting action is for the purposes of intelligence1 electronic warfare1 and information warfare operations1 testing1 analysis1 and training4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis if the ,secretary certifies1 in writing1 to the congressional defense committees that the operation1 procurement1 or contracting action is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,effective date ,the prohibition under section 7a7 shall take effect on ,june #cj1 #bjbf4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered foreign country means any of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,b7 ,the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7,c7 ,the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,north ,korea4 7,d7 ,the ,russian ,federation4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,li,d,a,r company means any of the following3 7,a7 ,hesai ,technology 7or any subsidiary or affiliate of ,hesai ,technology74 7,b7 ,any entity that produces or provides ,li,d,a,r and that is included on-- 7i7 the ,consolidated ,screening ,list maintained by the ,international ,trade ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce2 or 7ii7 the civil-military fusion list maintained under section #abfj;h 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,c7 ,any entity that produces or provides ,li,d,a,r and that-- 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 in accordance with the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program or any successor to such program4 7#c7 ,the term covered ,li,d,a,r technology means ,li,d,a,r technology and any related services and equipment manufactured by a covered ,li,d,a,r company4 7#d7 ,the terms light detection and ranging and ,li,d,a,r mean a sensor that emits light1 often in the form of a pulsed or modulated laser1 and scans or flashes the environment to detect and measure the range of its surroundings4 #agd4 ,limitation on procurement of ,f-#ce aircraft pending certification on improvements and correction of deficiencies 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not accept or take delivery of covered ,f-#ce aircraft in excess of the maximum quantities specified in subsection 7c7 until the date on which the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,secretary is in compliance with each of the following requirements3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary has developed and will implement an acquisition strategy1 with appropriate actions and milestones1 to develop and field ,f-#ce aircraft and mission systems digital-twin models across the ,f-#ce enterprise4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary has developed and will implement an acquisition strategy1 with appropriate actions and milestones1 to procure at least one new cooperative avionics flying test bed aircraft for the ,f-#ce enterprise4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary has developed and will implement an acquisition strategy1 with appropriate actions and milestones1 to procure and construct a new ,f-#ce mission software integration laboratory to enable concurrent testing of ,,tr-#b and ,,tr-#c mission system hardware1 software1 and any existing or new ,f-#ce capabilities4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary has developed and will implement a plan of corrective actions and milestones to resolve all deficiencies and recommendations identified in the #bjbd ,f-#ce ,initial ,operational ,testing and ,evaluation report submitted to ,congress by the ,director of ,operational ,testing and ,evaluation4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary has developed and will implement a plan of corrective actions and milestones to minimize ,f-#ce new aircraft production interruptions and resolve all programmatic deficiencies with ,f-#ce ,,apg-#he radar hardware and software related to the development1 testing1 acceptance1 certification1 production1 and fielding of the radar as identified by the ,director of the ,f-#ce ,joint ,program ,office4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary has developed and will implement a plan of corrective actions and milestones to resolve all deficiencies and recommendations identified in the report of the ,f-#ce software ,independent ,review ,team commissioned by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,director of the ,f-#ce ,joint ,program ,office4 7#g7 ,the ,secretary has developed and will implement a corrective action plan with appropriate actions1 milestones1 necessary technical data and other resources1 and metrics for measuring improvements1 to address long-standing sustainment challenges and improve fleetwide mission capable and full mission capable rates for ,f-#ce aircraft4 ,at a minimum1 such plan shall provide for-- 7,a7 completing the set-up of military service depots and attaining the required production capacity2 7,b7 addressing and mitigating corrosion1 particularly in the ,f-#ce;,b and ,f-#ce;,c variants1 including the necessary parts1 equipment1 technical data1 and any necessary adjustments to squadron staffing to effectively conduct corrosion inspections and work2 7,c7 improving the visibility and availability of assets and parts that detract from mission capable rates2 and 7,d7 developing mechanisms to surge supply support for the air vehicle and engine and ensure continuity of ,f-#ce logistics and operations in contested environments4 7#h7 ,the ,secretary has submitted all acquisition strategies and corrective action plans described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 to the congressional defense committees as required under subsection 7b74 7#i7 ,the ,secretary has met the requirements of subsections 7b77#e7 and 7c7 of section #bbf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #aif74 7b7 ,submittal of plans and strategies to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees all acquisition strategies and corrective action plans described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each strategy and plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an estimate of the total amount of funds required to complete implementation of the strategy or plan2 7,b7 realistic1 event-driven schedules to achieve the objectives of the strategy or plan2 and 7,c7 a schedule risk assessment to a minimum of #hj percent confidence level4 7#c7 ,form ,each strategy and plan described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,maximum quantities ,the maximum quantities of covered ,f-#ce aircraft specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,thirty ,f-#ce;,a aircraft4 7#b7 ,nine ,f-#ce;,b aircraft4 7#c7 ,nine ,f-#ce;,c aircraft4 7d7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe1 and on an annual basis thereafter for the following five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a comprehensive update on all corrective action plans and acquisition strategies that-- 7,a7 were developed pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 are being implemented by the ,secretary as of the date of the report4 7#b7 ,form ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7e7 ,covered ,f-#ce aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,f-#ce aircraft means new production ,f-#ce aircraft-- 7#a7 that are authorized to be procured using funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 the procurement of which is fully funded by the ,united ,states4 #age4 ,assessment of air-to-air missile inventory requirements and related capabilities 7a7 ,assessment of air-to-air missile inventory 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in coordination with the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall jointly conduct an assessment of the sufficiency of established inventory requirements for air-to-air missiles within the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of such ,secretaries4 7#b7 ,elements ,in conducting the assessment required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall evaluate-- 7,a7 for each year through the end of #bjbi-- 7i7 the numbers and types of air-to-air missiles expected to be delivered to the ,department of the ,air ,force and the ,department of the ,navy in such year2 and 7ii7 the total inventory of air-to-air missiles expected to be available for use in such year1 considered separately for each type of missile2 7,b7 the inventory levels of air-to-air missiles needed to support the operational plans of the ,united ,states ,central ,command1 the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 and the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 assessed separately for each command at low1 medium1 and high risk levels2 7,c7 emerging requirements for surface-to-air defense and collaborative combat aircraft capabilities1 and how such emerging requirements are expected to impact inventory requirements for air-to-air missiles2 7,d7 whether the numbers and types of missiles expected to be delivered through #bjbi1 as determined under subparagraph 7,a71 are sufficient to meet all testing1 training1 and operational requirements of the military departments and combatant commands2 7,e7 whether extending the ,,aim-#abj ,advanced ,medium-,range ,air-to-,air ,missile program of record through #bjbi would enhance available inventories of air-to-air missiles during such period2 and 7,f7 recommendations to adjust the planned missile mix1 to include development and fielding of an ,,aim-#abj;,d ,extended ,range missile and procurement quantities to support combined combatant command requirements at a medium-level of operational risk4 7b7 ,assessment of ,,aim-#abj;,d extended range missile 7#a7 ,in general ,in conjunction with the assessment required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall conduct a cost-benefit and technical risk assessment of developing and procuring an extended range ,,aim-#abj;,d missile4 7#b7 ,elements ,in conducting the assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7,a7 assess the costs1 benefits1 and technical risks presented by the potential development and procurement of an extended range ,,aim-#abj;,d missile as described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 evaluate how new propellants1 binding agents1 and other enhancements may increase the capabilities of such a missile2 7,c7 consider how the procurement of such a missile could hedge against current or future air-to-air missile inventory1 capacity1 capability or shortfall risks2 and 7,d7 develop a budget profile and schedule that would support expedited fielding of such a missile4 7c7 ,report ,following the completion of the assessments required under subsections 7a7 and 7b71 but not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a71 which shall include a summary of the results of the assessment with respect to each element specified in subsection 7a77#b72 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7b71 which shall include a copy of the budget profile and schedule required under subsection 7b77#b77;,d74 #agf4 ,modification to multiyear procurement authority for certain critical minerals ,section #aeb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #ahj2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;e-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by inserting strategic and after domestically processed2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the procurement of and all that follows and inserting the following3 the procurement of strategic and critical materials that are mined1 processed1 or produced in the ,united ,states42 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the domestically processed critical minerals and inserting the strategic and critical materials2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,priority ,in carrying out the activities described in this section1 the ,secretary may give priority to the procurement of strategic and critical materials that are derived from recycled and reused minerals and metals to the maximum extent practicable1 and from terrestrial mines that do not cause harm to the natural or cultural resources of ,tribal communities or sovereign nations or result in degraded ground or surface water4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the term strategic and critical material means a material determined to be a strategic or critical material under section #c7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b7a774 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the term produced means formed1 assembled1 manufactured1 or systems integrated4 4 #agg4 ,sense of ,congress on domestic procurement of defense articles for ,,aukus partnership 7a7 ,in general ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 researching1 producing1 and procuring defense articles for the ,,aukus partnership from within the ,united ,states boosts local economies and improves national security by enhancing domestic defense article production capabilities2 and 7#b7 therefore1 the ,secretary of ,defense should promote and prioritize domestic manufacturing1 supply chains1 and research for defense articles intended for use by members of the ,,aukus partnership4 7b7 ,,aukus partnership defined ,in this section1 the term ,,aukus partnership means the enhanced trilateral security partnership between ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states announced in ,september #bjba4 #agh4 ,study to identify sources of secure parts for unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,study ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall conduct a study to identify sources of secure parts for unmanned aircraft systems4 ,for purposes of the study1 a part shall be considered secure if it-- 7#a7 is not produced or sold by a ,chinese military company 7as defined in section #abfj;,h of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note772 7#b7 will not be used for a sensitive platform1 such as the ,f-#ce aircraft2 7#c7 does not connect to wireless or other data networks2 and 7#d7 meets such other criteria as may be established by the ,under ,secretary4 7b7 ,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 on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,,ii ,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,,evaluation ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbe for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dbja4 #bjb4 ,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 #f1 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 #dcja for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for ,washington ,headquarters ,services1 line #dhj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 ,b ,program ,requirements1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations #baa4 ,modification of certain requirements relating to the ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office ,section #adh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7d7 ,budgeting and funding requirements 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,office is budgeted for and funded in a manner sufficient to ensure the ,office has the staff and other resources necessary to effectively carry out the responsibilities specified in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,defense budget for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include a dedicated budget line item for the implementation of subsection 7a7 and for the testing and evaluation of energetic materials and technologies by the ,office4 7e7 ,standards and best practices curriculum 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall include1 within the program management and engineering curriculum of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university1 instruction in standards and best practices for the development of energetic materials and ensuring the safety of explosives4 7#b7 ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretaries shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university2 and 7,b7 individuals and organizations in academia and industry with relevant expertise in the field of energetics4 4 #bab4 ,modification to annual report on unfunded priorities of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering ,the second section #bbb;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the ,secretary of ,defense shall and inserting the ,secretary of ,defense1 after coordinating with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 in the case of military construction project1 has reached a stage of planning and design that is sufficient to support a reliable cost estimate4 4 #bac4 ,modification to defense laboratory education partnerships ,section #baid7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 entering into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 or making grants to1 the institution to provide financial assistance for activities conducted under such partnership agreement4 4 #bad4 ,use of partnership intermediaries to promote defense research and education 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dabh4 ,use of partnership intermediaries to promote defense research and education4 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the approval of the ,secretary of ,defense or the head of another department or agency of the ,federal ,government concerned1 the head of a ,federal laboratory or research center may-- 7#a7 enter into a contract1 memorandum of understanding1 or other transaction with a partnership intermediary that provides for the partnership intermediary to perform services for the ,department of ,defense that increase the likelihood of success in the conduct of cooperative or joint activities of the laboratory or center with industry or academic institutions2 and 7#b7 pay the ,federal costs of such contract1 memorandum or understanding1 or other transaction out of funds made available for the support of the technology transfer function of the laboratory or center4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,term ,federal laboratory or research center means-- 7,a7 a ,federal laboratory2 or 7,b7 a federally funded research and development center that is not a laboratory4 7#b7 ,the term laboratory has the meaning given that term in section #ab7;d77#b7 the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7d77#b774 7#c7 ,the term partnership intermediary means an agency of a ,state or local government1 or a nonprofit entity owned in whole or in part by1 chartered by1 funded in whole or in part by1 or operated in whole or in part by or on behalf of a ,state or local government1 that-- 7,a7 assists1 counsels1 advises1 evaluates1 or otherwise cooperates with industry or academic institutions that need or can make demonstrably productive use of technology-related assistance from a ,federal laboratory or research center2 7,b7 facilitates technology transfer or transition from industry or academic institutions to a ,federal laboratory or research center2 7,c7 assists and facilitates workforce development in critical technology areas for prototyping or technology transition activities to fulfill unmet needs of a ,federal laboratory or research center2 or 7,d7 facilitates improvements to intellectual property owned by the ,federal laboratory or research center1 such as improvements to the quality1 value1 flexibility1 utility1 or complexity of such intellectual property4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #dabd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 and 7h7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively4 #bae4 ,modification to personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering ,section #djib of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,office of ,strategic ,capital ,the ,director of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital may carry out a program of personnel management authority provided in subsection 7b7 in order to facilitate recruitment of eminent experts in science or engineering for the ,unit4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #e scientific and engineering positions in the ,office and inserting #bj scientific and engineering positions in the ,office1 of which not more than #e such positions may be positions of administration or management of the ,office2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by striking #e scientific and engineering positions in the ,unit and inserting #ce scientific and engineering positions in the ,unit1 of which not more than #e such positions may be positions of administration or management of the ,unit''2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking #ae and inserting #be2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking and at the end2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by adding and at the end2 and 7vi7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,k7 in the case of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital1 appoint and rescind appointments of individuals to a total of not more than #cj positions in the ,office2 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 in the case of employees appointed pursuant to subparagraphs 7,b71 7,d71 7,e71 7,h71 and 7,k7 of paragraph 7#a71 at a rate to be determined by the head of the organization concerned up to the amount of annual compensation specified in section #ajb of title #c2 4 #baf4 ,modification to consortium on use of additive manufacturing for defense capability development ,section #bbc7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhda note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 develop a rapidly deployable additive manufacturing system that is capable of fabricating replacement safety-critical parts for military aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles in environments where access to traditionally manufactured replacement parts is severely restricted4 4 #bag4 ,modification to continuous capability development and delivery program for ,f-#ce aircraft ,section #bbe7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #aie7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking designate two ,f-#ce;,a aircraft1 two ,f-#ce;,b aircraft1 and two ,f-#ce;,c aircraft and inserting designate a total of not fewer than nine ,f-#ce;,a1 ,f-#ce;,b1 or ,f-#ce;,c aircraft2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking ,lot #ai and inserting ,lot #ah4 #bah4 ,modification of ,,cvn-#gc to support fielding of ,,mq-#be unmanned aerial vehicle ,section #bai of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #afhj7 is amended by striking shall and all that follows and inserting shall modify the compartments and infrastructure of the aircraft carrier designated ,,cvn-#gc to support the fielding of the ,,mq-#be unmanned aerial vehicle before the planned deployment date of such vehicle44 #bai4 ,agility ,prime ,transition ,working ,group 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall establish a working group to be known as the ,agility ,prime ,transition ,working ,group 7referred to in this section as the ,working ,group74 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,working ,group shall include the following3 7#a7 ,to develop and implement a strategy to transition capabilities developed under the ,agility ,prime program of the ,air ,force to program executive offices of the covered ,armed ,forces1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,to provide a forum for members of the ,working ,group to coordinate activities relating to hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and landing capabilities developed under the ,agility ,prime program1 including-- 7,a7 research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities2 7,b7 demonstration activities2 and 7,c7 activities to transition such capabilities from the research and development phase into operational use within the covered ,armed ,forces1 as appropriate4 7#c7 ,to identify programs1 projects1 activities1 and requirements of the covered ,armed ,forces that may be supported by technologies and capabilities developed under the ,agility ,prime program1 including hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft1 advanced air mobility platforms1 autonomous flight capabilities1 test and evaluation software1 and related technologies4 7#d7 ,to identify requirements of the combatant commands and the covered ,armed ,forces relating to distributed and contested logistics1 mobility and sustainment1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance1 strike1 and other operational use cases that align with previous1 ongoing1 or planned efforts under the ,agility ,prime program4 7#e7 ,to assess whether previous1 ongoing1 or planned efforts under the ,agility ,prime program and other vertical take off and landing aircraft capability development efforts align with other current1 planned1 or future acquisition programs of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7#f7 ,identify any changes to doctrine1 organization1 training1 materiel1 leadership1 personnel1 facilities1 and policy 7commonly known as ,,dotmlpf-,p7 required to successfully integrate hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft platforms into future force design4 7#g7 ,to assess how the authorities and resources of the ,department of ,defense may be used to support the advanced air mobility and hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft industries1 including support in the form of loans1 loan guarantees1 private investment matching programs1 and other financial mechanisms4 7#h7 ,to assist the ,secretary of the ,air ,force in preparing the briefing and reports required under subsection 7g74 7c7 ,membership ,the ,working ,group shall be composed of the following members or their designees3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,each ,secretary of a military department4 7#c7 ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#e7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#f7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 7#g7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 7#h7 ,a representative from the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 7#i7 ,a representative from the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command4 7#aj7 ,representatives of such other organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense as the ,chairperson of the ,working ,group determines appropriate4 7d7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 or the designee of the ,secretary1 shall serve as the ,chairperson of the ,working ,group4 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,working ,group shall meet not less frequently than twice each year at the call of the ,chairperson4 7f7 ,termination ,the working group shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 7g7 ,briefings and reports 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the ,working ,group1 which shall include information on the organization1 activities1 plans1 actions1 and milestones of the ,working ,group as of the date of the briefing4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 and not later than ,september #cj of each year thereafter through #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the efforts of the ,working ,group4 ,each report shall include1 with respect to the year covered by the report1 information on-- 7,a7 any funding under the categories of research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 procurement1 or operation and maintenance that is expected to be used for further development or procurement of hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and landing capabilities in the fiscal year of the report and the in the following fiscal year2 7,b7 any planned transitions of hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and landing technologies to-- 7i7 acqusition programs of the covered ,armed ,forces2 or 7ii7 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation programs of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7,c7 any actions taken by the ,working ,group2 7,d7 any milestones achieved by the ,working ,group2 and 7,e7 such other matters as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,agility ,prime program means the program of the ,air ,force under which the ,air ,force is developing hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and landing capabilities in collaboration with partners in commercial industry and other sectors4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 #bbj4 ,measures to advance quantum information science within the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a strategic plan to guide the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 procurement1 and implementation of quantum information science 7referred to in this section as ,,qis7 technologies within the ,department of ,defense1 including the covered ,armed ,forces1 over the period of five years following the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,identification of-- 7i7 ,,qis technologies that have the potential to solve operational challenges faced by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 the technology readiness levels of those ,,qis technologies4 7,b7 ,plans to transition technologies identified under subparagraph 7,a7 from the research1 development1 and prototyping phases into operational use within the ,department4 7,c7 ,plans for allocating the resources of the ,department to ensure such resources are focused on ,,qis technologies with the potential to solve operational challenges as identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,plans for the continuous evaluation1 development1 and implementation of ,,qis technology solutions within the ,department4 7,e7 ,plans for the development1 review1 performance evaluation1 and adoption of a fault-tolerant1 utility-scale quantum computer and the transition of that capability to appropriate organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense and such other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 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 congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 the strategic plan developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 an assessment of whether the budgets proposed for ,,qis-related activities of the ,department of ,defense and each of the covered ,armed ,forces appropriately balance the use of research1 development1 test1 and evaluation funds designated as budget activity #a 7basic research71 budget activity #b 7applied research71 and budget activity #c 7advanced technology development7 7as those budget activity classifications are set forth in volume #b;,b1 chapter #e of the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation 7,,dod #gjjj4ad-,r77 to achieve the objectives of the strategic plan over near-1 mid-1 and long-term timeframes4 7b7 ,quantum ,computing ,center of ,excellence 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a ,quantum ,computing ,center of ,excellence 7referred to in this subsection as the ,center7 at a research laboratory of a covered ,armed ,force with requisite experience in quantum computing1 integrated photonics and photon qubits1 superconducting and hybrid systems1 and trapped ions4 7#b7 ,activities ,the ,center shall carry out the following activities3 7,a7 ,accelerate the transition of advanced quantum and quantum hybrid computing technology from the research and development phase into operational use4 7,b7 ,facilitate quantum computing workforce development4 7,c7 ,conduct outreach to enhance government1 industry1 and academia's understanding of-- 7i7 national security-related use cases for quantum computing and quantum hybrid technology2 and 7ii7 operational challenges faced by the ,department of ,defense that may be addressed using such technology4 7,d7 ,conduct prototyping of quantum computing and quantum hybrid applications4 7,e7 ,undertake efforts to advance the technology readiness levels of quantum computing technologies4 7,f7 ,carry out such other activities relating to quantum computing as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,partner organizations ,for purposes of carrying out the activities of the ,center under this subsection1 the research laboratory selected under paragraph 7#a7 may partner with one or more of the following3 7,a7 ,other research laboratories of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 7,c7 ,federally funded research and development centers4 7,d7 ,university affiliated research centers4 7,e7 ,private sector entities with expertise in quantum computing4 7,f7 ,such other organizations as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,contract ,authority ,subject to availability of appropriations1 ,secretary of ,defense may make grants and enter into contracts or other agreements1 on a competitive basis1 to support the activities of the ,center4 7#e7 ,termination ,the ,center shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term quantum computing means computing algorithms and applications that use quantum mechanics through quantum processing units1 including-- 7,a7 quantum-classical hybrid applications which are applications that use both quantum computing and classical computing hardware systems2 7,b7 annealing and gate systems2 and 7,c7 all qubit modalities 7including superconducting1 trapped-ion1 neutral atom1 and photonics74 7#c7 ,the term quantum information science means the use of the laws of quantum physics for the storage1 transmission1 manipulation1 computing1 or measurement of information4 #bba4 ,authority to temporarily detail employees of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital to certain private-sector organizations 7a7 ,authorization ,using the authority provided under section #aeii;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,strategic capital1 may carry out a program under which the ,director arranges for the temporary assignment of an employee of the ,office to a qualifying private-sector organization4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the program under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 to enable the ,office of ,strategic ,capital and other organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense to rapidly acquire industry-specific context and technical competence across high priority technology and industrial focus areas through immersion in highly relevant emerging technology and business ecosystems across the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 to enhance1 among personnel of the ,department-- 7,a7 understanding of1 connectivity with1 and access to knowledge about critical and emerging defense industrial base capabilities2 and 7,b7 understanding of the strategic role that venture capital and private equity operations have in shaping future sustainment and modernization requirements for the defense industrial base4 7c7 ,matching and tracking capabilities ,in carrying out program under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital shall-- 7#a7 use an information technology system to optimize the identification1 assessment1 and placement of participants within the program1 which shall include the use of such system to match private-sector organizations with employees of the ,office participating in the program in a manner that aligns the priorities1 needs1 and expertise of such employees1 organizations1 and the ,office2 and 7#b7 establish a database or other capability that-- 7,a7 enables the ,office to identify and track current and former participants in the program2 7,b7 documents the nature of the experience such participants had while in the program2 and 7,c7 is suitable for further development and expansion to other organizations of ,department of ,defense in the event the ,secretary of ,defense determines such expansion is appropriate4 7d7 ,qualifying private-sector organization defined ,in this section1 the term qualifying private-sector organization means a private-sector organization within the defense industrial base that has functions and expertise relevant to the responsibilities of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital1 which may include organization such as a venture capital firm1 private equity firm1 emerging technology company1 or other such organizations as determined appropriated by the ,director4 #bbb4 ,pilot program on establishment of a test and evaluation cell within the ,defense ,innovation ,unit 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,director-- 7#a7 develops an alternative testing and evaluation pathway to accelerate the testing and evaluation of technologies that have the potential to provide warfighting capabilities to the ,department of ,defense in the near-term and mid-term timeframes2 and 7#b7 establishes a cell of dedicated personnel within the ,unit to manage and implement the alternative testing and evaluation pathway developed under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit shall-- 7#a7 conduct continuous and iterative test and evaluation of technologies that have the potential to provide warfighting capabilities to the ,department of ,defense in the near-term and mid-term timeframes1 including-- 7,a7 commercial dual use technologies2 7,b7 technologies that are not integrated into an established program of record2 7,c7 technologies that have not been fully fielded2 7,d7 software-based technologies2 and 7,e7 such other technologies as the ,director determines appropriate2 7#b7 use tools and technologies to emulate operationally relevant threat scenarios and conditions2 and 7#c7 integrate the development of concepts of operations and concepts of employment with testing and evaluation activities conducted under the program to ensure early alignment between capability development and future concepts of operations and concepts of employment4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit shall carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 in consultation with-- 7#a7 service-level innovation organizations2 7#b7 research laboratories of the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 the combatant commands2 7#d7 the ,joint ,staff2 7#e7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7#f7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7#g7 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation2 7#h7 the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center2 7#i7 industry partners2 and 7#aj7 ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and international partners with test and evaluation infrastructure4 7d7 ,annual briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on an annual basis thereafter through the termination date specified in subsection 7e71 the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,termination ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #bbc4 ,dismantlement of ,chinese drone aircraft of to identify the origin of components and security vulnerabilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the head of the ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration and in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 shall-- 7#a7 fully disassemble a drone aircraft made by the ,chinese technology company ,da ,jiang ,innovations 7,,dji72 and 7#b7 determine the origin of each component of such drone aircraft4 7b7 ,report ,after completing the actions required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of each component found in the drone1 including the origin of the component and manufacturer information2 7#b7 a description of any security vulnerabilities that were identified in the course of disassembling the drone4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #bbd4 ,program on limited objective experimentation in support of ,air ,force operations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commander of the ,air ,force ,research ,laboratory1 acting through a partnership intermediary1 shall establish a program-- 7#a7 to carry out limited objective experiments in operationally relevant environments2 7#b7 to develop persistent instrumentation and infrastructure for field experimentation and other innovation activities supporting the ,air ,force and joint service multi-domain mission set2 and 7#c7 to identify capabilities for the ,air ,force multi-domain operations enterprise that have the potential to generate life-cycle cost savings and provide data-driven approaches to resource allocation4 7b7 ,partnership intermediary defined ,in this section1 term partnership intermediary has the meaning given that term in section #bc7;c7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgae7;c774 #bbe4 ,prohibition on contracts between certain foreign entities and institutions of higher education conducting ,department of ,defense-funded research 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for the ,department of ,defense may be provided to a covered institution of higher education that fails to comply with the prohibition under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,prohibition ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbf1 a covered institution of higher education may not enter into a contract with a covered nation or a foreign entity of concern4 7c7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,submission 7,a7 ,first waiver requests 7i7 ,in general ,a covered institution of higher education that desires to enter into a contract with a foreign entity of concern or a covered nation may submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 not later than #abj days before the institution enters into such a contract1 a request to waive the prohibition under subsection 7b7 with respect to such contract4 7ii7 ,contents of waiver request ,a waiver request submitted by a covered institution of higher education under clause 7i7 shall include-- 7,i7 the complete and unredacted text of the proposed contract for which the waiver is being requested1 and if such original contract is not in ,english1 a translated copy of the text into ,english 7in a manner that complies with subsection 7f772 and 7,,ii7 a statement that-- 7aa7 is signed by the ,president or compliance officer of the institution designated in accordance with subsection 7g72 and 7bb7 includes information that demonstrates that such contract is for the benefit of the institution's mission and students and will promote the security1 stability1 and economic vitality of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,renewal waiver requests 7i7 ,in general ,a covered institution of higher education that has entered into a contract pursuant to a waiver issued under this section1 the term of which is longer than the #a-year waiver period and the terms and conditions of which remain the same as the proposed contract submitted as part of the request for such waiver1 may submit1 not later than #abj days before the expiration of such waiver period1 a request for a renewal of such waiver for an additional #a-year period 7which shall include any information requested by the ,secretary74 7ii7 ,termination ,if a covered institution of higher education fails to submit a request under clause 7i7 or is not granted a renewal under such clause1 such institution shall terminate such contract on the last day of the original #a-year waiver period4 7#b7 ,waiver issuance ,the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 not later than #fj days before a covered institution of higher education enters into a contract pursuant to a waiver request under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 or before a contract described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i7 is renewed pursuant to a renewal request under such paragraph1 shall notify the institution-- 7i7 if the waiver or renewal will be issued by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 in a case in which the waiver or renewal will be issued1 the date on which the #a-year waiver period starts2 and 7,b7 may only issue a waiver under this section to an institution if the ,secretary of ,defense determines1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 that the contract for which the waiver is being requested is for the benefit of the institution's mission and students and will promote the security1 stability1 and economic vitality of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,notification to ,congress ,not later than #b weeks prior to issuing a waiver under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives written notice of the intent of the ,secretary to issue such waiver together with a justification for such waiver4 7#d7 ,application of waivers ,a waiver issued under this section to a covered institution of higher education with respect to a contract shall only-- 7,a7 waive the prohibition under subsection 7b7 for a #a-year period2 and 7,b7 apply to the terms and conditions of the proposed contract submitted as part of the request for such waiver4 7d7 ,contracts prior to date of enactment 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of a covered institution of higher education that entered into contract with a covered nation or foreign entity of concern prior to ,january #a1 #bjbf1 and which contract remains in effect on such date-- 7,a7 the institution shall1 not later than #abj days before such date1 submit to the ,secretary a waiver request in accordance with subsection 7c77#a77;,a77ii72 and 7,b7 the ,secretary shall1 upon receipt of the request submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 immediately issue a waiver to the institution for a period beginning on the date on which the waiver is issued and ending on the sooner of-- 7i7 ,january #a1 #bjbg2 or 7ii7 the date on which the contract terminates4 7#b7 ,renewal ,a covered institution of higher education that has entered into a contract described in paragraph 7#a71 the term of which is longer than the waiver period described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph and the terms and conditions of which remain the same as the contract submitted as part of the request required under subparagraph 7,a7 of such paragraph1 may submit a request for renewal of the waiver issued under such paragraph in accordance with subsection 7c77#a77;,b74 7e7 ,designation during contract term ,in the case of a covered institution of higher education that enters into a contract with a foreign source that is not a covered nation or a foreign entity of concern but which1 during the term of such contract1 is designated as a covered nation or foreign entity of concern1 such institution shall terminate such contract not later than #fj days after the ,secretary notifies the institution of such designation4 7f7 ,translation requirement ,any information required to be disclosed under this section with respect to a contract that is not in ,english shall be translated1 for purposes of such disclosure1 by a person that is not an affiliated entity or agent of the covered nation or foreign entity of concern involved with such contract4 7g7 ,compliance officer ,each covered institution of higher education applying for a waiver under subsection 7c7 or 7d71 shall identify a compliance officer1 who shall-- 7#a7 be a current employee or legally authorized agent of such institution2 and 7#b7 be responsible1 on behalf of such institution1 for personally certifying-- 7,a7 compliance with the prohibition under this section2 and 7,b7 the truth and accuracy of any information contained in such a waiver request4 7h7 ,public database ,not later than #ij days after issuing a waiver under subsection 7c7 or 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish a copy of the order granting the waiver and the contents of the waiver request on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense4 ,such information shall be made available on such website in the form of a searchable database that includes links to the text of all contracts to which the waiver pertains4 7i7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 and on an annual basis thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a description of-- 7#a7 the terms and contents of any waivers issued under this section in the period covered by the report2 7#b7 any trends in-- 7,a7 the number of waivers issued under this section over time2 and 7,b7 the types of contracts to which such waivers pertain2 and 7#c7 the processes used by the ,secretary to verify that covered institutions of higher education are in compliance with the requirements of this section4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term contract means-- 7,a7 any agreement or memorandum of understanding for the acquisition1 by purchase1 lease1 or barter1 of property or services by or from a covered nation or foreign entity of concern2 or 7,b7 any affiliation1 agreement1 or similar transaction with a covered nation or foreign entity of concern that involves the use or exchange of the name1 likeness1 time1 services1 or resources of a covered institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,the term covered institution of higher education means an institution of higher education that conducts research funded by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given that term in section #ajfab7;a7 of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibba7;a77 and includes a foreign entity that is identified on the list published under section #abhf7;c77#i77;,a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7#d7 ,the term covered nation has the meaning given that term in section #dhgb7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,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 #bbf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain institutions 7a7 ,limitation ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for the ,department of ,defense may be provided to an institution of higher education for any principal investigator who conducts fundamental research in collaboration directly or indirectly with a covered nation or foreign entity of concern4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the limitation under subsection 7a71 on a case-by-case basis1 with respect to a principal investigator at an institution of higher education1 if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,certifications of compliance 7#a7 ,funding certification ,as a condition of receiving funds from the ,department of ,defense1 an institution of higher education shall certify to the ,secretary of ,defense that the principal investigator of the project of the institution that is applying for funding from the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 is not conducting fundamental research in collaboration with an entity described in subsection 7a7 as of the date of the certification2 and 7,b7 will not conduct fundamental research in collaboration with such an entity during the period for which such funding is received4 7#b7 ,contract certification ,as a condition of maintaining a contract with the ,department of ,defense1 an institution of higher education shall-- 7,a7 using publicly available information1 perform due diligence on any academic institution or laboratory the institution is collaborating with1 or intends to collaborate with1 under the contract2 and 7,b7 certify to the ,secretary of ,defense that the principal investigator of the project of the institution to which the contract pertains-- 7i7 has not conducted fundamental research in collaboration with an entity described in subsection 7a7 at any time during the period in which such contract was in effect1 up to and including the date of the certification2 and 7ii7 will not conduct fundamental research in collaboration with such an entity during any period in which such contract is in effect4 7#c7 ,frequency ,an institution of higher education shall-- 7,a7 submit the certification under paragraph 7#a7 on an annual basis during each year in which the institution receives funds from the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 submit the certification under paragraph 7#b7 on an annual basis during each year in which a contract is in effect between the institution and the ,department4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the compliance of the ,department of ,defense and institutions of higher education with the requirements of this section4 ,each report shall include1 for each waiver issued under subsection 7b7 in the period covered by the report-- 7,a7 a justification for the waiver2 and 7,b7 a detailed description of the type and extent of any collaboration between an institution of higher education and an entity described in subsection 7a7 allowed pursuant to the waiver1 including identification of the institution and entities involved1 the type of technology involved1 the duration of the collaboration and terms and conditions on intellectual property assignment1 as applicable1 under the collaboration agreement4 7#b7 ,form2 public availability ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and shall be made available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,effective date ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to the first fiscal year that begins after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and to any subsequent fiscal year4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given that term in section #ajfab7;a7 of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibba7;a77 and includes a foreign entity that is identified on the list published under section #abhf7;c77#i77;,a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 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 #ajjb7 and includes-- 7,a7 any department1 program1 project1 faculty1 researcher1 or other individual1 entity1 or activity of such institution2 and 7,b7 any branch of such institution within or outside the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the term fundamental research means basic and applied research in science and engineering1 the results of which are expected to be published and shared broadly within the scientific community4 ,such term does not include research that is proprietary or classified and subject to access restrictions under other provisions of ,federal law4 7#d7 ,the term collaboration means any level of coordinated activity between an institution of higher education and an entity described in subsection 7a71 whether direct or indirect1 formal or informal1 and includes-- 7,a7 sharing of research facilities1 resources1 or data2 7,b7 transfer1 sharing1 or dissemination of technology1 information1 or any technical know-how2 7,c7 any financial or in-kind contribution intended to produce a research product2 7,d7 sponsorship or facilitation of research fellowships1 visas1 or residence permits2 7,e7 joint ventures1 partnerships1 or other formalized agreements for the purpose of conducting research or sharing resources1 data1 or technology2 7,f7 inclusion of researchers as consultants1 advisors1 or members of advisory or review boards2 and 7,g7 such other activities as may be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#e7 ,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 of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#f7 ,the term covered nation has the meaning given that term in section #dhgb7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bbg4 ,disclosure requirements for persons performing research or development projects for the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,research and development projects ,section #djja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,disclosure requirements ,whenever issuing a statement1 press release1 request for proposals1 bid solicitation1 or other document describing a project or program that is funded in whole or in part with ,federal funding1 a person performing a research or development project under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#e7 of subsection 7b7 shall clearly state the following3 7#a7 ,the percentage of the total costs of the program or project financed with ,federal funding4 7#b7 ,the dollar amount of ,federal funds obligated for the project or program4 7#c7 ,the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project or program that will be financed from nongovernmental sources4 4 7b7 ,cooperative research and development agreements under ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj ,section #djbf of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,technology may and inserting the following3 7b7 ,technology transfer ,technology may 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,disclosure requirements ,whenever issuing a statement1 press release1 request for proposals1 bid solicitation1 or other document describing a project or program that is funded in whole or in part with ,federal funding1 a person performing a research or development project pursuant to a cooperative research and development agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall clearly state the following3 7#a7 ,the percentage of the total costs of the program or project financed with ,federal funding4 7#b7 ,the dollar amount of ,federal funds obligated for the project or program4 7#c7 ,the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project or program that will be financed from nongovernmental sources4 4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should direct the operating divisions of the ,department of ,defense to design and implement processes to manage and administer grantees' compliance with the requirements added by this section1 including determining to what extent to provide guidance to grantees on calculations4 #bbh4 ,modification to innovators information repository in the ,department of ,defense ,section #bbj of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcfd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,office1 ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 and before ,defense ,technical ,information ,center2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting in accordance with subsection 7e7 before the period at the end2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 be coordinated across the ,department of ,defense enterprise to focus on small business innovators that are small1 independent ,united ,states businesses1 including-- 7,a7 those participating in the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research program or the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program2 7,b7 those participating in the ,pilot ,program to ,accelerate the ,procurement and ,fielding of ,innovative ,technologies and the ,rapid ,defense ,enterprise ,research program2 and 7,c7 nontraditional defense companies that are working with research1 innovation1 and advanced project entities2 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,e7 the date of the initial award to the participant from the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,f7 the dates of any additional awards made to the participant1 including the dates of any contracts or other agreements entered into between the participant the ,department of ,defense2 and 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,updates required 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each fiscal quarter1 the head of the ,defense ,technical ,information ,center1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall update the innovators information repository established under this section4 7#b7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after making an update to the innovators information repository under paragraph 7#a71 the head of the ,defense ,technical ,information ,center shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of such update together with instructions for electronically accessing the updated repository4 4 #bbi4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for canine and feline research 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to conduct biomedical research or testing using canines or felines4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that the waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 not later than the date on which the waiver is invoked1 submits a notification of the waiver and a justification of the reason for seeking the waiver to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 #bcj4 ,expansion of participation in the ,digital ,on-,demand ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such steps as may be necessary-- 7#a7 to expand participation in the ,digital ,on-,demand ,program to-- 7,a7 all organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 all members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department2 and 7#b7 to actively promote the ,program throughout the ,department4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on an annual basis thereafter through #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the progress of the ,secretary in expanding and promoting the ,digital ,on-,demand ,program as described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,digital on ,demand ,program defined ,in this section1 the term ,digital ,on-,demand ,program means the program overseen by the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer pursuant to which educational resources on artificial intelligence1 emerging technologies1 data literacy1 and related topics are made available to personnel of the ,department of ,defense through a digital platform on an on-demand basis4 ,c ,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #bda4 ,plan for establishment of secure computing and data storage environment for testing of artificial intelligence trained on biological data 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in coordination with the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 shall develop a plan for the establishment of a secure computing and data storage environment to facilitate-- 7#a7 the testing of artificial intelligence models trained on biological data2 and 7#b7 the development and testing of products generated by such models4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall provide as follows3 7#a7 ,designation ,the secure computing and data storage environment described in subsection 7a7 shall be known as the ,a,ix,bio sandbox4 7#b7 ,computing and data storage infrastructure ,the ,a,ix,bio sandbox shall consist of a secure computing and data storage infrastructure to be used for the testing and development activities described in subsection 7a74 ,to the extent feasible1 such infrastructure shall be assembled from the existing computing and data storage infrastructure organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense with relevant capabilities1 such as the ,test ,resource ,management ,center and the ,,ai ,accelerator of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7#c7 ,responsible official ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 managing and overseeing the activities of the sandbox2 7,b7 coordinating the efforts of the organizations of the ,department involved in the activities of the sandbox2 7,c7 selecting projects for development and testing using the sandbox in accordance with paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 arranging partnerships in accordance paragraph 7#e74 7#d7 ,selection of projects ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall-- 7,a7 identify projects funded1 in whole or in part1 by the ,department of ,defense that-- 7i7 have demonstrated a proof-of-concept or another similar indicator of early success or feasibility2 and 7ii7 involve the development of a model1 technology1 or product at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biotechnology that has potential defense applications1 such as a project using artificial intelligence and biological data-- 7,i7 to direct and produce medical countermeasures2 7,,ii7 to predict and produce new or enhanced biological materials for military purposes2 or 7,,iii7 to analyze how biology could fulfill different components of the supply chain1 including by improving the domestic supply chain through the use of biomanufacturing2 and 7,b7 from projects identified under subparagraph 7,a71 select projects for further development and testing using the ,a,ix,bio sandbox4 7#e7 ,partnerships 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall establish mechanisms through which organizations and entities involved in projects of the ,a,ix,bio sandbox may work with ,department of ,defense laboratories and ,department-funded laboratories of academic institutions to carry out activities in support of such projects1 including biological testing and experimentation and testing and experimentation to validate artificial intelligence models in development4 7,b7 ,streamlined processes ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,under ,secretary shall establish streamlined processes to facilitate efficient collaboration between laboratories1 organizations of the ,department of ,defense1 and private entities for purposes of developing products for national security purposes and carrying out activities in support of projects under ,a,ix,bio sandbox1 including testing and experimentation4 7#f7 ,other elements ,the plan shall address-- 7,a7 the manner in which existing computing and data storage infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense shall be made available for the ,a,ix,bio sandbox in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 the development of any mechanisms needed to facilitate collaboration among individuals and organizations involved in projects under the ,a,ix,bio sandbox1 including any necessary agreements concerning intellectual property1 funding1 and the transfer of materials or other resources2 7,c7 the process for selecting projects for development and testing using the sandbox in accordance with paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 the process for determining the amount of funding needed for projects under the sandbox1 including the length of time each project is expected to receive such funding4 7c7 ,report and briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the plan developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 provide to the ,committees a briefing on the plan4 #bdb4 ,study and report on foreign capital disclosure requirements of certain ,department of ,defense organizations 7a7 ,study required ,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 or other agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent study on the foreign capital disclosure requirements of organizations of the ,department of ,defense that routinely engage with commercial entities backed by private equity or venture capital funds4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a comparative analysis of current foreign capital disclosure requirements used by organizations within the ,department of ,defense that engage with commercial entities backed by private equity or venture capital funds1 including the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 ,national ,security ,innovation ,capital1 and other such organizations within the ,department4 7#b7 ,an assessment of any business intelligence1 due diligence information1 classified information1 and other information sources available to such organizations to assist the organizations in formulating and executing foreign capital disclosure requirements4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the extent to which such foreign capital disclosure requirements are shared with commercial entities4 7#d7 ,an assessment of best practices for foreign capital disclosure requirements across the ,department of ,defense1 including best practices for flexibly implementing such requirements based upon real or perceived risks4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of harmonizing the best practices as described in paragraph 7#d7 across the ,department of ,defense in a responsive manner4 7#f7 ,an analysis of foreign capital disclosure requirements that are used elsewhere within the ,federal ,government and in the ,governments of international allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,an assessment of such other factors as may be relevant to inform the implementation of coordinated1 effective foreign capital disclosure requirements across the ,department of ,defense and the ,governments of international allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #bdc4 ,biotechnology roadmap 7a7 ,roadmap required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a biotechnology roadmap to guide the efforts of the ,department of ,defense relating to biotechnology4 7b7 ,elements ,in the roadmap required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 clearly articulate the strategic objectives of the ,department of ,defense relating to biotechnology2 7#b7 for each strategic objective1 establish specific goals and milestones for the achievement of such objective1 including timelines for meeting such goals and milestones2 7#c7 in the case of each updated version of the roadmap following submittal of the initial roadmap under subsection 7d77#a71 include-- 7,a7 a review of the goals and milestones established under paragraph 7#b7 to ensure such goals and milestones continue to align with strategic objectives under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 a description of any goals and milestones that changed as a result of such review2 7#d7 separately identify each biotechnology effort covered by the strategy1 including any programs1 projects1 or other activities associated with such effort within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,armed ,forces1 and other organizations of the ,department1 and for each such effort provide-- 7,a7 a description of the effort2 7,b7 an estimate of the funding dedicated to the effort2 7,c7 a timeline for carrying out the effort2 and 7,d7 an explanation of how the effort aligns with the strategic objectives under paragraph 7#a72 7#e7 identify and describe the role of each organization of the ,department with responsibilities relating to biotechnology under the strategy2 7#f7 establish metrics to measure the progress of the ,department in meeting the objectives1 goals1 and milestones under the strategy2 7#g7 based on such metrics1 assess the progress of the ,department in meeting such objectives1 goals1 and milestones2 7#h7 based on the results of such assessment1 make any necessary adjustments to the planning and execution of the roadmap to ensure the ,department makes continuous progress toward achieving the objectives under paragraph 7#a72 7#i7 assess the overall risk to the security of the ,united ,states of the biotechnology efforts covered by the strategy2 7#aj7 analyze any requirements of the ,federal ,government that hinder the ability of the ,department to advance and use biotechnology2 7#aa7 provide for the development and support of the biotechnology workforce of the ,department1 including personnel with responsibilities relating directly to biotechnology and personnel who indirectly support the biotechnology efforts of the ,department such as personnel involved program management1 acquisition1 investment1 and legal matters2 7#ab7 with respect to the biotechnology workforce described in paragraph 7#aa7-- 7,a7 identify the total number of biotechnology positions required to support the objectives of the roadmap-- 7i7 as of the date of the road map2 and 7ii7 over the periods of five and #aj years following such date2 7,b7 indicate the number of such positions that have been filled as of the date of the roadmap2 7,c7 describe the positions included in the biotechnology workforce1 including a description of-- 7i7 the role of each position in supporting the objectives under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 the qualifications required for each position1 including any qualifications relating to seniority level1 education1 training1 and security clearances2 7,d7 identify any challenges affecting the ability of the ,department to develop the biotechnology workforce and propose solutions to those challenges2 7,e7 assess whether the codes used to define positions and roles within the workforce of the ,department adequately cover the range of positions and personnel that comprise the biotechnology workforce1 such as personnel in research1 engineering1 and testing2 7,f7 identify mechanisms to enable the ,department to access outside expertise relating to biotechnology1 including mechanisms to assemble a pool of outside experts who have been prequalified 7including by obtaining any necessary security clearances7 to provide advice and assistance to the ,department on matters relating to biotechnology on an as-needed basis2 7,g7 assess whether personnel occupying existing positions in the ,department could be used to meet biotechnology workforce needs with additional training and1 if so1 the nature and scope of the training required2 7#ac7 address collaboration between the ,department and international partners to advance research on biotechnology1 which shall include-- 7,a7 a description of any international partnerships under which the ,united ,states is collaborating with partners to conduct biotechnology research and development for defense purposes2 7,b7 a description of any new international partnerships that may be entered into1 or existing partnerships that may be modified1 to provide for such collaboration2 and 7,c7 identification of any challenges affecting the ability of the ,department engage in such collaboration with international partners1 including-- 7i7 any limitations on co-investments within international partnerships2 7ii7 any ,united ,states export controls or other technology protections that hinder information sharing within such partnerships2 and 7iii7 any other challenges that may prevent the full utilization of such partnerships for such collaboration4 7c7 ,consultation ,in preparing the roadmap required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7#b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7#c7 the ,secretaries of the military departments2 and 7#d7 such other officials of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,submittal to ,congress2 updates 7#a7 ,initial submission ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the roadmap developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,annual updates ,not less frequently than once every two years following the submittal of the initial roadmap under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 review and update the roadmap2 and 7,b7 submit an updated version of the roadmap to the congressional defense committees4 7#c7 ,form ,each version of the roadmap required to be submitted under this subsection may be submitted in classified form1 but if so submitted1 shall include an unclassified executive summary4 7e7 ,public availability ,on annual basis1 the ,secretary shall make an unclassified version of the most recent roadmap submitted under subsection 7d7 available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,biotechnology defined ,in this section1 the term biotechnology means the application of science and technology to living organisms and to parts1 products and models of such organisms to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge1 goods1 or services4 #bdd4 ,authority for ,secretary of ,defense to enter into an agreement for an assessment of biotechnology capabilities of adversaries of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj 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 assessment related to biotechnology and provide recommendations to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,agreement elements ,under an agreement between the ,secretary and a federally funded research and development center under this section1 the center shall agree to-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of-- 7,a7 scientific topics related to biotechnology2 7,b7 scientific capabilities of potential adversaries of the ,united ,states1 such as ,china1 ,iran1 and the ,russian ,federation1 related to biotechnology2 and 7,c7 the current gaps and future scientific and technological needs for adversaries of the ,united ,states to be successful with respect to biotechnology capabilities2 and 7#b7 develop recommendations with respect to useful indications of any advancement of such adversaries regarding such capabilities4 7c7 ,responsibilities of ,secretary ,under an agreement between the ,secretary and a federally funded research and development center under this section1 the ,secretary shall agree to-- 7#a7 appoint appropriate ,department of ,defense employees as liaisons to the center to support the timely conduct of the assessment described in subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 provide the center with access to materials relevant to the conduct of such assessment1 consistent with the protection of sources and methods and other critically sensitive information2 and 7#c7 ensure that appropriate members and staff of the center have the necessary clearances1 obtained in an expedited manner1 to conduct such assessment4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary enters into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center under this section1 not later than ,october #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,national ,security ,commission on ,emerging ,biotechnology a report that includes the findings and recommendations of the center developed pursuant to the assessment described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#c7 ,transmittal to other ,department entities ,the ,secretary shall transmit to relevant offices of the ,department of ,defense1 including the offices of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 and the ,office of ,net ,assessment1 a copy of the report under paragraph 7#a74 #bde4 ,sense of ,congress on research and development of solid rocket motor mixing technology and the missile industrial base 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,domestic production capabilities for solid rocket motors have inherent limitations due to the mixing technology that is currently in use1 a technology that hasn't changed for over #fj years1 for which there is a single supplier1 and which is particularly vulnerable to foreign object debris4 7#b7 ,new1 efficient1 and ecologically friendly solid rocket motor mixing technologies have the potential to assist in ramping-up tactical missile production in anticipation of increased global instability4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force should pursue efforts to research1 develop1 and demonstrate advanced propellant mixing technologies for solid rocket motor propulsion systems that can be inserted into current or planned production facilities in order to provide additional surge capabilities to meet near-term supply needs4 #bdf4 ,funding for demonstration of high-pressure waterjet cut and capture system to demilitarize underwater munitions 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 test and evaluation1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for advanced component development and prototypes1 environmental quality technology--,,dem_/,,val1 line #jfj 7,,pe #jfjcggi;,a7 is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj 7to be available for the demonstration of high-pressure waterjet cut and capture system to demilitarize underwater munitions74 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 test and evaluation1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for basic research1 defense research sciences1 line #jjb 7,,pe #jfjaaja;,e7 is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bdg4 ,modification to artificial intelligence education strategy ,section #bef of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abij7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,artificial intelligence and machine learning education platforms 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 each ,secretary of a military department shall provide personnel in that ,secretary's department with distance education courses on-- 7,a7 the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning2 and 7,b7 the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,secretaries of the military departments in implementing paragraph 7#a74 4 #bdh4 ,report on artificial intelligence workforce of the ,department of ,defense 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 that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the artificial intelligence workforce of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 identification of any gaps in the skills and training of such workforce2 and 7#c7 a description of any actions that may be carried out to preserve and enhance such workforce to ensure the global technological competitiveness of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,artificial intelligence workforce defined ,in this section1 the term artificial intelligence workforce means members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian personnel of the ,department ,defense with responsibilities relating to the research1 development1 procurement1 or operational use of artificial intelligence technology4 #bdi4 ,increase in funding for high-hypersonic detonation propulsion research and technology 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for ,,rdt,e1 ,air ,force for ,aerospace ,propulsion1 line #jjh as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for high-hypersonic detonation propulsion research and technology is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj2 and 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for ,o,m1 ,air ,force for ,administration1 line #daj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for program decrease is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bej4 ,increase in funding for adaptive and intelligent adversary-threat models 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for ,,rdt,e1 ,army for ,soldier ,lethality ,technology1 line #jaj as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for adaptive and intelligent adversary-threat models 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 ,o,m1 ,army for ,other ,personnel ,support1 line #dgj as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for program decrease is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bea4 ,funding for surface and shallow water mine counter-measures 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 test and evaluation1 ,navy1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for advanced component development and prototypes1 surface and shallow water mine countermeasures1 line #jce 7,,pe #jfjcejb,n71 is hereby increased by #i1jjj1jjj4 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 test and evaluation1 ,navy1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for advanced component development and prototypes1 chalk coral1 line #jfc 7,,pe #jfjcgcd,n71 is hereby reduced by #i1jjj1jjj4 #beb4 ,report on potential inclusion of ,israel in the national technology and industrial base 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall assess the feasibility and advisability of including ,israel in the national technology and industrial base4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed assessment of the potential benefit to the national security of the ,united ,states of including ,israel in the national technology and industrial base4 7#b7 ,an assessment of how ,israel's inclusion in the national technology and industrial base may affect research and development projects on which ,israel and the ,united ,states are collaborating4 7#c7 ,detailed delineation of the specific steps ,israel must take to facilitate eligibility for inclusion in the national technology and industrial base4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the progress ,israel has made1 as of the date of the assessment1 with respect to the steps described in paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,analysis of how ,israel's potential inclusion in the national technology and industrial base could aid ,united ,states strategic competitiveness with ,china4 7#f7 ,an assessment of any barriers-- 7,a7 to expansion of the national technology and industrial base generally2 and 7,b7 to ,israel's inclusion in the national technology and industrial base specifically4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,national technology and industrial base defined ,in this section1 the term national technology and industrial base has the meaning given that term in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bec4 ,plan on hacking for defense expansion 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the expansion of the ,hacking for ,defense program of the ,department of ,defense over the period of three fiscal years following the date of the plan4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include measures-- 7#a7 to increase the number of institutions of higher education participating in ,hacking for ,defense programs2 7#b7 to expand support for certain elite teams after ,hacking for ,defense course completion2 7#c7 to expand opportunities after ,hacking for ,defense course completion in countries that are members of-- 7,a7 the ,,aukus partnership2 7,b7 the ,quadrilateral ,security ,dialogue2 or 7,c7 the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 7#d7 to partner with other organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense to expand the ,hacking for ,defense curriculum to a second semester prototyping course2 and 7#e7 to support the development of professional military education programs in the ,national ,defense ,university system that are similar to the ,hacking for ,defense program4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,aukus partnership means the enhanced trilateral security partnership between ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states announced in ,september #bjba4 7#b7 ,the term ,quadrilateral ,security ,dialogue means the strategic security dialogue between-- 7,a7 ,india2 7,b7 ,japan2 7,c7 ,australia2 and 7,d7 the ,united ,states4 #bed4 ,report on potential strategic partnership between the ,defense ,innovation ,unit and the ,taiwan ,ministry of ,national ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall assess the feasibility and advisability of establishing a strategic partnership between the ,defense ,innovation ,unit and the ,taiwan ,ministry of ,national ,defense1 pursuant to which the ,unit and the ,ministry would-- 7#a7 coordinate on defense industrial priorities2 7#b7 collaborate on the development of dual-use defense capabilities4 7#c7 establish mechanisms to streamline emerging defense technology research and development and microchip supply chain security2 7#d7 create additional pathways to market for relevant defense technology startups2 and 7#e7 carry out other activities to-- 7,a7 enhance market opportunities for ,united ,states-based and ,taiwan-based defense technology companies2 7,b7 bolster ,taiwan's defense industrial base2 7,c7 harmonize global security posture through emerging technology2 and 7,d7 counter the development of dual-use defense technologies by the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 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 assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 #bee4 ,sense of ,congress on the continuing need for innovation in the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress encourages the ,armed ,forces to continue innovating1 including by using technological methods that incorporate artificial intelligence1 quantum information science1 advanced air mobility1 and counter-,,uas systems to ultimately maintain1 bolster1 and augment military readiness1 wartime preparedness1 and ensure the overall national security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term advanced air mobility means a transportation system that transports people and property by air between two points in the ,united ,states using aircraft with advanced technologies1 including electric aircraft or electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft1 in both controlled and uncontrolled airspace4 7#b7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given such term in section #ejjb of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #idja74 7#c7 ,the term counter-,,uas system has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja7e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term quantum information science has the meaning given such term in section #b of the ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hhja74 #bef4 ,funding for alternative domestic source ,c-#acj;,j ,,irss 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 operational system development1 ,aviation ,systems1 line #bha 7,,pe #aafjdjc;,,bb7 is hereby increased by #f1jjj1jjj 7with the amount of such increase to be made available for ,alternative ,domestic ,source ,c-#acj;,j ,,irss74 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 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for operational system development1 industrial base analysis and sustainment support1 line #bad 7,,pe #jfjgbaj;,d#h,z7 is hereby reduced by #f1jjj1jjj4 #beg4 ,funding for virtual engineering for army readiness and sustainment 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 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,next-,generation ,combat ,vehicle ,advanced ,technology1 line #dc1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for ,virtual ,engineering for ,army ,readiness and ,sustainment1 is hereby increased by #g1jjj1jjj4 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 ,defense-,wide1 for the office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 line #dgj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #g1jjj1jjj4 #beh4 ,funding for humanitarian airborne mobile infrastructure capability 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 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,army for ,ground ,advanced ,technology1 line #ch1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for ,humanitarian ,airborne ,mobile ,infrastructure ,capability1 is hereby increased by #d1bjj1jjj4 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 ,defense-,wide1 for the office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 line #dgj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #d1bjj1jjj4 #bei4 ,funding for fuel cell multi-modular use utilizing hydrogen 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 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,army for ,ground ,advanced ,technology1 line #ch1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for ,fuel ,cell ,multi-,modular ,use 7,,fc-,,mmu7 ,utilizing ,hydrogen1 is hereby increased by #aj1jjj1jjj4 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 the office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 line #dgj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #aj1jjj1jjj4 ,,iii ,operation and ,maintenance ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbe for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the funding table in section #dcja4 ,b ,energy and ,environment #caa4 ,extension of requirement to establish a schedule of black start exercises to assess the energy resilience and energy security of military installations ,section #bibj7;d77#b77;,c77ii7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjcb4 #cab4 ,extension of prohibition on required disclosure ,section #cah7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended by striking one-year period and inserting five-year period4 #cac4 ,modifications to pilot program on use of sustainable aviation fuel ,section #cbd7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,the term applicable material means the following3 7,a7 ,monoglycerides1 diglycerides1 and triglycerides4 7,b7 ,free fatty acids4 7,c7 ,fatty acid esters4 7,d7 ,municipal solid waste4 7,e7 ,renewable natural gas4 7#c7 ,the term biomass has the meaning given such term in section #de,k7c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#d7 ,the term lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction percentage means1 with respect to non-petroleum-based jet fuel1 the percentage reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions achieved by such fuel as compared with petroleum-based jet fuel1 as determined using the following3 7,a7 ,the most up-to-date ,carbon ,offsetting and ,reduction ,scheme for ,international ,aviation which has been adopted by the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization with the agreement of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,the most up-to-date determinations under the model known as the ,greenhouse gases1 ,regulated ,emissions1 and ,energy use in ,technologies model developed by ,argonne ,national ,laboratory4 7#e7 ,the term sustainable aviation fuel means the portion of liquid fuel that is not kerosene and that-- 7,a7 meets the requirements of-- 7i7 ,,astm ,international ,standard ,d#geff2 or 7ii7 the ,fischer ,tropsch provisions of ,,astm ,international ,standard ,d#afee1 ,annex ,a#a2 7,b7 is not derived from coprocessing an applicable material 7or materials derived from an applicable material7 with a feedstock which is not biomass2 7,c7 is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates or petroleum2 and 7,d7 has a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction percentage of at least #ej percent4 4 #cad4 ,modification of temporary moratorium on incineration by ,department of ,defense of perfluoroalkyl substances1 polyfluoroalkyl substances1 and aqueous film forming foam ,section #cdc7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja note7 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 or issues an interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of ,,pfas substances and materials containing ,,pfas substances4 #cae4 ,initiative to control and combat the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetle in ,hawaii 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall enhance efforts to manage1 control1 and interdict the coconut rhinoceros beetle on military installations in ,hawaii4 7b7 ,authorized activities ,the efforts required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,carrying out science-based management and control programs to reduce the effect of the coconut rhinoceros beetle on military installations and to prevent the introduction or spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle to areas where such beetle has not yet been established4 7#b7 ,providing support for interagency and intergovernmental response efforts to control1 interdict1 monitor1 and eradicate the coconut rhinoceros beetle4 7#c7 ,pursuing chemical1 biological1 and other control techniques1 technology transfer1 and best practices to support management1 control1 interdiction and1 where possible1 eradication of the coconut rhinoceros beetle from ,hawaii4 7#d7 ,establishing an early detection and rapid response mechanism to monitor and deploy coordinated efforts if the coconut rhinoceros beetle1 or another newly detected invasive alien species1 is detected at new sites on military installations in ,hawaii4 7#e7 ,carrying out such other activities as the ,secretary determines appropriate to manage1 control1 and interdict the coconut rhinoceros beetle on military installations in ,hawaii4 7c7 ,annual briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for each of the next three years1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the implementation of this section1 which shall include detailed information about the efforts of the ,secretary to manage1 control1 and interdict the coconut rhinoceros beetle on military installations in ,hawaii4 #caf4 ,review and plan regarding biosecurity protocols for ,hawaii 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with each ,secretary of a military department1 the commanders of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and its component commands1 and ,state1 local1 and non-governmental organizations1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on biosecurity protocols and procedures to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species to the ,state of ,hawaii4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a review of current ,department of ,defense protocols and procedures1 including gaps and differences between military installations1 for biosecurity and to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species in the ,state of ,hawaii4 7#b7 ,a review of the efforts and progress of the ,department of ,defense in implementing the relevant recommendations of the #bjae ,regional ,biosecurity ,plan for ,micronesia and ,hawaii4 7#c7 ,a plan to-- 7,a7 improve coordination and alignment between ,department of ,defense components in ,hawaii to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species1 including through early detection on ,department of ,defense assets2 7,b7 develop and implement best practices to improve biosecurity protocols while minimizing the effects on military operations1 including during military exercises2 and 7,c7 improve coordination with ,state and local government entities and non-governmental organizations to enhance biosecurity and to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species4 7c7 ,update ,not later than five years after the date of the submission of the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees an update on the progress of the ,department of ,defense in implementing the plan referred to in subsection 7b77#c74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term invasive species has the meaning given such term in section #aj7;a77#d7 of the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fff;c-#a7;a77#d774 7#b7 ,the term biosecurity means measures taken to protect against biological agents that pose a threat to public health1 plant or animal health1 or the environment4 #cag4 ,pilot program to install propane-powered generators at a domestic defense industrial base facility 7a7 ,program required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and the ,environment shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,assistant ,secretary shall install propane-powered generators at an organic industrial base facility4 ,under the pilot program1 such generators shall-- 7#a7 be used in tandem with an on-site microgrid in order to improve the resiliency and redundancy of power generation at the facility2 and 7#b7 be powered by conventional or renewable propane4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term microgrid has the meaning given such term in section #fda7;b77#f7 of the ,united ,states ,energy ,storage ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbca7;b77#f774 7#b7 ,the term propane has the meaning given such term in section #c7f7 of the ,propane ,education and ,research ,act of #ajjf 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjb7f774 7c7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cah4 ,prohibition on implementation of regulation relating to minimizing risk of climate change ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbe may be used to finalize or implement any rule based on the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking titled ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation3 ,minimizing the ,risk of ,climate ,change in ,federal ,acquisitions 7,october #ae1 #bjba2 #hf ,fed4 ,reg4 #egdjd74 #cai4 ,stormwater discharge permits for ,department of ,defense facilities ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 with respect to each permit under section #djb7p7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7p77 that applies to a ,department of ,defense facility1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall request from the ,state that issued the permit1 or the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 as applicable1 approval of a modification to such permit1 or a revision to an applicable stormwater management plan1 to require-- 7#a7 monitoring of discharges of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances not less frequently than quarterly2 and 7#b7 implementation of appropriate best management practices or control technologies to reduce such discharges consistent with the requirements of such ,act4 #cbj4 ,extension of period for cooperative agreements under ,native ,american lands environmental mitigation program ,section #bgac7;c77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking two calendar years and inserting five calendar years4 ,c ,logistics and ,sustainment #cca4 ,plans regarding condition and maintenance of prepositioned stockpiles of ,navy1 ,air ,force1 and ,marine ,corps 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 and the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps shall each develop a plan to-- 7#a7 improve the required inspection procedures for the prepositioned stockpiles of the ,armed ,force concerned1 for the purpose of identifying deficiencies and conducting maintenance repairs at levels necessary to ensure such prepositioned stockpiles are mission capable2 and 7#b7 with respect to the ,navy and ,marine ,corps1 provide an analysis of the readiness of ships that hold or facilitate the off-loading of prepositioned stocks and suggestions for improving inspection procedures of such ships4 7b7 ,implementation ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary or the ,commandant completes the development of a plan under subsection 7a71 and not less frequently than twice each year thereafter for the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary or the ,commandant shall inspect the prepositioned stockpiles of the ,armed ,force concerned in accordance with the procedures under such plan4 7c7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,briefing on plan ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries and the ,commandant shall each provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,briefings on status of prepositioned stockpiles ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries and the ,commandant shall each provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status and condition of the prepositioned stockpiles of the ,armed ,force concerned4 7d7 ,armed ,force concerned ,in this section1 the term ,armed ,force concerned means-- 7#a7 the ,navy1 with respect to the ,secretary of the ,navy2 7#b7 the ,marine ,corps with respect to the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps2 and 7#c7 the ,air ,force1 with respect to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 #ccb4 ,pilot program on improving marine corps supply chain and logistics through the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning software solutions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps may select a unit within the ,marine ,corps to carry out a pilot program to improve military supply chain readiness1 budget efficiency1 and logistics productivity through the integration and use of artificial intelligence 7,,ai7 and machine learning software solutions4 7b7 ,activities ,the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps shall seek to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 in partnership with a federally funded research and development center1 a ,university ,affiliated ,research ,center1 a center of excellence1 a military service laboratory1 or #a or more private-sector entities with experience in machine learning-driven logistics planning and decision support tools in an effort to streamline and modernize the ,marine ,corps logistics operations and any other partners the commandant deems necessary4 7c7 ,goals ,the goals of the pilot program are to leverage ,,ai solutions to-- 7#a7 optimize logistics operations and inventory management1 specifically within the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,area of ,responsibility2 7#b7 improve military force readiness2 7#c7 streamline materiel distribution and logistics optimization2 7#d7 improve situational awareness by providing predictions driven by a modular1 probabilistic simulation of logistics processes in the face of uncertainty2 7#e7 enhance productivity by minimizing and1 where possible1 automating reporting and inter- actions with data systems2 and 7#f7 scale ,marine ,corps integration of ,,ai-enhanced logistics and supply chain solutions to solve operational challenges4 7d7 ,briefing ,by ,december #a of each year in which the pilot program is carried out1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the logistics and supply chain problem sets that were evaluated by the pilot program2 7#b7 an assessment of the impact of using ,,ai to solve supply chain and logistics challenges1 including any changes to readiness1 budget efficiency1 and productivity of military equipment and materiel2 7#c7 any barriers identified to using ,,ai to solve supply chain and logistics challenges2 7#d7 recommendations regarding how the ,department of ,defense can better leverage artificial intelligence to address supply chain and logistics challenges in a contested environment2 7#e7 an assessment of the impact of ,,ai software solutions on visibility of materiel at different levels of command within the ,marine ,corps2 and 7#f7 the viability of expanding these software solutions to other units and areas of responsibility4 7e7 ,termination ,the pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is #c years after the date on which the ,marine ,corps enters into the first agreement with a qualified entity under subsection 7b74 #ccc4 ,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 such testing1 as reported by customers in the military departments1 in the annual reports of the ,warstopper ,program4 #ccd4 ,investment plan for ,department of ,defense depots and industrial facilities 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the current state of ,department of ,defense depots and industrial facilities is concerning2 7#b7 charged with maintaining critical equipment and complex weapons systems1 these ,government-owned1 ,government-operated installations are vital to supporting military readiness and conflict deterrence2 7#c7 robust funding should be provided for sustained facilities modernization2 and 7#d7 facilities and equipment modernization will cost hundreds of billions and require sustained management attention over many years4 7b7 ,investment plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of each of the military departments1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees an investment plan that includes detailed information about the minimum annual investment in ,department of ,defense depots and industrial facilities that is needed to prevent further infrastructure deterioration4 ,the minimum investment level included in the plan shall reflect a percentage of the #c-year rolling average of maintenance1 repair1 and overhaul workload funded at all ,department depots and industrial facilities4 ,modernization efforts addressed in the plan shall account for future technological demands1 labor needs1 and threats to facility security including those posed by extreme weather and natural disasters4 ,d ,studies and ,reports #cda4 ,joint ,safety ,council report and briefing requirements ,section #ahe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,chair and inserting ,chairperson2 and 7ii7 by striking semi-annual and inserting biannual2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking 1 #bjbc1 and not later than and inserting and2 7,,ii7 by striking thereafter2 and 7,,iii7 by inserting biannual before report2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 for the year covered by the report-- 7i7 releasable information regarding any mishap that occurred during such year2 and 7ii7 an identification of any corrective or preventative action implemented pursuant to a recommendation made in a safety or legal investigation report of such a mishap4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,biannual briefings ,not later than ,march #ca and ,december #ca of each year1 the ,chairperson of the ,joint ,council shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the contents of the report required under subsection 7k7 for the corresponding date4 4 #cdb4 ,change in timeframe for report on ability of ,department of ,defense to meet requirements for energy resilience and energy security measures on military installations 7a7 ,in general ,section #bibj7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbi and inserting #bjbg4 7b7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the ,secretary in meeting the requirements under section #bibj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cdc4 ,modifications to ,comptroller ,general annual reviews of ,f-#ce sustainment efforts ,section #ceg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe and inserting #bjbe1 #bjbf1 and #bjbg2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking 7including and inserting 1 which may include2 and 7ii7 by striking the closing parenthesis2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking as a result of such review2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking of the following3 and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph 7#d7 and inserting of matters regarding the sustainment or affordability of the ,f-#ce ,lighting ,,ii aircraft program that the ,comptroller ,general1 after consulting with staff from the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 determines to be of critical importance to the long-term viability of such program44 #cdd4 ,study on firefighter rapid intervention team training and equipment at ,department of ,defense facilities 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study of the training standards for firefighter rapid intervention teams and the use of equipment by such teams at ,department of ,defense facilities4 ,such study shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of such training standards and equipment that1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 are in use by such teams and the extent to which such training and equipment is standard across firefighter rapid intervention teams located at different ,department facilities2 7#b7 an identification of such training standards and equipment that1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 are in use by such teams at ,department naval and port facilities and a determination by the ,secretary of whether such training and equipment is sufficient to prepare such teams for fires on the various ships that dock at such facilities2 and 7#c7 a description of any incident that-- 7,a7 occurred during the ten-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act in which a firefighter was injured or killed at a ,department facility2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary finds could have been prevented if the firefighters involved had received different training or equipment2 and 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 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 the study required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,firefighter rapid intervention team defined ,in this section1 the term firefighter rapid intervention team means a designated firefighting crew that serves as a stand-by rescue team at the scenes of fires and other emergencies and is available for the immediate search and rescue of missing1 trapped1 or injured firefighters if required4 #cde4 ,joint ,safety ,council review of ,comptroller ,general report on fatigue of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,joint ,safety ,council established under section #ahe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall review the issues identified in the report of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states titled ,military ,readiness3 ,comprehensive ,approach ,needed to ,address ,service ,member ,fatigue and ,manage ,related ,efforts 7,,gao-#bd-ajeiag71 including-- 7#a7 insufficient oversight authority at the ,department of ,defense level2 7#b7 a lack of assigned leadership on fatigue-related matters within the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#c7 fragmented fatigue-related research efforts across the ,department2 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbe1 the ,joint ,safety ,council shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the steps the ,council is taking to address the findings of the ,comptroller ,general and to reinvigorate efforts to limit the fatigue of members of the ,armed ,forces4 #cdf4 ,study on use and presence of toxic chemicals in ,panama ,canal ,zone 7a7 ,study required ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,armed ,forces ,pest ,management ,board shall conduct a study on the use and presence of herbicide agents and toxic chemicals by the ,department in the ,panama ,canal ,zone during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aieh1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aiii4 7b7 ,elements ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment to determine the degree to which herbicide agents1 including those known as rainbow herbicides1 and other toxic chemicals were used1 tested1 stored1 or otherwise dispensed within the ,panama ,canal ,zone while members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces were stationed there4 7#b7 ,an assessment of how many members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces may have been affected by the usage of herbicide agents and other toxic chemicals4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term herbicide agent means a chemical in an herbicide4 7#b7 ,the term rainbow herbicide means herbicides known as ,agent ,pink1 ,agent ,purple1 ,agent ,blue1 ,agent ,green1 ,agent ,white1 and ,agent ,orange4 7#c7 ,the term toxic chemicals means persistent organic pollutants1 as defined by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 #cdg4 ,report on wildfire fighting capabilities of the ,department of ,defense in ,hawaii ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report that contains-- 7#a7 an assessment of the wildfire fighting capabilities of the ,department of ,defense in ,hawaii1 including any shortfalls in firefighting equipment1 facilities1 training1 plans1 or personnel2 7#b7 a determination of the feasibility of establishing a wildfire training institute on ,o#8ahu2 7#c7 an identification of any additional authorities or resources required to integrate the capabilities of the ,department of ,defense with the capabilities of other ,federal1 ,state1 and local emergency responders2 and 7#d7 an identification of any memoranda or other agreements between the ,department and ,state1 local1 ,federal1 or other disaster response organizations regarding wildland fire mitigation1 prevention1 response1 and recovery4 #cdh4 ,briefing on ,army organizational clothing and equipment used in cold and extreme cold weather environments 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the modernization and sustainment plans of the ,army for organizational clothing and equipment used in cold and extreme cold weather environments4 ,the briefing shall include the following topics3 7#a7 ,the planned requirement of the ,army for organizational clothing and equipment used in cold and extreme cold weather environments4 7#b7 ,the current inventory of the ,army of such clothing and equipment4 7#c7 ,the modernization plan of the ,army with respect to such clothing and equipment4 7#d7 ,any relevant investments currently programmed for such clothing and equipment in the ,future ,years ,defense ,program4 7#e7 ,the cost and timeline associated with implementing such plan1 including any additional outlays by ,congress necessary to fulfil the plan4 7#f7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary finds appropriate4 7b7 ,organizational clothing and equipment used in cold and extreme cold weather environments ,in this section1 the term organizational clothing and equipment used in cold and extreme cold weather environments includes extreme cold weather clothing1 footwear1 handwear1 shelters1 sleep systems1 sleep mats1 snowshoes1 and skis4 ,e ,other ,matters #cea4 ,expanded license reciprocity for ,department of ,defense veterinarians ,section #ajfj;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking in emergencies2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking for the purposes described in subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c74 #ceb4 ,provision of sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements to members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,use of amounts ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for ,operation and ,maintenance for the procurement of sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements and the distribution of such foods and supplements to members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,acquisition and distribution 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall authorize registered dietitians and health care providers of the ,department at the operational unit level to acquire sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements and to distribute such foods and supplements to members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to-- 7,a7 augment morale1 welfare1 and recreation funds or activities2 or 7,b7 augment or replace the budget or services of dining facilities of the ,department4 7c7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall require that any dietary supplements and sports foods procured under this section are tested by an appropriate non-,department of ,defense entity to ensure that product labels for content type and amount are accurate and that the product is free of substances banned by the ,department4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term dietary supplement has the meaning given that term in section #bja7;ff7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba7;ff774 7#b7 ,the term sports food means a product with a nutrition facts label that is meant to support daily macronutrient and caloric needs in support of fueling and hydration of members of the ,armed ,forces to enhance combat readiness1 which may be used to improve physical performance and long-term cognitive health and optimize recovery4 #cec4 ,funding for base support 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operating forces1 line #jij as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja for ,operations and ,maintenance1 for base support1 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 ,administration and ,service-,wide ,activities for line #daj as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for ,administration is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #ced4 ,availability of operation and maintenance appropriations for software ,section #bbda7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,acquisition1 development1 modification1 and sustainment of software4 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 #bjbe1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army1 #ddb1cjj4 7#b7 ,the ,navy1 #ccb1cjj4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps1 #agb1cjj4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force1 #cbj1jjj4 7#e7 ,the ,space ,force1 #i1hjj4 ,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 #bjbe1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #cbe1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #age1hjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #eg1gjj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #cb1ejj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ajg1gjj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #fg1jjj4 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 #bjbe1 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 #aj1acb4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #b1djj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #be1gcf4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1caa4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status7 ,the minimum number of military technicians 7dual status7 as of the last day of fiscal year #bjbe 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 #aj1gdd4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1fig4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support ,during fiscal year #bjbe1 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 #bjbe 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 #bjbe4 ,d ,reports #dca4 ,annual defense manpower profile report3 expansion of justifications for end strengths ,section #aae;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,congress and inserting to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 and furnish to any ,member of ,congress upon request12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the justification and explanation required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the most important threats facing the ,united ,states1 disaggregated by geographic combatant command4 7,b7 ,an explanation of how personnel end strength level requests address threats described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,the rationale for recommended increases or decreases in active1 reserve1 and civilian personnel for each component of the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,the rationale for recommended increases or decreases in active1 reserve1 and civilian personnel for each of the geographic combatant commands4 7,e7 ,the primary functions or missions of active1 reserve1 and civilian personnel in each geographic combatant command4 7,f7 ,an assessment of any areas in which decreases in active1 reserve1 or civilian personnel would not result in a decrease in readiness4 7,g7 ,the actual end strength number for each armed force for the prior fiscal year1 compared to authorized end strength levels4 7,h7 ,the shortfall in recruiting by each armed force as a percentage1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,i7 ,the number of applicants who were found to be ineligible for service in the ,department of ,defense during the prior fiscal year as a result of current enlistment standards1 disaggregated by armed force and reason for disqualification4 4 ,v ,military ,personnel ,policy ,a ,officer ,policy #eja4 ,grade of ,surgeon ,general of the ,navy 7a7 ,modification to 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 7a77#c77;,b7 by striking #cd and inserting #ce 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,c7 by striking #di and inserting #dh 4 7b7 ,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 #ejb4 ,redistribution of general officers of the ,marine ,corps on active duty ,section #ebe7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #ag and inserting #ah2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #bb and replacing with #ba4 #ejc4 ,removal of exemption relating to ,attending ,physician to the ,congress for certain distribution and grade limitations ,section #ebe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7f74 #ejd4 ,authority to exclude additional positions from limitations on the number of general officers and flag officers on active duty 7a7 ,in general ,section #ebf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 through 7j7 as subsections 7h7 through 7k71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting1 after subsection 7f71 the following new subsection 7g73 7g7 ,secretary of ,defense adaptive force account ,the ,secretary of ,defense may designate up to #de general officer and flag officer positions for exclusion from the limitations in subsection 7a7 and in section #ebe7;a7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 of section #eja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ebe note7 is hereby repealed4 #eje4 ,modification to grade of ,attending ,physician to the ,congress ,section #gae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gae4 ,attending ,physician to the ,congress3 grade ,an officer serving as ,attending ,physician to the ,congress1 while so serving1 holds the grade of ,o-#f4 4 #ejf4 ,authority to separate a regular officer after a board of inquiry recommends retaining such officer ,section #aahb7;d77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,if and inserting 7,a7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 if2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,b7 ,if the board determines that there is a substantiated basis for separating the officer and the ,chief of the armed force concerned recommends separation1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned may determine1 pursuant to the process under subparagraph 7,c71 whether to involuntarily separate the officer under subparagraph 7,d74 7,c7 ,the process under this subparagraph shall include the following3 7i7 ,the provision of notice to the officer regarding such process4 7ii7 ,an opportunity for the officer to present evidence to the ,secretary of the military department concerned4 7,d7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,e71 the ,secretary of the military department concerned may involuntarily separate the officer if1 after reviewing all the evidence in the record1 such ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the recommendation of the board is clearly contrary to the substantial weight of such evidence2 7ii7 the officer's conduct-- 7,i7 discredits the armed force concerned2 7,,ii7 adversely affects good order and discipline2 or 7,,iii7 adversely affects the officer's performance of duty2 and 7iii7 separation is essential to the interests of justice1 discipline1 and proper administration of the armed force concerned4 7,e7 7i7 ,the least favorable characterization of a separation under subparagraph 7,d7 shall be general 7under honorable conditions74 7ii7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may delegate the authority to make a determination under subparagraph 7,d7 only to a civilian official of such military department who was appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 4 #ejg4 ,inclusion of service in ,,srotc in the computation of length of service of an officer appointed for completing ,,srotc ,subsection 7c7 of section #bajf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,august #a1 #aigi1 as a member of the ,selected ,reserve and inserting an em dash2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,august #a1 #aigi1 as a member of the ,selected ,reserve2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 regardless of the component in which the officer performed such enlisted service4 4 #ejh4 ,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 section3 #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 subsection 7g73 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 ,section #ebf of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 through 7j7 as subsections 7h7 through 7k71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection 7g73 7g7 ,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 #eji4 ,repeal of requirement of one year of active duty service for original appointment as a warrant officer in the ,department of the ,air ,force ,section #iafj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 #eji;,a4 ,pilot program on peer and subordinate evaluations of certain officers 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall implement1 in an ,armed ,force1 a five-year pilot program1 pursuant to which-- 7#a7 an officer described in subsection 7b7 shall be anonymously evaluated by peers and subordinates2 and 7#b7 the results of such evaluations shall be furnished to a command selection or command qualification board concerned2 and 7#c7 the command selection or command qualification board shall consider such results in determining whether to recommend such officer for such selection or qualification4 7b7 ,covered officers ,an officer described in this subsection is a regular officer-- 7#a7 eligible for consideration for command2 7#b7 in grade ,o-#e or ,o-#f2 and 7#c7 in a career field-- 7,a7 specified in subsection 7c72 or 7,b7 determined by the ,secretary concerned4 7c7 ,covered career fields ,the career fields specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,in the ,navy1 surface warfare1 submarine warfare1 special warfare1 or explosive ordnance disposal4 7#b7 ,in the ,marine ,corps1 infantry1 logistics1 or field artillery4 7#c7 ,in the ,air ,force1 operations or logistics4 7#d7 ,in the ,space ,force1 space operations4 7#e7 ,in the ,coast ,guard1 afloat or engineering and command1 control1 communications1 computers1 cyber1 and intelligence4 7d7 ,selection of evaluators ,the ,secretary concerned may select an individual to evaluate an officer under the pilot program if the ,secretary determines such individual has worked with the officer closely enough to have an informed opinion regarding the officer's leadership abilities4 ,an officer may not have any input regarding the selection of an individual who shall evaluate such officer4 7e7 ,report ,not later than three months after the termination of a pilot program1 a ,secretary concerned shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the pilot program4 ,elements of each such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the determination of the ,secretary concerned whether the pilot program improved the command selection or command qualification process of the ,armed ,force4 7#b7 ,the determination of the ,secretary concerned whether to continue to use peer or subordinate evaluations in the command selection or command qualification process of such ,armed ,force4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the terms regular and ,secretary concerned have the meanings given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,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 ,expansion of authority to continue reserve officers in certain military specialties on the reserve active-status list ,section #adgja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7including an officer described in subparagraph 7,c77 after or a reserve officer2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,c7 by inserting1 after subparagraph 7,b71 the following new subparagraph 7,c73 7,c7 ,an officer described in this subparagraph is a reserve officer in a grade above ,o-#b who has a military occupational specialty1 rating1 or specialty code in a military specialty designated1 in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 as subject to a shortage of personnel4 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting1 after paragraph 7#e71 the following new paragraph 7#f73 7#f7 ,a reserve officer described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 and continued on the reserve active-status list pursuant to this section shall1 if not earlier retired1 transferred to the ,retired ,reserve1 or discharged1 be separated in accordance with section #adeac or #adead1 as applicable1 on the first day of the month after the month in which the officer completes #dj years of commissioned service4 4 #eac4 ,feasibility of establishing a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa and in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands 7a7 ,determination required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine the feasibility of establishing-- 7#a7 a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa2 and 7#b7 a unit of the ,national ,guard in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7b7 ,force structure elements ,in making the feasibility determination under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,the allocation of ,national ,guard force structure and manpower to ,american ,samoa and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands in the event of the establishment of a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa and in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the impact of this allocation on existing ,national ,guard units in the #ej ,states1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 and the ,district of ,columbia4 7#b7 ,the ,federal funding that would be required to support pay1 benefits1 training operations1 and missions of members of a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 based on the allocation derived from paragraph 7#a71 and the equipment1 including maintenance1 required to support such force structure4 7#c7 ,the presence of existing infrastructure to support a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the requirement for additional infrastructure1 including information technology infrastructure1 to support such force structure1 based on the allocation derived from paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,how a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,island would accommodate the ,national ,guard ,bureau's ,essential ,ten homeland defense capabilities 7i4e41 aviation1 engineering1 civil support teams1 security1 medical1 transportation1 maintenance1 logistics1 joint force headquarters1 and communications7 and reflect regional needs4 7#e7 ,the manpower cadre1 both military personnel and fulltime support1 including ,national ,guard technicians1 required to establish1 maintain1 and sustain a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ability of ,american ,samoa and of the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands to support demographically a unit of the ,national ,guard at each location4 7#f7 ,the ability of a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands to maintain unit readiness and the logistical challenges associated with transportation1 communications1 supply_/ resupply1 and training operations and missions4 7c7 ,submission of conclusion ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the results of the feasibility determination made under subsection 7a74 ,if the ,secretary determines that establishment of a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands 7or both7 is feasible1 the ,secretary shall include in the notification the following3 7#a7 ,a determination of whether the executive branch of ,american ,samoa and of the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands has enacted and implemented statutory authorization for an organized militia as a prerequisite for establishing a unit of the ,national ,guard1 and a description of any other steps that such executive branches must take to request and carry out the establishment of a ,national ,guard unit4 7#b7 ,a list of any amendments to titles #aj1 #cb1 and #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 that would have to be enacted by ,congress to provide for the establishment of a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa and in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#c7 ,a description of any required ,department of ,defense actions to establish a unit of the ,national ,guard in ,american ,samoa and in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#d7 ,a suggested timeline for completion of the steps and actions described in the preceding paragraphs4 #ead4 ,amendment to extend time period for transfer or discharge of certain army and air force reserve component general officers ,section #adcad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d71 respectively2 7,b7 by striking ,within and inserting 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 within2 and 7,c7 by inserting at the end the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,for any general officer covered by paragraph 7#a7 who is released from a joint duty assignment or other non-joint active-duty assignment1 the ,secretary concerned shall complete the transfer or discharge required by paragraph 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the officer's release4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking subsection 7a77#c7 and inserting subsection 7a77#a77;,c74 ,c ,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records #eba4 ,transfer to the ,space ,force of covered space functions of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,transfer of covered space functions ,during the transition period1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may transfer to the ,space ,force the covered space functions of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states4 ,any such transfer shall occur subject to section #ajd of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #ahbch of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,transfer of units ,upon the transfer to the ,space ,force of the covered space functions of a unit of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may change the status of the unit from a unit of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states to a unit of the ,united ,states ,space ,force2 7c7 ,transfer of covered members 7#a7 ,officers ,during the transition period1 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with the officer's consent1 transfer a covered officer of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states to1 and appoint the officer in1 the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,enlisted members ,during the transition period1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may transfer each covered enlisted member of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states to the ,space ,force1 other than those covered enlisted members who do not consent to transfer4 ,upon such a transfer1 the covered enlisted member so transferred ceases to be a member of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states and is discharged from the enlistment of such covered enlisted member as a ,reserve of the ,air ,force4 7#c7 ,effective date of transfers ,each transfer under this subsection shall be effective on the date specified by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the case of an officer1 or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in the case of an enlisted member1 but not later than the last day of the transition period4 7#d7 ,maximum number of transfers ,not more than #ehj members of the ,air ,national ,guard may be transferred under this subsection4 7d7 ,regulations ,transfers under subsection 7c7 shall be carried out under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,in the case of an officer1 applicable regulations shall include those prescribed pursuant to section #gaf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,term of initial enlistment in the ,space ,force ,in the case of a covered enlisted member who is transferred to the ,space ,force in accordance with subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may accept the initial enlistment of the enlisted member in the ,space ,force for a period of less than two years1 but only if the period of enlistment in the ,space ,force is not less than the period remaining1 as of the date of the transfer1 in the enlisted member's term of enlistment in a reserve component of the ,air ,force4 7f7 ,end strength adjustments upon transfers from the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states ,during the transition period1 upon the transfer to the ,space ,force of a covered space function of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 the end strength authorized for the ,space ,force pursuant to section #aae7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the fiscal year during which the transfer occurs shall be increased by the number of billets associated with that mission2 and 7#b7 the end strength authorized for the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states pursuant to section #aae7;a77#b7 of such title for such fiscal year shall be decreased by the same number4 7g7 ,administrative provisions ,for purposes of the transfer of covered members of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states in accordance with subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states and the ,space ,force shall be considered to be components of the same ,armed ,force2 and 7#b7 the ,space ,force officer list shall be considered to be an active-duty list of an ,armed ,force4 7h7 ,retraining and reassignment for members not transferring ,if a covered member of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states does not consent to transfer to the ,space ,force in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide the covered member retraining and reassignment within a reserve component of the ,air ,force4 7i7 ,space ,force units in affected ,states ,in order to reduce the cost of transferring to the ,space ,force the covered space functions of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 and to reduce the impact of such transfer on the affected ,state1 the following provisions apply3 7#a7 ,after a covered space function is transferred to the ,space ,force from the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 the ,space ,force shall continue to perform the covered space function within the affected ,state2 7#b7 ,except when the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines that it would not be in the best interests of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,governor of an affected ,state1 to provide for the ,space ,force to become a tenant organization on an installation of the ,national ,guard of the affected ,state at which a covered space function was executed4 7j7 ,annual report ,not later than ,january #ca of each year during the transition period1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the progress of the transfer of covered space functions of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states to the ,space ,force4 ,each such report shall include the following elements with respect to the year preceding the date of the report3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of actions taken to transfer the covered space functions to the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the effect of the transfers on the readiness and capabilities of the ,space ,force and the ,air ,national ,guard4 7#c7 ,a summary of any challenge encountered during the transfer and steps taken to overcome such challenge4 7#d7 ,the number of officers and enlisted members transferred to the ,space ,force4 7#e7 ,any recommendation of the ,secretary1 including additional legislation1 to improve such transfer4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered space functions of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states means all ,federal missions1 units1 personnel billets1 equipment1 and resources of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states associated with the performance of a space-related function that is 7as determined by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in consultation with the ,chief of ,space ,operations7-- 7,a7 a core space-related function of the ,space ,force2 or 7,b7 otherwise integral to the mission of the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term affected ,state means a ,state or territory the ,national ,guard of that would be affected by the transfer of covered space functions to the ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,the term covered1 with respect to a member of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 has the meaning provided in section #agcc7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #fgf74 7#d7 ,the term transition period means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the last day of the fourth fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ebb4 ,authority to designate certain separated members of the ,air ,force as honorary separated members of the ,space ,force ,chapter #icc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ibed4 ,authority to designate certain separated members of the ,air ,force as honorary separated members of the ,space ,force 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe regulations that authorize an eligible individual to be designated as an honorary separated member of the ,space ,force4 ,an eligible individual so designated may be referred to as a ,legacy ,guardian4 7b7 ,elements ,regulations prescribed under this section may include the following elements3 7#a7 ,eligibility criteria1 including applicable dates of service and constructive service credit1 for designation under this section4 7#b7 ,an application process through which an eligible individual1 or a survivor of a deceased eligible individual1 may apply for such designation of such eligible individual4 7#c7 ,a certificate1 approved device1 or other insignia of such designation4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,designation of an eligible individual under this section shall not be construed to entitle such eligible individual to any benefit in addition to those established by this section or pursuant to regulations prescribed under this section4 7d7 ,eligible individual defined ,in this section1 the term eligible individual means an individual-- 7#a7 whom the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines served in support of space operations as a member of the ,air ,force2 and 7#b7 who separates 7or previously separated7 from the armed forces as a member of the ,air ,force4 4 #ebc4 ,merit-based principles for military personnel decisions in the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each personnel decision regarding a covered member1 including military accession1 promotion1 and command selection1 is-- 7#a7 based on the individual merit and demonstrated performance of the covered member2 7#b7 without regard to the political affiliation1 race1 color1 religion1 national origin1 sex1 or marital status1 of the covered member2 and 7#c7 with proper regard for the privacy and constitutional rights of the covered member4 7b7 ,additional protections ,the ,secretary shall protect a covered member against-- 7#a7 arbitrary action1 personal favoritism1 and coercion for partisan political purposes2 and 7#b7 reprisal for the lawful disclosure of information by a covered member that the covered member reasonably believes to evince-- 7,a7 a violation of any law1 rule1 or regulation2 or 7,b7 mismanagement1 a gross waste of funds1 or an abuse of authority4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe new regulations to carry out this section not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,covered member defined ,in this section1 the term covered member means-- 7#a7 a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force2 or 7#b7 an individual who has an active application to be a member described in paragraph 7#a74 #ebd4 ,next of kin of deceased members of certain ,armed ,forces3 database2 privacy 7a7 ,database ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations that establish and maintain a database of the ,department of ,defense that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the covered ,armed ,forces4 ,such regulations shall ensure that-- 7#a7 a commander in a grade higher than ,o-#e may access the contact information for the next of kin of a member who died while a member of the unit under the command of such commander1 regardless of whether such member served under such commander2 and 7#b7 an individual named in such database may-- 7,a7 elect to not be contacted by an officer described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 change such election at any time4 7b7 ,privacy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,,dd ,form #ic 7,record of ,emergency ,data7 used in a covered ,armed ,force complies with the terms of section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,covered ,armed ,force defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 #ebe4 ,marine ,corps permeability pilot program 7a7 ,authority ,the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps 7hereinafter ,commandant7 may carry out a pilot program under which a member may move between the active component and reserve components of the ,marine ,corps more easily1 in accordance with the following3 7#a7 ,up to #ej officers and #bjj enlisted members of the regular component of the ,marine ,corps may be transferred to the ,selected ,reserve of the ,marine ,corps and returned to active duty at the end of the period of transfer under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,an officer in a grade below ,o-#f who returns to active duty at the end of such period of transfer shall be reappointed as a regular officer by the ,president4 7#c7 ,the ,commandant may not approve a transfer under the pilot program after ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,period of transfer from active duty2 effects of transfer 7#a7 ,period of transfer ,the period of transfer from active duty under a pilot program under this section shall be such period as the ,commandant shall specify in the agreement of the member under subsection 7c71 except that such period may not exceed three years4 7#b7 ,years of service ,any service by a transferred reserve officer while participating in a pilot program under this section shall be included in computation of the total years of service of such officer pursuant to section #adgjf7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,retirement ,any period of participation of a transferred member in a program under this section shall count toward-- 7,a7 eligibility for retirement or transfer to the ,ready ,reserve under chapter #hda or #abbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 computation of retired or retainer pay under chapter #hda or #abbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,agreement ,each member of the ,marine ,corps who participates in a pilot program under this section shall enter into a written agreement with the ,commandant1 under which the member shall agree to terms including the following3 7#a7 ,to undergo1 during a period of transfer under subsection 7b71 such training as the ,commandant shall require1 including requirements under section #ajadg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,following completion of a period of transfer under subsection 7b71 to serve up to two months as a member of the ,marine ,corps on active duty for each month of such period of transfer4 ,following completion of an initial period of transfer1 a member may request a waiver of the period of obligated service under this paragraph4 ,if the ,commandant waives such period of obligated service1 the member shall remain in the ,selected ,reserve1 entitled to pay1 allowances1 and benefits of a member of the uniformed services in the grade and years of service of such member4 7d7 ,pay1 allowances1 and leave 7#a7 ,basic pay2 allowances other than travel and transportation allowances ,during a period of transfer under subsection 7b71 a member shall receive any applicable pay or allowance other than a travel and transportation allowance under title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a reserve member of the uniformed services in the grade and years of service of the member4 7#b7 ,special or incentive pay 7,a7 ,agreement to remain on active duty ,a member who participates in a pilot program under this section shall not be determined to violate an existing agreement to remain on active duty relating to special or incentive pay under chapter #e of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 solely on the basis of such participation4 ,the period of such agreement shall be suspended for the period of transfer under subsection 7b71 resume at the end of such period of transfer1 and be in addition to any period of obligated service under subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,expiration ,if1 at the end of a period of transfer under subsection 7b71 the special or incentive pay relating to an existing agreement to remain on active duty described in subparagraph 7,a7 is no longer authorized by law1 the member shall not be entitled to such special or incentive pay4 7,c7 ,repayment ,a member who is ineligible for payment of a special or incentive pay described in subparagraph 7,b7 shall be subject to the requirements for repayment of such pay or bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable agreement of the member under chapter #e of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,travel and transportation allowances ,a member who participates in a pilot program under this section is entitled to travel and transportation allowances under section #deb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to relocate-- 7,a7 from the residence of the member at the beginning of a period of transfer under subsection 7b71 to the location in the ,united ,states designated by the member as the residence of such member during such period of transfer2 and 7,b7 from the residence designated under subparagraph 7,a7 to the residence of the member after the end of such period of transfer4 7#d7 ,leave ,a member who participates in a pilot program is entitled to carry1 in accordance with section #gja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the leave accrued by such member until the day before the beginning of a period of transfer under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,promotion 7#a7 ,officers ,an officer participating in a pilot program under this section may be eligible for consideration for promotion as a member of the reserve component in accordance with section #adjje and #adcje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the period of transfer under subsection 7b74 ,upon the return of an officer to active duty after completion of a period transfer under subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 the ,commandant may adjust the date of rank of the officer to a date as appropriate in accordance with the standards prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 the officer shall be eligible for consideration for promotion when officers of the same competitive category1 grade1 and seniority are eligible for consideration for promotion4 7#b7 ,enlisted member ,an enlisted member participating in a pilot program under this section may be eligible for consideration for promotion as a member of the reserve component during the period of transfer under subsection 7b74 7f7 ,continued entitlements ,a member participating in a pilot program under this section shall1 while participating in the pilot program1 be treated as a member of the ,marine ,corps on active duty for a period of more than #cj days for purposes of-- 7#a7 the entitlement of the member and of the dependents of the member to medical and dental care under the provisions of chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 retirement or separation for physical disability under the provisions of chapters #ee and #fa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 the entitlement of the member and of the survivors of the member to all death benefits under the provisions of chapter #ge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 the provision of all travel and transportation allowances for the survivors of deceased members to attend burial ceremonies under section #dec7;f7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#e7 the eligibility of the member for general benefits as provided in part ,,ii of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,regulations ,before carrying out a pilot program under this section1 the ,commandant shall prescribe regulations under this section4 ,such regulations shall include additional terms of an agreement under subsection 7c71 including instructions to a member regarding the obligations of a member during a period of transfer under subsection 7b74 7h7 ,order to active duty ,under regulations prescribed by the ,commandant1 a member of the ,marine ,corps participating in a pilot program under this section may1 at the discretion of the ,commandant1 be required to terminate participation in the pilot program and return to active duty4 #ebf4 ,restoration of retired rank of ,general ,john ,d4 ,lavelle ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a recommendation to the ,president and the ,senate regarding the restoration of the retired rank of ,general ,john ,d4 ,lavelle based on recently declassified records and the most recent recommendation of the ,air ,force ,board for ,correction of ,military ,records4 #ebg4 ,prohibition of requirement in the ,department of ,defense to wear a mask to stop the spread of ,,covid-#ai ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not require an individual to wear a mask while on a military installation in the ,united ,states to prevent the spread of ,,covid-#ai4 #ebh4 ,elimination of offices of diversity1 equity1 and inclusion and personnel of such offices ,every office of the ,armed ,forces and of the ,department of ,defense established to promote diversity1 equity1 and inclusion is eliminated and the employment of all personnel of each such office is terminated4 #ebi4 ,posthumous commission as captain in the regular ,army for ,milton ,holland 7a7 ,posthumous commission ,milton ,holland1 who1 while sergeant major of the #eth ,regiment1 ,united ,states ,colored ,infantry1 was awarded the ,medal of ,honor in recognition of his action on ,september #bi1 #ahfd1 during the ,battle of ,chapin's ,farm1 ,virginia1 when1 as the citation for the medal states1 he took command of ,company ,c1 after all the officers had been killed or wounded1 and gallantly led it1 shall be deemed for all purposes to have held the grade of captain in the regular ,army1 effective as of that date and continuing until his separation from the ,army4 7b7 ,prohibition of benefits ,section #aebc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 applies in the case of the posthumous commission described in subsection 7a74 #ebi;,a4 ,authorization of members awarded certain decorations to wear the uniform when not on active duty ,section #ggb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 7#a7 ,a member awarded a decoration specified in paragraph 7#b7 may wear the uniform prescribed by the ,secretary concerned on the same basis as a retired officer under subsection 7c7 while such member attends a special event 7including a wedding74 7#b7 ,the decorations specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,purple ,heart4 7,b7 ,the ,medal of ,honor4 7,c7 ,the ,distinguished ,service ,cross4 7,d7 ,the ,navy ,cross4 7,e7 ,the ,air ,force ,cross4 7,f7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,cross4 7,g7 ,the ,bronze ,star4 4 #ebi;,b4 ,review of adverse action against a chaplain who requested exemption from the ,,covid-#ai vaccination mandate 7a7 ,review required ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall establish a board under section #aeeb or #aeec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable1 to review the military personnel record1 or the characterization of a discharge or dismissal1 of a current or former chaplain in an ,armed ,force who suffered an adverse personnel action as a result of1 arising from1 or in conjunction with1 requesting a religious exemption from the ,,covid-#ai vaccination mandate4 7b7 ,scope of review ,a review under this section shall cover all adverse personnel actions against a chaplain on or after ,august #bd1 #bjba4 7c7 ,directed determination ,a board established under this section shall consider any adverse personnel action against a chaplain to be the result of such request4 unless there is evidence such chaplain-- 7#a7 was disciplined for a reason other than a request described in subsection 7a72 or 7#b7 breached good order and discipline4 7d7 ,priority ,a board shall consider a request under this section before any other request on the docket of such board4 7e7 ,,dodig ,report ,no later than one year after enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the results of an investigation by the ,inspector ,general during that one-year period regarding the compliance of the ,secretaries concerned with the terms of this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term adverse personnel action includes-- 7,a7 discrimination2 7,b7 a denial of promotion1 schooling1 training1 or assignment2 7,c7 discharge2 7,d7 dismissal2 7,e7 separation2 7,f7 a lowered or noncompetitive performance report2 7,g7 revocation of permanent change of station2 7,h7 revocation of temporary duty travel orders2 and 7,i7 any other restriction or negative consequence4 7#b7 ,the term performance report means a report of an ,armed ,force 7including an officer efficiency report7-- 7,a7 that measures the efficiency1 leadership1 and effectiveness of an officer2 and 7,b7 is used as a basis for promotion selections4 ,d ,recruitment #eca4 ,selective ,service ,system3 automatic registration 7a7 ,automatic registration ,the ,military ,selective ,service ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq47 is amended by striking section #c 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjb7 and inserting the following new section #c3 #c4 7a7 7#a7 ,except as otherwise provided in this title1 every male citizen of the ,united ,states1 and every other male person residing in the ,united ,states1 between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six1 shall be automatically registered under this ,act by the ,director of the ,selective ,service ,system4 7#b7 ,this section shall not apply to any alien lawfully admitted to the ,united ,states as a nonimmigrant under section #aja7;a77#ae7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7 for so long as he continues to maintain a lawful nonimmigrant status in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,regulations prescribed pursuant to this section 7a7 may require-- 7#a7 a person subject to registration under this section to provide1 to the ,director1 information 7including date of birth1 address1 social security account number1 phone number1 and email address7 regarding such person2 7#b7 a ,federal entity to provide1 to the ,director1 information described in paragraph 7#a7 that the ,director determines necessary to identify or register a person subject to registration under this section2 and 7#c7 the ,director to provide1 to a person registered under this section1 written notification that-- 7,a7 such person has been so registered2 and 7,b7 if such person is not required to be so registered1 the procedure by which such person may correct such registration4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the ,military ,selective ,service ,act is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #d 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjc7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking required to register each place it appears and inserting registered2 7ii7 by striking at the time fixed for his registration12 and 7iii7 by striking who is required to register and inserting registered2 7,b7 in subsection 7k77#b71 in the matter following subparagraph7,b71 by striking liable for registration and inserting registered2 7#b7 in section #f7;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjf7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking required to be2 7ii7 by striking subject to registration and inserting registered2 and 7iii7 by striking liable for registration and training and inserting registered and liable for training2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking required to be each place it appears2 7#c7 in section #aj7;b77#c7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chji7;b77#c77 by striking registration12 7#d7 in section #ab 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by striking 1 neglecting1 or refusing to perform the duty of registering imposed by and inserting registration under2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 or within five years next after the last day before such person does perform his duty to register1 whichever shall first occur2 7,b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by striking the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and inserting ,federal agencies2 7ii7 by striking by a proclamation of the ,president and inserting to be registered2 7iii7 by striking to present themselves for and submit to registration under such section2 and 7iv7 by striking by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7g7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7;g772 and 7#e7 in section #ae7;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chac7;a771 by striking upon publication by the ,president of a proclamation or other public notice fixing a time for any registration under section #c4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ecb4 ,prohibition on cannabis testing for enlistment or commission in certain ,armed ,forces ,subject to subsection 7a7 of section #ejd of chapter #ca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned may not require an individual to submit to a test for cannabis as a condition of enlistment of such individual as a member1 or the commission of such individual as an officer1 of an ,armed ,force4 #ecc4 ,reimbursement of applicants to certain ,armed ,forces for certain medical costs incurred during military entrance processing 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may reimburse an individual who applies to join a covered ,armed ,force for costs incurred by such individual for a medical appointment required for military entrance processing4 7b7 ,maximum amount ,the maximum amount an individual may be reimbursed under this section is #ajj4 7c7 ,covered ,armed ,force defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 #ecd4 ,modernization of recruitment for the ,army 7a7 ,modernization ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall modernize recruitment for the ,army in order to attract and retain fit and ready individuals to serve as members of the ,army4 ,to carry out such modernization1 the ,secretary shall take steps including the following3 7#a7 ,establish a military occupational specialty for enlisted members who specialize in talent acquisition4 7#b7 ,establish a professional recruiting force of warrant officers who specialize in talent acquisition1 data analytics1 and other human resource functions necessary to develop expertise in recruiting and military accessions4 7#c7 ,routinely determining which areas of the ,united ,states yield greater-than-average numbers of recruits and1 with regard to each such area-- 7,a7 build relationships with sources of such recruits1 including schools2 and 7,b7 assign additional recruiting personnel4 7#d7 ,consider using a commercially available1 off-the-shelf1 recruiting platform4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than the last day of each quarter of fiscal year #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of this section4 ,each such briefing shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an up-to-date timeline1 milestones1 resources used1 and resources needed for such implementation4 7#b7 ,the number of enlisted members1 officers1 and civilian employees of the ,army required to carry out this section4 7#c7 ,policies altered or prescribed by the ,secretary to carry out this section and recruit a capable and ready all-volunteer force4 7#d7 ,related legislative recommendations of the ,secretary4 #ece ,recruitment strategy for members of the ,armed ,forces who were discharged or dismissed on the sole basis of failure to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,recruitment strategy required ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments or1 with respect the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,secretary is operating when the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 shall develop and implement a strategy to specifically recruit covered individuals to be reinstated in the ,armed ,force concerned4 7b7 ,covered individual defined ,in this section1 the term covered individual means an individual discharged or dismissed from an ,armed ,force on the sole basis of failure to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for ,,covid-#ai4 #ecf4 ,program of military recruitment and education at the ,national ,september #aa ,memorial and ,museum 7a7 ,authority ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the entity that operates the ,national ,september #aa ,memorial and ,museum 7in this section referred to as the ,museum7 under which the ,secretary and such entity shall carry out a program at the ,museum to promote military recruitment and education4 7b7 ,program ,a program under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,provision of informational materials to promote enlistment in the covered ,armed ,forces1 by the ,secretary to such entity1 for distribution at the ,museum4 7#b7 ,education and exhibits1 developed jointly by the ,secretary and such entity1 and provided to the public by employees of the ,museum1 to-- 7,a7 enhance understanding of the military response to the attacks on ,september #aa1 #bjja2 and 7,b7 encourage enlistment and re-enlistment in the covered ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,covered ,armed ,force defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 #ecg4 ,military recruiter physical access to campuses 7a7 ,in general ,subpart #b of ,part ,f of title ,,viii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gija et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #hebh the following3 #hebh;,a4 ,military recruiter access to secondary school campuses ,each local educational agency receiving assistance under this ,act shall provide military recruiters the same access to the campus of each secondary school served by the local educational agency for the purpose of recruiting students who are at least #ag years of age that is provided to any prospective employer1 institution of higher education1 or other recruiter4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,compliance monitoring and reporting ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 collect information from military recruiters regarding the compliance of local educational agencies with the requirements of section #hebh;,a of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7as added by subsection 7a772 and 7#b7 based on such information1 prepare and submit to the ,secretary of ,education a report that-- 7,a7 identifies each local educational agency that the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be in violation of such section2 and 7,b7 explains the reasons for such determination4 #ech4 ,improving oversight of military recruitment practices in public secondary schools ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on military recruitment practices in public secondary schools during calendar year #bjbd and each subsequent calendar year4 ,each such report shall include1 for the year covered by the report-- 7#a7 the zip codes of public secondary schools visited by military recruiters2 7#b7 the number of recruits from public secondary schools by zip code and local education agency2 and 7#c7 a demographic analysis1 including race1 ethnicity1 and gender1 of recruits from public secondary schools by zip code4 #eci4 ,expansion of report on future servicemember preparatory course ,section #edf7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ebj note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting1 after paragraph 7#c71 the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,the determination of the ,secretary regarding the effectiveness of the preparatory course4 7#e7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary regarding-- 7,a7 how to improve the preparatory course2 7,b7 whether to expand the preparatory course4 4 ,e ,member ,training and ,education #eda4 ,increase to maximum funding for the ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program ,section #cde7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ce1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj4 #edb4 ,expansion of international engagement authorities for ,service ,academies ,section #cdg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 by striking #fj and inserting #hj4 #edc4 ,reduction to minimum number of participating students required to establish or maintain a unit of ,,jrotc ,section #bjca7;b77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ajj and inserting #ej4 #edd4 ,number of foreign military medical students who may attend ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences under an exchange program ,section #baad7;f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #dj persons and inserting #ej persons4 #ede4 ,professional military education3 technical correction to definitions ,section #baea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking ,national ,defense ,intelligence ,college and inserting ,national ,intelligence ,university4 #edf4 ,authority to accept gifts of services for professional military education institutions ,section #bfja7;a77#b77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or a professional military education institution after museum program each place it appears4 #edg4 ,service ,academies3 appointments and additional appointees 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy 7#a7 ,appointments ,section #gddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting subsection 7k72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking as established by competitive examinations and inserting as determined by candidate composite score rank2 and 7iii7 in the matter following paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,i7 in the second sentence1 by inserting 7in which event selection shall be in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank7 after without ranking2 and 7,,ii7 in the third sentence1 by inserting 1 including qualified alternates and additional appointees before the period at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7j7 as subsections 7c7 through 7k71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,there shall be appointed each year at the ,academy #bge cadets selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank by the ,secretary of the ,army from qualified alternates nominated pursuant to paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj7 of subsection 7a7 and all other qualified1 non-selected candidates holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking one hundred selected by the ,president and inserting up to one hundred selected by the ,president in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by inserting up to before #he nominated2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by inserting up to before #he nominated2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by inserting up to before #bj nominated2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 and 7v7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7,f7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7b7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsection 7f72 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7l7 ,qualifications of candidates for admission shall be determined by use of1 among others1 a candidate composite score uniformly calculated for each applicant4 ,components of such composite score shall include the candidate's standardized test scores1 weighted at not less than #cj percent of the overall composite score4 ,any subjective component of such composite score shall be weighted at not more than #aj percent of the overall composite score4 ,candidates' composite scores shall be used to determine order of merit4 ,race and ethnicity shall not be considered in any component of the candidate composite score1 evaluation of candidates or selection for appointment4 7m7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report including-- 7#a7 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7,a7 the established minimum candidate composite score and college entrance examination rank 7,,ceer7 score used in such cycle2 and 7,b7 the total number of waivers of such minimum candidate composite score1 including the candidate composite score and ,,ceer score of each cadet to whom the waiver relates1 a brief explanation of the reasons for such waiver1 and the category of appointment under which each such cadet was appointed 7and if congressional1 the type of slate that nominated the waived appointee72 and 7#b7 for each cadet who1 during the four-year period preceding the date of the report1 received a waiver for the established minimum candidate composite score1 the status of each such cadet1 including whether the cadet still at the ,academy1 the circumstances of such cadet's departure 7if applicable71 the cumulative academic ,,gpa1 cumulative military ,,gpa1 any major conduct or honor violations1 any remedial measures undertaken1 and any other noteworthy information concerning such cadet4 4 7#b7 ,additional appointees ,section #gddc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking appointment and inserting additional appointments2 7,b7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by inserting 7a7 before ,if it is determined2 and 7ii7 by striking from other qualified candidates who competed for nomination and inserting from other qualified candidates who hold a nomination2 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by striking 7#h7 and inserting 7#aj72 7,d7 by inserting after the second sentence the following3 ,subject to the preceding sentence1 the first #ajj such vacancies shall be filled with candidates who are selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank 7as described in section #gddb of this title71 after which all remaining vacancies may be filled with candidates who are selected out of merit rank order42 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes1 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7#a7 the composite scores and college entrance examination rank scores of the ten candidates nominated under this section with the lowest combined scores that were selected2 7#b7 the total number of qualified and not selected candidates nominated under this section2 and 7#c7 the composite scores and college entrance examination rank scores of the ten candidates nominated under this section with the highest combined scores that were qualified and not selected4 4 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy 7#a7 ,appointments ,section #hded of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting subsection 7i72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking as established by competitive examination and inserting as determined by candidate composite score rank2 and 7iii7 in the matter following paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,i7 in the second sentence1 by inserting 7in which event selection shall be in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank7 after without ranking2 and 7,,ii7 in the third sentence1 by inserting 1 including qualified alternates and additional appointees before the period at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7h7 as subsections 7c7 through 7i71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,there shall be appointed each year at the ,academy #bge midshipmen selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank by the ,secretary of the ,navy from qualified alternates nominated pursuant to paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj7 of subsection 7a7 and all other qualified1 non-selected candidates holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking one hundred selected by the ,president and inserting up to one hundred selected by the ,president in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by inserting up to before #he nominated2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by inserting up to before #he nominated2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by inserting up to before #bj nominated2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 and 7v7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c7 both places it appears2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7j7 ,qualifications of candidates for admission shall be determined by use of1 among others1 a candidate composite score uniformly calculated for each applicant4 ,components of such composite score shall include the candidate's standardized test scores1 weighted at not less than #cj percent of the overall composite score4 ,any subjective component of such composite score shall be weighted at not more than #aj percent of the overall composite score4 ,candidates' composite scores shall be used to determine order of merit4 ,race and ethnicity shall not be considered in any component of the candidate composite score1 evaluation of candidates1 or selection for appointment4 7k7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report including-- 7#a7 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7,a7 the established minimum candidate composite score and college entrance examination rank 7,,ceer7 score used in such cycle2 and 7,b7 the total number of waivers of such minimum candidate composite score1 including the candidate composite score and ,,ceer score of each midshipman to whom the waiver relates1 a brief explanation of the reasons for such waiver1 and the category of appointment under which each such midshipman was appointed 7and if congressional1 the type of slate that nominated the waived appointee72 and 7#b7 for each midshipman who1 during the four-year period preceding the date of the report1 received a waiver for the established minimum candidate composite score1 the status of each such midshipman1 including whether the midshipman is still at the ,academy1 the circumstances of such midshipman's departure 7if applicable71 the cumulative academic ,,gpa1 cumulative military ,,gpa1 any major conduct or honor violations1 any remedial measures undertaken1 and any other noteworthy information concerning such midshipman4 4 7#b7 ,additional appointees ,section #hdef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting additional appointments after ,midshipmen2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking from other qualified candidates who competed for nomination and inserting from other qualified candidates who hold a nomination2 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking 7#h7 and inserting 7#aj72 and 7iii7 by inserting after the second sentence the following3 ,subject to the preceding sentence1 the first #ajj such vacancies shall be filled with candidates who are selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank 7as described in section #hded of this title71 after which all remaining vacancies may be filled with candidates who are selected out of merit rank order42 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes1 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7#a7 the composite scores and college entrance examination rank scores of the ten candidates nominated under this section with the lowest combined scores that were selected2 7#b7 the total number of qualified and not selected candidates nominated under this section2 and 7#c7 the composite scores and college entrance examination rank scores of the ten candidates nominated under this section with the highest combined scores that were qualified and not selected4 4 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy 7#a7 ,appointments ,section #iddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting subsection 7k72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking as established by competitive examination and inserting as determined by candidate composite score rank2 and 7iii7 in the matter following paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,i7 in the second sentence1 by inserting 7in which event selection shall be in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank7 after without ranking2 and 7,,ii7 in the third sentence1 by inserting 1 including qualified alternates and additional appointees before the period at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7j7 as subsections 7c7 through 7k71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,there shall be appointed each year at the ,academy #bge cadets selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force from qualified alternates nominated pursuant to paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj7 of subsection 7a7 and all other qualified1 non-selected candidates holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking one hundred selected by the ,president and inserting up to one hundred selected by the ,president in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by inserting up to before #he nominated2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by inserting up to before #he nominated2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by inserting up to before #bj nominated2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 and 7v7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7,f7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7b7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsection 7f72 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7l7 ,qualifications of candidates for admission shall be determined by use of1 among others1 a candidate composite score uniformly calculated for each applicant4 ,components of such composite score shall include the candidate's standardized test scores1 weighted at not less than #cj percent of the overall composite score4 ,any subjective component of such composite score shall be weighted at not more than #aj percent of the overall composite score4 ,candidates' composite scores shall be used to determine order of merit rank order4 ,race and ethnicity shall not be considered in any component of the candidate composite score1 evaluation of candidates1 or selection for appointment4 7m7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report including-- 7#a7 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7,a7 the established minimum candidate composite score and college entrance examination rank 7,,ceer7 score used in such cycle2 and 7,b7 the total number of waivers of such minimum candidate composite score1 including the candidate composite score and ,,ceer score of each cadet to whom the waiver relates1 a brief explanation of the reasons for such waiver1 and the category of appointment under which each such cadet was appointed 7and if congressional1 the type of slate that nominated the waived appointee72 and 7#b7 for each cadet who1 during the four-year period preceding the date of the report1 received a waiver for the established minimum candidate composite score1 the status of each such cadet1 including whether the cadet still at the ,academy1 the circumstances of such cadet's departure 7if applicable71 the cumulative academic ,,gpa1 cumulative military ,,gpa1 any major conduct or honor violations1 any remedial measures undertaken1 and any other noteworthy information concerning such cadet4 4 7#b7 ,additional appointees ,section #iddc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking appointment and inserting additional appointments2 7,b7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by inserting 7a7 before ,if it is determined2 and 7ii7 by striking from other qualified candidates who competed for nomination and inserting from other qualified candidates who hold a nomination2 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by striking 7#h7 and inserting 7#aj72 7,d7 by inserting after the second sentence the following3 ,subject to the preceding sentence1 the first #ajj such vacancies shall be filled with candidates who are selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank 7as described in section #iddb of this title71 after which all remaining vacancies may be filled with candidates who are selected out of merit rank order42 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes1 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7#a7 the composite scores and college entrance examination rank scores of the ten candidates nominated under this section with the lowest combined scores that were selected2 7#b7 the total number of qualified and not selected candidates nominated under this section2 and 7#c7 the composite scores and college entrance examination rank scores of the ten candidates nominated under this section with the highest combined scores that were qualified and not selected4 4 #edh4 ,alternative service obligation for a cadet or midshipman who becomes a professional athlete 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 ,that if the cadet obtains employment as a professional athlete before completing the commissioned service obligation of such cadet1 the cadet shall be subject to the alternative obligation under subsection 7b77#d74 7#b7 ,subsection 7b7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary of the ,army and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary of the ,army2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army may transfer a cadet who violates paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 to the ,selected ,reserve of the ,army-- 7,a7 as a commissioned officer in an appropriate grade or rating1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,army2 and 7,b7 for a period not to exceed #aj years4 4 7#c7 ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 that a cadet transferred under subsection 7b77#d7 shall1 as part of the alternative obligation under such subsection1 participate in efforts to recruit and retain members of the ,army4 4 7#d7 ,subsection 7f7 is amended by striking the alternative obligation and inserting an alternative obligation4 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 ,that if the midshipman obtains employment as a professional athlete before completing the commissioned service obligation of such cadet1 the midshipman shall be subject to the alternative obligation under subsection 7b77#d74 7#b7 ,subsection 7b7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary of the ,navy2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may transfer a midshipman who violates paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 to the ,selected ,reserve of the ,navy or the ,marine ,corps-- 7,a7 as a commissioned officer in an appropriate grade or rating1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,navy2 and 7,b7 for a period not to exceed #aj years4 4 7#c7 ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 that a midshipman transferred under subsection 7b77#d7 shall1 as part of the alternative obligation under such subsection1 participate in efforts to recruit and retain members of the ,navy and ,marine ,corps4 4 7#d7 ,subsection 7f7 is amended by striking the alternative obligation and inserting an alternative obligation4 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 ,that if the cadet obtains employment as a professional athlete before completing the commissioned service obligation of such cadet1 the cadet shall be subject to the alternative obligation under subsection 7b77#d74 7#b7 ,subsection 7b7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army may transfer a cadet who violates paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 to the ,selected ,reserve of the ,air ,force or ,space ,force-- 7,a7 as a commissioned officer in an appropriate grade or rating1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 for a period not to exceed #aj years4 4 7#c7 ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 that a cadet transferred under subsection 7b77#d7 shall1 as part of the alternative obligation under such subsection1 participate in efforts to recruit and retain members of the ,air ,force and ,space ,force4 4 7#d7 ,subsection 7f7 is amended by striking the alternative obligation and inserting an alternative obligation4 #edi4 ,service ,academies3 ,boards of ,visitors 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy 7#a7 ,membership ,section #gdee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,vice ,president or the ,president pro tempore of the ,senate1 two of whom are members of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and inserting ,majority ,leader of the ,senate 7one of whom shall be a member of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate7 and three other members designated by the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate 7one of whom shall be a member of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 striking 1 two of whom are members of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and inserting 7one of whom shall be a member of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives7 and three other members designated by the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives 7one of whom shall be a member of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives72 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively2 7,e7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,a ,board2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,at least one member designated by each ,member of ,congress specified in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,d7 shall be a graduate of the ,academy4 4 7#b7 ,terms2 replacements ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking designated by the ,president and inserting designated under subsection 7a72 7,b7 by striking appointed by the ,president and inserting appointed under subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 by striking the second sentence4 7#c7 ,termination ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,if2 7,b7 by inserting or is terminated under paragraph 7#b7 after resigns2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,if a member of the ,board designated under subsection 7a7 fails to attend two consecutive meetings of the ,board1 unless such absence is approved in advance and for good cause by the ,board chairman1 shall be subject to termination from the ,board4 7,b7 ,a member of the ,board who is not a ,member of ,congress may be made terminated only by the chairman of the ,board1 as determined by the chairman4 7,c7 ,a member of the ,board who is a ,member of ,congress may be made terminated only by the official who designated such member1 as determined by such official4 7,d7 ,a member designated under subsection 7a7 shall be provided notice of the provisions of this paragraph at the time of such designation4 4 7#d7 ,visits ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by inserting twice before annually2 7,b7 by striking ,with the approval and inserting ,after consultation with2 and 7,c7 by inserting or other personnel after ,superintendent4 7#e7 ,duties ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 and make recommendations regarding1 after inquire into2 and 7,b7 by adding ,in accordance with any applicable law regarding the disclosure of information1 the ,superintendent shall provide information the ,board requests4 at the end4 7#f7 ,reports ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking its annual and inserting a2 7,b7 by striking report to the ,president and inserting report to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 by striking submitted to the ,president and inserting submitted2 7,d7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,within2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,board shall publish a report under paragraph 7#a7 on the same day it submits such a report4 7#c7 ,a member of the ,board or a minority of the ,board may elect to submit a report to the recipients under paragraph 7#a74 4 7#g7 ,advisers ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7g71 by striking ,upon approval by the ,secretary1 the and inserting ,the4 7#h7 ,procedure ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7j7 ,subject to subsections 7a7 through 7d7 of section #ajji of title #e1 the ,board shall adopt rules and procedures4 7k7 ,the ,chairman shall be elected by the members of the ,board to serve a one-year term4 4 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hdfh of such title is amended to read identically to #gdee of such title1 as amended by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #idee of such title is amended to read identically to #gdee of such title1 as amended by subsection 7a74 #edi;,a4 ,inclusion of certain information in annual military service academy reports 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gdfa7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 ,the number of such substantiated cases for which there is a reason to believe that the victim was targeted1 or discriminated against1 or both1 for status in a group4 4 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hdhj7;d77#b7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 ,the number of such substantiated cases for which there is a reason to believe that the victim was targeted1 or discriminated against1 or both1 for status in a group4 4 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #idfa7;d77#b7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 ,the number of such substantiated cases for which there is a reason to believe that the victim was targeted1 or discriminated against1 or both1 for status in a group4 4 #edi;,b4 ,naval ,postgraduate ,school3 function 7a7 ,function ,section #heda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking to provide advanced instruction and professional and technical education and research opportunities for commissioned officers of the naval service and inserting to conduct research1 to conduct wargaming1 to conduct innovation1 and to provide advanced instruction1 professional1 technical1 and research and education1 and innovation opportunities for commissioned and noncommissioned officers of the naval service4 7b7 ,president2 assistants ,section #hedb7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking professional and technical education and inserting professional1 technical1 and research and education2 and 7#b7 by striking research opportunities and inserting research and innovation opportunities4 #edi;,c4 ,required training on ,constitution of the ,united ,states for commissioned officers of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all commissioned officers of the ,armed ,forces receive training on the ,constitution of the ,united ,states prior to commissioning4 ,the training shall include-- 7#a7 education on the centrality of the ,constitution to the commitment officers make to serve in the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 emphasis on the loyalty of officers to the ,constitution2 and 7#c7 instruction on certain aspects of the ,constitution relevant to military service1 including-- 7,a7 civil-military relations2 7,b7 separation of powers2 and 7,c7 domestic use of military force4 #edi;,d4 ,ensuring access to certain higher education benefits 7a7 ,data matching required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,education shall jointly complete a data matching process-- 7#a7 to identify each individual who1 while serving as a covered employee of the ,department of ,defense1 made one or more student loan payments eligible to be counted for purposes of the ,public ,service ,loan ,forgiveness program under section #dee7m7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7m772 and 7#b7 without requiring further information or action from such individual-- 7,a7 to certify the total period of such employment for purposes of such program2 and 7,b7 to count the total number of qualifying payments made by the individual for purposes of such program during such period4 7b7 ,covered employee defined ,in this section1 the term covered employee means an individual who1 at any time beginning on or after ,october #a1 #bjjg1 was-- 7#a7 a member of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty for a period of more than #cj consecutive days2 or 7#b7 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense4 #edi;,e4 ,service ,academies3 referral of denied applicants to the senior military colleges 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a system whereby a covered individual may elect to have the ,secretary share information regarding such covered individual with a senior military college4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means an individual whose application for an appointment as a cadet or midshipman at a ,service ,academy is denied4 7#b7 ,the term senior military college means a school specified in section #baaa;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,service ,academy has the meaning given such term in section #cdg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #edi;,f4 ,pilot program to provide graduate education opportunities for enlisted members of the ,army and ,navy 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,army shall jointly conduct a pilot program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 under which certain enlisted personnel of the covered ,armed ,forces may enroll in a master's degree program at the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school4 7b7 ,program requirements ,the ,secretaries concerned shall carry out the ,program-- 7#a7 in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense for purposes of the ,program2 and 7#b7 in a manner consistent with the ,graduate ,education ,program-,enlisted pilot program of the ,marine ,corps4 7c7 ,eligibility of participants ,the ,secretaries concerned shall establish criteria for determining the eligibility of enlisted members of the covered ,armed ,forces for participation in the ,program4 ,in establishing such criteria1 the ,secretaries concerned may consider the following criteria used under the ,graduate ,education ,program-,enlisted pilot program of the ,marine ,corps3 7#a7 ,eligibility may be limited to active duty members of the covered ,armed ,forces with no more than #af years of service by end of degree completion and prior to being assigned to duties that use such degree4 7#b7 ,a member should not have been passed over for selection to the next higher grade4 7#c7 ,a member should meet reenlistment requirements established by the component of the ,armed ,force responsible for such requirements to ensure four years of service are attainable after degree completion4 7#d7 ,any ,primary ,military ,occupational ,specialty may be eligible to apply4 7#e7 ,a minimum of four years should remain on the member's contract at the time of completion of the degree program4 ,a member should be willing to re-enlist or extend a contract to meet the requirements under this paragraph4 7#f7 ,a minimum of #bd months on station is recommended for applicants in assignments within the continental ,united ,states or #bd months for applicants in assignments outside the continental ,united ,states prior to the commencement studies at the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school1 with the potential for exceptions4 7#g7 ,all applicants should possess an institutionally accredited baccalaureate degree and should have the ,academic ,profile ,code prescribed for the requested curricula4 ,the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school should determine the official ,academic ,profile ,code for each applicant and such official ,academic ,profile ,code should be used as the basis in determining academic eligibility for participation in the ,program4 ,the application criteria for the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school may be further described1 promulgated1 and updated on the website of the ,school's admissions office4 7#h7 ,the member should hold1 or be eligible for1 a security clearance if required for-- 7,a7 placement in a course of study under the ,program2 or 7,b7 the member's duty assignment after completion of such ,program4 7#i7 ,applicants should have completed all necessary professional military education for their current rank prior to executing orders4 7d7 ,selection and placement of participants 7#a7 ,number of participants ,the number of enlisted members selected for participation in the ,program from each covered ,armed ,force shall be equal to the number of officers from that ,armed ,force who are enrolled in the ,naval ,postgraduate school at the time the selection is made4 7#b7 ,selection factors ,such selection hall be based on consideration of-- 7,a7 the eligibility criteria established under subsection 7c72 7,b7 professional performance2 7,c7 promotion potential2 7,d7 retention potential2 7,e7 academic background1 capabilities1 and accomplishments2 7,f7 the needs of the ,navy and ,army2 7,g7 input from the admissions office of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school2 and 7,h7 input from the component within each ,armed ,force with primary responsibility for determining the duty assignments of enlisted members4 7e7 ,post-participation service ,subject to such terms1 conditions1 and exceptions as the ,secretaries concerned may establish1 an enlisted member who receives a master's degree under the ,program1 shall serve for a period of not less than two years in a duty assignment that is relevant to the degree obtained by the member under the ,program4 7f7 ,framework for filling billets ,in conjunction with selecting enlisted members for participation in the ,program as described in subsection 7d71 the ,secretaries concerned shall establish a framework for assigning enlisted personnel who are not participating in the ,program-- 7#a7 to fill the billets of the members participating in the ,program while such members are completing a course of study at the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school2 and 7#b7 to fill the billets of members who received a master's degree under the ,program while such members are engaged in post-participation service as described in subsection 7e74 7g7 ,identification of degree programs ,the ,secretaries concerned shall coordinate with the ,president of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school to identify specific master's degree programs offered by the ,school in which ,program participants may enroll4 ,in identifying such programs1 the ,secretaries shall consider-- 7#a7 the needs of the ,navy and ,army2 7#b7 the capacity of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school2 and 7#c7 the extent to which enrollment in a specific program is expected to have a positive effect on the career trajectories of participants4 7h7 ,information dissemination ,the ,secretaries concerned shall take such actions as are necessary to notify and inform enlisted members about the ,program4 7i7 ,report ,before the expiration of the six-year period described in subsection 7i77#a71 the ,secretaries concerned1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of whether and to what extent the ,program has met the needs of the covered ,armed ,forces and had positive effects on participating enlisted members1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 career trajectory1 including potential pay increases2 7,b7 retention2 7,c7 recruitment2 7,d7 job performance2 7,e7 merit-based promotions and merit-based promotion reorder2 and 7,f7 compatibility with the objectives outlined in the #bjbb ,national ,defense ,strategy to modernize the ,armed ,services1 spur innovation1 and outpace and outthink adversaries of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the recommendations of the ,secretaries regarding whether the ,program should be extended or made permanent2 7#c7 an assessment of the funding and capabilities that may be needed to make the ,program permanent2 and 7#d7 any other matters the ,secretaries determine to be relevant4 7j7 ,sunset2 optional extension 7#a7 ,termination ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,program shall terminate six years after the date on which the ,program commences under this section4 7#b7 ,extension ,the ,secretaries concerned may extend the ,program beyond the six-year period specified in paragraph 7#a7 if1 not later than #cj days before the expiration of such period1 the ,secretaries1 in consultation with the ,president of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 notice of the intent of the ,secretaries to extend the ,program2 and 7,b7 an explanation of the reasons for extending the ,program4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army and the ,navy4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 with respect to matters concerning the ,army2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 with respect to matters concerning the ,navy4 #edi;,g4 ,air ,force rapid response language pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish a pilot program to enable-- 7#a7 agile response to sudden requirements for skills in new languages where capability is limited or non-existent2 7#b7 agile response to surge for any language required due to responses to conflict1 humanitarian disaster1 or other military requirements2 and 7#c7 development of innovative language learning technologies for delivering synchronous and asynchronous language training for ,air ,force linguists and other ,air ,force language enabled personnel4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 on the results of the pilot program1 including the number of courses developed1 the number of personnel trained1 the languages taught1 the proficiency levels attained1 response time to develop courses and train personnel1 and availability for training personnel while on the job4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on implementation of this section and plans regarding continuing language education described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority under this section shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #edi;,h4 ,military training and competency database 7a7 ,establishment of database 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish-- 7,a7 a centralized database1 to be known as the ,military ,training and ,competency ,database 7referred to in this section as the ,database71 to record and maintain information relating to training performed by members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,b7 a process to make the information in the database available to ,states and potential employers to assist in determining if the training provided to a member or former member of the ,armed ,forces satisfies civilian licensing and certification requirements4 7#b7 ,contents ,the ,database shall include following information for each member of the ,armed ,forces3 7,a7 ,name1 rank1 and military service identification number4 7,b7 ,branch of service and specialty4 7,c7 ,details of completed training courses1 certifications1 and qualifications4 7,d7 ,any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,availability of information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a process to make the information contained in the ,database available to ,states and other employers upon request to assist such ,states and employers in verifying whether the training and qualifications of a member or former member of the ,armed ,forces satisfies relevant civilian licensing or certification requirements4 7#d7 ,security and accessibility ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,database is secure1 easily accessible1 and regularly updated to reflect the training and qualifications acquired by members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,competency reports 7#a7 ,in general ,based on the information in the ,database the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to each member of the ,armed ,forces a document that outlines the training and qualifications acquired by a member while serving in the ,armed ,forces4 ,such document shall be known as a competency report4 7#b7 ,format and contents ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a standardized format for competency reports1 which shall include1 at a minimum1 the following information3 7,a7 ,relevant personal details about the member4 7,b7 ,description of training courses1 certifications1 and qualifications obtained4 7,c7 ,date and duration of each completed training4 7,d7 ,authorized signatures and other necessary authentication4 7#c7 ,availability ,competency reports shall be provided to members of the ,armed ,forces upon their separation or retirement from the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish the necessary regulations1 procedures1 and timelines for the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,resources ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall allocate sufficient resources to ensure the effective establishment1 maintenance1 and accessibility of the ,database and the development and distribution of competency reports to members of the ,armed ,forces4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the ,database and any recommendations of the ,secretary for improving the ,database4 ,the report shall include feedback and recommendations from ,states and other employers regarding the usability and accuracy of the ,database and the competency reports described in subsection 7b74 #edi;,i4 ,military vehicle operator training program 7a7 ,establishment of training curriculum 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a standardized training curriculum for military vehicle operations1 encompassing both classroom and practical training components4 7#b7 ,development ,the training curriculum under paragraph 7#a7 shall be developed in collaboration with subject matter experts1 experienced members of the ,armed ,forces1 and relevant stakeholders1 and shall cover essential topics such as vehicle dynamics1 safety procedures1 hazard recognition and avoidance1 defensive driving techniques1 and vehicle recovery methods4 7#c7 ,updates ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the training curriculum under paragraph 7#a7 is regularly updated to incorporate emerging best practices and technological advancements in military vehicle operations4 7b7 ,certification program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a certification program to validate the proficiency of members of the ,armed ,forces in military vehicle operations4 7#b7 ,design of program ,the certification program shall be designed to ensure that all members of the ,armed ,forces1 regardless of deployment status1 receive adequate training in military vehicle operations before being assigned to operational duty4 7#c7 ,assessments ,the certification program shall include written exams1 practical assessments1 and evaluations of demonstrated competence4 7#d7 ,notice of completion ,notice shall be issued to members of the ,armed ,forces who successfully complete the training program and meet the established proficiency criteria4 7c7 ,deadlines 7#a7 ,deadline for commencement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence the development and implementation of the training curriculum under subsection 7a7 and the certification program under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,deadline for full integration ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the training curriculum under subsection 7a7 and the certification program under subsection 7b7 shall be fully integrated into military training programs4 7d7 ,training delivery methods ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 develop a comprehensive and interactive training methodology that combines traditional classroom instruction with hands-on1 practical training exercises3 7#b7 encourage the use of modern training technologies1 simulators1 and realistic training environments to enhance effectiveness of the training program2 and 7#c7 ensure that training materials are up-to-date1 accessible1 and tailored to the specific vehicle types and operational environments members of the ,armed ,forces are likely to encounter4 7e7 ,information collection and evaluations ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 update reporting mechanisms used to collect and analyze data related to military vehicle incidents1 including vehicle rollovers1 and the causes of such incidents2 7#b7 conduct regular evaluations of the effectiveness of the training under this section in reducing incidents and improving the proficiency of military vehicle operators2 and 7#c7 promptly implement any recommendations for program improvements based on the results of such data and evaluations4 #edi;,j4 ,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 #edi,k4 ,annual training on the prevention of sexual abuse for students in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,chapter #ajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjcg4 ,training on prevention of sexual abuse 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall establish training for students enrolled in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps regarding prevention of sexual abuse4 7b7 ,elements ,the training established under this section shall-- 7#a7 be age-appropriate2 7#b7 be evidence-based in polyvictimization research2 7#c7 be comprehensive1 including elements regarding-- 7,a7 grooming2 7,b7 bullying1 including cyberbullying2 7,c7 appropriate relationships and interactions between such students and instructors2 7,d7 signs of inappropriate behavior between adults and adolescents2 and 7,e7 digital abuse2 and 7#d7 provide such students with the contact information of local resources through which a student may report alleged sexual abuse or receive treatment and support for such abuse4 7c7 ,provision ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each such student receives training established under this section-- 7#a7 from an entity other than an administrator or instructor of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps2 and 7#b7 once each year4 7d7 ,metrics ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain metrics regarding the effectiveness of the training established under this section4 7e7 ,sexual abuse defined ,in this section1 the term sexual abuse means an offense covered by section #ibj1 #ibj;b1 #ibj;c1 or #icj of this title 7article #abj1 #abj;b1 #abj;c1 or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 4 #edi,l4 ,expansion of authority to detail members to law education programs 7a7 ,expansion ,section #bjjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 7,b7 by striking the second sentence2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may pay expenses incident to the detail1 under this subsection1 of an officer or enlisted member for a period of training described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,not more than #be officers and enlisted members from each military department may1 in any single fiscal year1 begin a period of training described in paragraph 7#a7 for which the ,secretary of the military department concerned pays expenses under this paragraph4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may detail an officer or enlisted member under paragraph 7#a7 without paying expenses under paragraph 7#b74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking either and inserting in the case of a member for whose training the ,secretary of the military department concerned pays expenses under subsection 7a77#b71 either2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking period of two years and all that follows and inserting an em dash2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7i7 in the case of a member for whose training the ,secretary of the military department concerned pays expenses under subsection 7a77#b71 two years2 or 7ii7 in the case of a member described in subsection 7a77#c71 one year for each year or part thereof of legal training under subsection 7a74 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 in the case of a member described in subsection 7a77#c71 either-- 7,a7 have served on active duty for a period of not less than two years nor more than eight years and be an officer in the grade of ,o-#c or below as of the time the training is to begin2 or 7,b7 have served on active duty for a period of not less than four years nor more than ten years and be an enlisted member in the grade of ,e-#e1 ,e-#f1 or ,e-#g as of the time the training is to begin2 2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking under this section and inserting paid under subsection 7a77#b7 of4 7b7 ,basic allowance for housing during detail 7#a7 ,rule of construction ,section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsection 7q7 as subsection 7r72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7p7 the following new subsection 7q73 7q7 ,rule of construction for certain detail ,a member of the armed forces may not be denied an allowance under this section solely on the basis that such member has been detailed for a period of training under section #bjjd of title #aj4 4 7#b7 ,retroactive effect ,a member of the ,armed ,forces who1 on or after ,august #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned determined1 under section #ejb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 was absent for a period that is longer than the leave authorized by section #gja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 because the member was detailed or assigned by the ,secretary of the military department concerned as a full-time student to a civilian institution to pursue a program of education1 is entitled to the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to which the member would have been entitled if the member were not so absent4 #edi,m4 ,dive school required element of qualification as a combat controller of the ,air ,force ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall require that training to qualify as a combat controller of the ,air ,force includes dive school4 ,f ,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters #eea4 ,authority of special trial counsel with respect to certain offenses occurring before effective date of military justice reforms ,section #hbd;a7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #eca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #beh71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking section #ibj 7article #abj71 and inserting section #iai;a 7article #aai;a71 section #ibj 7article #abj71 section #ibj;a 7article #abj;a712 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the standalone offense of sexual harassment ,after ,january #a1 #bjbe1 a special trial counsel may1 at the sole and exclusive discretion of the special trial counsel1 exercise authority over the following offenses3 7,a7 ,the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section #icd of this title 7article #acd7 in each instance in which-- 7i7 the offense occurs after ,january #bf1 #bjbb1 and on or before ,january #a1 #bjbe2 and 7ii7 a formal complaint is substantiated in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary concerned4 7,b7 ,a conspiracy to commit an offense specified in subparagraph 7,a7 as punishable under section #hha of this title 7article #ha74 7,c7 ,a solicitation to commit an offense specified in subparagraph 7,a7 as punishable under section #hhb of this title 7article #hb74 7,d7 ,an attempt to commit an offense specified in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 as punishable under section #hhj of this title 7article #hj74 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or 7#b7 after paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 or paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of this subsection4 #eeb4 ,detailing of appellate defense counsel ,subsection 7b7 of section #hfe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #fe of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,judge ,advocate ,general shall forward the record and inserting the following3 the ,judge ,advocate ,general shall forward-- 7,a7 the record 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 a copy of the record of trial to an appellate defense counsel who shall be detailed to review the case and1 upon request of the accused1 to represent the accused before the ,court of ,criminal ,appeals4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking shall and inserting shall1 upon written request of the accused2 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking 1 upon request of the accused12 and 7iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking upon written request of the accused12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking accused and all that follows through waives and inserting accused waives2 7ii7 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7iii7 by striking clause 7ii74 #eec4 ,modification to offense of aiding the enemy under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice ,section #ijc;b7#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ajc;b7#b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by inserting provides military education1 military training1 or tactical advice to1 after gives intelligence to14 #eed4 ,modification of timeline for potential implementation of study on unanimous court-martial verdicts ,section #ecf7;c77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #bfc7 is amended by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjbe4 #eee4 ,expanded command notifications to victims of domestic violence ,section #edi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hjf;b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 or a case of an alleged domestic violence-related offense 7as defined by the ,secretary71 after of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 by striking periodically notify the victim and inserting periodically notify the victim 7or the victim's legal counsel if so requested by the victim72 and 7#b7 in the last sentence1 by striking notify the victim and inserting notify the victim 7or the victim's legal counsel if so requested by the victim74 #eef4 ,prohibiting the broadcast and distribution of digitally manipulated intimate images 7a7 ,recommendations required ,the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice shall develop recommendations for modifying the offense of indecent viewing1 visual recording1 or broadcasting under section #ibj;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abj;c of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 to clarify its applicability to the broadcasting and distribution of digitally manipulated intimate images4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing recommendations under subsection 7a71 the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice shall consider-- 7#a7 the advisability of modifying section #ibj;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abj;c of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7-- 7,a7 to prohibit the broadcasting or distribution of an intimate digital depiction of another person that the offender knew or reasonably should have known was made without the other person's consent and under circumstances in which that person has a reasonable expectation of privacy2 and 7,b7 to define the term intimate digital depiction 7as used in subparagraph 7,a77 as a digital depiction of an individual that has been created or altered using digital manipulation and that depicts-- 7i7 the private area of an identifiable individual2 or 7ii7 an identifiable individual engaging in sexually explicit conduct 7as defined in section #iag;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #aag;a7b77#d7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice772 and 7#b7 such other approaches to the modification of such section #ibj;c 7article #abj;c7 as the ,committee considers appropriate to address digitally manipulated intimate images4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 the recommendations developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 draft legislative text that sets forth all amendments and modifications to law that may be needed to effectively implement such recommendations4 #eeg4 ,treatment of certain records of criminal investigations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #gi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aeeb the following new section3 #aeeb;a4 ,treatment of certain records of criminal investigations 7a7 ,guidance required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement uniform guidance providing for the modification of titling and indexing systems to ensure that a record identifying a member or former member of the ,armed ,forces as the subject of a criminal investigation is removed from such system if that member or former member is cleared of wrongdoing as described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,disposition of investigations ,a member or former member of the ,armed ,forces who is the subject of a criminal investigation shall be considered to have been cleared of wrongdoing for purposes of subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 an investigation conducted by a defense criminal investigative organization or another ,federal or civilian law enforcement agency determines that-- 7,a7 no probable cause exists to support that the member or former member is responsible for the alleged offense2 or 7,b7 the member or former member was mistakenly identified as a subject2 or 7#b7 the reasons specified for the charges for which the member or former member was under investigation are unsupported by probable cause as determined by-- 7,a7 a court-martial or other proceeding brought under chapter #dg of this title2 or 7,b7 a civilian court4 7c7 ,prohibition on involuntary separation ,no member of an ,armed ,force may be involuntarily separated solely for an offense for which the member is cleared of wrongdoing as described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term defense criminal investigative organization means-- 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 7,e7 the ,defense ,criminal ,investigative ,service2 and 7,f7 any other organization or element of the ,department of ,defense or an ,armed ,force that is responsible for conducting criminal investigations4 7#b7 ,the term indexing means the practice of submitting an individual's name or other personally identifiable information to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation's ,interstate ,identification ,index1 or any successor system4 7#c7 ,the term titling means the practice of identifying an individual as the subject of a criminal investigation in the records of a military criminal investigative organization and storing such information in a database or other records system4 7#d7 ,the term titling and indexing system means any database or other records system used by a defense criminal investigative organization for purposes of titling and indexing1 including the ,defense ,central ,index of ,investigations 7commonly known as ,,dcii74 4 7b7 ,review and documentation ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary concerned1 pursuant to the guidance issued by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #aeeb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a771 and in consultation with the appropriate ,judge ,advocate ,general1 shall-- 7#a7 review the titling and indexing systems of the defense criminal investigative organizations under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary to identify each record in such system that pertains to a member or former member of the ,armed ,forces who has been cleared of wrongdoing as described in subsection 7b7 of such section #aeeb;a2 7#b7 notify the defense criminal investigative organization involved of each record identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 direct the head of the organization to remove the record in accordance with subsection 7c74 7c7 ,deadline for removal ,the head of a defense criminal investigative organization that receives a notice under subsection 7b77#b7 with respect to a record in a titling or indexing system shall ensure that the record is removed from such system by not later than #cj days after the date on which the notice is received4 7d7 ,effect on other law ,the requirements of this section and the amendments made by this section are in addition to any requirements imposed under section #edi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeeb note74 ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall supersede any provision of section #edi of that ,act that is inconsistent with this section or such amendments1 but only to the extent of the inconsistency4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms defense criminal investigative organization1 indexing1 titling1 and titling and indexing system have the meanings given those terms in section #aeeb;a7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eeh4 ,recommendations for revisions to ,military ,rules of ,evidence to protect patient privacy 7a7 ,recommendations required ,the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice shall develop recommendations for modifying rule #eac of the ,military ,rules of ,evidence 7as set forth in part ,,iii of the ,manual for ,courts-,martial7 to include diagnoses of a patient and treatments prescribed to a patient as confidential communications subject to the psychotherapist-patient privilege4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing recommendations under subsection 7a71 the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice shall consider-- 7#a7 the advisability of modifying ,military ,rule of ,evidence #eac to cover psychotherapy diagnoses and treatments2 and 7#b7 such other approaches to the modification of ,military ,rule of ,evidence #eac as the ,committee considers appropriate to address victim privacy rights4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 the recommendations developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 draft legislative text that sets forth all amendments and modifications to law that may be needed to effectively implement such recommendations4 #eei4 ,correction of certain citations in title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to sexual offenses ,part ,i of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bbda7;c7-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by inserting or an offense under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice after ,state offense2 and 7,b7 by striking either such provision and inserting any such provision2 7#b7 in section #bbea7;e71 by striking section #ibj of title #aj 7article #abj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 or under each place it appears and inserting the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or2 7#c7 in section #bbeb7;b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #ibj of title #aj 7article #abj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 or under and inserting the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #ibj of title #aj 7article #abj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 or under and inserting the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or2 7#d7 in section #bbeb;,a7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #ibj of title #aj 7article #abj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 or under and inserting the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #ibj of title #aj 7article #abj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 or under and inserting the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or2 7#e7 in section #bdbf7;b77#a77;,b71 by inserting or the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice after ,state law2 and 7#f7 in section #ceei7;e77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking ,state sex offense and inserting ,state or ,military sex offense2 and 7ii7 by inserting or the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice after ,state law2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or ,military after ,state4 ,g ,member ,transition #efa4 ,modifications to ,transition ,assistance ,program 7a7 ,waiver for certain members of the reserve components ,paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7a7 of section #aadb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,the ,secretary concerned may waive the requirement for preseparation counseling under paragraph 7#a7 in the case of a member of a reserve component if-- 7i7 the member requests such a waiver2 7ii7 the member received preseparation counseling during the three-year period preceding the date of such request2 and 7iii7 the matters covered by such counseling1 as specified in subsection 7b71 have not changed since the member last received such counseling4 4 7b7 ,eligibility of a member who reenlists to receive preseparation counseling ,such subsection is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the commanding officer of a member of the armed forces whose discharge 7regardless of character of discharge7 or release from active duty is anticipated as of a specific date may1 on a space available basis1 authorize such member to receive preseparation counseling1 regardless of whether such member reenlists or agrees to a new period of obligated service4 4 #efb4 ,minimum duration of preseparation counseling regarding financial planning ,section #aadb7;b77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and counseling after assistance2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 which counseling shall be for a period not shorter than one hour after taxes4 #efc4 ,transition ,assistance ,program3 presentation in preseparation counseling to promote benefits available to veterans 7a7 ,in general ,section #aadb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bj7 ,a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans under the laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,such presentation-- 7,a7 shall be standardized2 7,b7 shall1 before implementation1 be reviewed and approved by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs in collaboration with veterans service organizations that provide claims assistance under the benefits delivery at discharge program of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 7,c7 shall be submitted by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives for review at least #ij days before implementation2 7,d7 where available1 shall be presented with the participation of-- 7i7 a representative of a veterans service organization recognized under section #eijb of title #ch2 or 7ii7 an individual-- 7,i7 recognized under section #eijc of such title2 and 7,,ii7 authorized by the ,secretary concerned to so participate2 7,e7 shall include information on how a veterans service organization may assist the member in filing a claim described in paragraph 7#ai72 7,f7 may not encourage the member to join a particular veterans service organization2 and 7,g7 may not be longer than one hour4 4 7b7 ,annual report ,not less than frequently than once each year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit1 to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 a report that-- 7#a7 identifies each veterans service organization that participated in a presentation under paragraph 7#bj7 of section #aadb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a72 7#b7 contains the number of members of the ,armed ,forces who attended such presentations2 and 7#c7 includes any recommendations of the ,secretary regarding changes to such presentation or to such paragraph4 #efd4 ,establishment of counseling pathway in the ,transition ,assistance ,program for members of certain reserve components of the ,armed ,forces ,section #aadb7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7including one pathway for members of the reserve components of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force7 after military department concerned4 #efe4 ,pathway for individualized counseling for members of the reserve components under ,,tap ,section #aadb7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7including one pathway for members of the reserve components7 after military department concerned4 #eff4 ,transition ,assistance ,program3 ,department of ,labor ,employment ,navigator and ,partnership ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall carry out a pilot program to be known as the ,employment ,navigator and ,partnership ,pilot ,program4 ,the pilot program shall supplement the program under section #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall-- 7#a7 seek to enter into contracts with public1 private1 and nonprofit entities under which such entities provide individualized employment counseling for members of the ,armed ,forces and their spouses2 7#b7 prioritize entering into contracts with qualified private entities that have experience providing instruction to members of the ,armed ,forces eligible for assistance under the pilot program carried out under this section on-- 7,a7 private sector culture1 resume writing1 career networking1 and training on job search technologies2 7,b7 academic readiness and educational opportunities2 or 7,c7 other relevant topics1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#c7 prioritize entering into a contract with a qualified private entity that is an existing ,employment ,navigator and ,partnership ,pilot ,program partner with experience integrating members of the ,armed ,forces into local communities across the entire nation1 to3 7,a7 ,lead the program in clause 7#b7 and1 following person-to-person interactions and discussions with the individuals seeking assistance1 provide referrals to the organizations under contract with the ,secretary based on the ,armed ,forces member or veterans preferences1 geographic location1 and other factors2 7,b7 ,provide comprehensive wrap-around services to the those individuals receiving assistance under this title1 to include services with other matters related to transition1 and remain in contact with the individuals through person-to-person engagements throughout the process2 7iii7 ,provide close coordination with contracted organizations and follow-up communications with those enrolled in the ,employment ,navigator and ,partnership ,pilot ,program to ensure a smooth transition2 7iv7 ,ensure the ,secretary is provided with appropriate data on referrals1 outcomes1 and issues that arise to enable proper oversight of the program2 7#d7 give a preference to any private entity that-- 7,a7 has a national or international geographical area of service2 7,b7 provides multiple forms of career assistance and placement services to-- 7i7 active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7ii7 spouses of active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7iii7 veterans2 and 7iv7 spouses of veterans2 7,c7 provides services to at least #a1jjj individuals who are-- 7i7 active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7ii7 spouses of active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7iii7 veterans2 or 7iv7 spouses of veterans2 7,d7 has continuously1 for at least the three-year period immediately preceding the date of the contract1 provided services to individuals who are-- 7i7 active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7ii7 spouses of active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7iii7 veterans2 and 7iv7 spouses of veterans2 and 7,e7 has a demonstrated record of success in providing assistance with employment services1 as indicated by-- 7i7 the average wages or earnings of people who receive employment services provided by the entity2 7ii7 prior completion of ,federal grants or contracts2 7iii7 having at least #ge percent of its participants find full-time employment within six months of initially receiving employment services provided by the entity2 and 7iv7 other employment performance indicators1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#e7 seek to enter into contracts with not fewer than #aj1 but not more than #fj1 private entities under which each such entity is compensated at a rate agreed upon between the ,secretary and the entity for each individual who receives employment services provided by the entity and is in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program2 and 7#f7 conduct such other activities as may be necessary for the delivery of individualized employment counseling and other employment services under this section4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a of each year during the term of the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot program under this section1 including the employment outcomes for members of the ,armed ,forces and their spouses who receive employment services under the program on the following indicators of performance-- 7#a7 the percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program2 7#b7 the percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the program2 and 7#c7 the median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program4 7d7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate five years after the date on which the ,secretary of ,labor begins to carry out the pilot program4 #efg4 ,pilot program on secure1 mobile personal health record for members of the ,armed ,forces participating in the ,transition ,assistance ,program 7a7 ,pilot program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence a pilot program under which active duty members of the ,armed ,forces who are enrolled in the ,transition ,assistance ,program use a covered health record platform to collect their records before separating from active duty4 7b7 ,selection of ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary shall select not less than one ,armed ,force in which to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,contracts 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into a contract using competitive procedures with an appropriate entity for the provision of the covered health record platform under the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,notice of competition 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a request for proposals for the contract described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,open competition ,a request under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be full and open to any contractor that has an existing covered health record platform4 7#c7 ,selection ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall award a contract to an appropriate entity pursuant to the request for proposals under paragraph 7#b7 if at least one acceptable offer is submitted4 7d7 ,duration of pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 for a period of not less than one year4 7#b7 ,termination or extension of program ,at the end of the one-year period specified in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 terminate the pilot program under subsection 7a72 7,b7 continue the pilot program2 7,c7 expand the pilot program2 or 7,d7 implement the use of a covered health record platform in the ,transition ,assistance ,program throughout the ,armed ,forces4 7e7 ,prohibition on new appropriations ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this section4 ,such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered health record platform ,the term covered health record platform means a secure personal health record platform that meets the following requirements3 7,a7 ,has web-based capabilities4 7,b7 ,has the capability to store and share records with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs or any other designated care provider4 7,c7 ,has the capability to store records in the cloud4 7,d7 ,does not have a requirement for integration to receive or share records4 7,e7 ,has the capability to instantly share data based on a combination of access key and personal identifier4 7,f7 ,has the capability to provide secure data storage and records transfer upon separation of a member of the ,armed ,forces from active duty4 7,g7 ,does not require a business associate agreement with any parties4 7,h7 ,has secure data isolation with access controls4 7,i7 ,has1 at a minimum1 data security that would require separate encryption for each document1 relying on ,,aes#bef algorithm with keys encryption using ,,rsa#bjdh algorithm1 or any successor similar algorithm4 7#b7 ,transition ,assistance ,program ,the term ,transition ,assistance ,program means the program of the ,department of ,defense for preseparation counseling1 employment assistance1 and other transitional services provided under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #efh4 ,skillbridge3 apprenticeship programs 7a7 ,study ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 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 of ,defense 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 ,code4 #efi4 ,transmission of information regarding member's opioid use disorder to ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,section #aadb7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,transmittal and inserting ,transmission2 7#b7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,in the case2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,in the case of a member whom the ,secretary concerned knows has a history of opioid use disorder1 such ,secretary concerned shall notify the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs of such history within #fj days of the separation4 retirement1 or discharge of such member4 4 #efi;,a4 ,report on the number of veterans who have their military acquired credentials recognized at the ,state-level for the civilian workforce 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall submit to ,congress a report that builds on the data reported in the ,do,d ,credentialing ,utilization report from #bjah 7#c-;,,bb#jb;,a#af7 to better assess the effectiveness of the ,credentialing ,programs for post-military civilian employment4 7b7 ,matters included ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the number of veterans who successfully transfer their eligible professional credentials to civilian jobs4 7#b7 ,an assessment of which certifications were most commonly used for post-military civilian employment1 such as airplane mechanics4 7#c7 ,an assessment on any other barriers veterans face to transferring military mechanical skills to ,state certifications4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term applicable licensing authority means the licensing authority by a ,state for a given vocation in which the veteran works or would like to work4 7#b7 ,the term eligible professional credential means a professional credential1 including a professional credential in the field of airplane mechanics1 obtained using expenses paid pursuant to the program under section #bjae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term expenses has the meaning given such term in such section4 7#d7 ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states and territories and the ,district of ,columbia4 #efi;,b4 ,training and internships for transitioning members through institutions of higher education 7a7 ,skillbridge ,the ,secretary of ,defense may conduct outreach to institutions of higher education in order to enter into more agreements with such institutions of higher education that may provide training or internships to members of the ,armed ,forces pursuant to the ,skillbridge program established under section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,institution of higher education defined ,in this section1 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 #efi;,c4 ,opt-out sharing of information on members retiring or separating from the ,armed ,forces with community-based organizations and related entities ,section #egj;,f of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking out the form to indicate an email address and inserting the following3 8out the form to indicate-- 7#a7 an email address2 and 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 if the individual would like to opt-out of the transmittal of the individual's information to and through a ,state veterans agency as described in subsection 7a74 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,opt-,out of information sharing ,information on an individual shall be transmitted to and through a ,state veterans agency as described in subsection 7a7 unless the individual indicates pursuant to subsection 7c77#b7 that the individual would like to opt out of such transmittal4 4 #efi;,d4 ,addressing mental health issues in the ,transition ,assistance ,program of the ,department of ,defense and the ,solid ,start program of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,transition ,assistance ,program of the ,department of ,defense ,section #aadb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting 7#aa71 before and 7#af72 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#aa7 and inserting the following3 7#aa7 ,information concerning mental health1 including-- 7,a7 the availability of mental health services furnished by the ,secretary concerned1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 or a non-profit entity2 7,b7 the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injury1 anxiety disorders1 depression1 chronic pain1 sleep disorders1 suicidal ideation1 or other mental health conditions associated with service in the armed forces2 7,c7 the risk of suicide1 including signs1 symptoms1 and risk factors 7including adverse childhood experiences1 depression1 bipolar disorder1 homelessness1 unemployment1 and relationship strain72 7,d7 the availability of treatment options and resources to address substance abuse1 including alcohol1 prescription drug1 and opioid abuse2 7,e7 the potential effects of the loss of community and support systems experienced by a member separating from the armed forces2 7,f7 isolation from family1 friends1 or society2 and 7,g7 the potential stressors associated with separation from the armed forces4 4 7b7 ,solid ,start program of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,section #fcbj7;b77#a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,i7 and 7,j71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following new subparagraphs3 7,g7 assisting eligible veterans who elect to enroll in the system of patient enrollment under section #agje7;a7 of this title2 7,h7 educating veterans about mental health and counseling services available through the ,veterans ,health ,administration2 4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the information and materials developed pursuant to the amendments made by this section4 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 ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #efi;,e4 ,amendments to pathways for counseling in ,transition ,assistance ,program ,section #aadb7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,m7 as subparagraph 7,r72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,l7 the following3 7,m7 ,child care requirements of the member 7including whether a dependent of the member is enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program74 7,n7 ,the employment status of other adults in the household of the member4 7,o7 ,the location of the duty station of the member 7including whether the member was separated from family while on duty74 7,p7 ,the effects of operating tempo and personnel tempo on the member and the household of the member4 7,q7 ,whether the member is an ,indian or urban ,indian1 as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7,public ,law #id-dcg2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc74 4 #efi;,f4 ,records of a separating member3 provision of electronic copies ,section #aadb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,in the case2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide to a member described in subsection 7a7 an electronic copy of the member's service medical record not later than #cj days before the member separates1 retires1 or is discharged4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,separation documents ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide to a member described in subsection 7a7 an electronic copy of the member's separation documents 7including a ,certificate of ,release or ,discharge from ,active ,duty 7,,dd ,form #bad77 not later than #ae days after such member separates1 retires1 or is discharged4 4 #efi;,g4 ,skillbridge for the submarine industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7#a7 conduct a survey to determine which such employers in the submarine industrial base are experiencing workforce shortages2 and 7#b7 use the ,skillbridge program to provide members training under such program with such employers4 7b7 ,preference ,in selecting an employer under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned shall give preference to smaller employers4 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 on implementation of this section4 ,h ,family ,programs1 ,child ,care1 and ,dependent ,education #ega4 ,staffing of ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios ,section #ehi;,b7c7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cfei7 is amended by striking #bjbc-bjbd academic year and inserting #bjbi-bjcj academic year4 #egb4 ,improvements to certain schools of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7a7 ,training requirements teachers in #bast century schools of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 shall require each teacher in a #bast century school to undergo training in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,content ,the training required under paragraph 7#a7 shall consist of specialized instruction to provide teachers with the skills necessary to effectively teach in a #bast century school environment1 including instruction in-- 7,a7 understanding and using the physical space of a #bast century school classroom2 7,b7 building the relationships necessary to succeed1 including relationships with students and other teachers2 7,c7 the curriculum and level of academic rigor necessary to increase student learning2 7,d7 other skills necessary to support the academic achievement and social and emotional well being of students2 and 7,e7 such other topics as the ,secretary and the ,director determine appropriate4 7#c7 ,frequency ,the training required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be provided as follows3 7,a7 ,in the case of a teacher who has been assigned to a #bast century school1 but has not commenced teaching in such school1 the training shall be provided before the teacher commences teaching in such school4 7,b7 ,in the case of a teacher who previously taught in a #bast century school1 but subsequently taught in a school that is not a #bast century school for one or more school years1 such training shall be provided before the teacher resumes teaching in a #bast ,century ,school4 7,c7 ,in the case of a teacher who is teaching in a #bast century school as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 such training shall be provided not later than #ahj days after such date of enactment4 7,d7 ,in the case of a teacher who teaches in a #bast century school on an ongoing basis1 and who previously received training under this subsection1 such training shall be provided not less frequently than once every three years4 7b7 ,authorization of bonus payments for certain teachers in high-need schools 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 is authorized to pay a bonus to an individual who-- 7,a7 meets the eligibility requirements under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 enters into a service agreement under paragraph 7#c7 pursuant to which the individual agrees to serve as a teacher in a high-need school4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,the ,secretary may pay a bonus under this subsection to an individual only if the individual-- 7,a7 is newly appointed as an employee of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity2 or 7,b7 7i7 is currently employed by the ,activity2 and 7ii7 accepts an ,activity teaching position in a high-need school4 7#c7 ,service agreement ,to be eligible to receive a bonus under this subsection1 an individual shall enter into a contract or other agreement with the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to which the individual agrees to serve as a teacher in a high-need school4 ,such contract or other agreement shall specify-- 7,a7 the commencement and termination dates of the required service period2 7,b7 the location of the service2 7,c7 the amount of the bonus2 and 7,d7 the terms of repayment1 in accordance with paragraph 7#f71 if the employee fails to complete the required service period4 7#d7 ,amount ,the amount of each bonus under this subsection shall be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#e7 ,disbursement ,each bonus under this subsection shall be disbursed as a lump sum payment made at or before the commencement of an individual's required service period as set forth in the agreement under paragraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,repayment 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 an individual who receives a bonus under this subsection and who does not complete the term of the required service period specified in the agreement under paragraph 7#c7 shall repay such bonus to the ,secretary of ,defense in a pro rata manner4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirement to repay a bonus under subparagraph 7,a7 on a case-by-case basis4 7#g7 ,exclusion from basic pay ,a bonus under this subsection is not part of the basic pay of an employee for any purpose4 7#h7 ,sunset ,the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to pay bonuses under this subsection shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,pilot program on use of ,department of ,state ,standardized ,regulations education allowance in ,bahrain 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 shall carry out a pilot program under which a qualified individual may receive and use the ,department of ,state ,standardized ,regulations education allowance to pay for a dependent child of such individual to attend a non-,,dodea school in ,bahrain for the applicable school year4 7#b7 ,maximum number of participants ,participation in the pilot program under this subsection shall be limited to-- 7,a7 not more than #ae qualified individuals2 and 7,b7 a total of not more than #cj dependent children of such individuals4 7#c7 ,exception to prohibition ,any prohibition on the use of the ,department of ,state ,standardized ,regulations education allowance in an area served by a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall not apply to a qualified individual participating in the pilot program under this subsection4 7#d7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to carry out the pilot program under this subsection shall terminate at the conclusion of the applicable school year4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term #bast century school means a school facility operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity that has been constructed or modernized pursuant to the #bast ,century ,schools ,program of the ,activity4 7#b7 ,the term applicable school year means the first school year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,the term high-need school means a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity that-- 7,a7 is located outside the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 has difficulty in recruiting or retaining teachers1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the term non-,,dodea school means a school that is not operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 7#e7 ,the term qualified individual means an individual who-- 7,a7 7i7 is a member of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty and stationed in ,bahrain pursuant to a permanent change of station order2 or 7ii7 is a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense who-- 7,i7 is employed on a permanent full-time basis2 7,,ii7 is stationed in ,bahrain2 and 7,,iii7 is a citizen or a national of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 is authorized to transport the dependent child of such individual to and from ,bahrain at the expense of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,c7 receives a housing allowance for living quarters in ,bahrain4 7#f7 ,the term ,united ,states means each of the several ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 #egc4 ,prohibition on diversity1 equity1 and inclusion policy bodies for ,,dodea schools ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not establish or maintain any committee1 panel1 office1 or other organization with responsibility for matters relating to diversity1 equity1 and inclusion in schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 #egd4 ,do,d,e,a overseas transfer program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7in this section referred to as ,do,d,e,a71 shall develop and implement a transfer program under which ,do,d,e,a educators may transfer to ,do,d,e,a overseas locations4 7b7 ,requirements ,the program established under this section-- 7#a7 shall not require a ,do,d,e,a educator to teach in the ,united ,states prior to transfer2 7#b7 shall be subject to collective bargaining agreements between ,do,d,e,a and their employees2 and 7#c7 shall be carried out subject to current law4 7c7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the transfer program established under this section not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbe1 and1 after implementing such program1 not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe4 #ege4 ,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 #bjbe by section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance to local educational agencies under subsection 7a7 of section #egb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc;b74 7b7 ,impact aid for children with severe disabilities ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbe pursuant to section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #bj1jjj1jjj 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 #egf4 ,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 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term impact aid source check form means a form submitted to a military installation by a local educational agency to confirm the number and identity of children eligible to be counted for purposes of the ,federal impact aid program under section #gjjc7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc7;a774 7#b7 ,the term local educational agency has the meaning given that term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 #egg4 ,pilot program to establish inclusive playgrounds for military families enrolled in ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness 7in this section referred to as the ,under ,secretary7 shall establish a military families playground pilot program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 to design1 develop1 and construct playgrounds that directly support families enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program to increase the accessibility and inclusivity of access to playgrounds on military installations4 7#b7 ,governing body 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and any other individual that the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate1 shall form a governing body to oversee and be responsible for administration of the ,program4 7,b7 ,inclusion of ,,efmp community ,the governing body required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall1 at a minimum1 include one representative of families enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program4 7#c7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,program is to create a more accessible and inclusive environment for military families1 especially families enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program1 by designing1 developing1 and constructing inclusive playgrounds that-- 7,a7 incorporate the principles of universal access and design2 7,b7 welcome children and families to develop physically1 cognitively1 socially1 and emotionally2 7,c7 are accessible and ensure all children1 including children with visible and non-visible disabilities 7as defined in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb771 have play options to help such children grow and learn2 and 7,d7 balance a play experience that is beneficial to all children1 including children with visible and non-visible disabilities1 at all stages of development and at all levels of sensory engagement4 7#d7 ,administration ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 select not fewer than #f military installations located within a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states that have the largest communities of families enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program2 7,b7 design1 develop1 and construct one inclusive playground at each military installation selected under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 establish policies1 procedures1 and standards for developing and constructing inclusive playgrounds under the ,program4 7#e7 ,upgrading existing playgrounds ,the ,under ,secretary may carry out the requirement under paragraph 7#d77;,b7 to construct an inclusive playground at each military installation selected under paragraph 7#d77;,a7 by upgrading an existing playground at the installation to meet the requirements of the ,program4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #bh1 #bjbe1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a strategy for the implementation of the ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a governance structure for the ,program1 including-- 7i7 the officials tasked with oversight of the ,program2 7ii7 the format of the governing body of the ,program established under subsection 7a77#b72 7iii7 the functions and duties of the governing body with respect to establishing and maintaining the ,program2 and 7iv7 mechanisms for coordinating with the military departments4 7,b7 ,with respect to the selection of military installations under subsection 7a77#d7-- 7i7 an identification of each military installation2 7ii7 the rationale for selecting each military installation2 and 7iii7 any other information the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,a description of objectives for the first #c fiscal years of the ,program1 including-- 7i7 a description of1 and a rational for selecting1 those objectives2 7ii7 an identification of milestones toward achieving those objectives2 and 7iii7 metrics for evaluating success in achieving those objectives4 7,d7 ,a description of opportunities and potential timelines for future expansion of the ,program1 as appropriate4 7,e7 ,a list of additional authorities1 appropriations1 or other support from ,congress necessary to ensure the success of the ,program4 7,f7 ,any other information the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate4 #egh4 ,parental right to notice of student nonproficiency in reading or language arts ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each elementary school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity notifies the parents of any student enrolled in such school when the student does not score as grade-level proficient in reading or language arts at the end of the third grade based on the reading or language arts assessments administered under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77v77,i77aa7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77v77,i77aa77 or another assessment administered to all third grade students by such school4 #egi4 ,instruction in artificial intelligence and machine learning in schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 shall require that each student of a high school operated by the ,activity receives instruction in artificial intelligence and machine learning1 including instruction in-- 7#a7 the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning2 7#b7 definitions of artificial intelligence and machine learning2 7#c7 the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications2 and 7#d7 such other topics relating to artificial intelligence and machine learning as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,form of instruction ,the instruction required under subsection 7a7 may be incorporated into one or more existing courses taught at high schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 7c7 ,applicability ,the requirement to provide the instruction described in subsection 7a7 shall apply beginning with the first school year that begins after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term high school has the meaning given that term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 #egi;,a4 ,,gao study on child care services provided or paid for by the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall carry out a study to assess the child care programs of the ,department of ,defense1 including military child development centers1 family home day care1 ,military ,child ,care in ,your ,neighborhood1 and ,child ,care in ,your ,home4 7b7 ,report ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report regarding the results of the study under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include the following information1 disaggregated by covered ,armed ,force3 7#a7 ,the period of time military families in each priority category are on a waiting list from the time of submitting a request on militarychildcare4com until the time of final approval4 7#b7 ,the percentage of military families that submitted a request for child care services through militarychildcare4com and did not receive an offer within three months of the date requested4 7#c7 ,the average percentage of annual income a military family spends on child care per child4 7#d7 ,the percentage of military families that require more than one such child care program to meet child care needs4 7#e7 ,the current amount allocated to each covered ,armed ,force for the ,military ,child ,care in ,your ,neighborhood and ,child ,care in ,your ,home programs4 7#f7 ,how much of the amount described in paragraph 7#e7 is spent on-- 7,a7 administration2 7,b7 child care services for military families4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the terms military child development center and family home day care have the meanings given such terms in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #egi;,b4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for certain materials in schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7a7 ,prohibition on pornography and radical gender ideology ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise mad available for fiscal year #bjbe or any fiscal year thereafter for the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity may be obligated or expended to purchase1 maintain1 or display in a school library or classroom-- 7#a7 any material that contains1 depicts1 or otherwise includes pornographic content2 or 7#b7 any material that espouses1 advocates1 or promotes radical gender ideology4 7b7 ,deadline for removal ,the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall ensure that any material described in subsection 7a7 that this is in a library or classroom of a school operated by the ,activity is removed not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term pornographic content means any virtual-reality technology1 video1 image1 drawing1 sound1 instruction1 reading material1 writing material1 presented via any medium in a classroom1 school library1 on school grounds1 or as part of a school-sponsored or school-affiliated event that depicts1 describes1 or presents1 in whole or in part-- 7,a7 nudity1 sex organs1 or sexual acts2 7,b7 obscenity2 7,c7 indecent material 7as defined by the ,secretary of ,defense taking into consideration applicable ,federal regulations72 or 7,d7 lewd or sexual acts in a manner intended to cause sexual arousal4 7#b7 ,the term radical gender ideology means any concept1 teaching1 instruction1 or curriculum that-- 7,a7 states or suggests biological sex is a social construct2 7,b7 states or suggests biological sex is fluid1 interchangeable1 or exists beyond the binary of male and female2 7,c7 states or suggests that an individual can be trapped in the wrong body or have a different identity than that of their biological sex2 7,d7 encourages1 promotes1 or advocates the use of personal pronouns unaligned with an individual's biological sex2 or 7,e7 encourages1 promotes1 or advocates hormone replacement1 puberty blockers1 or gender reassignment surgery as a safe1 necessary1 or optional treatment for an individual4 #egi;,c4 ,prohibitions on provision of gender transition services through an ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,no gender transition procedures1 including surgery or medication1 may be provided to a minor dependent child through an ,,efmp4 7b7 ,referrals ,no referral for procedures described in subsection 7a7 may be provided to a minor dependent child through an ,,efmp4 7c7 ,reassignment ,no change of duty station may be approved through an ,,efmp for the purpose of providing a minor dependent child with access to procedures described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,,efmp defined ,in this section1 the term ,,efmp means the program referred to as the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program under section #agha;c7d77#d77;,i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #egi;,d4 ,report on separating members who have health care experience and ,medical ,reserve ,corps ,by not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the process by which members of the ,armed ,forces with health care experience transition to civilian life and the number such members who join the ,medical ,reserve ,corps4 #egi;,e4 ,prohibition of ,tik,tok ,the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall publish guidance prohibiting the use of ,tik,tok for instructional purposes at schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 #egi;,f4 ,report on effectiveness of the exceptional family member program ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 the results of a study of the effectiveness of the ,exceptional ,family ,member program authorized under section #agha;c7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to the manner by which it currently supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities2 and 7#b7 recommendations to improve the program4 #egi;,g4 ,study on high-impact tutoring in ,do,d,e,a schools ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 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-- 7#a7 the current usage of tutoring programs in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity elementary and secondary schools2 7#b7 the extent to which current tutoring programs in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity elementary and secondary schools incorporate elements of high-impact tutoring1 including tutoring that-- 7,a7 is in math1 reading1 or both subjects for at least #cj minutes during the school day and for at least #c days per week during the school year2 7,b7 is taught by a licensed ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity elementary or secondary school teacher or paraprofessional with a student-to-tutor ratio of no more than #c-to-#a2 7,c7 is on a set schedule and with the same tutor each week2 7,d7 in the case of tutoring that takes place during a regular class1 occurs in a classroom or area that is separate from such regular class2 and 7,e7 with respect to a student1 is related to and aligned with the classwork in the student's regular classes2 7#c7 how to increase the participation of students enrolled in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity elementary and secondary schools in tutoring programs1 particularly those tutoring programs with the elements described in paragraph 7#b71 while not reducing funds available for existing ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity programs and teacher and staff compensation2 and 7#d7 how to develop a licensed tutoring workforce for ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity elementary and secondary schools4 ,i ,decorations and ,awards #eha4 ,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-- 7#a7 as a lieutenant in the ,navy1 on ,november #ah1 #aieb1 for which he was previously awarded the ,navy ,cross and the ,taegeuk ,order of ,military ,merit of ,south ,korea2 and 7#b7 as an ,ace fighter pilot who shot down multiple ,mi,g aircraft4 #ehb4 ,authorization for award of the ,medal of ,honor to ,thomas ,h4 ,griffin for acts of valor as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war 7a7 ,acts of valor described ,congress recognizes the following acts of valor by ,thomas ,helmut ,griffin3 7#a7 ,thomas ,helmut ,griffin distinguished himself by valorous actions against overwhelming odds while serving as a captain in the ,army1 ,senior ,advisor1 #d_/e ,infantry ,battalion1 #bnd ,infantry ,division1 ,army of the ,republic of ,vietnam4 7#b7 ,from ,march #a1 #aifi through ,march #c1 #aifi1 during the ,vietnam ,war1 such battalion was ordered to forestall an imminent attack on ,quang ,ngai ,city threatened by units of the ,north ,vietnamese ,army 7hereinafter1 ,,nva74 ,the #d_/e ,battalion engaged unabatedly with an entrenched ,,nva regiment over the course of three days4 ,captain ,griffin 7hereinafter1 ,,cpt ,griffin7 risked his life and disregarded his personal safety1 all above and beyond his duty1 on some #bj occasions1 to lead his battalion in the fight as well as direct gunships1 air1 and artillery strikes on the enemy positions4 7#c7 ,during the initial phase of battle1 ,,cpt ,griffin made numerous trips across #ej meters of open ground1 while under heavy automatic weapon1 rocket1 and small arms fire1 to advise on the conduct of the battle and better direct strikes against enemy forces4 ,fearing slaughter of his soldiers1 ,,cpt ,griffin1 with one of his counterparts from the ,army of the ,republic of ,vietnam 7hereinafter1 ,,arvn71 charged directly into heavy enemy fire and assaulted a machine gun bunker4 ,,cpt ,griffin continued these runs1 despite the enemy shooting the heels off ,,cpt ,griffin's boots4 7#d7 ,after taking out the ,,nva bunker1 ,,cpt ,griffin brandished the captured machine gun and rocket launcher to exhort his battalion out of the kill zone and continue the assault into the enemy entrenchments while remaining exposed to heavy fire4 ,,cpt ,griffin's raw and intense close combat leadership galvanized his battalion to move out of the kill zone and continue their mission4 7#e7 ,,cpt ,griffin's ,,arvn counterpart was struck by close fire1 and ,,cpt ,griffin unhesitatingly carried the wounded commander to safety while shielding him with his own body against rocket and artillery fire4 ,,cpt ,griffin proceeded to carry four more wounded soldiers to safety while protecting them with his own body1 returning each time against devastating enemy fire4 ,while leading the final attack1 ,,cpt ,griffin was hit three times in the chest by enemy small arms fire1 yet continued to lead at the forefront of his battalion until the mission was completed4 ,under ,,cpt ,griffin's command and leadership1 the #d_/e ,battalion continued to reduce the enemy regiment's fighting capacity4 7#f7 ,,cpt ,griffin's personal leadership in intense close combat resulted in a major win for his battalion against overwhelming odds1 killing #ic enemy soldiers and saving the lives of over #cjj allied soldiers by galvanizing and leading them out of the kill zone4 7#g7 ,,cpt ,griffin's selfless devotion to duty1 his extraordinary heroism1 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity1 and numerous risks of his life above and beyond the call of duty1 are all in keeping with the highest traditions of the ,army1 and reflect great credit on himself1 the ,armed ,forces1 and the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds the following with regards to the original decision to award a ,silver ,star to ,thomas ,helmut ,griffin3 7#a7 ,when awarding him the ,silver ,star1 ,,cpt ,griffin's chain of command was unaware of the full extent of his valorous actions and the numerous risks he took for his soldiers1 all above and beyond the call of duty4 7#b7 ,congress notes that although ,,cpt ,griffin was struck three times by enemy fire1 and at one point was completely surrounded by the enemy1 he continued to fight and lead his battalion against devastating and overwhelming enemy fire4 7#c7 ,congress notes that ,,cpt ,griffin's ,commanding ,officer1 ,colonel ,dean ,e4 ,hutter 7ret471 sent a letter to the ,department of the ,army dated ,november #f1 #bjac1 in which he accounts for the revelation of additional1 substantive and material evidence not known at the time of the decision to award the ,silver ,star1 and in which he describes as compelling the justice of upgrading ,,cpt ,griffin's sustained and varied acts of combat valor to their rightful level of recognition1 the ,medal of ,honor4 7#d7 ,congress further notes that ,colonel ,hutter issued a letter to former ,united ,states ,representative ,sam ,farr on ,september #ae1 #bjaa1 noting his support for an upgrade from a ,silver ,star to a ,medal of ,honor1 having recognized ,,cpt ,griffin's acts of valor as1 numerous1 selfless demonstrations of personal risk in pressing a close-combat attack against a well-entrenched element of a battalion-size enemy formation4 7c7 ,authorization of award of medal of honor to ,thomas ,helmut ,griffin for acts of valor as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war 7#a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,president is authorized to award the ,medal of ,honor1 under section #gbga of such title1 to ,thomas ,helmut ,griffin for the acts of valor described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of ,thomas ,h4 ,griffin during the period of ,march #a through ,march #c1 #aifi1 while serving as a captain in the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war1 for which he was previously awarded the ,silver ,star4 #ehc4 ,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 #ehd4 ,authorization of award of medal of honor to ,gregory ,mc,manus for acts of valor 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 is authorized to award the ,medal of ,honor1 under section #gbga of such title1 to ,gregory ,mc,manus for the acts of valor described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,chief ,warrant ,officer ,gregory ,mc,manus distinguished himself for his brave acts of valor while serving in the ,united ,states ,army by risking his life to save the lives of his fellow servicemembers4 7#b7 ,chief ,warrant ,officer ,mc,manus deserves recognition for his acts of valor while serving as the commander of a single helicopter gunship on an important mission north of ,chai ,duc4 7#c7 ,discovering an envoy of hundreds of enemy troops along the ,cambodian border1 ,chief ,warrant ,officer ,mc,manus attacked the enemy without hesitation4 7#d7 ,chief ,warrant ,officer ,mc,manus disregarded the tracers that rose to meet him1 firing rockets the entire length of the convoy1 confusing the enemy1 and scattering the troop column4 7#e7 ,chief ,warrant ,officer ,mc,manus then attacked an armored vehicle with a mounted machine gun1 destroying it and a large artillery piece which it was towing4 7#f7 ,over and over1 ,chief ,warrant ,officer ,mc,manus flew through heavy automatic weapons and machine gun fire to attack the enemy1 only deciding to return when his ordinance was expended1 and his ship had taken so much damage that further flight was inadvisable4 7#g7 ,with this noble deed1 ,chief ,warrant ,officer ,mc,manus was able to destroy the enemy unit and scattered the rest in disorder with a single ship4 7#h7 ,disregarding the size and scope of the enemy troop's convoy1 ,chief ,warrant ,officer ,mc,manus put his own life in danger1 all in the service of his country and members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#i7 ,because of the heroic actions of ,chief ,warrant ,officer ,mc,manus1 countless ,american soldier's lives were saved4 7#aj7 ,these actions of heroism by ,chief ,warrant ,officer ,mc,manus deserves recognition and demonstrates this hero of the ,united ,states more than deserve the medal of honor4 #ehe4 ,authorization for ,last ,servicemember ,standing medal 7a7 ,authorization ,chapter #eg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #aace and #aacf as sections #aacf and section #aacg1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #aacd the following new section3 #aace4 ,last ,servicemember ,standing medal 7a7 ,medal authorized ,the ,secretary concerned may issue a service medal1 to be known as the ,last ,servicemember ,standing medal1 to persons eligible under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,design ,the ,last ,servicemember ,standing medal shall be of an appropriate design approved by the ,secretary of ,defense1 with ribbons1 lapel pins1 and other appurtenances4 7c7 ,eligible persons ,subject to subsection 7d71 a person eligible to be issued the ,last ,servicemember ,standing medal is any member who-- 7#a7 served on active duty2 7#b7 was deployed during war or overseas contingency operation2 7#c7 as a result of a combat instance during such war or overseas contingency1 was the last surviving member of a unit2 7#d7 demonstrated extraordinary heroism in defense of the ,united ,states during such combat instance2 and 7#e7 whose character is recommended for recognition by their commanding officer and at least two peers4 7d7 ,one medal authorized ,not more than one ,last ,servicemember ,standing medal may be issued to any person4 7e7 ,issuance to next-of-,kin ,if a person described in subsection 7c7 is deceased1 the ,secretary concerned may provide for issuance of the ,last ,servicemember ,standing medal to the next-of-kin of the person4 7f7 ,regulations ,the issuance of a ,last ,servicemember ,standing medal shall be subject to such regulations as the ,secretaries concerned shall prescribe for purposes of this section4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that any regulations prescribed under this subsection are uniform to the extent practicable4 4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should take appropriate actions to expedite-- 7#a7 the design of the ,last ,servicemember ,standing medal provided for by section #aacf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the establishment and implementation of mechanisms to facilitate the issuance of the ,last ,servicemember ,standing ,medal to persons eligible for the issuance of the medal under such section4 #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 of award of medal of honor to ,joseph ,m4 ,perez for acts of valor as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war 7a7 ,recognition of ,acts of ,valor ,congress recognizes the following acts of valor by ,joseph ,m4 ,perez3 7#a7 ,joseph ,m4 ,perez distinguished himself by valorous actions against overwhelming odds while serving as a ,sergeant in the ,army1 with ,company ,c1 #crd ,battalion1 #hth ,infantry ,regiment1 #dth ,infantry ,division1 in ,south ,vietnam4 7#b7 ,on ,may #bf1 #aifg1 during the ,vietnam ,war1 ,sergeant ,perez acted as the fire team leader with the ,commanding ,officer of ,company ,c and led an infantry unit conducting a search and destroy task near the ,cambodian border4 ,when the unit reached the top of a hill1 they were suddenly under attack from a concealed sniper4 7#c7 ,during the initial phase of battle1 ,sergeant ,perez and the unit took cover to assess and decide the strength of the enemy and determine the direction of where the attack was coming from4 ,when the enemy launched a hand-grenade1 the fire team returned fire4 ,without hesitation or concern for his personal safety1 ,sergeant ,perez absorbed the full lethal explosion of the grenade and shielded his fellow soldiers from the blast4 ,the explosion caused ,sergeant ,perez to lose his right eye and severed his right hand4 7#d7 ,the fire team moved to relocate to a safer area1 leaving ,sergeant ,perez alone4 ,once ,sergeant ,perez regained consciousness1 he crawled twenty meters to safe ground to be treated by medics4 7#e7 ,sergeant ,perez's personal leadership in intense close combat resulted in a major win for his battalion against overwhelming odds1 though he lost his eye and hand and nearly lost his life1 he saved the lives of three of his fire team members from death and serious injuries from the explosion4 7#f7 ,sergeant ,perez's selfless devotion to duty1 his extraordinary heroism1 conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity1 and numerous risks of his life above and beyond the call of duty are all in keeping with the highest traditions of the ,army1 and reflect great credit on himself1 the ,armed ,forces1 and the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,when awarding him the distinguished-service cross1 ,sergeant ,perez's chain of command was unaware of the full extent of his valorous actions and the numerous risks he took for his soldiers1 all above and beyond the call of duty4 7#b7 ,although ,sergeant ,perez absorbed the lethal explosion of a hand grenade1 once he regained consciousness1 he continued to move with his battalion against devastating and overwhelming enemy fire4 7c7 ,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 is authorized to award the ,medal of ,honor1 under section #gbga of such title1 to ,joseph ,m4 ,perez for the acts of valor described in subsection 7d74 7d7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of ,joseph ,m4 ,perez on ,may #bf1 #aifg1 while serving as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war1 for which he was previously awarded the distinguished-service cross4 #ehh4 ,authorization of award of ,medal of ,honor to ,juan ,ogo ,blaz for acts of valor while serving as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war 7a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,president is authorized to award the ,medal of ,honor1 under section #gbga of such title1 to ,juan ,ogo ,blaz 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 ,juan ,ogo ,blaz on ,january #ah1 #aifi1 while serving as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war1 for which he was previously awarded the ,distinguished ,service ,cross4 #ehi4 ,authorization of award of ,medal of ,honor to ,martin ,a4 ,maglona for acts of valor while serving as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war 7a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,president is authorized to award the ,medal of ,honor1 under section #gbga of such title1 to,martin ,a4 ,maglona 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 ,martin ,a4 ,maglona on ,february #bc1 #aifi1 while serving as a member of the ,army during the ,vietnam ,war1 for which he was previously awarded the ,distinguished ,service ,cross4 ,j ,other ,personnel ,matters1 ,reports1 and ,briefings #eia4 ,modification to annual reports on racial and ethnic demographics in the military justice system 7a7 ,inclusion of additional information in annual reports ,section #dhf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,information on administrative separations and other sanctions ,in addition to the information described in subsection 7b71 the report of a ,secretary of a military department for an armed force under subsection 7a7 shall contain statistics and other information on administrative separations and other administrative sanctions issued during the year covered by the report1 including-- 7#a7 the number of administrative separations and other administrative sanctions issued1 disaggregated by-- 7,a7 statistical category as related to the individual subject to separation or sanction2 7,b7 the active and reserve components2 and 7,c7 the category of conduct that gave rise to the separation or sanction2 7#b7 of the separations and sanctions included under paragraph 7#a71 the number of cases in which the individual subject to separation or sanction made a claim against the ,department of ,defense 7including any claims of sexual harassment or sexual assault7 before the separation or other sanction was imposed2 7#c7 identification of each administrative case that extended beyond #ij days and an explanation for the delay2 and 7#d7 based on all sources of information available to the ,secretary1 including any information available from inspectors general or equal opportunity offices1 the number of complaints filed by individuals who were subjects of an administrative investigation1 disaggregated by statistical category4 4 7b7 ,,gao review and briefing 7#a7 ,reviews ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of all reports submitted under section #dhf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,in conducting such review1 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7,a7 evaluate the sufficiency of the information contained in the reports2 7,b7 analyze trends based on such information2 7,c7 analyze the effects of disparities and other challenges revealed in such reports1 including effects on-- 7i7 recruiting and retention2 7ii7 readiness2 and 7iii7 the national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 evaluate the progress of the ,armed ,forces in addressing such disparities and challenges4 7#b7 ,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 the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the results of the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,training program for investigatory personnel 7#a7 ,program required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a training program to ensure that personnel of the ,department of ,defense responsible for conducting administrative investigations have the knowledge necessary to properly conduct such investigations and to ensure the fair treatment of complainants and individuals subject to investigation4 7#b7 ,testing required ,the training program under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate objective testing to measure the knowledge and abilities of personnel who receive the training4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the training program under paragraph 7#a71 which shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the training program2 and 7,b7 an evaluation of the results achieved by the training program as of the date of the briefing4 7d7 ,due process standards for administrative cases ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations establishing due process protections for members of the ,armed ,forces subject to administrative investigations and related disciplinary proceedings4 ,in issuing such regulations1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a standard of proof that must be met before administrative discipline may be imposed on a member2 7#b7 ensure that a member has the opportunity to respond during each phase of an administrative investigation and disciplinary proceeding2 and 7#c7 ensure that a member serving on a part-time basis will be placed in an appropriate duty status and fully compensated for any time spent participating or responding to the investigative or disciplinary process4 7e7 ,annual reports of military boards ,on an annual basis1 the head of each board for correction of military records 7as described in section #aeeb of title #aj ,united ,states ,code7 and discharge review board 7as described in section #aeec of such title7 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes1 with respect to to the year covered by the report-- 7#a7 the number of cases considered by the board1 disaggregated by race1 sex1 ethnicity1 and rank as related to the member of the ,armed ,forces subject to the review of the board2 7#b7 of such cases1 the number that resulted in an adverse determination against a member1 disaggregated as described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 the reasons for such adverse determinations4 #eib4 ,provision of information regarding ,federal service to certain persons determined not qualified to enlist in certain ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations directing the ,secretary of a military department to provide1 to a person described in subsection 7b71 information regarding opportunities for ,federal service for which the person may be qualified4 7b7 ,certain persons not qualified to enlist ,a person described in this subsection is a person determined not qualified to enlist in a covered ,armed ,force on the basis that the person-- 7#a7 has a disqualifying medical condition for which the ,secretary of the military department concerned may not issue a waiver2 or 7#b7 enrolled in1 but failed to graduate from1 a future member preparatory course of such covered ,armed ,force4 7c7 ,covered ,armed ,force defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 #eic4 ,modernization of dress codes and policies on military installations during non-working and non-duty status hours 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of each of the military departments shall issue guidance to commanders of installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary to require the modernization of dress codes or policies for members of the ,armed ,forces during non-working and non-duty status hours1 while on military installations1 and for all military dependents on military installations at any time4 7b7 ,modernization defined ,in this section1 the term modernization means1 with respect to a dress code or policy1 the changing of such code or policy to the least restrictive version such code or policy1 including by not requiring or restricting any generally accepted item of clothing4 #eid4 ,pilot program to allow members in the ,department of the ,air ,force to grow beards 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish a pilot program to allow members of the ,air ,force and ,space ,force to grow beards4 7b7 ,selection of participants ,the ,secretary shall select units from such ,armed ,forces to participate in the pilot program to ensure that the such units-- 7#a7 are located in geographically diverse areas2 7#b7 operate in diverse environments2 and 7#c7 perform various missions4 7c7 ,report and briefings 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than one year after the initiation of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the interim findings of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,final briefing ,not later than #ij days after the termination completion of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the pilot program4 ,such briefing shall include the recommendation of the ,secretary whether to expand the pilot program or make it permanent4 7#c7 ,elements ,a report or briefing under this subsection shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,the evaluation of the ,secretary of the compatibility of beards with military equipment that requires an airtight seal1 such as a gas mask4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effect of beard growth on discipline1 morale1 and unity within the ranks4 7,c7 ,a determination whether allowing members to grow beards improves inclusivity1 including for members with conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae or who wish to grow beards for religious purposes4 7,d7 ,identifications of any negative perception or bias towards members with beards4 7,e7 ,strategies to mitigate such negative perceptions or bias4 7d7 ,termination ,the pilot program under this section shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eie4 ,female members of certain ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense in ,,stem 7a7 ,study2 report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 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-- 7#a7 increase participation of covered individuals in positions in the covered ,armed ,forces or ,department of ,defense and related to ,,stem2 and 7#b7 change ,skillbridge to help covered individuals eligible for ,skillbridge find civilian employment in positions related to ,,stem4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 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 ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 #eif4 ,study on benefits of standardizing policies regarding basic allowance for housing and family housing eligibility for members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are unaccompanied and pregnant 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary concerned1 shall carry out a study on the policies regarding basic allowance for housing and family housing eligibility for members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are unaccompanied and who become pregnant while residing in unaccompanied housing4 ,the study shall include the identification of-- 7#a7 for each of the ,armed ,forces1 the current policy regarding when unaccompanied pregnant members of the ,armed ,forces who reside in unaccompanied housing are eligible to receive basic allowance for housing2 7#b7 for each of the ,armed ,forces1 the current policy regarding when unaccompanied pregnant members of the ,armed ,forces who reside in unaccompanied housing are eligible for admittance to the wait list for family housing and assignment of family housing2 7#c7 any disparities between written policies and the implementation of such policies2 7#d7 recommendations to standardize such policies across the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#e7 any costs associated with the standardization of such policies1 including with respect to any infrastructure improvements that may be needed4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after completing the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of the study4 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary concerned1 shall take such actions as may be necessary to provide for a uniform policy across the ,armed ,forces with respect to basic allowance for housing and family housing eligibility for members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are unaccompanied and who become pregnant while residing in unaccompanied housing4 ,such policies shall include that upon providing medical certification of pregnancy and medical certification of predicted due date1 an unaccompanied member of the ,armed ,force residing in unaccompanied housing shall be eligible to receive basic allowance for housing beginning not later than three months prior to such predicted due date4 #eig4 ,study and report on reforms to certain grace periods under ,transition ,assistance ,program of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,study ,the ,undersecretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall conduct a comprehensive study on military grace period reforms1 specifically focusing on the impact of unit tasking during ,,tap on the ability of servicemembers to transition to civilian life4 ,the study shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a review of the current practices within the military branches regarding unit tasking during ,,tap ans its effect on service members' transition process4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the challenges faced by service members when balancing their primary duties with the demands of ,,tap including the impact on their mental health1 family life1 and overall preparedness for civilian life4 7#c7 ,an assessment of current military grace periods that allow for unplanned periods of leave1 temporary duty1 deployments1 or other unplanned periods of non-availability1 and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the such current military grace periods4 7#d7 ,recommendations for the creation of a code or policy that allows servicemembers who are currently enrolled in ,,tap to report in only to their respective command1 ensuring that such servicemembers can fully focus on the transition process4 7#e7 ,a description of any necessary resources1 support systems1 or additional training required to implement the proposed reforms effectively4 7#f7 ,any other relevant information or recommendations deemed necessary by the ,undersecretary of ,defense to improve ,,tap and facilitate a successful transition for servicemembers4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the study1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representative and the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations resulting from the study under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 a comprehensive plan of action1 including proposed timelines1 milestones1 and resource requirements1 for the implementation of the recommended military grace period reforms under such subsection4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,undersecretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness may request and utilize the support of other relevant government agencies1 as appropriate1 in conducting such study4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term military grace period reforms refers to a set of changes or amendments made to existing laws or policies that establish a designated period of time1 commonly known as a grace period1 during certain administrative processes or restrictions that may apply to service members in transition4 7#b7 ,the term ,,tap means the ,transition ,assistance ,program of the ,department of ,defense under sections #aadb and #aadd1 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eih4 ,sense of ,congress regarding military service by individuals with amputations ,it is the sense of ,congress that increasing geopolitical threats1 combined with recruitment challenges experienced by the ,armed ,forces1 are a threat to the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 therefore1 the ,secretary of ,defense should issue medical waivers to an individual seeking to serve in the ,armed ,forces who is precluded from serving solely because of a non-service-connected amputation4 #eii4 ,report on ,national ,guard sexual assault and response prevention training ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives containing the number of national guard members1 aggregated by ,state1 that received sexual assault and response prevention training in the preceding calendar year-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 annually1 beginning in #bjbf1 by not later than ,march #cj of each year4 #eii;,a4 ,commercial transition for military aviation mechanics ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall create a strategy to support the transition of military aviation mechanics to commercial aviation mechanics after active duty service4 #eii;,b4 ,entrepreneurship program for servicemembers ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall study the feasibility of establishing a mentoring program for members of the ,armed ,forces who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs or founding start-up businesses after their active duty service4 #eii;,c4 ,defense ,advisory ,committee on ,diversity and ,inclusion2 report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the ,defense ,advisory ,committee on ,diversity and ,inclusion 7,,dacodai74 ,the report shall contain the following items3 7#a7 ,an overview of the appointment process used to select individuals currently serving as members of the ,,dacodai1 including the nominating source for each individual currently serving as a ,,dacodai member4 7#b7 ,an explanation of how the ,department ensures individuals selected to serve as members of ,,dacodai comprise points of view that are fairly balanced as required by the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act4 7#c7 ,a complete listing of all recommendations made by the ,,dacodai since ,september #bc1 #bjbb4 7#d7 ,a complete listing of all studies initiated by the ,,dacodai since ,september #bc1 #bjbb4 7#e7 ,the cost associated with operating the ,,dacodai since ,september #bc1 #bjbb4 #eii;,d4 ,report on integration of chaplains into activities in the ,indo-,pacific region ,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 assessing the use of chaplains and the ,chaplain ,corps during campaigning efforts in the ,indo-,pacific1 that also includes the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the manner and extent to which chaplains are deliberately integrated into campaigning events in the ,indo-,pacific to build relationships and partnerships with partners and host countries4 7#b7 ,a description of the deployment and exercise events chaplains are integrated into4 7#c7 ,a list of host country or partner outreach events that chaplains hosted or supported4 7#d7 ,an assessment of future integration planned for chaplains in the ,indo-,pacific area of responsibility4 ,,vi ,compensation and ,other ,personnel ,benefits ,a ,basic ,pay1 ,retired ,pay1 and ,leave #fja4 ,policy on postpartum physical fitness tests and body composition assessments ,section #gja7k7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7#a7 by striking gives birth and inserting is pregnant2 and 7#b7 by striking such birth and inserting birth1 loss of pregnancy1 or stillbirth4 #fjb4 ,extension of parental leave to members of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve 7a7 ,extension ,section #gaa of chapter #dj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking is a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force who4 7b7 ,technical correction ,such section is redesignated as section #gaj;a of such title4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 #fjc4 ,prohibition on exposing members of the ,armed ,forces to ,chinese military company investments through the ,thrift ,savings ,plan 7a7 ,in general ,section #baa of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,limitation on mutual fund window ,a member of the armed forces may not participate or invest in the ,thrift ,savings ,plan mutual fund window pursuant to section #hdch7;b77#e7 of title #e if that window includes a mutual fund that holds a ,chinese military company 7as that term is defined in section #abfj;,h of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 as determined by the mutual fund's most recent quarterly filing with the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall not be construed to limit access of members of the ,armed ,forces to ,thrift ,savings ,plan mutual funds that do not include any ,chinese military company 7as defined in section #abfj;,h of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 #fjd4 ,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 #fje4 ,expansion of bereavement leave ,section #gja7l77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking two weeks and inserting #ab weeks4 #fjf4 ,program to assist service members at risk of suicide 7a7 ,program required ,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 ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall develop and implement a centralized program to monitor and provide assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces at risk of suicide who have been recently discharged from health care1 as outlined in ,recommendation #f4bi of the final report issued by the ,suicide ,prevention and ,response ,independent ,review ,committee4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the centralized program referred to in subsection 7a7 shall specify the following3 7#a7 ,the individual and agency responsible for conducting service member follow up4 7#b7 ,the time when initial follow-up will occur4 7#c7 ,the times when subsequent follow-ups will occur4 7#d7 ,the manner in which patients will be contacted4 7#e7 ,the process for documentation of follow-up attempts4 7#f7 ,the procedures for ensuring patient safety where patient is unreachable4 7#g7 ,the processes for medical treatment facilities to link mortality data to health care delivery data in order to better identify settings and patients at higher risk of suicide1 further inform local suicide prevention strategies for targeted high-risk groups1 and ensure compliance with reporting and investigating suicides occurring within #gb hours of discharge from a hospital4 7c7 ,members of the ,armed ,forces at risk of suicide ,for purposes of this section1 the term members of the ,armed ,forces at risk of suicide includes members of the ,armed ,forces who have attempted suicide and members of the ,armed ,forces who have been discharged as patients and who have been clinically assessed as benefitting from follow-up support related to suicide prevention4 ,b ,bonus and ,incentive ,pays #faa4 ,incentive pay3 explosive ordnance disposal duty 7a7 ,establishment ,subchapter ,i of ,chapter #e of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting1 after section #cja;e1 the following new section3 #cja;f4 ,incentive pay3 explosive ordnance disposal duty4 7a7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,subject to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 a regular member of a covered armed force is entitled to continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay in the amount specified in subsection 7b77#a7 if the member-- 7,a7 is entitled to basic pay2 7,b7 holds 7or is in training leading to7 an explosive ordnance disposal duty designator2 and 7,c7 is in and remains in explosive ordnance disposal duty on a career basis4 7#b7 ,subject to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 a member of a covered armed force who is entitled to basic pay but is not entitled to continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay under paragraph 7#a7 is entitled to explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay in the amount prescribed pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 for any period during which such member performs explosive ordnance disposal duty under orders4 7b7 ,rates 7#a7 ,continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay under subsection 7a77#a7 shall be in the following amounts3 ,years of explosive ordnance disposal duty 7including training73,monthly ,rate#b or fewer#abe,over #b #aef ,over #c #ahh ,over #d #bjf ,over #f #fej,over #h #hjj ,over #aj #a1jjj ,over #ag #hdj ,over #bb #ehe ,over #bd #che ,over #bebej 7#b7 ,explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay under subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 shall be in amounts prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 may not1 for any month1 exceed the maximum amount specified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 may not be less per day than the amount under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,computation of years ,years of explosive ordnance disposal duty by a member shall be computed beginning with the effective date of the initial order to such member to perform explosive ordnance disposal duty4 7d7 ,applicability to certain duty in the reserve components ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense and to the extent provided for by appropriations1 for each day that a member of the reserve component of a covered armed force who is entitled to compensation under section #bjf of this title1 performs1 under orders1 explosive ordnance disposal duty1 such member is eligible for an increase in compensation equal to one-thirtieth of the continuous monthly incentive pay under subsection 7b77#a7 for a member of corresponding years of service entitled to basic pay4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered armed force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term explosive ordnance disposal has the meaning given such term in section #bbhd of title #aj4 7#c7 ,the term explosive ordnance disposal duty means duty performed by a member of a covered armed force1 under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in explosive ordnance disposal4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,section #cja;f of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 added by this section1 shall take effect on the day that is six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and apply to explosive ordnance disposal duty performed on or after such day4 #fab4 ,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 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,title #aj authorities relating to health care professionals ,the following sections of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe3 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 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 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 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe3 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 relating to an area covered by a major disaster declaration or containing an installation experiencing an influx of military personnel1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,c71 relating to an area where actual housing costs differ from current rates by more than #bj percent1 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #fac4 ,assignment incentive pay for members assigned to ,creech ,air ,force ,base and ,naval ,air ,station ,fallon 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned may designate the assignment of a member of the ,armed ,forces to ,creech ,air ,force ,base1 ,nevada1 or ,naval ,air ,station ,fallon1 ,nevada1 as an assignment that makes the member eligible for assignment incentive pay under section #cjg;a of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,allowances #fba4 ,basic needs allowance3 exclusion of basic allowance for housing from the calculation of gross household income of an eligible member of the ,armed ,forces ,section #djb;b7k77#a77;,b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking in and all that follows through portion of2 and 7#b7 by striking that the ,secretary concerned elects to exclude and inserting paid to such member4 #fbb4 ,basic allowance for housing3 pilot program to outsource rate calculation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a covered entity pursuant to which the covered entity shall calculate1 using industry-standard machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms1 the monthly rates of ,,bah for not fewer than #ae ,m,h,as4 7b7 ,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 ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing the evaluation of the ,secretary of the rates calculated by a covered entity pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section 7#a7 ,the term ,,bah means the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered entity means a nationally recognized entity in the field of single-family housing that has data on local rental rates in real estate markets across the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the term ,,mha means military housing area4 #fbc4 ,travel and transportation allowances3 prohibition of requirement of zero-emission vehicle ,an travel or transportation allowance paid pursuant to the ,joint ,travel ,regulations for the ,uniformed ,services may not require that such travel or transportation be in a zero-emission vehicle4 #fbd4 ,sense of ,congress on increase to the family separation allowance ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should raise the family separation allowance to the maximum allowable amount of #djj per month as authorized under section #dbg of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #fbf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #bid774 ,d ,family and ,survivor ,benefits #fca4 ,expansion of eligibility for certain benefits that arise from the death of a member of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,death gratuity ,section #adge7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking for a period of more than #ac days4 7b7 ,recovery1 care1 and disposition of remains ,section #adha7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,any person not otherwise covered by this section whose death entitles a survivor of such person to a death gratuity under section #adge of this title4 4 7c7 ,eligibility for assistance from a casualty assistance officer ,section #fcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adge note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 an individual not described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 who is entitled to a death gratuity under section #adge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking spouses and dependents each place it appears and inserting survivors2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking spouses and other dependents of deceased members and inserting such survivors2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking the spouse and other dependents of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces and inserting such a survivor4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to a death that occurs on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fcb4 ,payment instead of reimbursement for the transportation of certain remains to two locations if the second location is a national cemetery ,section #adhb7;a77#h77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking may pay for transportation to the second place only and inserting shall not require that payment for transportation to the second place be4 #fcc4 ,information regarding paternal engagement on website of ,military ,one,source ,section #efa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agha note7 is amended1 in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#af7 as paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#ag71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting1 after paragraph 7#aj71 the following new paragraph 7#aa73 7#aa7 ,programs that encourage paternal engagement with the family4 4 #fcd4 ,military ,one,source for a remarried surviving spouse of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces3 eligibility2 information 7a7 ,eligibility ,a surviving spouse of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces may use the ,military ,one,source program of the ,department of ,defense regardless of whether such surviving spouse remarries after the death of such member4 7b7 ,website information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish and maintain1 on the website for the ,military ,one,source program1 information regarding casualty assistance for a surviving spouse described in subsection 7a74 #fce4 ,guide for survivors to claim the personal effects of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation of the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall publish and post on the website of ,military ,one,source a guide regarding how a survivor of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces may-- 7#a7 receive the personal effects of such member2 and 7#b7 file a claim with the ,secretary of the military department concerned if the survivor believes such effects were disposed of incorrectly4 #fcf4 ,adoption or guardianship assistance for members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans ,section #ajeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking qualifying adoption expenses each place it appears and inserting qualifying expenses2 7#b7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,adoption or guardianship expenses2 7#c7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking to reimburse2 7,b7 by striking carry out a program under which a member of the armed forces may be reimbursed and inserting pay2 and 7,c7 by striking adoption of a child and inserting adoption or guardianship of a child2 7#d7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting and guardianships after ,adoptions2 7,b7 by striking adoption each place it appears and inserting adoption or guardianship2 and 7,c7 by striking reimbursed and inserting paid2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking adoption benefits and inserting adoption or guardianship2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #b1jjj and inserting #e1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking adoption of a child and inserting adoption or guardianship of a child2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking #e1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking adoptions and inserting adoptions or guardianships2 7#g7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking adoption each place it appears and inserting adoption or guardianship2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking adoption each place it appears and inserting adoption or guardianship2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking adoption each place it appears and inserting adoption or guardianship2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the term guardianship means a legal guardianship1 as such term is defined in section #dge of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fge74 2 and 7#h7 by striking subsection 7c7 and redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively4 #fcg4 ,expansion of period of availability of ,military ,one,source program for retired and discharged members of the ,armed ,forces and their immediate families 7a7 ,in general ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the period of eligibility for the ,military ,one,source program of the ,department of ,defense of an eligible individual retired1 discharged1 or otherwise released from the ,armed ,forces1 and for the eligible immediate family members of such an individual1 shall be the #ah-month period beginning on the date of the retirement1 discharge1 or release1 as applicable1 of such individual4 7b7 ,information to families ,the ,secretary shall1 in such manner as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 inform military families and families of veterans of the ,armed ,forces of the wide range of benefits available through the ,military ,one,source program4 ,e ,defense ,resale ,matters #fda4 ,commissary and exchange benefits3 expansion for surviving children of members of the uniformed services 7a7 ,expansion ,section #ajfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,dependent defined ,in this section1 the term dependent has the meaning given such term in section #ajgb of this title1 without regard to the age of a child of a member of a uniformed service4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,such section is amended in the heading by striking ,reserve and ,guard4 #fdb4 ,single-use shopping bags in commissary stores ,section #bdhe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,single-use shopping bags ,the ,defense ,commissary ,agency may not prohibit the use of1 or charge a fee for1 single-use shopping bags in a commissary store4 4 #fdc4 ,sale of certain supplies of the ,navy and ,marine ,corps to certain former members of the ,coast ,guard ,section #hhjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 1 or the ,space ,force and inserting 1 the ,space ,force1 or the ,coast ,guard4 #fdd4 ,,mwr retail facilities3 use by civilian employees of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ajfg4 ,,mwr facilities3 civilian employees 7a7 ,current employees ,subject to subsection 7c7 of this section and section #ajff of this title1 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall be permitted to use ,,mwr retail facilities on the same basis as members of the armed forces on active duty4 7b7 ,retired employees ,subject to subsection 7c71 a retired civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall be permitted to use ,,mwr retail facilities on the same basis as members of the armed forces on active duty4 7c7 ,limitation ,a civilian employee or retired civilian employee may not purchase tobacco or a military uniform at ,,mwr retail facilities4 7d7 ,,mwr retail facilities defined ,in this section1 the term ,,mwr retail facilities has the meaning given such term in section #ajfc of this title4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations under section #ajfg of such title1 as added by this section1 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fde4 ,prohibition on sale of goods from companies engaged in an anti-,israel boycott ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #adg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdig4 ,prohibition on sale of goods from companies engaged in an anti-,israel boycott 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not knowingly permit the sale1 at a commissary store or military exchange1 of any good1 ware1 article1 or merchandise from any entity that has engaged in or engages in a boycott of the ,state of ,israel4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term boycott action means1 with respect to a target entity1 the refusal to deal with such entity1 the termination of business activities with such entity1 or the limitation of commercial relations with such entity4 7#b7 ,the term boycott of the ,state of ,israel means a boycott action the target of which is-- 7,a7 the ,state of ,israel2 and 7,b7 7i7 any company or individual doing business in or with the ,state of ,israel2 or 7ii7 any company authorized by1 licensed by1 or organized under the laws of the ,state of ,israel to do business4 7#c7 ,the term company-- 7,a7 means a corporation1 partnership1 limited liability company1 or similar entity2 and 7,b7 includes any wholly-owned subsidiary1 majority-owned subsidiary1 parent company1 or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 ,f ,other ,benefits1 ,reports1 and ,briefings #fea4 ,promotion of tax preparation assistance programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each member of a covered ,armed ,force receives1 not later than ,march #a of each year1 a written notice regarding the ,mil,tax program and other tax preparation assistance programs furnished by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,report ,not later than six months 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 regarding the rates of participation by members of the covered ,armed ,forces in the programs described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,covered ,armed ,force defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 #feb4 ,pilot program to inform members about certain insurance products 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program to provide to a member of the covered ,armed ,forces1 through the website of ,military ,one,source 7established under section #efa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agha note771 information regarding insurance products intended to cover living expenses1 at no cost to the ,federal ,government1 that-- 7#a7 may arise in the event of a cancer diagnosis of such member or a dependent of such member2 and 7#b7 the member may not be able to cover with the pay and benefits provided to such member by the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,informational requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that information provided to a member under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 only refers to insurance products-- 7,a7 that comply with all applicable laws and regulations2 and 7,b7 that provide coverage in each ,state2 and 7#b7 includes any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate to help a member deal expenses described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,sunset ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the day that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,report ,not later than six months after the pilot program under this section terminates1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding such pilot program4 ,elements of the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the insurance products about which the ,secretary provided information under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the number of members who purchased such insurance products4 7#c7 ,any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #ija of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,vii ,health ,care ,provisions ,a ,,tricare and ,other ,health ,benefits #gja4 ,assisted reproductive technology for certain members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents under ,,tricare 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajgdo the following new section3 #ajgdp4 ,assisted reproductive technology for certain members of the armed forces and their dependents under ,,tricare 7a7 ,coverage ,the use of assisted reproductive technology 7including in vitro fertilization1 gamete retrieval1 and gamete transfer7 by a member of a covered armed force 7or a dependent of such a member7 shall be covered under ,,tricare ,prime or ,,tricare ,select4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered armed force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term member is used as such term is used in this title and does not include a former member4 4 7b7 ,exclusion from contracts for former members and their dependents ,section #ajhf of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsections 7d7 and 7j72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,a plan contracted for under subsection 7a7 may not include coverage for services under section #ajgdp of this title4 4 #gjb4 ,,tricare dental plan for the ,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 #gjc4 ,extension of effective date regarding certain improvements to the ,,tricare dental program 7a7 ,extension ,section #ajgf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,january #a1 #bjbf each place it appears and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,rulemaking2 briefing ,section #gja of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgf;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,january #a1 #bjbe and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbf2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,january #a1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking and #bjbf and inserting #bjbf1 and #bjbg4 #gjd4 ,licensure requirement for certain health care professionals providing certain examinations to members of the reserve components ,section #ajid7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting an examination or assessment under section #ajbjf of this title or after not covered under section #ajia of this title who is providing4 #gje4 ,expansion of ,wounded ,warrior ,service ,dog ,program ,section #gde of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#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 ,grant authority 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,wounded ,warrior ,service ,dog ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall award grants on a competitive basis directly to eligible entities in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an entity shall be a nonprofit organization1 the primary function of which is raising1 training1 and furnishing assistance dogs4 7#c7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as such ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,consideration for grant amount ,in determining the amount of a grant awarded under this subsection1 such ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the merits of the application submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 whether1 and to what extent1 there is demand by covered members or covered veterans for assistance dogs provided by the eligible entity desiring such grant2 and 7,c7 the capacity and capability of such eligible entity to raise and train assistance dogs to meet such demand4 7#e7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity awarded a grant under this subsection shall use such grant to plan1 design1 establish1 or operate a program to furnish assistance dogs to covered members and covered veterans1 or any combination thereof4 7#f7 ,limitation on grant amount ,the amount of a grant awarded under this subsection may not exceed #b1jjj1jjj4 4 #gjf4 ,reimbursements under the ,,tricare program to cancer and children's hospitals for outpatient care of beneficiaries 7a7 ,in general ,when evaluating an application under the ,,tricare program by a cancer hospital or a children's hospital for a general temporary military contingency payment adjustment to a reimbursement amount under the ,,tricare outpatient prospective payment system1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider the adequacy of the ,,tricare network and the availability of specialized health care services for affected beneficiaries4 7b7 ,report ,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 ,house of ,representatives a report regarding applications1 payments1 and adjustments described in subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a list of payment mechanisms available to the ,secretary to make a reimbursement described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a list of the authorities for such payment mechanisms4 7#c7 ,a list of the payment adjustments the ,secretary may make to a reimbursement amount described in subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,the factors the ,secretary considers when determining whether to make such a payment adjustment4 7#e7 ,whether the ,secretary measures the effects of a change to a reimbursement or payment adjustment when determining whether to continue such a payment adjustment4 7#f7 ,any identified differences in diagnoses or the complexity of care1 for pediatric ,,tricare outpatients at children's hospitals and at other hospitals4 7#g7 ,the extent to which differences in such payments reflect differences in the complexity of care for such patients4 7#h7 ,recently identified trends in the use of children's hospital services by pediatric ,,tricare patients4 #gjg4 ,notices to a dependent child regarding impending loss of coverage under ,,tricare program 7a7 ,notice required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify an individual who is a beneficiary under the ,,tricare program on the basis that such individual is the dependent child of a member of a covered ,armed ,force1 and such member and the spouse of such member 7if applicable71 before the end1 on the #bast birthday of such individual1 of the eligibility of such individual for ,,tricare on such basis4 7b7 ,schedule ,the ,secretary shall issue a notification under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 nine1 six1 three1 and one month before such birthday2 and 7#b7 on such birthday4 7c7 ,methods ,the ,secretary shall issue such notice by mail1 email1 and text message4 7d7 ,,id card ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the spouse of a member may complete and submit a form to renew the identification card provided by the ,secretary to such dependent child4 7e7 ,covered ,armed ,force defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 #gjh4 ,pilot program to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in ,,tricare ,select 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence a five-year pilot program under which-- 7#a7 the ,secretary shall treat pregnancy as a qualifying event1 under section #ajii7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for enrollment in ,,tricare ,select by an eligible beneficiary2 and 7#b7 a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force on active duty may enroll in ,,tricare ,select under paragraph 7#a7 for a period that ends not later than #ahj days after the end of pregnancy4 7b7 ,initial briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the status of the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after the ,secretary commences the pilot program under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter for the next four years1 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the pilot program4 ,each such report shall include the number of covered enrollment changes1 disaggregated by-- 7#a7 month1 beginning with ,january1 #bjbc2 and 7#b7 whether the eligible beneficiary made such covered enrollment change-- 7,a7 because the eligible beneficiary is a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force on active duty who may enroll in ,,tricare ,select under the pilot program2 7,b7 because the eligible beneficiary is a member of the uniformed services who separated from active duty2 7,c7 because the eligible beneficiary is a member of the uniformed services who returned to active duty2 7,d7 because the eligible beneficiary is a dependent of a member of the uniformed services who separated from active duty2 7,e7 because the eligible beneficiary is a dependent of a member of the uniformed services who returned to active duty2 or 7,f7 based on the treatment1 under the pilot program1 of pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in ,,tricare ,select4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered enrollment change means a change to a previous election by an eligible beneficiary under subsection 7b77#a7 of section #ajii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to enroll in a health care plan designated under subsection 7c7 of such section4 7#b7 ,the term eligible beneficiary means an individual-- 7,a7 eligible to enroll in ,,tricare ,select under section #ajge7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force on active duty4 7#c7 ,the terms ,,tricare program and ,,tricare ,select have the meanings given such terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #gji4 ,pilot program to prevent perinatal mental health conditions in pregnant and postpartum members of the ,armed ,forces and covered beneficiaries 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of providing1 through military medical treatment facilities1 covered prevention programs to pregnant and postpartum members of the ,armed ,forces and covered beneficiaries4 7b7 ,requirements ,to carry out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall take the following steps3 7#a7 ,integrate covered prevention programs into existing maternal or pediatric care or programming furnished through military medical treatment facilities1 including-- 7,a7 primary care2 7,b7 obstetric care2 7,c7 pediatric care2 and 7,d7 family or parenting programs4 7#b7 ,ease participation in covered prevention programs by pregnant and postpartum members of the ,armed ,forces and covered beneficiaries by-- 7,a7 offering covered prevention programs at various times and locations2 and 7,b7 providing child care to participants4 7#c7 ,provide technical assistance regarding the implementation of covered prevention programs to personnel of military medical treatment facilities selected for the pilot program4 7#d7 ,study the effectiveness of the pilot program in preventing the onset1 or reducing the symptoms1 of perinatal mental health conditions of pregnant and postpartum members of the ,armed ,forces and covered beneficiaries4 7c7 ,locations ,in selecting locations for the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 select at least two military medical treatment facilities per market of the ,defense ,health ,agency2 7#b7 select geographically diverse locations inside and outside the continental ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 give priority to a military medical treatment facility that already operates a maternal health program or a ,women's ,clinic4 7d7 ,promotional campaign ,the ,secretary shall promote the pilot program to increase awareness and encourage participation4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report ,not later than #ahj days after the end of each year of operation of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the pilot program during such year of operation4 ,each such report shall include the number of pregnant and postpartum members of the ,armed ,forces and covered beneficiaries who participate in the pilot program1 disaggregated by-- 7,a7 by type of prevention program2 7,b7 ,armed ,force2 7,c7 military occupational specialty1 in the case of a member2 7,d7 rank2 7,e7 marital status2 7,f7 birth setting of delivery2 7,g7 sex2 7,h7 age2 7,i7 race2 and 7,j7 ethnicity4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than one year after the pilot program terminates1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 and publish1 a final report4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,the total number of participants1 described in1 and disaggregated as in1 paragraph 7#a71 during the term of the pilot program4 7,b7 ,the assessment of the ,secretary whether the pilot program was effective in preventing the onset1 or reducing the symptoms1 of perinatal mental health conditions of pregnant and postpartum members of the ,armed ,forces and covered beneficiaries4 7,c7 ,the recommendations of the ,secretary whether1 and how 7including with regards to cost71 to expand or make permanent the pilot program4 7f7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term covered beneficiary has the meaning given such term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term covered prevention program means an evidence-based activity that the ,secretary determines has been proven to avert the onset4 or decrease the symptoms1 of a perinatal mental health condition4 7#d7 ,the term military medical treatment facility means a facility described in section #ajgc;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term perinatal mental health condition means a mental health disorder that first manifests during pregnancy or the one-year postpartum period4 #gaj4 ,pilot program on cryopreservation and storage of gametes of certain members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to reimburse covered members for expenses incurred in the testing1 cryopreservation1 shipping1 and storage of gametes of such covered members in a private storage facility determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,amount of reimbursement ,a covered member shall receive not more than-- 7#a7 #ejj in the case of a member who preserves sperm2 and 7#b7 #aj1jjj in the case of a member who preserves eggs4 7c7 ,information to participants ,the ,secretary shall provide to a covered member participating in the pilot program information regarding providers of services described in subsection 7a7 located near the covered member4 7d7 ,implementation schedule ,not later than-- 7#a7 #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall notify covered members of the pilot program2 and 7#b7 #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an implementation plan for the pilot program2 and 7,b7 carry out the pilot program4 7e7 ,no liability or contractual obligation ,the ,united ,states shall not be-- 7#a7 considered a party to any agreement between a covered member who participates in the pilot program and a private gamete storage facility2 or 7#b7 responsible for the management of gametes cryopreserved1 or stored for which a covered member receives reimbursement under such pilot program4 7f7 ,advanced medical directive ,a covered member who participates in the pilot program shall complete an advanced medical directive that specifies how gametes preserved under the pilot program shall be handled upon the death of such covered member4 7g7 ,promotion of pilot program ,the ,secretary shall promote the pilot program to covered members in the course of annual health examinations and pre-deployment screenings4 7h7 ,report ,not later than one year after the ,secretary establishes the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot program4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,usage by covered members4 7#b7 ,demographics of participating covered members4 7#c7 ,costs of services to participating covered members4 7#d7 ,the feasibility of expanding the pilot program4 7#e7 ,the feasibility of making the pilot program permanent4 7#f7 ,other information determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7i7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered member means a member of a covered ,armed ,force serving on active duty-- 7,a7 who has received orders 7including deployment orders7 for duty for which the member may receive hazardous duty pay under section #cea of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 whom the ,secretary determines is likely to receive such orders in the next #abj days2 7,c7 who will1 under orders1 be geographically separated from a spouse1 domestic partner1 or dating partner for a period exceeding #ahj days2 or 7,d7 whose application to participate in the pilot program that the ,secretary approves4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,the term deployment has the meaning given such term in section #iia7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gaa4 ,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 #ajgd;g7a77#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 for a covered service that is provided by a network provider under the ,,tricare program to an eligible covered beneficiary under such section4 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 for a covered service that is provided under ,,tricare ,prime to an eligible covered beneficiary under such section4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered service means any method of contraception approved1 granted1 or cleared 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 means an eligible covered beneficiary 7as such term is used in section #ajgd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 on the basis of being-- 7,a7 a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force2 or 7,b7 a dependent of such a member4 7#c7 ,the terms ,,tricare ,program and ,,tricare ,prime have the meaning given such terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gab4 ,,tricare coverage for increased supply for contraception 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not less than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 contraceptive supplies of up to #cfe days shall be covered for any eligible covered beneficiary to obtain1 including in a single fill or refill1 at the option of such beneficiary1 the total days of supply 7not to exceed a #cfe-;day supply7 for a contraceptive on the uniform formulary provided through a military treatment facility pharmacy1 retail pharmacy described in section #ajgd;g7a77#b77;,e77ii7 of such title1 or through the national mail-order pharmacy program of the ,,tricare ,program4 7b7 ,outreach ,beginning not later than #ij days after the implementation of coverage under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall conduct such outreach activities as are necessary to inform health care providers and individuals who are enrolled in the ,,tricare program of such coverage and the requirements to receive such coverage4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term eligible covered beneficiary means an eligible covered beneficiary as such term is used in section #ajgd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code who is-- 7,a7 a member of a covered ,armed ,force serving on active duty2 or 7,b7 a dependent of a member described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,the terms ,,tricare ,program and ,,tricare ,prime have the meaning given such terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gac4 ,prohibition on coverage of certain gender transition procedures and related services under ,,tricare program ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajgf;f the following new section 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter accordingly73 #ajgf;g4 ,,tricare program3 prohibition on coverage and furnishment of certain gender transition surgeries and related services 7a7 ,prohibition ,the medical care to which individuals are entitled to under this chapter does not include the services described in subsection 7b7 and the ,secretary of ,defense may not furnish any such service4 7b7 ,services described ,the services described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,gender transition surgeries furnished for the purpose of the gender alteration of an individual who identifies as transgender4 7#b7 ,hormone treatments furnished for the purpose of the gender alteration of an individual who identifies as transgender4 4 #gad4 ,prohibition on payment and reimbursement by ,department of ,defense of expenses relating to abortion services 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 consistent with section #ajic of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department of ,defense may not use any funds for abortions except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or in a case in which the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense has no legal authority to implement any policies in which funds are to be used for such purpose2 and 7#c7 the ,department of ,defense ,memorandum titled ,ensuring ,access to ,reproductive ,health ,care1 dated ,october #bj1 #bjbb1 is therefore unlawful and must be rescinded4 7b7 ,repeal of memorandum 7#a7 ,repeal ,the ,department of ,defense memorandum titled ,ensuring ,access to ,reproductive ,health ,care1 dated ,october #bj1 #bjbb1 shall have no force or effect4 7#b7 ,prohibition on availability of funds to carry out memorandum ,no funds may be obligated or expended to carry out the memorandum specified in paragraph 7#a7 or any successor to such memorandum4 7c7 ,prohibition ,section #ajic of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,prohibition on payment or reimbursement of certain fees 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not pay for or reimburse any fees or expenses1 including travel expenses1 relating to a health-care professional gaining a license in a ,state if the purpose of gaining such license is to provide abortion services4 7#b7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term health-care professional means a member of the armed forces1 civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense1 personal services contractor under section #ajia of this title1 or other individual who provides health care at a military medical treatment facility4 7,b7 ,the term license has the meaning given that term in section #ajid of this title4 4 ,b ,health ,care ,administration #gba4 ,identification in patient medical records of affiliation of certain non-,department of ,defense health care providers ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajia the following new section3 #ajia;a4 ,identification in patient medical records of affiliation of certain non-,department of ,defense health care providers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that medical records of the ,department of ,defense include the organizational affiliation of any covered health care provider identified in such medical records4 7b7 ,covered health care provider defined ,in this section1 the term covered health care provider means a health care provider who is not-- 7#a7 a member of the uniformed services2 7#b7 an employee of the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 an employee of another agency of the ,federal ,government detailed to the ,department of ,defense2 7#d7 a personal services contractor under section #ajia of this title2 or 7#e7 a volunteer under section #aehh of this title4 4 #gbb4 ,mandatory training on health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to each health care provider of the ,department of ,defense mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 #gbc4 ,treatments for acute radiation syndrome incurred by overseas personnel3 procurement2 pre-positioning 7a7 ,requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish requirements for the procurement and pre-positioning of treatments for acute radiation syndrome and thermal burns incurred by members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to duty locations outside the ,united ,states4 ,in establishing such requirements1 the ,secretary shall take into account-- 7#a7 the number of such members deployed in or near conflict zones wherein the use of nuclear weapons is a threat2 and 7#b7 peer-reviewed and published scientific studies regarding the efficacy and operational requirements of such treatments4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing regarding the requirements established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term biological product has the meaning given such term in section #cai;,f-#a of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#f;a74 7#b7 ,the term device and drug have the meaning given such terms in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba74 7#c7 ,the term treatment means a biological product1 device1 or drug approved1 licensed1 cleared1 or otherwise authorized by the ,food and ,drug ,administration4 #gbd4 ,partnerships with civilian organizations for arthroscopic surgical training 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program-- 7#a7 to establish partnerships with public1 private1 and non-profit entities that provide short-term training1 regarding arthroscopic surgery1 to physicians of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 to increase operational readiness of members of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,metrics ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the program4 7c7 ,briefing2 report 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the program under this section4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of the program4 7,b7 ,the metrics established under subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,other matters regarding the program that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days after the termination of the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the program4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a list of the entities with which the ,secretary established partnerships under the program4 7,b7 ,the assessment of the ,secretary of the effectiveness of the program1 based on criteria including-- 7i7 the metrics established under subsection 7b72 7ii7 physical health assessment data1 including questions on the ,electronic ,physical ,health ,assessment survey2 7iii7 physical readiness test data2 7iv7 postoperative survey data collected after a musculoskeletal intervention2 and 7v7 other matters regarding the program determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,the assessment of the ,secretary regarding how much money the program saved the ,department4 7,d7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary for additional legislation or administrative action based on the program4 7d7 ,termination ,the program under this section shall terminate five years after the ,secretary establishes such program4 7e7 ,covered ,armed ,force defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 #gbe4 ,women's heart health educational material3 development2 distribution 7a7 ,women's ,heart ,health ,educational ,materials ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall develop and distribute evidence-based educational materials for health care providers and patients in the military health care system regarding women's cardiovascular health4 7b7 ,patient-centered materials ,materials for patients shall include information on the following3 7#a7 ,women's risk factors for heart disease4 7#b7 ,actions women can take to improve or maintain positive cardiovascular health4 7#c7 ,the presentation and symptoms of cardiovascular disease1 including symptoms that may be more common or only occur in women4 7#d7 ,symptoms of a cardiovascular event1 including symptoms that may be more common or only occur in women2 7c7 ,health professional materials 7#a7 ,materials for a health care provider shall-- 7,a7 include information relevant to the provision of cardiovascular health care2 and 7,b7 be specific to the practice of such provider4 7#b7 ,materials shall include the following information3 7,a7 ,gender-based differences in the presentation of cardiovascular disease4 7,b7 ,gender-based differences in the causes and presentation of cardiovascular events1 including heart attacks1 7,c7 ,gender-based differences in appropriate methods to identify and treat cardiovascular disease4 7,d7 ,gender-based differences in risk factors for cardiovascular disease4 7,e7 ,cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment guidelines1 including those that are specifically for women4 7,f7 ,guidance on counseling patients with respect to risks1 presentation1 and treatment of cardiovascular disease4 7d7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall distribute such materials to health care providers in the military health care system and ,,tricare beneficiaries4 ,such materials may be physical or digital4 #gbf4 ,protocol on use of oral rehydration solution ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a clear and comprehensive protocol for the use of oral rehydration solutions in preventing heat casualties1 dehydration1 and hyponatremia in initial training4 ,in the development of such protocol1 the ,secretary shall incorporate-- 7#a7 the latest data1 analysis and information regarding the use of oral rehydration solutions by ,special ,operations ,command2 7#b7 the latest data1 analysis and information regarding the use of oral rehydration solutions by professional sports teams2 7#c7 the latest data1 analysis and information regarding the use of oral rehydration solutions by the ,national ,training ,center1 ,fort ,irwin2 and 7#d7 the guidance included in the ,june #bj1 #bjaf1 ,army ,research ,institute of ,environmental ,medicine report entitled ,guidance ,concerning ,commercial ,electrolyte ,replacement ,beverages and ,hyponatremia ,risk ,during ,hot ,weather ,training4 #gbg4 ,study on lifting outpatient rehabilitation therapy maximums 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study to analyze the feasibility of lifting outpatient rehabilitation therapy maximums for active-duty members of covered armed forces who are ,,tricare beneficiaries and have suffered a brain injury in the course of performing active duty4 ,the study shall also examine a range of therapy services such as restorative therapies and therapies intended to improve cognitive and functional capabilities4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,congress a report setting forth the findings and conclusions of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,covered armed forces defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force4 #gbh4 ,traumatic brain injury oversight strategy and action plan 7a7 ,strategy and plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a ,traumatic ,brain ,injury ,oversight ,strategy and ,action ,plan that includes at a minimum the following3 7#a7 ,standardized monitoring1 treatment1 and referral guidelines for ,traumatic ,brain ,injury 7,,tbi7 programs across all covered armed forces4 7#b7 ,a review and update of the current brain injury diagnostic tools used by such programs4 7#c7 ,standardized1 #gb-;hour follow-up requirements for all ,,tbi patients1 including protocols for the treatment and observation during such follow-up appointments4 7#d7 ,oversight and documentation standards to aid in identification1 treatment1 tracking1 and data collection4 7b7 ,implementation timeline ,the oversight strategy and action plan required by subsection 7a7 shall be completed and in use not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report setting forth the findings and conclusions of a full review and update on the implementation of the ,brain ,injury ,oversight ,strategy and ,action ,plan required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,covered armed forces defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force4 #gbi4 ,expansion of recognition by the ,defense ,health ,agency of certifying bodies for physicians 7a7 ,expansion ,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 regarding the credentialing and privileging under the military health system to expand the recognition of certifying bodies for physicians under such policy to a wide range of additional board certifications in medical specialties and subspecialties4 ,the following certifying bodies shall be so recognized3 7#a7 ,the member boards of the ,american ,board of ,medical ,specialties4 7#b7 ,the ,bureau of ,osteopathic ,specialists of the ,american ,osteopathic ,association4 7#c7 ,the ,american ,board of ,foot and ,ankle ,surgery4 7#d7 ,the ,american ,board of ,podiatric ,medicine4 7#e7 ,the ,american ,board of ,oral and ,maxillofacial ,surgery4 7b7 ,standards for recognition of other certifying bodies ,to be recognized under subsection 7a71 a certifying body shall-- 7#a7 be an organization described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code2 7#b7 maintain a process to define1 periodically review1 enforce1 and update specific standards regarding knowledge and skills of the specialty or subspecialty2 7#c7 administer a psychometrically valid assessment to determine whether a physician meets standards for initial certification1 recertification1 or continuing certification2 7#d7 establish and enforce a code of professional conduct2 and 7#e7 require that1 in order to be considered a board certified specialty physician1 a physician must satisfy-- 7,a7 the certifying body's applicable requirements for initial certification2 and 7,b7 any applicable recertification or continuing certification requirements of the certifying body that granted the initial certification4 #gbi;,a4 ,improvements to ,,tricare provider directories 7a7 ,verification2 updates ,a managed support contractor that supports ,,tricare and maintains a directory of health care providers shall verify and update such directory not less than once every #ij days4 7b7 ,databases ,a managed support contractor described in subsection 7a7 shall update a database not later than two days after receipt of information that affects such database4 7c7 ,annual reviews ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall review directories described in subsection 7a7 not less than once each year4 #gbi;,b4 ,combating obesity in certain ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,strategy and educational campaign 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 develop a strategy to align the obesity-related programs of the ,department of ,defense with the classification of obesity as a medically accepted disease2 and 7,b7 conduct an educational campaign to promote awareness1 diagnosis1 and treatment of obesity as a disease in the covered ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,requirements for strategy ,the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a plan to coordinate obesity-related programs across the ,department of ,defense to treat obesity as a disease and reduce the prevalence of obesity in the covered ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of health programs of the ,department of ,defense that are intended to educate1 prevent1 or treat obesity among members of the covered ,armed ,forces1 and a plan to modify or update such programs to treat obesity as a disease4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the adequacy of nutrition education for physicians and other health care practitioners in the military health system to evaluate and treat obesity as a disease1 including the need for any additional education or guidelines for such physicians and other health care practitioners4 7,d7 ,a strategy to work toward members of the covered ,armed ,forces with obesity receiving appropriate treatment4 7#c7 ,requirements for educational campaign ,the educational campaign conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,information to educate members of the covered ,armed ,forces regarding best practices to prevent1 reduce1 or mitigate obesity1 and available resources to address the root causes of obesity4 7,b7 ,information targeted to physicians and other health care practitioners in the military health system to promote diagnosis and treatment of obesity as a disease4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy and educational campaign required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services1 and other ,health and ,human ,services agencies1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7b7 ,inclusion of information regarding unmet weight standards in certain reports ,beginning not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include information regarding unmet weight standards in any report submitted by the ,secretary to ,congress regarding disqualifications for enlistment in1 disability incurred in1 or medical discharges from1 the covered ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,additional ,department of ,defense reports 7#a7 ,effects of obesity on readiness of covered ,armed ,forces ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the effects of obesity on the readiness of the covered ,armed ,forces4 ,such report shall include legislative recommendations of the ,secretary to address such effects4 7#b7 ,effectiveness of obesity1 food1 and nutrition-related programs of ,department of ,defense ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effectiveness of the obesity1 food1 and nutrition-related programs of the ,department of ,defense in reducing obesity and improving military readiness4 7d7 ,,gao report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report analyzing the existing obesity1 food1 and nutrition-related programs of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of programs directed to members of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,an assessment of programs directed to health care providers in the military health system4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of such programs in reducing obesity and the impact of obesity on military readiness4 7,d7 ,recommendations to coordinate and improve existing programs to reduce obesity and the impact of obesity on military readiness4 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 ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,e7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 7,f7 ,the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 7,g7 ,the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate4 7,h7 ,the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 #gbi;,c4 ,podiatrists in the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,qualification of doctors of podiatry for original appointment as commissioned officers ,section #ecb7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting podiatry1 after osteopathy14 7b7 ,members of ,medical ,corps ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that podiatrists are assigned to the ,medical ,corps of each military department4 ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives in writing upon carrying out this subsection4 #gbi;,d4 ,report on medical instrument sterilization 7a7 ,study required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall conduct a study on the adequacy of sterilization of medical instruments at medical facilities of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of the processes or checks used to ensure medical instruments are sterilized prior to use on patients at medical facilities of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7,b7 ,a description of the policies and processes used to identify and mitigate the use of insufficiently sterilized medical instruments at such medical facilities and the processes and timelines for informing patients of any such near-miss 7if any disclosure is required74 7,c7 ,an identification of the aggregate number of adverse events or near-misses as a result of insufficiently sterilized medical instruments at such medical facilities during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbb1 and ending on ,january #a1 #bjbd4 7,d7 ,a determination of primary factors that result in insufficiently sterilized medical instruments at such medical facilities4 7,e7 ,a description of the extent to which unsterilized medical instruments have impacted the operation of such medical facilities4 7,f7 ,an assessment of whether such medical facilities have sufficient-- 7i7 medical instruments2 7ii7 medical devices to timely clean and sterilize medical instruments2 and 7iii7 staff to sterilize medical instruments4 7,g7 ,an assessment of whether staff at such medical facilities are properly trained to sterilize medical instruments4 7,h7 ,a determination of the number of surgeries at such medical facilities that were delayed or rescheduled as a result of unsterilized medical instruments4 7,i7 ,recommendations to improve the sterilization of medical instruments at such medical facilities1 including an identification and evaluation of existing options1 such as mobile sterilization units and coordinating with community medical centers to expand surgical capacity4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to ,congress a report on the study required by subsection 7a71 which shall include an action plan to consider and implement the recommendations included in such study4 ,c ,studies1 ,briefings1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #gca4 ,blast pressure safety and brain health 7a7 ,expansion of ,warfighter ,brain ,health ,initiative 7#a7 ,thresholds for blast pressure safety ,section #gce of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 is amended1 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking the period at the end and inserting that--2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7i7 cover brain injury1 lung injury1 and impulse noise2 7ii7 measure impact over #bd-;hour1 #gb-;hour to #if-;hour1 monthly1 annual1 and lifetime periods2 7iii7 ensure that the thresholds are low enough that they are not associated with cognitive deficits after firing2 7iv7 include thresholds that account for the firing of multiple types of heavy weaponry and use of grenades in one period of time2 7v7 include minimum safe distances and levels of exposure for observers and instructors2 and 7vi7 include limits for shoulder-fired heavy weapons4 2 7,b7 by inserting1 after subparagraph 7,g71 the following new subparagraphs3 7,h7 ,the establishment of policies to encourage members of the armed forces to seek support for brain health when needed1 prevent retaliation against such members who seek care1 and address other barriers to seeking help for brain health1 including due to the impact of blast exposure1 blast overpressure1 traumatic brain injury1 and other health matters4 7,i7 ,the evaluation of how modifications to existing weapons systems may reduce injuries to individuals within the minimum safe distance of such weapons systems that arise from blast overpressure in the use of such weapons systems4 4 7#b7 ,definitions ,such section is further amended by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term neurocognitive assessment means a standardized cognitive and behavioral evaluation using validated and normed testing performed in a formal environment that uses specifically designated tasks to measure cognitive function known to be linked to a particular brain structure or pathway1 which may include a measurement of intellectual functioning1 attention1 new learning or memory1 intelligence1 processing speed1 and executive functioning4 7#b7 ,the term traumatic brain injury means a traumatically induced structural injury or physiological disruption of brain function as a result of an external force that is indicated by new onset or worsening of at least one of the following clinical signs immediately following the event3 7,a7 ,alteration in mental status1 including confusion1 disorientation1 or slowed thinking4 7,b7 ,loss of memory for events immediately before or after the injury4 7,c7 ,any period of loss of or decreased level of consciousness1 observed or self-reported4 7#c7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7#c7 ,annual budget justification documents ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7c71 by striking fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi and inserting fiscal years #bjbe through #bjcj4 7#d7 ,implementation of thresholds ,such section is further amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsections 7e7 and 7f72 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7g7 as subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting1 after subsection 7b71 the following new subsections3 7c7 ,implementation of thresholds 7#a7 ,deadline 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify and disseminate the thresholds for blast exposure and blast overpressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence required under subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,update ,not less frequently than every five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall review and1 if the ,secretary determines it appropriate1 update1 the thresholds for blast exposure and blast overpressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence required under subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,central repository ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a central repository of blast-related characteristics1 such as pressure profiles and common blast loads associated with specific systems and the environments in which they are used1 that is available to members of the armed forces and includes the information described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7#c7 ,waivers 7,a7 ,protocols ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement protocols to require waivers in cases in which members of the armed forces must exceed the safety thresholds described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 which shall include a justification for exceeding those safety thresholds4 7,b7 ,tracking system 7i7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a ,department of ,defense-wide tracking system for waivers described in subparagraph 7,a71 which shall include data contributed by each of the ,secretaries concerned4 7ii7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca of each of the five years beginning in the year following the establishment of the tracking system required under clause 7i71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on waivers described in subparagraph 7,a7 that includes-- 7,i7 the number of waivers issued1 disaggregated by armed force2 7,,ii7 the justifications provided for each waiver2 7,,iii7 a description of actions taken by the ,secretary concerned to track the health effects on members of the armed forces of exceeding safety thresholds described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 document those effects in medical records1 and provide care to those members2 and 7,,iv7 a description of the medical care received by those members in response to exceeding these safety thresholds4 7d7 ,formal training requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that training described in paragraph 7#b7 is required for members of the armed forces before training1 deployment1 or entering other environments determined to be high-risk by the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,training described ,training described in this paragraph is training on the following3 7,a7 ,thresholds for blast exposure and blast overpressure safety and associated emerging scientific evidence required under subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,symptoms of exposure to blasts or blast overpressure4 7,c7 ,symptoms of traumatic brain injury4 7e7 ,strategies for mitigation and prevention of blast exposure and overpressure risk for high-risk individuals ,in carrying out the ,initiative1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish strategies for mitigating and preventing blast exposure and blast overpressure risk for individuals most at risk for exposure to high-risk training or high-risk occupational activities1 which shall include-- 7#a7 a timeline and process for implementing those strategies2 7#b7 a determination of the frequency with which those strategies will be updated1 at a rate of not less frequently than every five years2 and 7#c7 an assessment of how information regarding those strategies will be disseminated to such individuals1 including after those strategies are updated4 7f7 ,annual report ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbe1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter through #bjcj1 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 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 ,the number of members of the armed forces impacted by blast overpressure and blast exposure in the prior fiscal year1 including-- 7,a7 the number of members who reported adverse health effects from blast overpressure or blast exposure2 7,b7 the number of members exposed to blast overpressure or blast exposure2 7,c7 the number of members who received treatment for injuries related to blast overpressure or blast exposure1 including at facilities of the ,department of ,defense and at facilities in the private sector2 7,d7 regarding treatment for blast exposure1 blast overpressure1 or subconcussive or concussive brain injuries at the ,national ,intrepid ,center of ,excellence1 an ,intrepid ,spirit ,center1 or an appropriate military medical treatment facility-- 7i7 the number of members on the waitlist for such treatment2 7ii7 the average period of time those members are on that waitlist2 and 7iii7 the average number of days between when an appointment is requested and the actual appointment date2 and 7,e7 the type of care that members receive from facilities of the ,department of ,defense and the type of care that members receive from facilities in the private sector4 7#c7 ,a summary of the progress made during the prior fiscal year with respect to the objectives of the ,initiative under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,a description of the steps the ,secretary is taking to ensure that activities under the ,initiative are being implemented across the ,department of ,defense and the military departments4 4 7b7 ,establishment of roles for components of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense relating to brain injuries from concussive and subconcussive blasts 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish the roles and responsibilities of components of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for the mitigation1 identification1 and treatment of concussive and subconcussive brain injuries and the monitoring and documentation of blast overpressure exposure as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall be responsible for1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7i7 establishing a baseline neurocognitive assessment to be conducted during the accession process of members of the ,armed ,forces before the beginning of training2 7ii7 establishing neurocognitive assessments to monitor the cognitive function of such members to be conducted-- 7,i7 at least every three years as part of the periodic health assessment of such members2 and 7,,ii7 as part of the post-deployment health assessment of such members2 7iii7 ensuring all neurocognitive assessments of such members1 including those required under clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 are maintained in the electronic medical record of such member2 7iv7 establishing a process for annual review of blast overpressure exposure and traumatic brain injury logs for each member of the ,armed ,forces during the periodic health assessment of such member for cumulative exposure in order to refer members with recurrent and prolonged exposure to specialty care2 and 7v7 establishing standards for recurrent and prolonged exposure4 7,b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,readiness shall be responsible for1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the following3 7i7 ,establishing and maintaining blast overpressure exposure logs and traumatic brain injury logs for every member of the ,armed ,forces4 7ii7 ,including in those logs at least the following3 7,i7 ,the number of previous exposures to blast overpressure1 including the number of exposures per unit of time1 date1 blast overpressure in pounds per square inch1 and number of times the member of the ,armed ,forces fires1 uses1 or is exposed to weapons that cause blast overpressure4 7,,ii7 ,any residual physical1 mental1 or emotional effects resulting from such exposure4 7,,iii7 ,the source of the exposure1 activity when the exposure occurred1 whether it occurred during training or deployment1 and any other relevant context of such exposure4 7,,iv7 ,the treatment that the member sought and received in connection with such exposure4 7,v7 ,the number of concussive and subconcussive brain injuries1 including traumatic brain injuries1 sustained4 7,,vi7 ,the severity of concussive and subconcussive brain injuries1 including traumatic brain injuries1 sustained4 7,,vii7 ,other head trauma1 regardless of whether it requires the treatment of a medical provider4 7,c7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall be responsible for-- 7i7 not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submitting to ,congress a report 7in unclassified form1 but with a classified annex as necessary7 evaluating the establishment and maintenance of the logs required under subparagraph 7,b71 including the cumulative exposure annotated in the blast overpressure exposure logs and traumatic brain injury logs1 as well as the compliance of the ,department of ,defense with ,department policies to address the brain health of members of the ,armed ,forces2 7ii7 beginning on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,i7 evaluating the continued fulfillment by the ,department of the requirements under subparagraph 7,b71 including the cumulative exposure annotated in the blast overpressure exposure logs and traumatic brain injury logs1 as well as the compliance of the ,department with ,department policies to address the brain health of members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,,ii7 not later than ,december #ca of each year #bjbe through #bjcj1 submitting to ,congress a report 7in unclassified form1 but with a classified annex as necessary7 containing the results of such evaluation4 7,d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall be responsible for1 not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the following3 7i7 ,ensuring that the minimization of exposure to blast overpressure is considered as a performance parameter when drafting requirements for the ,department of ,defense for new hand-held1 shoulder-launched1 or crew-served1 weapons systems that produce blast overpressure4 7ii7 ,in a case in which minimization of exposure to blast overpressure is not included as a performance parameter under clause 7i71 the ,under ,secretary shall document the rationale for its exclusion and retain such documentation and supporting materials for purposes of clause 7v74 7iii7 ,establishing a requirement that any entity under contractual agreement with the ,department as part of the defense weapons acquisition process for a weapons system described in clause 7i7 shall provide to the ,department blast overpressure measurements and safety data for any weapons system that produce blast overpressure and exceed the department set maximum exposure limit procured from such entity4 7iv7 ,establishing a requirement that any future test plan for a weapons system described in clause 7v7 incorporates validation and verification testing of blast overpressure measurement and safety data provided by defense contractors in accordance with clause 7iii74 7v7 ,retaining and make available to personnel with appropriate access all-- 7,i7 blast overpressure measurements and safety data for weapons systems of the ,department1 including how those systems have been tested and in what environments2 and 7,,ii7 plans to improve protection for exposure by members of the ,armed ,forces to in-use weapons systems with unsafe levels of blast overpressure and exposure4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the officials specified in paragraph 7#a7 shall coordinate and align their plans and activities to implement such subsection among themselves and with the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7#c7 ,briefings and reports 7,a7 ,implementation briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the plans1 associated timelines1 and activities conducted to implement paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,report on concussive and subconcussive brain injuries 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on-- 7,i7 concussive and subconcussive brain injuries caused during military operations1 including combat operations1 among members of the ,armed ,forces1 including information on-- 7aa7 the ,armed ,force of the member2 7bb7 the name of the operation2 7cc7 the location within the area of responsibility2 7dd7 the number of concussive and subconcussive brain injuries caused2 7ee7 the severity of concussive and subconcussive brain injuries caused2 7ff7 the treatment received for a concussive or subconcussive brain injury2 7gg7 whether a member of the ,armed ,forces was medically retired from service due to a concussive or subconcussive brain injury2 7hh7 whether a member of the ,armed ,forces died by suicide after sustaining a concussive or subconcussive brain injury2 and 7ii7 the source of the injury1 including the activity conducted when the injury occurred2 and 7,,ii7 concussive and subconcussive brain injuries caused during training events among members of the ,armed ,forces1 including information on-- 7aa7 the ,armed ,force of the member2 7bb7 the type of training2 7cc7 the location of the training2 7dd7 the number of concussive and subconcussive brain injuries caused2 7ee7 the severity of concussive and subconcussive brain injuries caused2 7ff7 the treatment received for a concussive or subconcussive brain injury2 7gg7 whether a member of the ,armed ,forces was medically retired from service due to a concussive or subconcussive brain injury2 7hh7 whether a member of the ,armed ,forces died by suicide after sustaining a concussive or subconcussive brain injury2 and 7ii7 the source of the injury1 including the activity conducted when the injury occurred4 7ii7 ,form ,each report submitted under clause 7i7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7,c7 ,report on discharges related to concussive and subconcussive brain injuries 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the officials specified in paragraph and the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on members of the ,armed ,forces who were discharged administratively or punitively and had a concussive or subconcussive brain injury1 including a traumatic brain injury1 including information on-- 7,i7 whether the injury or injuries occurred during combat operations or training and the associated combat operations or training incident2 7,,ii7 the severity of the injury or injuries2 7,,iii7 if any such injury was combat related1 the name of the operation2 7,,iv7 the treatment sought and received for the injury or injuries2 7,v7 the number of discharge upgrade requests in connection with such an injury or injuries that have been made2 and 7,,vi7 the number of such discharge upgrade requests that have been approved4 7ii7 ,form ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7,d7 ,report on medical providers trained in concussive and subconcussive brain injuries ,not later than #ahj 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 ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on medical providers within the ,defense ,health ,agency who are trained in traumatic brain injury or concussive and subconcussive brain injuries as a sub-specialty of neurology1 including information on-- 7i7 the number of such providers1 disaggregated by location2 7ii7 the billets of such personnel2 7iii7 the number of medical personnel currently participating in training or a fellowship relating to traumatic brain injury or concussive and subconcussive brain injuries2 and 7iv7 the strategy of the ,department of ,defense to increase the number of medical providers trained in traumatic brain injury or concussive and subconcussive brain injuries as a sub-specialty of neurology4 7c7 ,mandatory training on health effects of certain brain trauma ,not less frequently than once every two years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to each medical provider and training manager of the ,department of ,defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of blast overpressure1 blast exposure1 and traumatic brain injury4 7d7 ,implementation of ,inspector ,general recommendations to manage traumatic brain injury care 7#a7 ,implementation ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the recommendations contained in the report of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense titled1 ,evaluation of the ,do,d's ,management of ,traumatic ,brain ,injury 7,,dodig-#bjbc-jei74 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the progress of the ,secretary in carrying out the implementation required under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,,gao review of blast-related brain injury research and other efforts of the ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the research and other efforts of the ,department of ,defense on traumatic brain injury1 including injuries related to blast overpressure or blast exposure4 7#b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the review required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the research conducted by the ,department of ,defense on traumatic brain injury1 the entities involved in that research1 and efforts to coordinate that research internally and externally4 7,b7 ,a description of any improvements identified by that research related to the prevention1 diagnosis1 and treatment of blast-related brain injuries and an assessment of the implementation of those improvements4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of the efforts of the ,department to protect members of the ,armed ,forces from retaliation for seeking care for the prevention1 diagnosis1 or treatment of traumatic brain injury1 blast overpressure1 or blast exposure1 including any gaps in or barriers to those efforts4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of the list maintained by the ,department of the military occupational specialties most at-risk for blast overpressure and blast exposure and whether additional at-risk occupational specialties should be included4 7,e7 ,any other finding the ,comptroller ,general considers relevant4 7#c7 ,briefing and report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 on the review required by paragraph 7#a71 with a report to follow on a mutually agreed upon date4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms neurocognitive assessment and traumatic brain injury have the meanings given such terms in section #gce of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note71 as amended by this section4 #gcb4 ,study on testosterone levels of members of ,army special operations forces 7a7 ,study ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 shall conduct a five-year study to determine whether the conditions that covered members experience while serving in a covered force affect the testosterone levels of the covered members4 ,the study shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,data on the testosterone levels of each covered member included in the study throughout the period covered by the study1 including while the covered member is-- 7,a7 participating in any training of a covered force2 7,b7 deployed by a covered force2 or 7,c7 otherwise working for a covered force4 7#b7 ,with respect to each covered member who joins a covered force during the period covered by the study and is included in the study1 data on the testosterone levels of the covered member upon joining the covered force1 accounting for1 to the extent practicable1 any effect on such testosterone levels attributable to an experience of the covered member while in the ,armed ,forces1 prior to joining the covered force4 7#c7 ,with respect to each covered member who has low testosterone and is included in the study1 data on the testosterone levels of the covered member before1 during1 and after the administration of any remedy 7medical or non-medical7 recommended to the covered member by a covered force for the treatment of low testosterone4 7#d7 ,data regarding the relationship1 if any1 between the time of day that the testosterone level of a covered member is measured and the accuracy of the resulting measurement4 7#e7 ,data regarding the relationship1 if any1 between the testosterone levels of a covered member and-- 7,a7 the job performance of the covered member2 or 7,b7 any marker of long-term health of the covered member4 7#f7 ,any other information determined appropriate by the ,under ,secretary4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,interim report ,not later than one year after the date on which the study under subsection 7a7 begins1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7,a7 each process implemented by ,under ,secretary during the period covered by the report to carry out the study2 and 7,b7 any results of the study collected during such period4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than one year after the date of the termination of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a comparison between-- 7i7 the data described in subsection 7a77#b72 and 7ii7 data regarding the testosterone levels of male civilians of a comparable age4 7,b7 ,the analysis of the ,under ,secretary as to whether the testosterone levels of covered members are affected by the conditions such covered members experience-- 7i7 during a training of a covered force2 7ii7 while deployed by a covered force2 or 7iii7 while otherwise working for a covered force4 7,c7 ,the assessment of the ,under ,secretary as to whether the testosterone levels of covered members affect-- 7i7 the readiness of any covered force2 or 7ii7 any marker of long-term health of the covered members4 7,d7 ,a list of each medical procedure a covered force uses1 as of the date of the report1 to monitor the testosterone levels of covered members4 7,e7 ,a list of each preventative measure 7medical or non-medical7 a covered force uses1 as of the date of the report1 to reduce the likelihood of low testosterone in a covered member4 7,f7 ,a list of each remedy 7medical or non-medical7 a covered force uses1 as of the date of the report1 to-- 7i7 treat low testosterone in a covered member2 or 7ii7 mitigate any symptom of low testosterone in a covered member4 7,g7 ,recommendations of the ,under ,secretary regarding-- 7i7 which medical procedures are best suited for use by a covered force in monitoring the testosterone levels of each covered member2 7ii7 whether1 in monitoring the testosterone levels of each covered member1 a covered force should-- 7,i7 account for1 to the extent practicable1 any effect on the testosterone levels attributable to an experience of the covered member while in the ,armed ,forces1 prior to joining the covered force2 or 7,,ii7 measure the testosterone levels during a specific time of day to increase the accuracy of the measurements2 7iii7 which preventative measures 7medical or non-medical7 are best suited for use by a covered force as a means to reduce the likelihood of low testosterone in a covered member2 and 7iv7 which remedies 7medical or non-medical7 are best suited for use by a covered force in-- 7,i7 the treatment of low testosterone in a covered member2 or 7,,ii7 the mitigation of any symptom of low testosterone in a covered member4 7,h7 ,a determination of the ,under ,secretary as to whether a pilot program or clinical trail with respect to the use of testosterone replacement therapy for covered members who have low testosterone would be advisable considering any prevalence of low testosterone observed in the study and any risks associated with testosterone replacement therapy4 7,i7 ,any other information the ,under ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,form ,the reports under this subsection shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered force means a special operations force that is under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,army4 7#b7 ,the term covered member means a member of a covered force4 7#c7 ,the term low testosterone means a condition in which the testosterone levels of an individual-- 7,a7 are lower than is average for a healthy individual of comparable age and gender2 and 7,b7 negatively affect the well-being1 including the mental or physical health1 of the individual4 7#d7 ,the term special operations force means a force identified under section #afg7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gcc4 ,report on use of ,agent ,orange on ,guam ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 and make publicly available1 a report that includes-- 7#a7 the exact dates on which ,agent ,orange was used on ,guam2 7#b7 an identification of any known or suspected site that was used to dump ,agent ,orange2 7#c7 an identification of any specific area where ,agent ,orange was used in ,guam2 and 7#d7 a list of diseases and disabilities that can result from exposure to ,agent ,orange4 #gcd4 ,requirements study and strategy for combat medical support during crisis or conflict in the ,indo-,pacific 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall conduct a study to determine the requirements for combat medical support during a crisis or conflict in the ,indo-,pacific and in support of the objectives of the national defense strategy4 ,such study shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification of anticipated medical requirements necessary to support a most likely conflict scenario in the ,indo-,pacific1 including-- 7,a7 requirements for short-term1 mid-term1 and long-term contingency and steady-state medical operations against adversaries2 7,b7 requirements for medical equipment1 facilities1 and personnel1 to include anticipated medical specialties needed2 7,c7 timelines associated with activating or mobilizing total force medical personnel and equipment2 and 7,d7 the role of the ,integrated ,,conus ,medical ,operations ,plan4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the ideal posture of medical personnel and equipment1 including-- 7,a7 locations ideal for pre-positioning medical personnel1 equipment1 and assets1 to include hospital ships and expeditionary medical facilities2 7,b7 the role of fixed military medical treatment facilities and their personnel in ,hawaii and elsewhere in the ,indo-,pacific2 7,c7 infrastructure requirements or considerations in ,hawaii1 ,guam1 and other ,u4,s4 installations in the ,indo-,pacific2 and 7,d7 current or potential partner nation support capabilities or agreements4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the rotary1 tilt1 and fixed wing aircraft and key medical evacuation enabling capabilities that-- 7,a7 are needed to meet the requirements identified under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 have been accounted for in the budget as of the date of the study2 or 7,c7 that are being considered or in development and the projected timeline to meet full operational capability4 7#d7 ,identification of any medical care or support capability gaps1 including an assessment of-- 7,a7 whether and to what extent such gaps may affect the ability of the joint force to provide medical support and care during a conflict2 and 7,b7 any capability gaps attributable to unfunded requirements4 7#e7 ,identification and assessment of key current1 emerging1 and future technologies with potential applications to the combat medical support and medical evacuation mission4 7b7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,based on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a strategy to meet the requirements identified under such study4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a prioritized list of capabilities1 equipment and infrastructure needed to meet the requirements identified under subsection 7a72 7,b7 the estimated costs of such capabilities1 equipment1 and infrastructure2 and 7,c7 the roles of each service component in contributing to combat medical support from point of injury to recovery4 7#c7 ,submission to congress 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,office of ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,form ,the report shall be submitted in unclassified form1 by may include a classified annex4 #gce4 ,report on access of ,,tricare beneficiaries to network retail pharmacies 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report evaluating beneficiary access to ,,tricare network pharmacies under the ,t,pharm#e contract and changes in beneficiary access versus the ,t,pharm#d contract4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of pharmacy access in rural areas under such contracts1 including3 7,a7 ,the number of ,,tricare beneficiaries and number of ,,tricare network retail pharmacies located in rural areas4 7,b7 ,the average drive time to the nearest ,,tricare network retail pharmacy for a beneficiary residing in rural areas4 7,c7 ,the number of beneficiaries who live farther than a #ae-minute drive to a ,,tricare retail network pharmacy4 7,d7 ,an assessment of medication compliance rates for beneficiaries residing in rural areas for the three years prior to ,october #bd1 #bjbb compared to the period-to-date following ,october #bd1 #bjbb4 7#b7 ,an analysis of ,,tricare retail pharmacy network capabilities under such contracts1 including the number of network pharmacies offering-- 7,a7 long-term care services2 7,b7 prescription drug compounding services2 and 7,c7 home infusion therapy services4 7#c7 ,an analysis of affected beneficiaries and their use of the ,,tricare ,pharmacy program under ,t,pharm#d and ,t,pharm#e1 including3 7,a7 ,data on affected beneficiaries' use of ,,mtf pharmacies1 ,,tricare mail order program1 ,accredo1 departed retail pharmacies1 network retail pharmacies4 7,b7 ,an assessment of medication compliance rates for affected beneficiaries for the three years prior to ,october #bd1 #bjbb compared to the period-to-date following ,october #bd1 #bjbb4 7,c7 ,data on affected beneficiaries' use of pharmacies that offer long-term care services1 compound pharmacies1 home infusion therapy4 7,d7 ,the number of affected beneficiaries and number of total ,,tricare beneficiaries by age group3 ,under age #ah1 #ah-bd1 #be-dd1 #de-fd1 #fe-gi1 #hj and older4 7#d7 ,an analysis on the effect on long-term care residents under ,t,pharm#d and ,t,pharm#e1 including3 7,a7 ,the number of beneficiaries who filled at least one prescription at a pharmacy that provides long-term care services4 7,b7 ,the number of beneficiaries who filled prescriptions at a single long-term care pharmacy only with no prescriptions filled via mail order1 ,,mtf pharmacy1 or another retail pharmacy4 7#e7 ,an analysis of non-network pharmacy use by ,,tricare beneficiaries under ,t,pharm#d and ,t,pharm#e1 disaggregated by rural beneficiaries1 non-rural beneficiaries1 affected beneficiaries1 rural affected beneficiaries1 and non-rural affected beneficiaries3 7,a7 ,the number of beneficiaries who used a non-network pharmacy4 7,b7 ,the number of non-network claims submitted4 7,c7 ,for all non-network claims submitted-- 7i7 the average ,,tricare allowed amount per prescription2 7ii7 the average ,,tricare amount paid per prescription2 and 7iii7 the verage beneficiary out-of-pocket cost per prescription4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term affected beneficiary means a beneficiary who filled at least one prescription in the year preceding ,october #bd1 #bjbb at a departed pharmacy4 7#b7 ,the term beneficiary has the meaning given that term in section #ajgd;g7i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term departed retail pharmacy means a retail pharmacy that participated in the ,,tricare network in ,september1 #bjbb but left the network with the transition to the ,t,pharm#e contract4 7#d7 ,the term network pharmacy means a retail pharmacy described in section #ajgd;g7a77#b77;,e77ii7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term rural-- 7,a7 with regards to a location1 has the meaning given such term in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a772 and 7,b7 with regards to a beneficiary1 has the meaning used by the ,secretary of ,defense in the administration of section #ajgd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,the term ,t,pharm#d means the period covered by the #dth ,generation pharmacy contract under ,,tricare prior to ,october #bd1 #bjbb when the retail network reduction went into effect4 7#g7 ,the term ,t,pharm#e means the period covered by #eth ,generation pharmacy contract under ,,tricare to date4 #gcf4 ,report on copayments for mental or behavioral health care under ,,tricare ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house ,representatives a report on cost sharing paid by beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program for outpatient visits for mental health or behavioral health care4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,efforts of the ,secretary of ,defense to ensure that such cost sharing is affordable for such beneficiaries4 7#b7 ,a summary of such cost sharing during fiscal years #bjai through #bjbd1 including-- 7,a7 the total amount paid by beneficiaries2 7,b7 the number of visits per year2 and 7,c7 the average amount paid per such visit4 7#c7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary regarding how to limit minimize the burden of such cost sharing to such beneficiaries4 #gcg4 ,pilot program to test standalone technology to improve efficiencies in supply-chain management1 medical readiness1 and medical processes 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall carry out a pilot program to test and evaluate existing standalone technology for the purposes of assessing whether such standalone technology-- 7#a7 improves efficiencies in medical supply-chain management and in military medical readiness2 7#b7 streamlines medical processes2 7#c7 improves recordation accuracy2 7#d7 reduces rates of needlestick injury2 and 7#e7 enhances retention rates of military health care providers4 7b7 ,locations ,the pilot shall be conducted at medical facilities of the ,department of ,defense that the ,secretary determines would enable a sufficiently thorough sample size to carry out the assessment under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate #cf months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the assessment of the ,secretary under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,standalone technology defined ,in this section1 the term standalone technology means a device that is capable of accomplishing the functions specified in subsection 7a74 #gch4 ,pilot program on pre-programming of suicide prevention resources into smart devices issued to members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence the conduct of a pilot program under which the ,secretary-- 7#a7 pre-downloads the ,virtual ,hope ,box application of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 or such successor application1 on the covered devices of members of the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 pre-programs the ,national ,suicide ,hotline number and ,veterans ,crisis ,line number into the contacts for such covered devices2 and 7#c7 provides training1 as part of the training on suicide awareness and prevention conducted throughout the ,department of ,defense1 on the preventative resources described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,duration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the pilot program under this section for a two-year period4 7c7 ,scope ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine the appropriate scope of individuals participating in the pilot program under this section to best represent each ,armed ,force and to ensure a relevant sample size4 7d7 ,identification of other resources ,in carrying out the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate with the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to identify other useful technology-related resources for use in the pilot program4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the pilot program under this section terminates1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the pilot program1 including recommendations by the ,secretary relating to expanding the scope of future pilot programs to include members of the ,armed ,forces who do not possess covered devices4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered device means a smart device 7including a mobile phone7 that is issued to an individual by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of an ,armed ,force4 7#b7 ,the term ,veterans ,crisis ,line means the toll-free hotline for veterans established under section #agbj;,f7h7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gci4 ,report on rate of maternal mortality among members of the ,armed ,forces ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and with respect to members of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating in any case in which such ,department is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the rate of maternal mortality among members of the ,armed ,forces and the dependents of such members4 #gdj4 ,annual review and update of online information relating to suicide prevention ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 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 #gda4 ,report on emergency and trauma care for civilians at military treatment facilities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 in collaboration with military treatment facilities engaged in emergency and trauma care to civilian patients1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of any challenges that military treatment facilities have encountered in providing emergency and trauma care to civilian patients1 including challenges related to the transportation of such patients to and from such facilities1 and steps the ,director has taken to overcome such challenges4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the coordination of military treatment facilities with local emergency medical services and any barrier faced by such facilities and services related to providing timely emergency medical care to civilians1 including any barrier caused by installation access4 7#c7 ,a summary of efforts the ,director has taken to address the issues identified in the report of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states titled 8,defense ,health ,care3 ,actions ,needed to ,improve ,billing and ,collection of ,debt for ,civilian ,emergency ,care01 published on ,july #g1 #bjbb 7,,gao-#bb-ajdggj71 including such issues related to inconsistent use of financial relief for civilian emergency patients and the lack of guidance to ensure accurate accounting of billing and collections efforts4 7#d7 ,any recommendations to improve civilian emergency care at ,department of ,defense medical treatment facilities1 including any recommendations for additional legislation4 #gdb4 ,study on blood work of members of the ,armed ,forces regarding ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,study required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study to test the blood of members of the ,armed ,forces relating to relating to ,,covid-#ai4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under this section shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,testing to detect nucleocapsid protein immunoglobin-,g antibodies relating to ,,covid-#ai4 7#b7 ,testing to detect ,t-cell immune response to ,,covid-#ai4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the efficacy of each vaccine for ,,covid-#ai in comparison to-- 7,a7 each other such vaccine2 and 7,b7 infection-acquired immunity4 7#d7 ,an accounting of adverse events 7including hyperimmune response71 disaggregated by-- 7,a7 each vaccine described in paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 history of infection4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after completing the study1 the ,secretary shall submit a report on such study to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 #gdc4 ,report on approving certain transitional and residential brain injury treatment programs 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study to analyze the feasibility of recognizing transitional and residential brain injury treatment programs that are approved by non-governmental accreditation bodies solely to provide services to members of covered ,armed ,forces who sustained a brain injury in the course of performing active duty4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report setting forth the findings and conclusions of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,covered armed forces defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force4 #gdd4 ,study and report on mental health care for pilots and aviators 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall collaborate on a study on the barriers to mental health care for military pilots1 aviators1 and military air traffic controllers4 ,the study shall include the development of a set of recommendations to ensure that pilots and aviators who need mental health care have-- 7#a7 no more barriers to care2 7#b7 no more consequences for seeking care2 and 7#c7 no less scientifically-robust bases for being treated and re-cleared for duty than pilots and aviators who need physical health care4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall jointly submit to ,congress a report that contains the results of the study required under subsection 7a74 #gde4 ,study on tools to diagnose traumatic brain injury in members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,study required2 elements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study of commercially available diagnostic tools that screen for traumatic brain injury 7in this section referred to as ,,tbi7 and may be used by forward-deployed units and in combat zones4 ,such study shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,whether such tools can distinguish mild traumatic brain injury from moderate or severe ,,tbi4 7#b7 ,how such tools could be used with other approved diagnostics 7including neuroimaging biomarkers used in computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging1 blood-based biomarkers1 electrophysiological biomarkers1 oculomotor tracking systems1 and integrated measures of physiological deficits71 to enhance the health1 survival1 and long-term conditions of members and former members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,how such tools would improve military readiness and address concerns regarding the growing medical burden of ,,tbi4 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 containing the following3 7#a7 ,the results of the study4 7#b7 ,determinations of the ,secretary regarding whether to procure and use such tools in addition to other tools already used in the ,department of ,defense to screen for ,,tbi4 7#c7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary regarding legislation that may by necessary to action regarding such tools4 #gdf4 ,study on use of routine neuroimaging modalities in diagnosis1 treatment1 and prevention of brain injury due to blast pressure exposure during combat and training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility and effectiveness of the use of routine neuroimaging modalities in the diagnosis1 treatment1 and prevention of brain injury among members of the ,armed ,forces due to one or more blast pressure exposures during combat and training4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,interim 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 the ,house of ,representatives an interim report on the methods and action plan for the study under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than two years after the date on which the ,secretary begins the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of such study4 #gdg4 ,clarification of responsibilities regarding the integrated disability evaluation system 7a7 ,clarification ,subsection 7h7 of section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,secretaries ,concerned and ,medical ,evaluation ,boards and inserting authority over members2 7#b7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,nothing2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,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 section 7including medical evaluations of members of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the military department concerned71 the ,secretary of each military department shall maintain personnel authority over1 and responsibility for1 any member of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the military department concerned while the member is being considered by a medical evaluation board or is otherwise subject to the integrated disability evaluation system4 ,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 7#c7 ,notwithstanding the responsibilities and authorities of the ,defense ,health ,agency with respect to the administration of the integrated disability evaluation system1 a commander shall1 at all times1 maintain absolute responsibility for1 and authority over1 a member of the armed forces referred to the integrated disability evaluation system4 ,such responsibility and authority include the following3 7,a7 ,the authority to pause any process of the integrated disability evaluation system regarding the member4 7,b7 ,the authority to withdraw the member from the integrated disability evaluation system if the commander determines that any policy1 procedure1 regulation1 or other guidance has not been followed in the member's case4 7#d7 ,pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 a member referred to the integrated disability evaluation system may file an appeal of such referral with the ,secretary of the military department concerned4 ,such an appeal-- 7,a7 shall be in addition to any appeals process established as part of the integrated disability evaluation system2 7,b7 shall include a hearing before an officer who may convene a general court-martial and who is in the chain of command of the member2 and 7,c7 shall be adjudicated not later than #ij days after such filing4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 of such subsection1 as added by this section1 not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of such paragraphs4 #gdh4 ,study on accessibility of mental health care providers and services for active duty members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study determine whether and to what extent members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty have adequate access to mental health care providers and services4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #gdi4 ,requirement to maintain prescription drop boxes at military installations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary has one or more prescription drop boxes to facilitate the safe disposal of unused prescription drugs1 including opioids4 #gej4 ,withholding of funds for failure to submit reports on health conditions of members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty developed after administration of ,,covid-#ai vaccine 7a7 ,withholding ,section #gbe7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #cji7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,not later than and inserting 7#a7 ,not later than2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,if the ,secretary fails to submit a report required under paragraph 7#a7 prior to the deadline applicable under such paragraph1 the amount otherwise authorized to be appropriated for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for the next fiscal year which begins after the deadline shall be reduced by #e percent4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if included in the enactment of ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd4 #gea4 ,health care strategy for members who perform duty in a cold weather location 7a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs shall convene a working group of subject matter experts from the extramural community and military health system to develop a strategy and the medical research and development requirements to deliver pre-hospital1 life-saving interventions for members of the ,armed ,forces who perform duty in cold weather locations4 ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbe1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees such strategy and associated requirements4 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an overarching plan addressing unique pre-hospital lifesaving and sustainment interventions required in cold weather locations and research required to advance medical care in cold weather locations4 7#b7 ,a review of laboratory and medical product development capabilities of the ,department of ,defense to conduct research and development and support the transition and fielding of medical products for cold weather locations4 7#c7 ,identification of and recommendations to amend clinical practice guidelines to treat combat casualties in cold weather locations4 7#d7 ,initial capabilities documents identifying gaps and requirements to support pre-hospital1 life-saving interventions during operations in cold weather locations4 7#e7 ,a recommended investment plan to address clinical and medical research and development capability gaps identified in initial capabilities documents4 7#f7 ,engagement of academic medical centers and institutions to support public-private partnerships for research and development to address the pre-hospital needs of members following injury in cold weather locations4 7b7 ,cold weather location defined ,in this section1 the term cold weather location means a location for which a member may receive special duty pay-- 7#a7 under section #ceb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 pursuant to section #cae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #cg ,u4,s4,c4 #ceb note74 #geb4 ,study on increased telehealth services of the ,defense ,health ,agency ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of a study to determine how to increase access of ,,tricare beneficiaries to telehealth services of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 #gec4 ,annual report on implementation of naloxone distribution ,section #gjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation and effectiveness of naloxone distribution to members of the ,armed ,forces pursuant to this section to reverse opioid overdoses4 4 #ged4 ,funding for ,defense ,health ,programs for education and training 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 7#a7 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #adje for ,defense ,health ,program specified in the corresponding funding table in section #deja1 for ,education and ,training is hereby increased by #be1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #adje for ,defense ,health ,programs1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #deja1 for ,base ,operations_/,communications is hereby reduced by #be1jjj1jjj4 ,,viii ,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters ,a ,acquisition ,policy and ,management #hja4 ,streamlining of ,milestone ,b requirements ,section #dbeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking certification required before and inserting factors to be considered before2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 and 7g7 as subsections 7b71 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting before subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 the following new subsection3 7a7 ,responsibilities ,before granting ,milestone ,b approval for a major defense acquisition program or major subprogram1 the milestone decision authority for the program or subprogram shall ensure that-- 7#a7 information about the program or subprogram is sufficient to warrant entry of the program or subprogram into the engineering and manufacturing development phase2 7#b7 appropriate trade-offs among cost1 schedule1 technical feasibility1 and performance objectives have been made to ensure that the program or subprogram is affordable when considering the per-unit cost and the total life-cycle cost1 and the ,secretary of the military department concerned and the ,chief of the armed force concerned concur with these trade-offs2 and 7#c7 there are sound plans for progression of the program or subprogram to the production phase4 2 7#e7 by amending subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7b7 ,factors to be considered for ,milestone ,b approval ,a major defense acquisition program or major subprogram may not receive ,milestone ,b approval until the milestone decision authority confirms the following factors were considered in the decision to grant ,milestone ,b approval3 7#a7 ,the program or subprogram has received a preliminary design review and a formal post-preliminary design review or an equivalent assessment was conducted4 7#b7 ,the technology in the program or subprogram has been demonstrated in a relevant environment4 7#c7 ,the program or subprogram is affordable when considering the ability of the ,department of ,defense to accomplish the program's or subprogram's mission using alternative systems4 7#d7 ,the estimated procurement unit cost for the program or subprogram and the estimated date for initial operational capability for the baseline description for the program or subprogram 7under section #dbad of this title7 have been established4 7#e7 ,appropriate market research has been conducted prior to technology development to reduce duplication of existing technology and products4 7#f7 ,the ,department of ,defense has completed an analysis of alternatives with respect to the program or subprogram4 7#g7 ,the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council has accomplished its duties with respect to the program or subprogram pursuant to section #aha7;b7 of this title1 including an analysis of the operational requirements for the program or subprogram4 7#h7 ,life-cycle sustainment planning has identified and evaluated relevant sustainment costs throughout development1 production1 operation1 sustainment1 and disposal of the program or subprogram1 and any alternatives1 and such costs are reasonable and have been accurately estimated4 7#i7 ,an estimate has been made of the requirements for core logistics capabilities and the associated sustaining workloads required to support such requirements4 7#aj7 ,the program or subprogram complies with all relevant policies1 regulations1 and directives of the ,department of ,defense4 7#aa7 ,appropriate actions have been taken to negotiate and enter into a contract or contract options for the technical data required to support the program or subprogram4 7#ab7 ,the program or subprogram has an approved life cycle sustainment plan required under section #dcbd7;b7 of this title4 7#ac7 ,in the case of a naval vessel program or subprogram1 such program or subprogram is in compliance with the requirements of section #hffi;b of this title4 2 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,written record of milestone decision ,the milestone decision authority shall issue a written record of decision at the time that ,milestone ,b approval is granted4 ,the record shall confirm compliance with subsection 7b7 and specifically state that the milestone decision authority considered the factors described in subsection 7b7 prior to the decision to grant milestone approval4 ,the milestone decision authority shall retain records of the basis for the milestone decision4 2 7#g7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,certifications or ,determination and inserting ,basis for milestone approval2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking certifications or a determination under subsection 7a7 and inserting a written record of the milestone decision under subsection 7c72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking certifications or determination of the milestone decision authority and inserting decision of the milestone decision authority2 and 7,,ii7 by striking certifications or determination specified in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 and inserting decision specified in subsection 7b72 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking certifications or determination and inserting decision2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking withdraw the certifications or determination concerned or2 and 7ii7 by striking certifications1 determination1 or approval are and inserting approval is2 7#h7 by amending subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7e7 ,submissions to ,congress on ,milestone ,b 7#a7 ,notification ,not later than #ae days after granting ,milestone ,b approval for a major defense acquisition program or major subprogram1 the milestone decision authority for the program or subprogram shall provide to the congressional defense committees and1 in the case of intelligence or intelligence-related activities1 the congressional intelligence committees a written record of the milestone decision4 7#b7 ,additional information 7,a7 ,at the request of any of the congressional defense committees or1 in the case of intelligence or intelligence-related activities1 the congressional intelligence committees1 the milestone decision authority shall submit to the committee an explanation of the basis for the decision to grant ,milestone ,b approval with respect to a major defense acquisition program or major subprogram1 or further information or underlying documentation4 7,b7 ,the explanation or additional information shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 2 and 7#i7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the term written record of milestone decision1 with respect to a major defense acquisition program or a major subprogram1 means a document signed by the milestone decision authority that formalizes approved entry of the program or subprogram into the next phase of the acquisition process4 4 #hjb4 ,prohibition on contracting with covered entities that contract with lobbyists for ,chinese military companies 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dffc4 ,prohibition on contracting with covered entities that contract with lobbyists for ,chinese military companies 7a7 ,prohibition on entering into contracts with covered entities ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract with a company or a subsidiary of a company if such company or subsidiary is a party to a contract with a covered entity4 7b7 ,waiver ,upon notification to ,congress1 the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirements of this section4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered entity means an entity that engages in lobbying activities for any entity determined to be a ,chinese military company listed in accordance with section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7#b7 ,the term lobbying activities has the meaning given in section #ajde7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #iga note prec474 4 7b7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,june #cj1 #bjbf4 #hjc4 ,notice of contract cancellation or termination relating to remote or isolated installations ,chapter #cfe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dgje4 ,notice of contract cancellation or termination relating to remote or isolated installations 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided by subsection 7b71 not later than #cj days prior to the ,secretary or any other official of an element of the ,department of ,defense cancelling or terminating a contract1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a notice of such cancellation or termination if such cancellation or termination involves a reduction in employment of not fewer than-- 7#a7 #ej remote or isolated installation contractor employees2 or 7#b7 #ajj employees of contractors1 including remote or isolated installation contractor employees4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,the ,secretary may waive subsection 7a7 with respect to the cancellation or termination of a contract if the ,secretary determines that such waiver is in the interest of national security4 7#b7 ,if the ,secretary waives subsection 7a7 with respect to the cancellation or termination of a contract1 the ,secretary shall submit the notice required by such subsection with respect to such cancellation or termination not later than one week after such cancellation or termination4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given such term in section #bhja7;c7 of this title4 7#b7 ,the term remote or isolated installation means a military installation that is a remote military installation1 as determined by the ,secretary pursuant to the policy required by section #efe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #agdi2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agha;b note74 7#c7 ,the term remote or isolated installation contractor employee means an individual who-- 7,a7 is an employee of a contractor2 7,b7 as such an employee1 provides goods or services to a remote or isolated installation2 and 7,c7 resides in the same geographic area as such remote or isolated installation4 7#d7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 #hjd4 ,procurement of cleaning products ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 only procure cleaning products that are identified by-- 7#a7 the ,safer ,choice program2 or 7#b7 an independent third-party organization that provides certifications in a manner consistent with the ,safer ,choice program4 #hje4 ,no conflicts of interest for fuel services financial management contracts 7a7 ,contracting prohibition ,the ,department of ,defense shall not-- 7#a7 contract with a fuel service provider 7including any fuel supplier or broker71 or a contractor who has subcontracted with a fuel service provider1 to oversee the financial management of1 or the processing of fuel transactions for1 the ,department's fuel network2 or 7#b7 make any fuel purchases through a fuel network managed by a fuel service provider and administered under a no-cost contract4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary makes a determination that such waiver is vital to the national security of the ,united ,states2 and submits to ,congress a report justifying the use of such waiver and the importance of such waiver to the national security of the ,united ,states4 #hjf4 ,prohibition on certain transportation contracts 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not award a contract or order to a transportation service provider for any shipment that requires any transportation protective service if such transportation service provider is not authorized by the ,department of ,defense to transport cargo requiring such a service4 7b7 ,transportation requirement waiver limits ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not1 except by issuing a rule1 waive or reduce-- 7#a7 any requirement regarding transportation protective services for any transportation service provider2 or 7#b7 any security clearance requirements for drivers of transportation service providers4 7c7 ,transportation protective service2 transportation service provider defined ,in this section1 the terms transportation protective service and transportation service provider have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in the publication of the ,military ,surface ,deployment and ,distribution ,command entitled ,,military ,,freight ,,traffic ,,unified ,,rules ,,publication-#a 7,,mfturp-#a71 issued ,september #ab1 #bjbb1 or any successor thereto4 #hjg4 ,prohibition on ,department of ,defense ,procurement from ,companies ,providing ,semiconductors and ,semiconductor-,related ,products to ,huawei 7a7 ,prohibition ,beginning on the date that is #ij days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall not enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of any covered semiconductor products and services for the ,department of ,defense with any entity that provides covered semiconductor products and services to ,huawei4 7b7 ,certification process ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not later than the date on which the prohibition in subsection 7a7 of this section takes effect1 develop and implement a process requiring each entity seeking to provide covered semiconductor products and services to the ,department of ,defense to certify to the ,department of ,defense that such entity does not provide covered semiconductor products and services to ,huawei4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term covered semiconductor products and services means-- 7,a7 semiconductors2 7,b7 equipment for manufacturing semiconductors2 and 7,c7 tools for designing semiconductors2 and 7#b7 the term ,huawei means-- 7,a7 ,huawei ,technologies ,company2 7,b7 any entity that is a subsidiary1 owner1 beneficial owner1 affiliate1 or successor of ,huawei ,technologies ,company2 and 7,c7 any entity that is directly or indirectly controlled by ,huawei ,technologies ,company4 #hjh4 ,updated guidance on planning for global demand 7a7 ,program guidance on planning for global demand ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall ensure that the program guidance for major defense acquisition programs 7as defined in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 and for acquisition programs and projects that are carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja note prec47 is revised to integrate planning for global demand under foreign military sales1 direct commercial sales1 and other relevant transfer authorities to capture and plan for international demand under section #be of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfe71 including-- 7#a7 for major defense acquisition programs1 an assessment of such programs to identify global demand2 and 7#b7 for technologies under an acquisition program or project carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway that are transitioned to a major capability acquisition program1 an assessment of potential global demand needs of such technologies not later than one year after the date of such transition4 7b7 ,assessment of ,global ,demand ,the ,under ,secretary shall consult with the heads of relevant ,federal agencies and existing databases1 including any databases administered by the ,directorate of ,defense ,trade ,controls of the ,department of ,state1 to issue the guidance required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,revision of guidance for program protection plans ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall revise the guidance for program protection plans to integrate a requirement to determine global demand for the programs covered by such plans4 #hji4 ,prohibition on contracting with shipyards controlled by a foreign adversary 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into any contract or other agreement with a shipyard controlled by a foreign adversary4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term controlled by a foreign adversary means1 with respect to a shipyard1 that such shipyard is-- 7,a7 a foreign person that is domiciled in1 is headquartered in1 has its principal place of business in1 or is organized under the laws of a foreign adversary country2 7,b7 an entity with respect to which a foreign person or combination of foreign persons described in subparagraph 7,a7 directly or indirectly own at least a #bj percent stake2 or 7,c7 a person subject to the direction or control of a foreign person or entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#b7 ,the term foreign adversary country means a country specified in section #dhgb7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hji;,a4 ,budget recommendations for multiyear procurement of priority items 7a7 ,recommendation ,along with the budget materials submitted to ,congress in support of the annual budget request of the ,president 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 for fiscal year #bjbf and for each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 shall include an annex with recommendations to ,congress-- 7#a7 contracts for priority items that could be considered under a covered multiyear contract that were not considered as such in the budget materials submitted1 and the rationale for exclusion of such priority items from such materials2 7#b7 the cost of implementation of such contracts for priority items under a covered multiyear contract2 7#c7 any challenges to implementing such contracts for priority items under a covered multiyear contract2 and 7#d7 any technical assistance required to include contracts for such priority items under a covered multiyear contract in a subsequent fiscal year4 7b7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the covered officials1 shall designate any contracts for priority items based on need that will best serve the commanders of the geographic combatant commands for contingency planning and execution4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term contract for priority items means a contract for goods for any the following3 7,a7 ,shipbuilding4 7,b7 ,fighter aircraft4 7,c7 ,submarines4 7,d7 ,ground vehicle systems4 7,e7 ,unmanned aerial systems4 7,f7 ,hypersonics4 7,g7 ,any goods needed to address supply chain disruptions and constraints for the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term covered officials mean-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,army2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,navy2 7,c7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7,d7 the ,director of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 7#c7 ,the term covered multiyear procurement means a multiyear contract described under section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that-- 7,a7 such contract shall be for a term of greater than one but less than three years2 7,b7 performance of such contract during the second or subsequent year of such term may be contingent upon the appropriation of funds and may provide for a cancellation payment to be made to the contractor if such appropriations are not made4 #hji;,b4 ,prohibition on certain ,chinese e-commerce purchases 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to acquire any good from ,temu or ,shein or through a service operated by either such entity except as provided by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,waiver ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to the acquisition of a good to the extent that the ,secretary of ,defense determines that such acquisition of such good from ,temu or ,shein or through a service operated by either such entity is in the interest of national security4 #hji;,c4 ,prohibition and report on contracts for online tutoring services 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract for online tutoring services which could result in personal data of citizens of the ,united ,states being transferred to the control of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the risks of personal data of citizens of the ,united ,states being transferred to the control of the ,people's ,republic of ,china pursuant to any contracts for online tutoring services of the ,department of ,defense in progress4 #hji;,d4 ,review panel on fair and reasonable pricing and contract oversight 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a review panel on fair and reasonable pricing and contract oversight of sole-source contracts for munitions and weapons systems contracts1 including related contracts for services and spare parts4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the review panel shall be composed of the following six members3 7,a7 ,the ,director ,price1 ,cost1 and ,finance of the ,office of ,defense ,pricing and ,contracting of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,contract ,audit ,agency4 7,c7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency4 7,d7 ,an individual from the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense4 7,e7 ,two individuals appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense with expertise in contract pricing1 contract negotiations1 and contract oversight4 7#b7 ,expert appointment criteria ,when appointing individuals described in paragraph 7#a77;,e7 to the review panel1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall appoint only individuals-- 7,a7 that have extensive experience in both the public and private 7including defense and commercial experience7 sectors2 and 7,b7 who1 in the three-year period immediately preceding such appointment-- 7i7 have not been employed by a contractor of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7ii7 undertaken any actions on behalf of such a contractor for which the individual was compensated in any way4 7#c7 ,member employment restrictions ,in addition to any other restriction imposed by law1 during the period beginning on the date an individual is appointed as a member of the review panel and ending on the date that is #c years after such individual ceases to be a member of the review panel1 such individual may not be employed by a contractor of the ,department of ,defense or undertake any actions on behalf of such a contractor for which the individual is compensated in any way4 7c7 ,duties ,the review panel shall do the following3 7#a7 ,identify an extensive and representative sample of all fixed price contracts and subcontracts1 including delivery and task orders1 in excess of #aj1jjj1jjj awarded during a period determined by the review panel1 except that-- 7,a7 the period determined by the review panel shall include the #ae-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 the sample shall include contracts the performance of which is at least #ge percent complete4 7#b7 ,provide to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a comparison between negotiated contract prices and actual cost outcomes on the contracts and subcontracts included in the sample identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,provide to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an analysis of the sample identified under paragraph 7#a7 to determine if the pricing for the contracting in such sample exceeded fair and reasonable prices and1 if so1 whether excessive pricing is widespread or unique to certain weapons systems1 sectors1 or companies4 7#d7 ,provide to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an analysis of the sample identified under paragraph 7#a7 that compares initial price submitted by the contractor and subcontractor in the proposal to actual cost outcomes in order to determine the accuracy of contractor estimating systems4 7#e7 ,provide to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an analysis of the degree of competition on spare parts contracts determined to be a commercial product 7as defined in section #ajc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#f7 ,conduct a review and provide an analysis to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that determines the degree to which contract prices for contracts and subcontracts for spare parts that are subject to the submission of certified cost and pricing data exceed fair and reasonable prices in comparison to contracts and subcontracts for spare parts that do not require the submission of certified cost and pricing data4 7#g7 ,provide to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an analysis of the adequacy and degree of contractor oversight by the ,department of ,defense1 including the sufficiency of post-contract award audits for compliance with chapter #bga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,administrative matters 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the review panel with timely access to appropriate information1 data1 resources1 and analysis so that the review panel may conduct a thorough and independent assessment as required by this section4 7#b7 ,subpoena powers ,to the degree that any company who has entered into a contract or subcontract subject to the chapter #bga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and refuses to provide actual cost information to include all internal estimates to complete for unfinished work1 the ,inspector ,general shall use its subpoena powers to compel the delivery of the requested information4 7#c7 ,inapplicability of ,,faca ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the review panel4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,review panel report ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense establishes the review panel1 the panel shall transmit a final report to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,elements ,the final report shall contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the review panel1 including all analyses required by this section as well as recommendations regarding the adherence to fair and reasonable pricing for contracts and subcontracts and improvements related to contractor oversight4 7#c7 ,interim reports 7,a7 ,not later than #h months and #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to1 or brief1 the congressional defense committees on the interim findings of the review panel with respect to the elements set forth in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,not later than #d months after the ,secretary submits a report to or briefs the congressional defense committees under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a second report to1 or provided a second briefing to1 the congressional defense committees on the interim findings of the review panel with respect to the elements set forth in paragraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,the panel shall provide regular updates to the ,secretary of ,defense for purposes of providing the interim reports required under this paragraph4 7#d7 ,final report ,not later than #cj days after receiving the final report of the review panel under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall transmit such final report1 together with such comments as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 to the congressional defense committees4 7f7 ,defense acquisition workforce development fund support ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use amounts available in the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account established under section #agje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to support activities of the review panel under this section4 7g7 ,review panel defined ,in this section1 the term review panel means the review panel established under subsection 7a74 ,b ,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations #haa4 ,modification to exception for submission of certified cost or pricing data for certain components and parts of commercial products 7a7 ,in general ,section #cgjc7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking component of the ,department of ,defense and inserting element of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by striking of such product or service4 and inserting the following3 8of-- 7,a7 such commercial product1 or a component or part of such commercial product1 or a service procured for support of such product2 or 7,b7 such commercial service4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking shall request and inserting the following3 8shall-- 7,a7 request 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 provide to the head of the contracting activity a rationale and detailed explanation for not making such presumption4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,in a review conducted under this subsection1 the head of a contracting activity may consider evidence of whether or not the product or service to be procured is a commercial product or a commercial service4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #cgjc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting ,evidence on recent purchase prices4-- before ,a contracting officer4 #hab4 ,application of recent price history and purchase orders to truthful cost or pricing data requirements 7a7 ,modifications to definitions 7#a7 ,purchase order defined ,section #cgja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,purchase order ,the term purchase order shall have the meaning given in section #ac4cjb of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7or any successor regulation74 4 7#b7 ,inclusion of purchase orders in cost or pricing data ,section #cgja7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting or purchase order after price of a contract2 and 7,b7 by inserting or purchase order modification after contract modification4 7b7 ,cost or pricing data and certification requirements for purchase orders ,section #cgjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,purchase orders ,an offeror for a purchase order shall be required to submit cost or pricing data before award of the purchase order4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 in the case of a submission by an offeror for a purchase order1 to the head of the contracting activity 7or a designated representative of such head74 4 7c7 ,recent price history exception to submission of certified cost or pricing data ,section #cgjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking a subcontract1 or modification of a contract or subcontract and inserting a subcontract1 a purchase order1 or a modification of a contract1 subcontract1 or purchase order2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 recent price history as described in subsection 7g74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,determination of recent price history ,notwithstanding the requirements of subsection 7e71 for purposes of applying the exception under subsection 7a77#a77;,c7 to the required submission of certified cost or pricing data for a subcontract1 a purchase order1 or a modification to a subcontract or purchase order with a proposed value less than or equal to #e1jjj1jjj1 the contracting officer shall ensure that the price is reasonable by considering each of the following3 7#a7 ,prices paid by the ,government for a subcontract1 purchase order1 or modification of a subcontract or purchase order for the same good or service from the same subcontractor or supplier during the #ab-month period immediately preceding the issuance of a request for proposal1 request for a modification1 issuance of a purchase order1 or similar written intent to procure goods or services4 7#b7 ,such prices paid during such #ab-month period that were supported by cost or pricing data or other data adequate to determine a reasonable price4 7#c7 ,the effect of inflation or other macroeconomic factors on the reliability of such prices paid4 4 7d7 ,conforming amendments ,chapter #bga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cgjd1 by striking subcontract1 or modification of a contract or subcontract each place it appears and inserting subcontract1 a purchase order1 or a modification of a contract1 subcontract1 or purchase order2 and 7#b7 in section #cgje1 by striking subcontract1 or modification of a contract or subcontract each place it appears and inserting subcontract1 a purchase order1 or a modification of a contract1 subcontract1 or purchase order4 7e7 ,conforming regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to conform with the amendments made by this section4 #hac4 ,elimination of late cost and pricing data submission defense ,section #cgjf7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 the cost or pricing data were submitted by the prime contractor or subcontractor after the date of agreement on the price of the contract 7or price of the modification7 or1 if applicable consistent with subsection 7a77#b71 such other date agreed upon between the parties4 4 #had4 ,clarification of other transaction authority for follow on production ,section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,the term follow-on production contract or transaction means a contract or transaction to produce1 sustain1 or otherwise implement the results of a successfully completed prototype project for continued or expanded use by the ,department of ,defense4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,a follow-on production award may be provided for in a transaction entered into under this section for a prototype project1 awarded with respect to such a transaction as one or more separate awards1 or a combination thereof42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 one or more separate awards of follow-on production contracts or transactions with respect to a transaction described in such paragraph1 or a combination thereof1 after paragraph 7#a74 #hae4 ,clarification of other transaction authority for facility repair 7a7 ,in general ,section #djbb7;i77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking except for projects carried out for the purpose of repairing a facility12 7#b7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,in carrying out2 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the requirements of this paragraph shall not apply to projects carried out for the purpose of repairing a facility4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to a transaction for a prototype project under section #djbb7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this section4 #haf4 ,special operations forces procurement authority ,section #aijc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,for a procurement and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 for a procurement2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,special operations forces procurement 7#a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of this section-- 7,a7 a procurement for special operations forces to perform activities described in section #afg7k7 of title #aj in support of an undeclared contingency operation shall be deemed to be in support of a contingency operation 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj72 7,b7 contracts to be awarded with respect to such a procurement shall be deemed to be awarded and performed outside of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 purchases to be made under such a procurement shall be deemed to be made outside of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 with respect to such a procurement to which this section applies under subsection 7a7-- 7i7 the amount in subsection 7b77#a7 is deemed to be #ce1jjj2 and 7ii7 the #e1jjj1jjj limitation in sections #aija7;a77#b7 and #ccje7;a77#b7 of this title and section #cbje7;a77#b7 of title #aj is deemed to be #ae1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,special operations forces ,the term special operations forces has the meaning given such term in section #afg7;j7 of title #aj4 7,b7 ,undeclared contingency operation ,the term undeclared contingency operation means an operation in which members of the armed forces are or may become involved in military actions1 operations1 or hostilities against an enemy of the ,united ,states or against an opposing foreign force1 other than an operation designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as a contingency operation 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj74 4 #hag4 ,avoidance of use of lowest price technically acceptable source selection criteria for procurement of munitions response services ,section #hhj7;c77#a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja note7 is amended by inserting munitions response services1 after telecommunications devices and services14 #hah4 ,extension of temporary authority to modify certain contracts and options based on the effects of inflation ,subsection 7e7 of the first section of ,public ,law #he-hjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7;e77 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #hai4 ,limitation on availability of funds for chiller class projects of the ,department of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to acquire goods or services under a non-competitive justification and approval for the purposes of standardizing the heating1 ventilation1 and air conditioning chillers at installations of the ,air ,force until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees the certification described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,certification described ,the certification described in this subsection is a certification that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense has developed a methodology to compare the cost of initially acquiring the heating1 ventilation1 and air conditioning chillers and equipment supporting such chillers for the purposes described in subsection 7a7 under a non-competitive justification and approval to the cost of initially acquiring such chillers and equipment for such purposes using competitive procedures2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense has established metrics to measure the effects of standardizing the heating1 ventilation1 and air conditioning chillers at installations of the ,air ,force1 including the costs of training technicians1 any savings resulting from the ability of employees of the ,government to repair such chillers1 the cost of initially acquiring chillers and equipment supporting such chillers for such purpose1 and the life cycle costs of such chillers2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,defense has collected data demonstrating that the use of procedures other than competitive procedures to acquire chillers for the purposes of standardizing the heating1 ventilation1 and air conditioning chillers at installations of the ,air ,force has resulted in lower life cycle costs compared to using competitive procedures for such acquisitions4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term competitive procedures has the meaning given such term in section #cjab of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term non-competitive justification and approval means the justification and approval required by section #cbjd7;e77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the use of procedures other than competitive procedures to award a contract4 #hbj4 ,regulations applicable to combat footwear of members of all branches of the armed forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations prohibiting any member of the ,armed ,forces from wearing optional combat boots as part of a required uniform unless the optional combat boots are entirely manufactured in the ,united ,states and entirely made of-- 7#a7 materials grown1 reprocessed1 reused1 or produced in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 components that are manufactured entirely in the ,united ,states and entirely made of materials described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term optional combat boots1 with respect to a member of the ,armed ,forces1 combat boots not furnished to such member of the ,armed ,forces by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term required uniform means a uniform a member of the ,armed ,forces is required to wear as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 #hba4 ,addition of domestically produced stainless steel flatware to the requirement to buy certain articles from ,american sources 7a7 ,addition to covered items 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dhfb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,stainless steel flatware4 2 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 ,c ,provisions ,relating to ,workforce ,development #hca4 ,updated ,adaptive ,acquisition ,framework training 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iv of chapter #hg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #agdi4 ,updated ,adaptive ,acquisition ,framework training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and in consultation with industry representatives1 shall ensure that the training program for the acquisition workforce on the adaptive acquisition framework 7as described in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4jb1 ,operation of the ,adaptive ,acquisition ,framework7 that is part of the curriculum of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university includes training on-- 7#a7 the relevant innovative procedures and best practices of the private sector for acquiring goods and services2 and 7#b7 acquisition authorities applicable to the adaptive acquisition framework that were established or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense in the preceding two years4 7b7 ,training requirements 7#a7 ,the training required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7,a7 learning objectives related to market research1 communicating with industry1 and identifying and implementing the best practices used by industry for acquiring goods and services2 7,b7 learning objectives that encourage the use of technologies that are commercial products1 commercial services1 and commercially available off-the-shelf items 7as such terms are defined in sections #ajc1 #ajc;a1 and #ajd1 respectively1 of title #da71 to the greatest extent practicable2 and 7,c7 training on technology procured as a consumption-based solution 7as defined in section #hcd of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note77 or emerging technology4 7#b7 ,beginning #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less than every two years thereafter1 the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university shall update the training described in subsection 7a7 to include all acquisition authorities applicable to the adaptive acquisition framework that were established or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense in the two years preceding such update4 7c7 ,acquisition workforce defined ,in this section1 the term acquisition workforce has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a71 except that the term only includes-- 7#a7 program executive officers 7as such term is defined in section #agcg of this title72 7#b7 program managers 7as such term is defined in such section72 7#c7 general officers 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;b7 of this title72 7#d7 flag officers 7as such term is defined in such section72 and 7#e7 individuals holding ,senior ,executive ,service positions 7as such term is defined in section #cacb of title #e74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #hg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #agdh the following new item3 #agdi4 ,updated ,adaptive ,acquisition ,framework training4 4 #hcb4 ,performance incentives related to commercial product and commercial service determinations ,section #cdef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 establish and maintain performance incentives for contracting officers and program managers that request support described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or program manager after contracting officer2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or program manager 7as applicable7 after contracting officer each place it appears4 #hcc4 ,autonomous unmanned aerial system acquisition pathways 7a7 ,acquisition pathways ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 procurement programs for autonomous unmanned aerial systems use separate1 parallel acquisition pathways for hardware and software related to such systems4 7b7 ,additional requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that members of the acquisition workforce 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 with respect to the procurement of autonomous unmanned aerial systems under this section and to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 use the appropriate software acquisition pathway established under section #hjj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #adgh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note72 and 7#b7 include requirements for hardware components of such systems to be compliant with modular open system approach 7as defined in section #ddja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7c7 ,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 that includes-- 7#a7 a description of plans to implement the separate1 parallel acquisition pathways described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations by the ,secretary for any legislative action the ,secretary determines necessary to implement this section4 7d7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply with respect to contracts for the procurement of autonomous unmanned aerial systems or hardware or software related to such systems entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this section4 #hcd4 ,pilot program for program management offices to compete in rehabilitating at-risk programs 7a7 ,pilot program authorized ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall establish a pilot program to test the feasibility and reliability of requiring program managers within the ,department of ,defense to manage at-risk programs selected under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,selection of at-risk programs ,the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall select not less than #b and not more than #c at-risk programs for the pilot program established under this section4 7c7 ,selection of program manager ,not later than #ab months after selecting at-risk programs under subsection 7b71 the ,under ,secretary shall select one program manager to assume management of each selected at-risk programs4 7d7 ,existing personnel ,activities under the pilot program established under this section shall be carried out by existing personnel of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,evaluation metrics ,before selecting at-risk programs under subsection 7b71 the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program and the activities under the pilot program4 7f7 ,implementation plan required ,not later than #ahj days after selection of all program managers under subsection 7c71 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the definition of an at-risk program for purposes of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,the at-risk programs selected under subsection 7b7 and a description of the technology to be developed under such programs4 7#c7 ,the metrics to be used in evaluating the effectiveness of the at-risk program4 7g7 ,final report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following elements3 7#a7 ,initial results of the pilot program1 including challenges and successes4 7#b7 ,a recommendation on whether the pilot program should be extended1 expanded1 or made permanent4 7#c7 ,recommendations for changes to applicable statutes1 regulations1 or policies to support the pilot program4 7h7 ,termination ,the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 and all activities under such pilot program shall terminate not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term at-risk program means a ,department of ,defense program for the rapid fielding of technology that is determined by the ,under ,secretary to be to be at-risk due to failures or delays in reaching technical milestones4 7#b7 ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment of the ,department of ,defense4 ,d ,provisions ,relating to ,supply ,chains and ,domestic ,sourcing #hda4 ,enhancing requirements for information relating to supply chain risk ,section #cbeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 consulting with procurement or other relevant officials of the covered agency2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking with the concurrence of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment12 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 a summary of the risk assessment that serves as the basis for the written determination required by paragraph 7#b72 and 2 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,b72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively4 #hdb4 ,amendment to requirement to buy strategic materials critical to national security from ,american sources ,section #dhfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,b71 by inserting qualifying before foreign2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7m71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,the term qualifying foreign government means the government of a country with which the ,united ,states has in effect a reciprocal defense procurement memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to section #dhea of this title4 4 #hdc4 ,modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement of goods other than ,united ,states goods ,section #dhfd7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,diesel engines that operate at a maximum of not greater than #abjj revolutions per minute and are capable of generating a power output of greater than #cejj kilowatts4 4 #hdd4 ,risk management for ,department of ,defense pharmaceutical supply chains ,section #hfj7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bgcd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 temperature exposure throughout the supply chain process1 before and final drug products2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by inserting 1 including temperature monitoring throughout the supply chain after of drugs4 #hde4 ,inclusion of recycled materials in domestic preference for strategic and critical materials ,section #hdh7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cgfi2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting after ,united ,states the following3 1 including processing of strategic and critical materials from recycled and reused minerals and metals12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 including from recycled and reused minerals and metals1 after critical materials2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 the development of sources of supply for strategic and critical materials derived from recycled and reused minerals and metals2 and 4 #hdf4 ,report relating to certain domestic nonavailability determinations 7a7 ,report on procurement of fire-resistant fiber blend fabric ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and two years after such date1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,information on the availability of a domestic source for fire-resistant fiber blend fabric for the production of uniforms4 7#b7 ,a description of any contract the ,secretary or a ,secretary of a military department has entered into for the procurement of fire-resistant fiber blend fabric from a domestic source in the three-year period preceding the date of such report4 7b7 ,domestic nonavailability determination report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that includes a description of the following3 7#a7 ,the process of making a domestic nonavailability determination pursuant to section #dhfb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the average length of time to make such determination4 7#b7 ,the process of reviewing such determinations1 including factors that trigger the initiation of a review1 and the timelines associated with each such review4 7#c7 ,the process by which ,secretary determines whether to terminate or modify such determination4 #hdg4 ,supply chain illumination ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement incentives to encourage each contractor of the ,department of ,defense to implement and use policies1 procedures1 and tools that allow such contractor to assess and monitor the entire supply chain of such contractor to identify potential vulnerabilities and security and noncompliance risks with respect to goods and services provided to the ,department4 #hdh4 ,study on use of off-the-shelf information technology products from foreign adversary countries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a study on the use by the ,department of ,defense of off-the-shelf information technology products that were manufactured1 produced1 or assembled by a covered company1 including goods used by the ,department that contain such an off-the-shelf information technology product4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study required by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term commercially available off-the-shelf item has the meaning given such term in section #ajd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered company means-- 7,a7 an entity that is organized under the laws of or located in a foreign adversary country2 7,b7 a parent1 subsidiary1 or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 an entity otherwise directly or indirectly owned by or subject to the control of an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the term foreign adversary country has the meaning given the term covered nation in section #dhgb7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term off-the-shelf information technology product means a commercially available off-the-shelf item that can process1 store1 or transmit digital data4 ,e ,industrial ,base ,matters #hea4 ,entrepreneurial ,innovation ,project designations 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,designating certain ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs as ,entrepreneurial ,innovation ,projects ,chapter #cjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #djfg the following new section3 #djfh4 ,entrepreneurial ,innovation ,project designations 7a7 ,in general ,during the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this section1 and during each subsequent fiscal year1 each ,secretary concerned1 in consultation with each chief of an armed force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned1 shall designate not less than five eligible programs as ,entrepreneurial ,innovation ,projects4 7b7 ,application ,an eligible program seeking designation as an ,entrepreneurial ,innovation ,project under this section shall submit to the ,secretary concerned an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary concerned determines appropriate4 7c7 ,designation criteria ,in making designations under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned shall consider-- 7#a7 the potential of the eligible program to-- 7,a7 advance the national security capabilities of the ,united ,states and1 in the case of the ,coast ,guard1 the law enforcement capabilities of the ,united ,states on the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 including maritime domain awareness related to such law enforcement2 7,b7 provide new technologies or processes1 or new applications of existing technologies1 that will enable new alternatives to existing programs2 and 7,c7 provide future cost savings2 7#b7 whether an advisory panel has recommended the eligible program for designation2 and 7#c7 such other criteria that the ,secretary concerned determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,designation benefits 7#a7 ,future-years defense program inclusion ,with respect to each designated program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the next future-years defense program the estimated expenditures of such designated program4 ,in the preceding sentence1 the term next future-years defense program means the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of this title after the date on which such designated program is designated under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,programming proposal ,each designated program shall be included by the ,secretary concerned under a separate heading in any programming proposals submitted to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,,ppbe component ,each designated program shall be considered by the ,secretary concerned as an integral part of the planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution process of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,entrepreneurial ,innovation ,advisory panels 7#a7 ,establishment ,for each military department and the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary concerned shall establish an advisory panel that1 starting in the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this section1 and in each subsequent fiscal year1 shall identify and recommend to the ,secretary concerned for designation under subsection 7a7 eligible programs based on the criteria described in subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition 7i7 ,in general ,each advisory panel shall be composed of four members appointed by the ,secretary concerned and one member appointed by the chief of the relevant armed force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned4 7ii7 ,secretary concerned appointments ,the ,secretary concerned shall appoint members to the advisory panel as follows3 7,i7 ,three members who-- 7aa7 have experience with private sector entrepreneurial innovation1 including development and implementation of such innovations into well-established markets2 and 7bb7 are not employed by the ,federal ,government4 7,,ii7 ,one member who is in the ,senior ,executive ,service and-- 7aa7 in the case of the advisory panel for the ,coast ,guard1 in the acquisition directorate established under section #aaja of title #ad2 and 7bb7 in all other cases1 in the acquisition workforce 7as defined in section #agje of this title7 of the relevant military department4 7iii7 ,service chief appointment ,the chief of an armed force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned shall appoint to the advisory panel one member who is a member of such armed forces4 7,b7 ,terms 7i7 ,private sector members ,members described in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,i7 shall serve for a term of three years1 except that of the members first appointed-- 7,i7 one shall serve a term of one year2 7,,ii7 one shall serve a term of two years2 and 7,,iii7 one shall serve a term of three years4 7ii7 ,federal ,government employees ,members described in clause 7ii77,,ii7 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 shall serve for a term of two years1 except that the first member appointed under subparagraph 7,a77iii7 shall serve for a term of one year4 7,c7 ,chair ,the chair for each advisory panel shall be as follows3 7i7 ,for the first year of operation of each such advisory panel1 and every other year thereafter1 the member appointed under subparagraph 7,a77iii74 7ii7 ,for the second year of operation of each such advisory panel1 and every other year thereafter1 the member appointed under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,ii74 7,d7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy in an advisory panel shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7,e7 ,conflict of interest ,members and staff of each advisory panel shall disclose to the relevant ,secretary concerned1 and such ,secretary concerned shall mitigate to the extent practicable1 any professional or organizational conflict of interest of such members or staff arising from service on the advisory panel4 7,f7 ,compensation 7i7 ,private sector member compensation ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 members of an advisory panel1 and the support staff of such members1 shall be compensated at a rate determined reasonable by the ,secretary concerned and shall be reimbursed in accordance with section #egjc of title #e for reasonable travel costs and expenses incurred in performing duties as members of an advisory panel4 7ii7 ,prohibition on compensation of ,federal employees ,members of an advisory panel who are full-time officers or employees of the ,united ,states or ,members of ,congress may not receive additional pay1 allowances1 or benefits by reason of their service on an advisory panel4 7#c7 ,selection process 7,a7 ,initial selection ,each advisory panel shall select not less than ten eligible programs that have submitted an application under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,program plans 7i7 ,in general ,each eligible program selected under subparagraph 7,a7 may submit to the advisory panel that selected such eligible program a program plan containing the five-year goals1 execution plans1 schedules1 and funding needs of such eligible program4 7ii7 ,support ,each ,secretary concerned shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 provide eligible programs selected under subparagraph 7,a7 with access to information to support the development of the program plans described in clause 7i74 7,c7 ,final selection ,each advisory panel shall recommend to the ,secretary concerned for designation under subsection 7a7 not less than five eligible programs that submitted a program plan under subparagraph 7,b7 to such advisory panel4 ,if there are less than five such eligible programs1 such advisory panel may recommend to the ,secretary concerned for designation under subsection 7a7 less than five such eligible programs4 7#d7 ,administrative and technical support ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide the relevant advisory panel with such administrative support1 staff1 and technical assistance as the ,secretary concerned determines necessary for such advisory panel to carry out it duties4 7#e7 ,funding ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use amounts available from the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account established under section #agje of this title to support the activities of advisory panels4 7f7 ,revocation of designation ,if the ,secretary concerned determines that a designated program cannot reasonably meet the objectives of such designated program in the relevant programming proposal referred to in subsection 7d77#b7 or such objectives are irrelevant1 such ,secretary concerned may revoke the designation4 7g7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress an annual report describing each designated program and the progress each designated program has made toward achieving the objectives of the designated program4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory panel ,the term advisory panel means an advisory panel established under subsection 7e77#a74 7#b7 ,designated program ,the term designated program means an eligible program that has been designated as an ,entrepreneurial ,innovation ,project under this section4 7#c7 ,eligible program ,the term eligible program means work performed pursuant to a ,phase ,,iii agreement 7as such term is defined in section #i7r77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7r77#b7774 4 7#b7 ,target chapter table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #cjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item related to section #djfg the following new item3 #djfh4 ,entrepreneurial ,innovation ,project designations4 4 7b7 ,establishment deadline ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each of the ,secretaries concerned shall establish the advisory panels described in section #djfh7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 #heb4 ,modification to procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials 7a7 ,modification regarding advanced batteries in disclosures concerning rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials by contractors of department of defense ,section #heg of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bgbg2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking permanent magnet and inserting permanent magnet1 or an advanced battery or advanced battery component 7as those terms are defined1 respectively1 in section #djbjg7;a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahgda7;a77712 and 7ii7 by striking of the magnet and inserting of the magnet1 the advanced battery1 or the advanced battery component 7as applicable72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by amending to read as follows3 7#b7 ,elements ,a disclosure under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a system described in that paragraph shall include-- 7,a7 if the system includes a permanent magnet1 an identification of the country or countries in which-- 7i7 any rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials used in the magnet were mined2 7ii7 such elements and materials were refined into oxides2 7iii7 such elements and materials were made into metals and alloys2 and 7iv7 the magnet was sintered or bonded and magnetized2 and 7,b7 if the system includes an advanced battery or an advanced battery component1 an identification of the country or countries in which-- 7i7 any strategic and critical materials that are covered minerals used in the battery or component were refined1 processed1 or reprocessed2 7ii7 any strategic and critical materials that are covered minerals and that were manufactured into the battery or component2 and 7iii7 the battery cell1 module1 and pack of the battery or component were manufactured and assembled4 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term strategic and critical materials means materials designated as strategic and critical under section #c7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b7a774 7#b7 ,the term covered minerals means lithium1 nickel1 cobalt1 manganese1 and graphite4 4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,subsection 7a7 of such section #heg is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking provides the system and inserting provides the system as described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c71 by striking a senior acquisition executive and inserting a service acquisition executive4 #hec4 ,update and extend the authorization of distribution support and services for contractors program 7a7 ,permanent authorization and removal of limitation ,section #hhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbia note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by striking ,contracts4-- through ,any storage and inserting ,contracts4--,any storage2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking pilot program and all that follows through of this ,act and inserting the following3 program shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjci4 7b7 ,removal of pilot program references ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,pilot2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking eight-year pilot2 and 7#c7 in subsections 7b71 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 by striking pilot each place it appears4 7c7 ,expansion ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,weapon systems2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking for the production1 modification1 maintenance1 or repair of a weapon system that is2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking described in subsection 7a7 are and inserting entered into by the ,department include4 7d7 ,amendments to regulations ,subsection 7d7 of such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking the solicitation of offers for a contract described in subsection 7a71 and inserting notifying a contractor or potential contractor2 and 7ii7 by striking are to and inserting may2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking to any contractor awarded the contract1 but only2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking to be made2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking shall include and all that follows and inserting the following3 shall include a requirement that any failure by the contractor to perform the supported contract is not excusable based on use of the support contract1 and the contractor is to remain responsible for performance of the primary contract44 7e7 ,repeal of report requirements ,subsection 7f7 of such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than and all that follows through the ,secretary and inserting the following3 ,not later than five years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,not later than and all that follows through the ,comptroller and inserting the following3 ,not later than five years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,comptroller4 #hed4 ,procurement of covered hearing protection devices 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the head of the ,hearing ,center of ,excellence1 may enter into one or more contracts to procure covered hearing protection devices for all members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretary shall prioritize the award of such a contract to an offeror that-- 7#a7 is globally headquartered in the continental ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is majority owned and operated by ,united ,states citizens4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered hearing protection device means a completely in-canal active hearing protection device-- 7,a7 that is a commercially available off-the-shelf item 7as defined in section #ajd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 with a minimum noise reduction rating of #be decibels and a maximum output not to exceed #hj decibels2 and 7,c7 that has been previously identified1 tested1 and qualified by the ,hearing ,center of ,excellence4 7#b7 ,the term ,hearing ,center of ,excellence means the center of excellence for hearing loss and auditory system injury established pursuant to section #gba of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag74 #hee4 ,procurement of secure lithium-ion batteries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,department of ,defense is required to procure lithium-ion batteries produced in the ,united ,states or in allied nations1 and cells that contain minimal ,foreign ,entity of ,concern-sourced 7,foreign ,entity of ,concern1 derivative1 successor1 or affiliate7 components or technology beginning in #bjbf as specified in subsection 7b74 ,the percentages required in 7b7 apply to cells procured as end items or embedded within warfighting and support systems4 7b7 ,percentages required 7#a7 ,not less than #aj percent of the total battery procurement of the ,department of ,defense beginning in #bjbf4 7#b7 ,not less than #be percent of the total battery procurement of the ,department of ,defense beginning in #bjbg4 7#c7 ,not less than #ej percent of the total battery procurement of the ,department of ,defense beginning in #bjbh4 7#d7 ,not less than #ij percent of the total battery procurement of the ,department of ,defense beginning in #bjbi4 7c7 ,sourcing and production ,for purposes of this section1 a battery or cell shall be considered compliant with the rule in subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 the final product is assembled or manufactured in the ,united ,states1 ,canada1 ,united ,kingdom1 ,australia1 ,new ,zealand1 ,south ,korea1 or ,japan2 7#b7 not less than #ie percent of the components of the cells by value originates from non-,foreign ,entity of ,concern sources 7,foreign ,entity of ,concern1 derivative1 successor1 or affiliate72 and 7#c7 the production of these batteries and cells does not require licensing of technology from a ,foreign ,entity of ,concern or its derivative1 successor1 or affiliate4 7d7 ,waiver ,if the batteries and cells cannot be produced which meet the requirements within subsections 7b7 and 7c7 at required quality1 quantity1 and reasonable cost1 the ,secretary of ,defense may waive directed percentages in subsection 7b74 #hef4 ,impact assessment of ,manufacturing ,innovation ,institutes on the defense industrial base ,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 an assessment of the impact of continued investment in ,department of ,defense sponsored manufacturing innovation institutes on the defense industrial base in the ,united ,states4 #heg4 ,report on competition and equipment repair 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that it is integral that the military be able to fix its own equipment1 and that efforts deliberately designed to prevent the military end user from fixing equipment in the field harm our nation's military readiness4 7b7 ,report and plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,chair of the ,white ,house ,competition ,council the report required under clause 7iii7 of section #e7s7 of ,executive ,order #adjcf titled ,executive ,order on ,promoting ,competition in the ,american ,economy4 ,f ,small ,business ,matters #hfa4 ,department of ,defense contracting goals for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans ,chapter #bhg of part ,v of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cijf4 ,small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans3 contracting goals 7a7 ,contracting goals ,in order to increase contracting opportunities for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans1 the ,secretary shall establish a goal for each fiscal year for participation in ,department contracts 7including subcontracts7 by small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans who are not service-disabled veterans that is not less than the ,governmentwide goal for that fiscal year for participation by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans under section #ae7;g77#a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;g77#a774 7b7 ,sole source contracts for contracts above simplified acquisition threshold ,for purposes of meeting the goals under subsection 7a7 and in accordance with this section1 a contracting officer may award a contract to a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans using procedures other than competitive procedures if-- 7#a7 such concern is determined to be a responsible source with respect to performance of such contract opportunity2 7#b7 the anticipated award price of the contract 7including options7 will not exceed the amounts established in section #cf7;c77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f7c77#b772 and 7#c7 in the estimation of the contracting officer1 the contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,use of restricted competition ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 for purposes of meeting the goals under subsection 7a7 and in accordance with this section1 a contracting officer may award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,eligibility of small business concerns ,a small business concern may be awarded a contract under this section only if the small business concern and the veteran owner of the small business concern are listed in the database described in section #cf7;f77#a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f7f77#a774 7e7 ,small ,business ,act definitions ,in this section1 the terms service-disabled veteran1 small business concern1 small business concern owned and controlled by veterans1 and small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans have the meanings given1 respectively1 under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 4 #hfb4 ,participation of military research and educational institutions in the ,,sttr program 7a7 ,definition of research institution ,section #i7;e77#h7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e77#h77 is amended by inserting after thereto7 the following3 1 as well as any undergraduate1 graduate1 or postgraduate degree-granting military research or educational institution established under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #d7e7 and inserting section #d7c72 7#b7 by inserting 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7c77 after of #aihj2 and 7#c7 by striking section #ce7;c77#a7 of the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy ,act and inserting section #acjc7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hfc4 ,training on increasing ,federal contract awards to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans 7a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,defense fails to meet the goal for participation by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans established in section #ae7;g77#a77;,a77ii7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;g77#a77;,a77ii77 for the ,department of ,defense for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the head of the ,office of ,veterans ,business ,development of the ,small ,business ,administration1 provide training to the relevant acquisition personnel on how to increase the number of contracts awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans 7as defined in section #c7q7 of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7q774 7b7 ,timing ,the training described in subsection 7a7 shall be delivered to the relevant acquisition personnel not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense has failed to meet the goal described in such subsection4 #hfd4 ,accessibility and clarity in covered notices for small business concerns 7a7 ,in general ,each covered notice shall be written-- 7#a7 in a manner that is clear1 concise1 and accessible to a small business concern 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb772 and 7#b7 in a manner consistent1 to the extent practicable1 with the ,federal plain language guidelines established pursuant to the ,plain ,writing ,act of #bjaj 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note74 7b7 ,inclusion of key words in covered notices ,each covered notice shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 include key words in the description of the covered notice such that a small business concern seeking contract opportunities using the single ,government-wide point of entry described under section #agjh of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 can easily identify and understand such covered notice4 7c7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue rules to carry out this section4 7d7 ,covered notice defined ,in this section1 the term covered notice means a notice pertaining to small business concerns published by the ,secretary of ,defense or a ,secretary of a military department on the single ,government-wide point of entry described under section #agjh of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hfe4 ,expansion of pilot program for access to shared classified commercial infrastructure 7a7 ,pilot program expansion ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 under an existing pilot program of the ,department of ,defense described in subsection 7b77#a71 establish not fewer than six new locations at which small business concerns1 contractors of the ,department of ,defense1 and institutions of higher education may access shared commercial classified infrastructure to-- 7#a7 expand the access of small business concerns1 contractors of the ,department of ,defense1 and institutions of higher education to secret_/collateral accredited facilities and sensitive compartmented information facilities for the purpose of providing such concerns1 contractors1 and institutions1 as contractors of the ,department1 with a facility to securely perform work under contracts involving access to classified information2 7#b7 increase opportunities for small businesses concerns1 contractors of the ,department of ,defense1 and institutions of higher education that have been issued a facility clearance to apply for funding from the ,government2 7#c7 align the locations of access to shared commercial classified infrastructure under such pilot program under which the ,secretary carries out this subsection with the existing facilities of the innovation organizations of the ,department of ,defense and central locations of the national security innovation base2 and 7#d7 identify and address legislative and policy barriers preventing broader use of shared classified commercial infrastructure by small business concerns1 contractors of the ,department of ,defense1 and institutions of higher education1 including access to required information technology systems1 accreditation secret_/collateral accredited facilities and sensitive compartmented information facilities1 and timelines for such accreditation and use by such concerns1 contractors1 and institutions4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,existing pilot program ,the pilot program described in this paragraph is a pilot program of the ,department of ,defense under which there have been establishment of locations at which small business concerns1 contractors of the ,department of ,defense1 and institutions of higher education may access shared commercial classified infrastructure4 7#b7 ,access improvements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 issue policies governing and guidance on the process and timelines for establishing locations shared commercial classified infrastructure under the pilot program described in paragraph 7#a71 including how such locations may obtain facility clearances and access to relevant classified networks of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 update and streamline the processes of the ,department of ,defense for approving agreements for the shared or joint use of commercial classified infrastructure to facilitate the access of small business concerns1 contractors of the ,department of ,defense1 and institutions of higher education to classified environments4 7c7 ,annual report ,not later than #bgj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense establishes the locations required under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter until #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the establishment of such locations under this section1 including-- 7#a7 a list of all active and open requests for the accreditation of facilities to process classified information made pursuant to the pilot program under which the ,secretary established such locations made by an entity described in subsection 7a77#a71 including the date on which such entity properly submitted such request to the ,department and to the relevant facility accreditation agency2 7#b7 metrics on the use of the locations established under such pilot program at which small business concerns1 contractors of the ,department of ,defense1 and institutions of higher education may access shared commercial classified infrastructure established1 including the number of small businesses concerns1 institutions of higher education1 contractors of the ,department of ,defense1 and other entities that have accessed shared commercial classified infrastructure at such locations2 7#c7 any actions taken by the ,secretary of ,defense to update and streamline the processes of the ,department of ,defense described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 and 7#d7 any plans for the establishment of additional such locations under such pilot program pilot program locations that will align with existing innovation organizations of the ,department of ,defense1 geographic areas with limited facilities at which classified information may be accessed1 and central locations of the national security innovation base4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term small business concern has the meaning given such term under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb72 7#b7 the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a772 and 7#c7 the term shared commercial classified infrastructure means fully managed1 shared1 infrastructure for accessing classified information and associated services that are operated by entity other than the ,department of ,defense for the benefit of employees of the ,government and employees of contractors of the ,department authorized to access such information and who are located in geographic areas with limited facilities at which such individuals may access such information4 #hff4 ,memorandum of understanding relating to ,department of ,defense critical technology area opportunities for small business concerns 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration 7in this section referred to as the covered officials7 shall-- 7#a7 increase information sharing on opportunities available to small business concerns for potential contract awards by the ,department of ,defense for critical technology areas2 and 7#b7 improve awareness of small business concerns with respect to critical technology area opportunities within the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,memorandum of ,understanding or ,agreement ,the covered officials shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection 7a7 by entering into one or more memoranda or agreements1 as jointly determined by the covered officials4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date on which the covered officials enter into the first memorandum or agreement under subsection 7b71 and annually thereafter1 the covered officials shall submit to ,congress a report detailing the effects of-- 7#a7 such memorandum or agreement2 and 7#b7 any other memorandum or agreement entered into in the previous twelve months4 7d7 ,small business concern defined ,in this section1 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 #hfg4 ,,collaborate ,memorandum of ,understanding ,report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,administrator for the ,office of ,entrepreneurial ,development of the ,small ,business ,administration and the ,director of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the memorandum of understanding 7referred to in this section as the ,,mou7 between the ,small ,business ,administration and the ,department of ,defense entered into on ,december #b1 #bjbb4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the status of activities specified in clause 7#a7 of part ,,iii of the ,,mou4 7#b7 ,a summary of the lessons learned specified in clause 7#a77;b7 of part ,,iii of the ,,mou4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the activities and efficacy of those activities specified in clause 7#c7 of part ,,iii of the ,,mou1 including any nexus related to small business certifications and use of contracting authorities at the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,a description of the training and events specified in clause 7#e7 of part ,,iii of the ,,mou4 7#e7 ,a summary of how the ,,mou prevents small business concerns from receiving duplicative assistance or contradictory or confusing information from covered centers4 7#f7 ,a discussion of the sufficiency of the ,,mou to achieve the goals to promote entrepreneurship and small business development nationally and locally and maximize participation in government contracting4 7#g7 ,any recommended changes to existing laws or regulations that would enhance the ,parties' ability to reach the ,,mou's goals4 7#h7 ,any additional information the ,parties deem necessary4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate4 #hfh4 ,modification to initiatives to support small businesses in the national technology and industrial base ,section #hfa of ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dija note2 ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cgge7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting the ,secretary of ,defense before shall update2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate after congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking biennially and inserting annually2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate after congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,annual report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate a report that includes the following for the year covered by the report3 7,a7 ,a description of activities undertaken pursuant to this section4 7,b7 ,an analysis of effect on the participation of small businesses in ,department of ,defense contracts as a result of implementation of the small business strategy required under section #dija of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,a description of efforts by the ,secretary of ,defense to increase participation of small businesses in ,department of ,defense contracts through the small business strategy4 7#d7 ,small business strategy report ,beginning with the report due ,october #a1 #bjbi1 and every four years thereafter1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate a report on overall efficacy of the small business strategy required under such section #dija1 including trends and data analysis for the period covered by the report relating to implementation and outcomes of the strategy4 4 #hfi4 ,boots to ,business ,program ,section #cb of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,boots to ,business ,program 7#a7 ,covered individual defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered individual means-- 7,a7 a member of the ,armed ,forces1 including the ,national ,guard or ,reserves2 7,b7 an individual who is participating in the ,transition ,assistance ,program established under section #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 an individual who-- 7i7 served on active duty in any branch of the ,armed ,forces1 including the ,national ,guard or ,reserves2 and 7ii7 was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable2 and 7,d7 a spouse or dependent of an individual described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 7#b7 ,establishment ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,administrator shall carry out a program to be known as the ,boots to ,business ,program to provide entrepreneurship training to covered individuals4 7#c7 ,goals ,the goals of the ,boots to ,business ,program are to-- 7,a7 provide assistance and in-depth training to covered individuals interested in business ownership2 and 7,b7 provide covered individuals with the tools1 skills1 and knowledge necessary to identify a business opportunity1 draft a business plan1 identify sources of capital1 connect with local resources for small business concerns1 and start up a small business concern4 7#d7 ,program components 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,boots to ,business ,program may include-- 7i7 a presentation providing exposure to the considerations involved in self-employment and ownership of a small business concern2 7ii7 an online1 self-study course focused on the basic skills of entrepreneurship1 the language of business1 and the considerations involved in self-employment and ownership of a small business concern2 7iii7 an in-person classroom instruction component providing an introduction to the foundations of self employment and ownership of a small business concern2 and 7iv7 in-depth training delivered through online instruction1 including an online course that leads to the creation of a business plan4 7,b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator may-- 7i7 collaborate with public and private entities to develop course curricula for the ,boots to ,business ,program2 and 7ii7 modify program components in coordination with entities participating in a ,warriors in ,transition program1 as defined in section #gch7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note74 7,c7 ,use of resource partners and district offices 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,i7 ensure that ,veteran ,business ,outreach ,centers regularly participate1 on a nationwide basis1 in the ,boots to ,business ,program2 and 7,,ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 use district offices of the ,administration and a variety of other resource partners and entities in administering the ,boots to ,business ,program4 7ii7 ,grant authority ,in carrying out clause 7i71 the ,administrator may make grants1 subject to the availability of appropriations in advance1 to ,veteran ,business ,outreach ,centers1 other resource partners1 or other entities to carry out components of the ,boots to ,business ,program4 7,d7 ,availability to ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,labor ,the ,administrator shall make available to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,labor information regarding the ,boots to ,business ,program1 including all course materials and outreach materials related to the ,boots to ,business ,program1 for inclusion on the websites of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,labor relating to the ,transition ,assistance ,program1 in the ,transition ,assistance ,program manual1 and in other relevant materials available for distribution from the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,labor4 7,e7 ,availability to ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,administrator shall make available for distribution and display on the website of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and at local facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs outreach materials regarding the ,boots to ,business ,program1 which shall1 at a minimum-- 7i7 describe the ,boots to ,business ,program and the services provided2 and 7ii7 include eligibility requirements for participating in the ,boots to ,business ,program4 7,f7 ,availability to other participating agencies ,the ,administrator shall ensure information regarding the ,boots to ,business program1 including all course materials and outreach materials related to the ,boots to ,business ,program1 is made available to other participating agencies in the ,transition ,assistance ,program and upon request of other agencies4 7#e7 ,competitive bidding procedures ,the ,administration shall use relevant competitive bidding procedures with respect to any contract or cooperative agreement executed by the ,administration under the ,boots to ,business ,program4 7#f7 ,publication of notice of funding opportunity ,not later than #cj days before the deadline for submitting applications for any funding opportunity under the ,boots to ,business ,program1 the ,administration shall publish a notice of the funding opportunity4 7#g7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the performance and effectiveness of the ,boots to ,business ,program1 which-- 7,a7 may be included as part of another report submitted to such committees by the ,administrator related to the ,office of ,veterans ,business ,development2 and 7,b7 shall summarize available information relating to-- 7i7 grants awarded under paragraph 7#d77;,c72 7ii7 the total cost of the ,boots to ,business ,program2 7iii7 the number of program participants using each component of the ,boots to ,business ,program2 7iv7 the completion rates for each component of the ,boots to ,business ,program2 7v7 to the extent possible-- 7,i7 the demographics of program participants1 to include gender1 age1 race1 ethnicity1 and relationship to military2 7,,ii7 the number of program participants that connect with a district office of the ,administration1 a ,veteran ,business ,outreach ,center1 or another resource partner of the ,administration2 7,,iii7 the number of program participants that start a small business concern2 7,,iv7 the results of the ,boots to ,business and ,boots to ,business ,reboot course quality surveys conducted by the ,office of ,veterans ,business ,development before and after attending each of those courses1 including a summary of any comments received from program participants2 7,v7 the results of the ,boots to ,business ,program outcome surveys conducted by the ,office of ,veterans ,business ,development1 including a summary of any comments received from program participants2 and 7,,vi7 the results of other germane participant satisfaction surveys2 7,c7 an evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the ,boots to ,business ,program based on each geographic region covered by the ,administration during the most recent fiscal year2 7,d7 an assessment of additional performance outcome measures for the ,boots to ,business ,program1 as identified by the ,administrator2 7,e7 any recommendations of the ,administrator for improvement of the ,boots to ,business ,program1 which may include expansion of the types of individuals who are covered individuals2 7,f7 an explanation of how the ,boots to ,business ,program has been integrated with other transition programs and related resources of the ,administration and other ,federal agencies2 and 7,g7 any additional information the ,administrator determines necessary4 4 #hfi;,a4 ,report on bundled contracts of the ,department of ,defense ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7#a7 the effects of awarding bundled contracts 7as defined in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb77 on the ,department of ,defense and small business concerns 7as defined under such section72 and 7#b7 the potential effects of reducing the number of bundled contracts awarded4 ,g ,other ,matters #hga4 ,clarification of waiver authority for organizational and consultant conflicts of interest ,section #i4ejc of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall be revised to require that-- 7#a7 a request for a waiver under such section include a written justification for such waiver2 and 7#b7 the head of a ,federal agency may not delegate such waiver authority below the level of the deputy head of such agency4 #hgb4 ,pilot program on payment of costs for denied ,government ,accountability ,office bid protests 7a7 ,pilot program required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of requiring a contractor to reimburse the ,department of ,defense for costs incurred in processing covered protests4 7b7 ,duration ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 begin on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 end on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection 7a7 ends1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report assessing the feasibility of making permanent such pilot program4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered protest means a final bid protest-- 7,a7 dated during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbi2 and 7,b7 filed by a party with revenues in excess of #bej1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbd constant dollars7 during the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which such party filed such bid protest4 7#b7 ,the term final bid protest means a bid protest that was denied in an opinion issued by the ,government ,accountability ,office and such denial-- 7,a7 has not been appealed and is no longer appealable because the time for taking an appeal has expired2 or 7,b7 has been appealed and the appeals process for which is completed4 #hgc4 ,promulgate guidance relating to certain ,department of ,defense contracts ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance on the governance and oversight of the contracts of the ,department of ,defense that support or enable sensitive activities4 #hgd4 ,framework for the efficient and secure procurement of food service products 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 disposable food service products procured for use by the ,department of ,defense1 whether for use within or outside the continental ,united ,states1 should be produced in the ,united ,states1 compostable1 and minimize the amount of products acquired from sources in strategic competitors identified in the most recent ,national ,defense ,strategy submitted under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 any deviations from the aim identified in paragraph 7#a7 should receive the highest levels of scrutiny by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the timeline required to implement a requirement1 including amending regulations1 for the ,department of ,defense that all disposable food service products acquired for the ,department of ,defense are produced in the ,united ,states1 compostable1 and minimize the amount of products acquired from sources in strategic competitors identified in the most recent ,national ,defense ,strategy submitted under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 a list of existing laws and regulations establishing domestic acquisition preferences or requirements that may be affected by the requirement described in paragraph 7#a71 and recommendations to resolve any conflicts between such laws and regulations and the requirement described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 a process for waiving the requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 on a case-by-case basis1 including a framework for delegating such waiver authority below the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#d7 recommendations for the dollar values of contracts or other agreements at which the requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 and the waiver described in paragraph 7#c71 respectively1 should apply2 7#e7 an assessment of the infrastructure available in the ,department of ,defense to implement the requirement described in paragraph 7#a71 including an assessment of the cost and a timeline for the development of the infrastructure that would be required to implement such requirement2 and 7#f7 an assessment of the availability of food services products that are compostable4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term disposable food service product means a food service product designed to be disposed after a single use2 7#b7 the term food service product means a product for serving or transporting prepared foods or beverages2 7#c7 the term produced in the ,united ,states has the meaning given such term in section #gjiab of the ,build ,america1 ,buy ,america ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja note72 and 7#d7 the term compostable1 with respect to a product1 means that such product is composed of organic materials and which will decompose into or otherwise become part of usable compost in a safe and timely manner in an appropriate composting facility4 #hge4 ,plan for identifying and replacing syringes of concern 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency and the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall develop and implement a plan to review all medical syringes in the inventories and stockpiles of the ,department of ,defense and current and planned acquisitions of the ,department to-- 7#a7 identify medical syringes that have been subject to a ,food and ,drug ,administration ,import ,alert or meet the conditions of a ,food and ,drug ,administration ,safety ,communication2 and 7#b7 replace such medical syringes with medical syringes produced domestically or produced in partners or allies of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,coordinated plan contents ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the plan required under subsection 7a7 the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of any medical syringes in the inventories and stockpiles of the ,department of ,defense and which the ,department is acquiring or plans to acquire that have been subject to a ,food and ,drug ,administration ,import ,alert or meet the conditions of a ,food and ,drug ,administration ,safety ,communication made in the past five years4 7#b7 ,a process for the ,department of ,defense to replace the medical syringes described in paragraph 7#a7 that are in the inventories and stockpiles of the ,department with those that-- 7,a7 are produced domestically or in partners or allies of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 are not subject to an ,import ,alert described in such paragraph2 and 7,c7 do not meet the conditions of a ,safety ,communication described in such paragraph4 7#c7 ,a process for the ,department of ,defense to cease the acquisition of medical syringes described in paragraph 7#a7 and ensure that the ,department acquires only medical syringes that-- 7,a7 are produced domestically or in partners or allies of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 are not subject to an ,import ,alert described in such paragraph2 and 7,c7 do not meet the conditions of a ,safety ,communication described in such paragraph4 7#d7 ,a process enabling the ,department of ,defense to-- 7,a7 track ,food and ,drug ,administration ,import ,alerts and ,safety ,communications regarding medical syringes2 7,b7 review the inventories1 stockpiles1 and current and planned acquisitions of the ,department for medical syringes that are subject to such ,import ,alerts or that meet the conditions of such ,safety ,communications2 and 7,c7 replace such medical syringes with medical syringes that are produced domestically or produced in partners or allies of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,report ,upon developing the plan required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing such plan1 including-- 7#a7 the number of medical syringes1 if any1 in the inventories and stockpiles of the ,department of ,defense that have been subject to a ,food and ,drug ,administration ,import ,alert or meet the conditions of a ,food and ,drug ,administration ,safety ,communication made in the past five years2 7#b7 a description of any planned or ongoing acquisition by the ,department of medical syringes that have been subject to a ,food and ,drug ,administration ,import ,alert or meet the conditions of a ,food and ,drug ,administration ,safety ,communication made in the past five years1 including acquisitions with respect to which contracts have not yet been awarded and existing agreements under which such syringes may be acquired for the ,department2 7#c7 for medical syringes described in paragraph 7#a7 or with respect to which the ,department is carrying out an acquisition described in paragraph 7#b71 the product name1 manufacturer1 and country of origin2 and 7#d7 an explanation of the process described in subsection 7b77#d7 that will be implemented under such plan4 #hgf4 ,report on domestic sites for rare earth element mining ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a list of domestic sites-- 7#a7 that have a high potential for containing deposits of rare earth elements2 7#b7 where new or additional mining operations for rare earth elements could be established2 or 7#c7 that are suitable for mining for rare earth elements1 as determined by a feasibility study conducted by the ,defense ,logistics ,agency4 #hgg4 ,prohibition on entering into contracts with a person engaged in a boycott of the ,state of ,israel ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract with a person if such person is engaged in an activity that is politically motivated and is intended to penalize or otherwise limit significant commercial relations specifically with ,israel or persons doing business in ,israel or in ,israeli-controlled territories4 #hgh4 ,implementation of ,,gao recommendations relating to spare parts in global spares pool relating to ,f-#ce ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall take such actions as may be necessary to implement the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states contained in the report entitled1 ,f-#ce ,program3 ,,dod ,needs ,better ,accountability for ,global ,spare ,parts and ,reporting of ,losses ,worth ,millions4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress on the progress of the implementation required by subsection 7a74 #hgi4 ,open interface standards for contracts of the ,department of ,defense ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make publicly available the open interface standards for contracts awarded by the ,secretary1 unless the service acquisition executive 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 with respect to a specific contract submits to the ,secretary a request to not disclose such standards4 #hhj4 ,assessment of compliance with ,global ,household ,goods ,contract requirements 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command shall carry out an assessment of the performance of contractors under the ,global ,household ,goods ,contract in meeting the applicable requirements for capacity and quality in such contract during the period beginning on ,may #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,august #ca1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #aa months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the assessment required under subsection 7a74 #hha4 ,reports on national security risks 7a7 ,,gao report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of a study on the national security risks posed by consulting firms who simultaneously contract with the ,federal ,government and the ,chinese government or its proxies or affiliates4 7#b7 ,contents ,in performing the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7,a7 assess the extent to which ,federal agencies collect information on contracts performed on behalf of the ,chinese government or its proxies or affiliates by consulting firms that hold or have held contracts with the ,federal ,government1 and whether such information includes specific projects and deliverables of such contracts2 7,b7 evaluate the extent to which selected ,federal agencies1 to include at a minimum the ,department of ,defense and elements of the ,intelligence ,community1 have assessed the risks posed by ,american consulting firms' work for the ,chinese government and its proxies or affiliates1 including an assessment of risk of deliberate or inadvertent sharing of ,federal ,government information that may be used for ,chinese economic or military advantage2 7,c7 identify relevant contract clauses1 procedures1 and information used by ,federal agencies to identify1 evaluate and resolve organizational conflicts of interest when awarding consulting contracts2 7,d7 assess the extent to which agencies experience challenges when identifying1 evaluating and resolving organizational conflicts of interest1 including determining whether the offeror or potential contractor also performs work for ,china2 and 7,e7 identify steps federal agencies take to monitor contractor compliance with any contract clauses1 terms or conditions intended to resolve identified conflicts of interest4 7b7 ,report on conflicts of interest ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall annually submit to ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 the implementation of section #hab of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #deja note prec472 and 7#b7 how the ,department of ,defense is defining the term entities related to the ,chinese or ,russian governments and whether1 and to what extent1 the ,secretary is investigating conflicts of interest between prime contractors of the ,department of ,defense and subsidiary companies of such contractors4 #hhb4 ,prohibition on funding for covered entities and nonprofit organizations or other entities that engage in covered behavior 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe may be used to contract with or grant awards to-- 7#a7 a covered entity2 or 7#b7 a nonprofit organization or other entity that engages in covered behavior4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 ,news,guard ,technologies1 ,inc4 7doing business as ,news,guard72 or 7,b7 ,disinformation ,index1 ,inc41 ,disinformation ,index1 ,ltd41 or ,global ,disinformation ,index g,u,g 7collectively doing business as ,global ,disinformation ,index74 7#b7 ,the term covered behavior means operations1 activities1 or products1 the function of which is to demonetize or rate the credibility of a domestic entity 7including news and information outlets7 based on lawful speech of such domestic entity under the stated function of fact-checking misinformation1 disinformation1 or malinformation4 7#c7 ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 #hhc4 ,prohibitions relating to covered distributed ledger technology and blockchain equipment or services 7a7 ,prohibition on acquisition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not acquire1 or enter into1 extend1 or renew a contract or other agreement for1 any equipment1 system1 or service that uses covered distributed ledger technology and blockchain equipment or services as-- 7#a7 a substantial or essential component of such equipment1 system1 or service2 or 7#b7 critical technology as part of such equipment1 system1 or service4 7b7 ,prohibition on loan and grant funds 7#a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not obligate or expend loan or grant funds to acquire1 or to enter into1 extend1 or renew a contract or other agreement for1 any equipment1 system1 or service described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,prioritization ,in implementing the prohibition under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in administering a loan1 grant1 or subsidy program1 shall prioritize available funding and technical support to assist affected entities as is reasonably necessary for those affected entities to cease use of covered distributed ledger technology and blockchain equipment or services1 to acquire replacement equipment and services1 and to ensure that communications service to users and customers is sustained4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall be construed to-- 7#a7 prohibit the ,secretary of ,defense from acquiring from an entity1 or entering into1 extending1 or renewing a contract or other agreement with an entity for1 a service that connects to the facilities of a third party1 such as blockchain protocols or interconnection arrangements2 or 7#b7 apply to wireless telecommunications equipment or third-party validators that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles4 7d7 ,effective date ,the prohibitions under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 beginning on the effective date under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 upon request of an entity1 issue a waiver of the requirements under subsection 7a7 with respect to such entity for a period of not more than two years4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary may only provide a waiver under this subsection if the entity seeking the waiver-- 7,a7 provides a compelling justification for the additional time to implement the requirements of this section2 and 7,b7 submits to the ,secretary1 who shall not later than #cj days thereafter submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 a full and complete description of the presence of covered distributed ledger technology and blockchain equipment or services in the entity's supply chain and a phase-out plan to eliminate such covered distributed ledger technology and blockchain equipment or services4 7#c7 ,elements of the intelligence community ,beginning on the effective date under subsection 7d71 each head of an element of the intelligence community may waive the requirements under subsection 7a7 if such head determines the waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,the term covered distributed ledger technology and blockchain equipment or services means distributed ledger technology and blockchain equipment or services of or originating from a foreign adversary1 including any of the following companies or subsidiaries thereof3 7,a7 ,the ,blockchain-based ,services ,network4 7,b7 ,the ,spartan ,network4 7,c7 ,the ,conflux ,network4 7,d7 i,finex1 ,inc4 7,e7 ,red ,date ,technology ,co41 ,ltd4 7#b7 ,the term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section #acc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term foreign adversary has the meaning given such term in section #g4b of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 #hhd4 ,report on contract goal for the ,ability,one program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7#a7 the progress of the ,department of ,defense in achieving the goal for the ,department to acquire products and services from qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind and qualified nonprofit agencies for the other severely disabled 7as such terms are defined1 respectively1 in section #heja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 pursuant to chapter #he of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an amount equal to one percent of the total funds obligated or expended by the ,department for procurement for a fiscal year2 and 7#b7 any obstacles faced by the ,secretary in achieving the goal described in paragraph 7#a74 #hhe4 ,report on small purchases of critical minerals and magnets 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this section1 the ,director of the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the dollar amount of covered materials manufactured in ,china and ,russia and acquired by the ,department of ,defense through contracts valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on the date of the submission of such report to the congressional defense committees4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the total value of contracts under which covered materials were acquired by the ,department of ,defense during the period covered by the report2 7#b7 the total value of contracts under which covered materials manufactured in ,china or ,russia were acquired by the ,department of ,defense during the period covered by the report2 7#c7 the total value of contracts under which covered materials were acquired by the ,department of ,defense during the period covered by the report for which the ,director could not determine whether the covered materials were manufactured in ,china or ,russia2 7#d7 for each covered material1 the value of the covered material acquired by the ,department of ,defense during the period covered by the report that was manufactured in ,china or ,russia2 and 7#e7 any recommendations from the ,director for improving the ability of the ,department of ,defense to track the manufacturer of covered materials4 7c7 ,acquisitions by the ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,each value described in subsection 7b7 contained in the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be disaggregated by acquisitions made by the ,defense ,logistics ,agency and acquisitions made by other elements of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,for the purposes of this section1 the ,director shall regard manufacturing as being the main value-add step in the supply chain in which raw minerals are initially combined into a metallic1 alloyed1 or magnetic form and shall not count late-stage cutting and finishing processes or distribution as the critical manufacturing step4 7e7 ,covered material defined ,in this section1 the term covered material means-- 7#a7 samarium-cobalt magnets2 7#b7 neodymium-iron-boron magnets2 7#c7 tungsten metal powder2 7#d7 tungsten heavy alloy2 7#e7 tantalum metals and alloys2 7#f7 aluminum-nickel-cobalt magnets2 or 7#g7 any other metals listed in section #dhfc7l7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hhf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for installation of photovoltaic modules 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,department of ,defense may be used to for a contract for the installation of photovoltaic modules at any facility or real property of the ,department of ,defense unless the contract contains a provision prohibiting the procurement of such photovoltaic modules from a foreign entity of concern 7as defined in section #iija7h7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea7h7774 7b7 ,study ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the expected amount to be obligated fiscal year #bjbe to install photovoltaic modules at ,department of ,defense facilities4 7c7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations and except as explicitly provided in a provision of law enacted after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not obligate or expend from amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbe for the purpose of installing photovoltaic modules at any facility or real property of the ,department of ,defense more than the amount certified in the report required under subsection 7b7 for such purpose during fiscal year #bjbe4 7#b7 ,limitation on transfer authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 amounts are not authorized to be transferred or reprogrammed pursuant to any authority of the ,secretary of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbe to exceed the amount certified in the report required under subsection 7b74 #hhg4 ,study and report on shipping containers and specialty shipping containers 7a7 ,study and report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report that contains the results of a study on-- 7#a7 the national security implications of reliance on shipping containers and specialty shipping containers produced by foreign adversary countries to meet national defense requirements2 and 7#b7 the feasibility and advisability of production of shipping containers and specialty shipping containers by covered countries for procurement by the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the ability of the ,secretary of ,defense to procure shipping containers and specialty shipping containers from sources other than foreign adversary countries1 including-- 7,a7 any barriers faced by the ,secretary for such procurement1 along with recommendations to mitigate such barriers2 and 7,b7 a timetable for such procurement2 7#b7 in coordination with entities in the domestic defense industrial base1 an assessment of requirements for shipping containers and specialty shipping containers that could be produced in a covered country or which could be acquired from allied or partner countries1 including an assessment of the capabilities and capacities of the workforce of the domestic defense industrial base1 supply chain considerations1 and the impact on the economy of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 an assessment how an alternative source for procurement of specialty shipping containers would affect defense systems requiring specialty shipping containers1 particularly in the event of a crisis2 and 7#d7 any other relevant considerations1 as jointly determined by the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,transportation4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered country means the ,united ,states or an ally or partner country4 7#b7 ,the term foreign adversary country means a country specified in section #dhgb7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term shipping container has the meaning given the term container in section #hjeja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term specialty shipping container means a shipping container that is uniquely configured to support and protect items contained during handling1 storage1 unpacking1 and forward and return shipment1 or to protect personnel and equipment from hazardous contents4 ,,ix ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,a ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters #ija4 ,chief ,talent ,management ,officer ,chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adi;a4 ,chief ,talent ,management ,officer 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,talent ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,talent ,management ,officer shall report directly to the ,secretary of ,defense in the performance of the duties of the ,chief ,talent ,management ,officer under this section4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,chief ,talent ,management officer shall-- 7#a7 serve as the principal staff assistant to the ,secretary of ,defense and ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense on matters relating to total force talent management within the ,department of ,defense1 including talent management for military personnel 7including members of the active and reserve components of the armed forces7 and civilian personnel of the ,department2 7#b7 develop and implement the overall talent strategy for military and civilian personnel in the ,department of ,defense1 which shall include working across the military departments1 ,joint ,staff1 ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 and with interagency partners to lead the total force talent acquisition and management efforts of the ,department2 7#c7 oversee updates and reforms for remote and hybrid work1 the use of enabling technology1 practices for developing and tracking talent1 and encouraging movement of talent across components1 agencies1 and non-governmental entities to help promote flexible career pathways and increase retention2 7#d7 match talent to needs within the ,department and integrate broad upskilling and reskilling programs to create the future national defense workforce2 7#e7 coordinate all talent programs within the ,department1 including by developing pathways for permeability between uniformed and non-uniformed service opportunities and opportunities in the private sector2 7#f7 maintain1 strengthen1 and improve the ,department's use of competitive service hiring authorities under title #e and the authorities available under section #abi of this title to ensure the ,department recruits and retains a strong and professional civilian workforce2 7#g7 study and promote best practices for workforce development from the government1 nonprofit1 academic1 and private sectors2 7#h7 serve as the principal liaison between the ,department and the national security talent industrial and innovation base2 7#i7 carry out programs1 projects1 and other activities to strengthen the national security talent industrial and innovation base2 7#aj7 identify rules1 regulations1 policies1 and guidance related to military and civilian talent management that require change for the purposes of achieving efficiencies and meeting the personnel needs of the ,department2 7#aa7 coordinate with the ,joint ,staff and the ,commanders of the combatant commands to identify talent needs to meet operational challenges2 7#ab7 develop an employer brand for the ,department of ,defense that positions the ,department as a sought after employer2 7#ac7 using available hiring authorities1 develop a capability to rapidly prototype workforce development and talent acquisition approaches with non-profit1 academic1 ,government1 and private sector agencies and organizations2 and 7#ad7 carry out such other duties relating to talent management as may be assigned by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,intermediary organizations ,the ,chief ,talent ,management ,officer shall seek to partner with multiple intermediary organizations1 including academic institutions and other key stakeholders in the talent industrial and innovation base1 to support the development of pools of qualified individuals with the skills and expertise necessary to meet critical personnel needs of the ,department of ,defense4 ,activities undertaken pursuant to such partnerships may include the identification1 training1 and vetting of critical talent for the ,department1 including individuals with expertise relating to artificial intelligence1 biotechnology1 cybersecurity1 materials and manufacturing1 business processes1 venture capital1 financial markets1 and other critical areas4 7d7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 and on a semiannual basis thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief ,talent ,management ,officer1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the strategy for implementation of the position of ,chief ,talent ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 any additional authorities or funding required for the ,chief ,talent ,management officer to carry the purposes of this section2 and 7#c7 such other information as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 #ijb4 ,executive agent for countering threats posed by small unmanned aircraft ,chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ija1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adi;b4 ,executive agent for countering threats posed by small unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,executive agent ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall designate a senior official from among the personnel of the ,department of ,defense to act as the executive agent responsible for providing oversight of-- 7#a7 the efforts of the ,department to counter small unmanned aircraft and systems2 and 7#b7 associated training and technology programs4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,executive agent shall-- 7#a7 coordinate and integrate joint requirements to counter threats posed by small unmanned aircraft2 7#b7 provide common individual training to members of the ,armed ,forces on countering such threats2 and 7#c7 carry out joint research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities for common activities on behalf of the military departments with respect to counter-,,uas systems4 7c7 ,support within ,department of ,defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the military departments1 ,defense ,agencies1 and other components of the ,department of ,defense provide the executive agent designated under subsection 7a7 with the appropriate support and resources needed to perform the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of the executive agent4 7d7 ,compliance with existing directive ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in compliance with ,directive #eaja4a4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,directive #eaja4a means ,department of ,defense ,directive #eaja4a1 or any successor directive relating to the responsibilities of an executive agent of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term executive agent has the meaning given the term ,do,d ,executive ,agent in ,directive #eaja4a4 7#c7 ,the terms counter-,,uas system1 unmanned aircraft1 and small unmanned aircraft have the meanings given those terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #ijc4 ,elimination of the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,repeal of position ,section #adg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #iac of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #adg note7 is repealed4 7c7 ,prohibition on establishment of similar positions ,no ,federal funds may be obligated or expended to establish a position within the ,department of ,defense that is the same as or substantially similar to-- 7#a7 the position of ,chief ,diversity ,officer1 as described in section #adg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as such section was in effect before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 the position of ,senior ,advisor for ,diversity and ,inclusion1 as described in section #iac7;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 #adg note71 as such section was in effect before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters #iba4 ,designation of senior officials responsible for contested logistics posture management 7a7 ,role of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment ,section #acc;b7b77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by adding and at the end2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 the official with principal responsibility for contested logistics posture management for the ,department in accordance with section #bbbi;b7a7 of this title2 4 7b7 ,designation of senior military department officials ,chapter #aca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bbbi;b4 ,senior officials responsible for contested logistics posture management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall be the official in the ,department of ,defense with principal responsibility for contested logistics posture management for the ,department4 ,in carrying out such responsibilities1 the ,under ,secretary shall coordinate with the senior military department officials designated under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,designation of senior military department officials ,each secretary of a military department shall designate1 from among officials serving in the department who have been confirmed by the ,senate1 an official to have principal responsibility for contested logistics posture management for that department4 7c7 ,deputies ,each senior official designated under subsection 7b7 may designate an official of the military department concerned to serve as a deputy to assist the senior official in carrying out the responsibilities under this section4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,each senior official designated under subsection 7b7 shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 ensuring that the department concerned is adequately prepared to provide logistics support to the armed forces of that department in contested environments outside the continental ,united ,states1 including by-- 7,a7 establishing or arranging for access to locations through which supplies and equipment can be provided to such forces2 7,b7 developing any necessary infrastructure2 and 7,c7 to the extent feasible1 prepositioning supplies and equipment at such locations2 and 7#b7 ensuring that the logistics capabilities described in paragraph 7#a7 meet the requirements of the operational and contingency plans of such forces4 7e7 ,contested logistics posture strategy 7#a7 ,each senior official designated under subsection 7b7 shall develop and implement strategy for carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,each strategy under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of-- 7i7 the locations of sites outside the continental ,united ,states at which stocks of supplies and equipment are prepositioned as of the date of the strategy2 7ii7 the status and disposition of such prepositioned stocks2 and 7iii7 the operational or contingency plan such stocks are intended to support4 7,b7 ,identification of-- 7i7 any shortcomings associated with the sites and prepositioned stocks described in subparagraph 7,a7 that must be addressed to optimally execute operational and contingency plans2 and 7ii7 any additional sites1 infrastructure1 or equipment that may be needed to address such shortcomings and support such plans4 7,c7 ,a description of any additional funding or other resources required-- 7i7 to address the shortcomings identified under subparagraph 7,b77i72 and 7ii7 to provide for the additional sites1 infrastructure1 and equipment identified under subparagraph 7,b77ii74 7,d7 ,a prioritized list of investment recommendations for each item described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,e7 ,identification of each case in which the military department concerned lacks the authority or ability to access a location outside the ,united ,states for purposes of providing logistics support as required under operational and contingency plans1 set forth separately by location4 7,f7 ,an assessment of any existing and projected threats to sites outside the continental ,united ,states that are expected to support such operational and contingency plans4 7#c7 ,covered period and updates ,each strategy under paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the period of one year following the date of the strategy and shall be updated on an annual basis in accordance with paragraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,annual reports 7,a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 each senior official designated under subsection 7b7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,subsequent reports ,on an annual basis following the submittal of the initial report under subparagraph 7,a71 each senior official designated under subsection 7b7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7i7 an updated version of the strategy under paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 an assessment of the progress made by the military department concerned in achieving the goals of such strategy2 and 7iii7 any plans of the official improve the logistics capabilities of the military department concerned to ensure those capabilities meet the requirements of applicable operational and contingency plans4 7f7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the duties required under this section1 each senior official designated under subsection 7b7 shall consult with subject matter experts from-- 7#a7 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 the ,joint ,staff2 7#c7 the geographic combatant commands2 7#d7 other military departments2 7#e7 the ,department of ,state2 and 7#f7 such other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government as the official determines appropriate4 7g7 ,representation ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each official designated under subsection 7b7 is included in any panels1 working groups1 or advisory bodies of the ,department with roles relating the matters described in subsection 7d74 4 7c7 ,deadline for designation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall make the designation required under section #bbbi;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7b7 of this section74 #ibb4 ,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 #ibc4 ,designation of ,deputy ,under ,secretary of the ,army as principal official responsible for explosive ordnance disposal 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall designate the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of the ,army as the official within the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,army with principal responsibility for the explosive ordnance disposal enterprise of the ,army4 7#b7 ,the responsibilities of the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of the ,army under this subsection shall include-- 7,a7 providing oversight and strategic direction for the management and operations of the explosive ordnance disposal enterprise of the ,army1 including planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution2 7,b7 providing strategic direction for the funding of the enterprise1 including funding for-- 7i7 manning1 training1 organizing1 equipping 7including any associated research and development71 and sustaining the enterprise2 and 7ii7 supporting military installations that comprise the enterprise2 7,c7 providing strategic direction for the activities of the enterprise in providing explosive ordinance disposal support for-- 7i7 the ,president2 7ii7 combatant commanders2 7iii7 military installations2 and 7iv7 civilian law enforcement agencies 7in accordance with sections #bhb and #bhc of this title72 and 7,d7 providing strategic direction on the activities of the enterprise over the full range of military operations from irregular warfare to large-scale ground combat4 7#c7 ,on an annual basis1 the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of the ,army shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of the explosive ordnance disposal enterprise of the ,army4 ,the briefing shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of this title 7as of the date of the briefing71 an estimate of the total obligatory authority for the enterprise and the numbers and types of personnel expected to be assigned to the enterprise4 7#d7 ,in this subsection1 the terms explosive ordnance and explosive ordnance disposal have the meanings given those terms in section #bbhd7;d74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ibd4 ,establishment of the ,drone ,corps as a basic branch of the ,army 7a7 ,designation as basic branch ,section #gjfc7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ac7 as paragraph 7#ad72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following new paragraph3 7#ac7 ,drone ,corps2 and 4 7b7 ,organization and functions ,chapter #gjg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #gjha the following new section3 #gjhb4 ,drone ,corps3 organization and functions 7a7 ,in general ,there is a ,drone ,corps in the ,army4 ,the ,drone ,corps consists of-- 7#a7 the ,chief of the ,drone ,corps1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary of the ,army from among the officers of the ,drone ,corps2 7#b7 commissioned officers of the ,regular ,army appointed therein2 and 7#c7 other members of the ,army assigned thereto by the ,secretary of the ,army4 7b7 ,functions ,subject to such limitations or conditions as the ,secretary of the ,army may prescribe1 the ,drone ,corps shall-- 7#a7 be the organization in the ,army with primary responsibility for programs1 projects1 and activities involving-- 7,a7 small and medium unmanned aircraft2 7,b7 unmanned aircraft systems that include such aircraft2 and 7,c7 counter-,,uas systems2 7#b7 serve as a command center for ,army operations involving the aircraft and systems described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 carry out activities to integrate such aircraft and systems with ,army forces that have not traditionally used such aircraft and systems2 7#d7 conduct research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation of such aircraft and systems2 7#e7 provide personnel with specialized training in such aircraft and systems2 7#f7 carry out programs to attract and retain personnel with expertise relevant to such aircraft and systems2 7#g7 develop strategies and capabilities to counter the unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems of adversary forces2 and 7#h7 perform such other functions relating to unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms counter-,,uas system1 unmanned aircraft1 and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given those terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term medium unmanned aircraft means an unmanned aircraft with gross takeoff weight that is equal to greater than #ee pounds and less than #acbj pounds4 7#c7 ,the term small unmanned aircraft means an unmanned aircraft with a gross takeoff weight of less than #ee pounds4 4 #ibe4 ,army ,electronic ,warfare ,center of ,excellence 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #gjg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gjhe4 ,electronic ,warfare ,center of ,excellence 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall establish and operate an ,electronic ,warfare ,center of ,excellence within the ,army ,training and ,doctrine ,command4 7b7 ,missions ,the ,electronic ,warfare ,center of ,excellence shall be used to-- 7#a7 provide comprehensive training and other educational programs relating to electronic warfare1 including-- 7,a7 advanced individual training2 7,b7 professional military education2 7,c7 new equipment training2 and 7,d7 instructor training and certification2 7#b7 develop and regularly update the curriculum for such training and programs2 7#c7 identify1 develop1 and integrate materiel and organizational requirements for electronic warfare2 7#d7 investigate emerging electronic warfare requirements2 7#e7 conduct assessments for electronic warfare materiel requirements determination and development2 7#f7 develop and manage the integration of electronic warfare solutions with doctrine1 organization1 training1 materiel1 leadership and education1 personnel1 and facilities2 7#g7 conduct analysis for electronic warfare force requirements2 7#h7 develop and manage organizational documentation relating to electronic warfare1 including field manuals1 technical manuals1 training materials1 standard operating procedures1 doctrine publications1 and after-action reports2 7#i7 carry out such functions as the ,secretary of the ,army determines appropriate4 4 7b7 ,transfer of functions ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to the extent determined appropriate by the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary shall transfer the electronic warfare-related programs1 projects1 and activities of the ,cyber ,center of ,excellence of the ,army to the ,electronic ,warfare ,center of ,excellence established under section #gjhe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 #ibf4 ,codification of additional staff corps of the ,navy 7a7 ,codification ,section #hjij of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#i72 and 7#c7 by inserting1 after paragraph 7#d71 the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 the ,supply ,corps2 7#f7 the ,civil ,engineer ,corps2 7#g7 the ,nurse ,corps2 7#h7 the ,medical ,service ,corps2 and 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,medical ,corps1 the ,dental ,corps1 the ,judge ,advocate ,general's ,corps1 and the ,chaplain ,corps and inserting staff corps specified in subsection 7a74 #ibg4 ,feasibility report on establishment of a ,defense ,industrial ,revitalization ,board 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a ,defense ,industrial ,revitalization ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 that-- 7#a7 would consist of the members described in subsection 7b72 7#b7 would be responsible for ensuring the defense industrial base is prepared to meet ,department of ,defense wartime production needs by-- 7,a7 assessing the health of the defense industrial base2 7,b7 identifying critical shortages and impediments to production of critical munitions and other war materials2 7,c7 identifying required production rates for critical munitions2 and 7,d7 overseeing and deconflicting ,department and service efforts to improve defense industrial capacity2 7#c7 would1 in furtherance of such responsibilities-- 7,a7 develop a comprehensive plan that details immediate steps that can be taken to increase the capacity of the defense industrial base2 7,b7 utilize existing supply chain mapping efforts to identify single points of failure that impact munitions and critical weapons platforms and identify funding mechanisms to create second sources or other resilience measures1 with a focus on those munitions necessary for a potential war in the ,pacific2 7,c7 utilize existing supply chain mapping efforts to identify reliance on foreign adversaries within critical munitions supply chains and recommend amelioration efforts2 7,d7 for critical munitions1 establish a minimum procurement rate for purposes of ensuring adequate ,department of ,defense budgeting in each fiscal year and for directing budget proposals for the ,department2 and 7,e7 review critical munitions production capacity on a twice yearly basis and take remedial action to address any shortfalls2 and 7#d7 would terminate five years after being established4 7b7 ,members described ,the ,board considered for potential establishment in the report under subsection 7a7 would include the following members3 7#a7 ,relevant ,department of ,defense acquisition1 research and engineering1 and comptroller personnel4 7#b7 ,service acquisition executives and program managers4 7#c7 ,defense industry representatives4 7#d7 ,relevant think tank experts4 7#e7 ,representatives from the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#f7 ,representatives from the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#g7 ,representatives from the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 7c7 ,defense industrial base defined ,in this section1 the term defense industrial base means organizations1 facilities1 and resources that supply the ,department of ,defense with materials1 products1 and services for defense purposes4 #ibh4 ,inclusion of ,mexico in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 remove ,mexico from the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command2 and 7#b7 include ,mexico in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command4 #ibi4 ,membership of ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard on the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff 7a7 ,membership on the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,section #aea7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,appointment of ,chairman2 grade and rank ,section #aeb of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 by striking or the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps and inserting the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 or the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,navy and inserting ,navy or ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,vice ,chairman ,section #aed7;f7 of such title is amended by striking ,navy and inserting ,navy or ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,inclusion on the ,joint ,staff ,section #aee7;a7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7other than the ,coast ,guard72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 the ,coast ,guard4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,secretary of the military department having jurisdiction over that armed force and inserting ,secretary concerned4 7e7 ,duties as member of ,joint ,staff ,section #cjb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,president may and inserting the following3 7a7 ,the ,president may 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 7#a7 ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall also perform the duties prescribed for the ,commandant as a member of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff under section #aea of title #aj4 7#b7 ,to the extent that such action does not impair the independence of the ,commandant in the performance of the ,commandant's duties as a member of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,commandant shall inform the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating regarding military advice rendered by members of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff on matters affecting such department4 7#c7 ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,commandant shall keep the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating fully informed of significant military operations affecting the duties and responsibilities of such ,secretary4 4 #icj4 ,department of ,defense ,senior ,intelligence ,oversight ,official ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dcj;c4 ,senior ,intelligence ,oversight ,official 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or a designee of the ,secretary determined by regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 shall designate a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense in the ,senior ,executive ,service to serve as the ,senior ,intelligence ,oversight ,official4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,senior ,intelligence ,oversight ,official shall exercise independent oversight of all intelligence1 intelligence-related1 and sensitive activities of the ,department of ,defense1 including activities involving-- 7#a7 tradecraft2 7#b7 the operational use of an individual2 or 7#c7 clandestine operational tactics1 techniques1 and procedures4 7c7 ,access ,the ,senior ,intelligence ,oversight ,official shall have-- 7#a7 complete and unrestricted access to all information concerning any intelligence1 intelligence-related1 or sensitive activity of the ,department of ,defense regardless of classification or compartmentalization1 including special access programs1 from any personnel or organizational entity of the ,department of ,defense1 to the extent necessary to carry out the responsibilities and functions of the ,senior ,intelligence ,oversight ,official2 and 7#b7 direct access to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 as circumstances require in the determination of the ,senior ,intelligence ,oversight ,official4 7d7 ,review of regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall review and update ,department of ,defense ,directive #eadh4ac1 and any associated or successor regulation or directive1 to conform to this section4 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 #bjbe 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 ,revision of ,department of ,defense financial management regulation 7a7 ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,comptroller shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation #gjjj4ad-,r4 ,the ,under ,secretary shall ensure that the revised regulation-- 7#a7 is consistent and clear throughout2 7#b7 includes updated guidance with respect to legislative and regulatory requirements2 and 7#c7 does not include any outdated guidance or guidance subject to change annually in an annual appropriations act4 7b7 ,considerations ,in revising the regulation under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 prioritize clarity and accessibility in the language and direction provided1 including improvements to the coordination and approval process for recommended changes2 7#b7 review and adopt modern financial practices that better align to current development and production cycles2 7#c7 consider information technology solutions to improve the accessibility and usability of the ,financial ,management ,regulation2 and 7#d7 in consultation with the ,cross-,functional ,team established under section #ajjc consider the recommendations of the ,commission on ,planning1 ,programming1 ,budgeting1 and ,execution ,reform4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and once every #ij days thereafter during the three-year period following such date of enactment1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the efforts to update the ,financial ,management ,regulation4 ,each such briefing shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,the progress made in updating the ,financial ,management ,regulation4 7#b7 ,the plan and timeline for completing revisions to the ,financial ,management ,regulation4 7#c7 ,any barriers to the ability of the ,department of ,defense to update the ,financial ,management ,regulation as required under this section4 7#d7 ,any legislation required to complete revisions of the ,financial ,management ,regulation4 7#e7 ,any other information determined relevant by the ,secretary4 #ajjc4 ,cross-functional team for implementation of recommendations of the ,commission on ,planning1 ,programming1 ,budgeting1 and ,execution ,reform 7a7 ,establishment ,using the authority provided pursuant to section #iaa7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a cross-functional team to address the implementation of the recommendations of the ,commission on ,planning1 ,programming1 ,budgeting1 and ,execution ,reform 7in this section referred to as the ,commission74 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the cross-functional team established under subsection 7a7 shall be to assist the ,secretary of ,defense with the implementation of the recommendations of the ,commission and any efforts regarding such recommendations that the ,secretary determines necessary4 7c7 ,team leadership ,the ,secretary shall select an ,under ,secretary of ,defense to lead the cross-functional team and a senior military officer to serve as the deputy to the ,under ,secretary so selected4 7d7 ,determination of organizational roles and responsibilities ,the ,secretary1 acting through the cross-functional team established under subsection 7a71 shall determine the roles and responsibilities of the organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense with respect to addressing the implementation of the recommendations of the ,commission1 including the roles and responsibilities of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 ,defense agencies1 ,department of ,defense field activities1 the military departments1 the combatant commands1 and the ,joint ,staff4 7e7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7,a7 the progress of the ,secretary in establishing the cross-functional team required under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 the progress the team has made in-- 7i7 determining the roles and responsibilities of the organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense with respect the cross-functional team2 and 7ii7 carrying out the duties under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and once every #ij days thereafter during the three-year period following such date of enactment1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing containing updates with respect to the efforts of the ,department regarding implementation of the recommendations of the ,commission4 #ajjd4 ,congressional notification of transfer of funds ,subsection 7c7 of section #bbad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,notice to ,congress 7#a7 ,not later than five days after the ,secretary of ,defense transfers amounts under such authority to transfer amounts1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees and the covered members of ,congress notice of the transfer4 7#b7 ,notice under this subsection with respect to a transfer shall include-- 7,a7 a written description of the transfer2 and 7,b7 upon the request of a congressional defense committee or a covered member of ,congress1 a briefing on the transfer1 which shall be provided not later than five days after the date on which the briefing is requested4 7#c7 ,in this subsection1 the term covered member of ,congress means1 with respect to a transfer-- 7,a7 each ,member of the ,house of ,representatives who represents a district that would be affected by the transfer2 and 7,b7 both ,senators from each ,state that would be affected by the transfer4 4 #ajje4 ,department of ,defense spending reductions in absence of submitted financial statements or failure to achieve unqualified or qualified independent audit opinion 7a7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 this section applies to the ,department of ,defense1 including military departments and ,defense ,agencies thereof4 7#b7 ,separate applicability ,if a military department or ,defense ,agency is identified by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget as required to have its own audited financial statement under section #ceae of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 that military department and ,defense ,agency shall be treated separately from the ,department of ,defense for purposes of application of this section4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms financial statement and external independent auditor have the meanings given those terms in section #ceba7;e7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term unqualified1 with respect to the audit status of a financial statement1 includes the characterizations clean and unmodified4 7#b7 ,the term qualified1 with respect to the audit status of a financial statement1 includes the characterization modified4 7c7 ,adjustments for ,financial ,accountability 7#a7 ,in general ,on ,march #b of each fiscal year1 the discretionary budget authority available for the ,department of ,defense 7or a military department or ,defense ,agency covered by subsection 7a77#b77 for such fiscal year shall be adjusted as provided in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,adjustment ,if the ,department of ,defense 7or a military department or ,defense ,agency covered by subsection 7a77#b77 has not submitted a financial statement for the previous fiscal year1 or if such financial statement has not received either an unqualified or a qualified audit opinion by an independent external auditor1 the discretionary budget authority available for the ,department of ,defense1 the military department1 or the ,defense ,agency 7as the case may be7 shall be reduced by 4#e percent1 with the reduction applied proportionately to each account 7other than an account listed in subsection 7d7 or an account for which a waiver is made under subsection 7e774 7#c7 ,minimizes national security effects ,consistent with applicable laws1 the ,secretary of ,defense may make any reduction under paragraph 7#b7 in a manner that minimizes any effect on national security4 7#d7 ,deficit reduction ,an amount equal to the total amount of any reduction under paragraph 7#b7 shall be retained in the general fund of the ,treasury for the purposes of deficit reduction4 7d7 ,accounts excluded ,the following accounts are excluded from any reductions referred to in subsection 7c77#b73 7#a7 ,military personnel1 reserve personnel1 and ,national ,guard personnel accounts of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,defense ,health ,program account of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive subsection 7c77#b7 with respect to an account if the ,president certifies that applying the subsection to that account would harm national security or members of the ,armed ,forces who are deployed in combat zones4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after an adjustment under subsection 7c71 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit to ,congress a report describing the amount and account of each adjustment4 #ajjf4 ,oversight requirements for ,financial ,improvement and ,audit ,remediation ,plan ,section #bdj;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting 1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate after congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by amending the paragraph heading to read as follows3 ,briefings2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 shall provide to the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a briefing on the status of the corrective action plan4 ,such briefing shall include an assessment of the progress of the ,secretary of ,defense in achieving an unqualified audit opinion as described in subsection 7a77#b77;iv7 4 #ajjf;,a4 ,use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate audit of the financial statements of the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbe 7a7 ,use of ai technology for audits ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force shall encourage1 to the greatest extent practicable1 the use of technology that uses artificial intelligence or machine learning for the purpose of facilitating audits of the financial statements of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,implementation of ai technology for audits ,the ,director of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,office of the ,department1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department1 shall oversee the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in support of financial management and enterprise business operations4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing that includes a description of the use of artificial intelligence or machine learning technologies as described in 7a7 and 7b71 including an update on the implementation of the strategy titled #bjbc ,data1 ,analytics1 and ,artificial ,intelligence ,adoption ,strategy and dated ,june #bg1 #bjbc4 ,b ,counterdrug ,activities #ajjg4 ,modification to types of support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime ,section #bhd7;b77#f77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking within #be miles of and4 #ajjh4 ,support for counterdrug activities affecting flow of drugs into ,united ,states ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe ,department-wide guidance that establishes support for counterdrug activities and programs affecting the flow of drugs into the ,united ,states as the principal foreign counterdrug program priority of the ,department4 #ajji4 ,report on ,department of ,defense operational planning to defeat ,mexican drug cartels 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the heads of such other departments and agencies as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on ,department of ,defense operational planning to defeat ,mexican drug cartels4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a history of ,mexican military operations against transnational criminal organizations1 including-- 7,a7 areas of operations2 7,b7 operations against high value targets2 and1 7,c7 after-action reviews of operations4 7#b7 ,an assessment of ,mexican military assets and capabilities1 including-- 7,a7 unit-specific leadership assessments2 7,b7 unit-specific strengths2 7,c7 unit-specific weaknesses2 7,d7 unit-specific readiness2 and1 7,e7 unit-specific susceptibility to corruption or cooperation with transnational criminal organizations4 7#c7 ,an identification of any gaps in ,mexican military assets and capabilities for which the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces could provide additional resources to assist in the defeat of ,mexican drug cartels4 7#d7 ,a description of operational plans to militarily defeat ,mexican drug cartels with varying levels of coordination and cooperation with the ,mexican military4 7#e7 ,an assessment of additional steps that would be necessary to secure a military victory after the military defeat of such cartels4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in classified form4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committee2 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 #ajaj4 ,modification to types of support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime ,section #bhd7;b77#f77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or within the joint operating area of ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,south after ,united ,states4 #ajaj;,a4 ,sale or donation of excess ,department of ,defense personal property for drug surveillance and interdiction ,section #begf;a7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the highest and inserting a high2 and 7#b7 by striking ,in considering and inserting 7#a7 ,in considering applications for the transfer of personal property under this section1 the ,secretary shall give the highest preference to applications indicating that the transferred property will be used in counterdrug surveillance and interdiction by local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement agencies within #ajj miles of the ,united ,states-,mexico border that have an annual budget of not more than #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,in considering 4 ,c ,naval ,vessels and ,shipyards #ajaa4 ,assessment required in the event of a proposed reduction in battle force ships as part of the annual naval vessel construction plan and certification ,section #bca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,reduction in battle force ships 7#a7 ,if the plan and certification submitted under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year include a reduction in the number of battle force ships during the ten-year period following the submission of the plan1 as compared to the number of such ships included in the plan and certification for the preceding fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit with the plan and assessment an additional assessment that includes each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of how the proposed reduction would support the national security strategy of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,an identification of the total amount of resources that have been previously allocated for the ship that is no longer being requested1 including funds for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation specific to the ship1 advance procurement1 advanced construction1 and economic order quantity4 7,c7 ,an identification of the total amount of resources the industrial base has allocated to support the ship that is no longer being requested4 7,d7 ,an analysis of the effect such reduction is likely to have on the industrial base1 including the sub-tier supplier base4 7,e7 ,an analysis of the effect of the reduction on the overall requirement for the class of ship that was reduced4 7#b7 7,a7 ,if an additional assessment is required to be submitted under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year and the ,secretary of ,defense does not include such assessment with the defense budget materials for the fiscal year1 not more than #ge percent of the funds referred to in subparagraph 7,b7 may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary submits the additional assessment4 7,b7 ,the funds referred to in this paragraph are any funds made available to the ,secretary of ,defense for executive travel that remain available for obligation or expenditure as of the date on which the plan and certification under subsection 7a7 and the plan and certification under subsection 7d7 are required to be submitted4 4 #ajab4 ,minimum number of public naval shipyards ,section #hjfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7h7 as subsections 7f7 though 7i71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e71 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall operate not less than four public naval shipyards4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking section1 the and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting section32 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,the term amphibious warfare ship means a ship that is classified as an amphibious assault ship 7general purpose7 7,,lha71 an amphibious assault ship 7multi-purpose7 7,,lhd71 an amphibious transport dock 7,,lpd71 or a dock landing ship 7,,lsd74 7#b7 ,the term public naval shipyard means a naval shipyard operated by the ,navy as of ,january #a1 #bjbd4 4 #ajac4 ,modifications to ship repair authorities 7a7 ,definition of short-term work for purposes of navy construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of vessel projects ,section #hffi;a7c77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aj months and inserting #ah months4 7b7 ,study on price differentials used in navy ship repair solicitations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study to assess whether relevant price differentials used by the ,navy in ship repair solicitations accurately reflect the true market value of the activity undertaken to complete the repair work involved in the absence of any such differential4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall address all relevant price differentials used by the ,navy in ship repair solicitations1 including-- 7,a7 the use of ,government-owned and operated dry docks2 7,b7 the use of inter-port differentials2 and 7,c7 the use of pier differentials4 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,ffrdc report ,the federally funded research and development center that conducts the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of the ,navy a report on the results of the study4 7,b7 ,submittal to congress ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the report received by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a7 together with a separate statement of the views of the ,secretary on the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,report on navy policy for soliciting coastwide bids for certain repair availabilities 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the policy of the ,navy for soliciting coastwide bids for repair availabilities longer than #aj months4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an explanation and assessment of each of the following3 7,a7 ,the intent of the policy described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,the data the ,navy uses to assess the efficacy of such policy4 7,c7 ,how the ,navy estimates the cost of moving vessels out of their home port to complete the availability and the actual cost of moving vessels out of their home port to complete the availability4 7,d7 ,how the ,navy estimates the financial1 labor force1 member of the ,armed ,forces and family well-being1 berthing1 and related costs associated with moving a vessel out of its home port to complete a repair availability longer than #aj months4 #ajad4 ,congressional certification required prior to start of construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program ,section #hffi;c7a77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting #ajj percent before complete4 #ajae4 ,assessments required prior to start of construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program ,section #hffi;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 certifies to the congressional defense committees that for each block of the ship's construction1 the detail design will be completed4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#g7 ,for first ships and subsequent ships1 the plan of the ,navy to oversee and document the completion of the detail design for each block of the ship's construction before construction of such block begins4 7#h7 ,the extent to which information provided by a vendor to support the overall maturity and stability of a ship's design is complete before construction on the ship begins1 including with respect to information that confirms-- 7,a7 vendor selection is complete for major distributive systems and key equipment supporting operational requirements of the ship2 7,b7 specifications are finalized for such major distributive systems and key equipment2 and 7,c7 the status of factory acceptance testing1 as applicable1 to validate finalized specifications for such major distributive systems and key equipment through manufacturing4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking computer aided models and inserting the completion of #c;,d computer aided modeling2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by inserting positions and before routes2 and 7ii7 by inserting all major before distributive systems4 #ajaf4 ,exception to prohibition of overhaul1 repair1 or maintenance of certain vessels in shipyards outside the ,united ,states or ,guam ,section #hfhj7;a77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph 7,a73 7,a7 preventive maintenance of a deployed naval vessel lasting not more than #ba days2 4 #ajag4 ,strategy on development of naval rearm at sea capability 7a7 ,strategy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy for delivering a rearm at sea capability to the surface fleet of the ,united ,states ,navy4 ,such strategy shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to develop1 by not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the capability to employ transportable rearming mechanism equipment to load missile canisters into ,,mk #da vertical launch system cells on ,navy destroyers operating1 including an identification of the current and planned investments of the ,navy in technology development to achieve such capability1 including the anticipated cost and schedule for such investments4 7#b7 ,a plan for the key milestone events and associated dates in the development of such capability4 7#c7 ,a plan to coordinate with allies of the ,united ,states that use variants of the ,united ,states manufactured ,,mk #da vertical launch system to jointly procure rearm at sea capabilities4 7#d7 ,an identification of any courses of action the ,secretary is considering other than the plans referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#b7 to address the gap between the rearm at sea capabilities of the ,united ,states and the capabilities of other countries1 including the use of uncrewed technologies4 7#e7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a written briefing on the development of the strategy required under 7a74 #ajah4 ,authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract for the construction of a ,virginia-class submarine 7a7 ,in general ,amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,navy for ,shipbuilding and ,conversion for fiscal year #bjbe may be used by the ,secretary of the ,navy to enter into an incrementally funded contract for the construction of a ,virgina-class submarine4 7b7 ,availability of funds ,a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose1 and that total liability to the ,government for the termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at time of termination4 #ajai4 ,pilot program on use of automated inspection technologies at shipyards 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall carry out a pilot program on the use of automated inspection technologies at shipyards4 7b7 ,selection of location ,the ,secretary shall select one shipyard at which to carry out the pilot program required under subsection 7a7 and shall take such steps as may be necessary to minimize the disruption to the operations of the shipyard during the conduct of the pilot program4 7c7 ,elements ,in carrying out the pilot program required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 select at least one surface ship as a test platform to collect a comprehensive set of inspection criteria used for defining maintenance requirements2 7#b7 define requirements for the upgrade or overhaul of the information technology infrastructure at the shipyard to ensure compatibility with new technologies implemented under the pilot program2 7#c7 provide for the training of personnel on the operation and maintenance of the automated inspection technologies selected for use during the pilot program2 7#d7 designate an individual who shall be responsible for implementing and overseeing each phase of the pilot program2 and 7#e7 recommend a strategic sequencing plan of the pilot program to ensure the execution of necessary information technology upgrades prior to the deployment of robotic systems4 7d7 ,report and ,briefings 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the termination of the pilot program under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,briefings ,upon completion of the sequencing plan required under subsection 7c77#e71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan4 7e7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajbj4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for retirement of guided missile cruisers ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended retire1 prepare to retire1 inactivate1 or place in storage-- 7#a7 the ,,uss ,shilo 7,,cg #fg72 7#b7 the ,,uss ,lake ,erie 7,,cg #gj72 or 7#c7 more than two other guided missile cruisers4 #ajba4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming warships after ,navy ,medal of ,honor recipients ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,navy should name warships after ,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 7#cg7 ,thomas ,g4 ,kelley4 7#ch7 ,joseph ,r4 ,kerrey4 7#ci7 ,thomas ,r4 ,norris4 7#dj7 ,michael ,e4 ,thornton4 7#da7 ,britt ,k4 ,slabinski4 7#db7 ,edward ,byers1 ,jr4 #ajbb4 ,study related to recruitment and retention of apprentices at public shipyards ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command shall conduct a study to-- 7#a7 summarize data relating to the recruitment and retention of apprentices across the four public shipyards1 disaggregated by shipyard1 including-- 7,a7 demographic information on applicants for apprenticeships2 7,b7 recruiting incentives offered to the applicants2 7,c7 apprenticeship completion rates for accepted applicants2 7,d7 the average duration of service for graduates of an apprenticeship2 and 7,e7 reasons why individuals voluntarily left the apprentice program or the ,navy after completing the apprenticeship program2 and 7#b7 determine the feasibility of-- 7,a7 sharing apprenticeship application data across all four public shipyards2 7,b7 allowing an apprentice to start an apprenticeship program in one such shipyard and finish the in another such shipyard2 7,c7 allowing an apprentice to enter and complete an apprenticeship program in one such shipyard but serve in another such shipyard upon completion of the four year training program2 and 7,d7 allowing such a shipyard to train an individual who1 upon completion of the training1 would be required to serve in a another such shipyard but would have the right to return to the shipyard where they received such training after serving for #d years at the other shipyard4 #ajbc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming of naval vessel after ,lieutenant ,general ,richard ,e4 ,carey 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,navy should name the ,spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel of the ,united ,states ,navy that has been ordered 7,hull ,number ,t-,,epf-#af7 in honor of ,lieutenant ,general ,richard ,e4 ,carey for the acts of valor described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor ,the acts of valor described in this subsection are as follows3 7#a7 ,lieutenant ,general ,richard ,e4 ,carey participated in the ,inchon ,landing1 captured communist forces1 and led his rifle platoon to ,seoul4 ,three months later1 on ,east ,hill at the ,chosin ,reservoir1 ,carey hurled grenades at ,chinese forces4 ,carey and his fellow ,marines were outnumbered eight to one4 ,they held their ground and broke through the ,chinese trap to the sea4 7#b7 ,carey remained in the fight until ,march #aiea4 ,while commanding a platoon of machine gunners1 ,carey was badly wounded4 ,he continued leading his troops and initially refused to get aid for his injuries4 ,carey's wounds required hospitalization4 ,during #ahi days in ,korea1 ,carey had seven near-death experiences4 ,as a result of his actions in ,korea1 ,carey received the ,silver ,star1 ,bronze ,star1 and ,purple ,heart4 7#c7 ,returning to the ,united ,states1 ,carey earned a flight training slot and became a fighter pilot4 ,in the early #aifjs ,carey scouted ,marine airfield sites in ,vietnam4 ,he returned to ,vietnam in the summer of #aifg and served during the ,tet offensive4 ,carey flew #bjd combat sorties earning the ,distinguished ,flying ,cross and #af ,air ,medals4 #ajbd4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming of naval vessel after ,major ,james ,capers1 ,jr4 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,navy should name a vessel of the ,united ,states ,navy the ,u4,s4,s4 ,major ,james ,capers ,jr4 in honor of ,major ,james ,capers1 ,jr41 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 #ajbe4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming a naval vessel after ,william ,b4 ,gould ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,navy should name a commissioned naval vessel after formerly enslaved sailor and ,civil ,war veteran1 ,william ,b4 ,gould1 to honor his strength of character and faithful service to the ,united ,states4 ,d ,counterterrorism #ajca4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the ,united ,states ,section #ajcc of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiec7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #ajcb4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the ,united ,states to house detainees transferred from ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba ,section #ajcd7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aied7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #ajcc4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries ,section #ajce of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aied7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #ajcd4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba ,section #ajcf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aeea7 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjah through #bjbd and inserting fiscal years #bjah through #bjbe4 ,e ,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations #ajda4 ,authority to contribute to innovation fund ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ach of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bcejs4 ,authority to contribute to innovation fund 7a7 ,authority to contribute to ,,nato innovation fund ,within amounts authorized by law for such purpose during the #aj-year period following the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense may contribute to the ,,nato ,innovation ,fund a total amount of no more than #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,nato means the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 7#b7 ,the term ,,nato ,innovation ,fund means the multi-sovereign1 investment venture capital fund of ,,nato that provides secure investment in dual-use1 high-impact technology4 4 #ajdb4 ,extension of authorization of expenditure of funds for ,department of ,defense intelligence and counterintelligence activities ,section #ajeg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjcj2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjcj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #ajj1jjj and inserting #abe1jjj4 #ajdc4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for certain ,navy mess operations ,section #ajad of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dehe71 as most recently amended by section #ajbh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cchh71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c74 #ajdd4 ,prohibition on realignment or reduction of ,special ,operations ,forces end strength authorizations 7a7 ,prohibition ,during the covered period1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of each of the military departments may not realign or reduce special operations forces end strength authorizations4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered period means the two-year period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbe4 7#b7 ,the term special operations forces means the forces identified under section #afg7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a member of the ,armed ,forces carrying out special operations activities4 7#c7 ,the term special operations activities means activities described in section #afg7k7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and includes any support services provided for the execution such activities1 including logistics1 communications1 and intelligence activities4 #ajde4 ,prohibition on use of funds for work performed by ,eco,health ,alliance1 ,inc41 in ,china on research supported by the government of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided under subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,department of ,defense may be used to fund any work to be performed by ,eco,health ,alliance1 ,inc41 in ,china on research supported by the government of ,china1 including to provide any grants for such purpose4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states and1 not later than #ad days after granting such a waiver1 submits to the congressional defense committees a detailed justification for the waiver1 including-- 7#a7 an identification of the ,department of ,defense entity obligating or expending the funds2 7#b7 an identification of the amount of such funds2 7#c7 an identification of the intended purpose of such funds2 7#d7 an identification of the recipient or prospective recipient of such funds 7including any third-party entity recipient1 as applicable72 7#e7 an explanation for how the waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#f7 any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #ajdf4 ,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 #ajdg4 ,prohibition on ,department of ,defense usage of ,tutor4com 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 cease offering services through ,tutor4com not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 terminate any business relationships with ,tutor4com as soon as legally possible4 7b7 ,future relationships ,the ,secretary may not enter into any contractual or other relationship with ,tutor4com as long as ,tutor4com is owned by ,primavera ,capital ,group or any other entity owned or controlled by nationals of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 #ajdh4 ,prohibition on operation of connected vehicles designed1 developed1 manufactured1 or supplied by persons owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern on ,department of ,defense property 7a7 ,in general ,no connected vehicle on the list required under subsection 7b7 may be operated on a military installation or on any other property of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,list required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a list of prohibited connected vehicles that-- 7,a7 are designed1 developed1 manufactured1 or supplied by persons owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern2 and 7,b7 pose an undue or unacceptable risk to national security1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,annual review ,the ,secretary shall review the list required under paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than once each year and shall make such additions1 subtractions1 supplements1 or amendments to the list as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term connected vehicle-- 7,a7 means an automotive vehicle that integrates onboard networked hardware with automotive software systems to communicate via dedicated short-range communication1 cellular telecommunications connectivity1 satellite communication1 or other wireless spectrum connectivity with any other network or device2 and 7,b7 includes automotive vehicles1 whether personal or commercial1 capable of-- 7i7 global navigation satellite system communication for geolocation2 7ii7 communication with intelligent transportation systems2 7iii7 remote access or control2 7iv7 wireless software or firmware updates2 or 7v7 on-device roadside assistance4 7#b7 ,the term covered undue or unacceptable risk means-- 7,a7 an undue risk of sabotage to or subversion of the design1 integrity1 manufacturing1 production1 distribution1 installation1 operation1 or maintenance of information and communications technology and services in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an undue risk of catastrophic effects on the security or resiliency of ,united ,states critical infrastructure or the digital economy of the ,united ,states2 or 7,c7 an unacceptable risk to the national security of the ,united ,states or the security and safety of ,united ,states persons4 7#c7 ,the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given such term in section #iija of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea74 7#d7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given such term in section #bhja7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajdi4 ,prohibition on ,department of ,defense transport of ,palestinian refugees to the ,united ,states ,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 ,palestinian refugees to the ,united ,states4 #ajdi;,a4 ,prohibition on promotion of critical race theory and associated race-based theories 7a7 ,protection from critical race theory indoctrination ,no employee of the ,department of ,defense or member of the ,armed ,forces acting in their official capacity may promote1 endorse1 or advocate for critical race theory or associated race-based theories described in subsection 7b7 or may compel or train any member of the ,armed ,forces or employee of the ,department of ,defense to believe or profess belief in such theories4 7b7 ,associated race-based theories described ,in this section1 the term associated race-based theories includes the following principles3 7#a7 ,that any race1 ethnicity1 color1 or national origin is inherently superior or inferior to any other race1 ethnicity1 color1 or national origin4 7#b7 ,that the ,united ,states is a fundamentally racist country4 7#c7 ,that the ,declaration of ,independence1 the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 or the ,federalist ,papers are fundamentally racist documents4 7#d7 ,that an individual's moral character or worth is determined by the individual's race1 ethnicity1 color1 or national origin4 7#e7 ,that an individual1 by virtue of the individual's race1 is inherently racist or oppressive1 whether consciously or unconsciously4 7#f7 ,that an individual1 by virtue of race1 bears collective guilt and is inherently responsible for actions committed in the past by other members of the individual's race1 ethnicity1 color1 or national origin4 7#g7 ,that an individual1 by virtue of the individual's race1 should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment to achieve diversity1 equity1 or inclusion4 7#h7 ,that an individual should feel discomfort1 guilt1 or any other form of psychological distress on account of the individual's race1 color1 or national origin4 7#i7 ,that virtues such as merit1 excellence1 hard work1 fairness1 neutrality1 objectivity1 and racial colorblindness are racist or in any way discriminatory1 or were created by members of a particular race1 color1 or national origin to oppress members of another race1 color1 or national origin4 7#aj7 ,that to be antiracist requires explicitly or implicitly promoting racial discrimination to advance diversity1 equity1 and inclusion4 #ajdi;,b4 ,limitation on authority of ,armed ,forces to detain citizens of the ,united ,states ,section #ajba7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 other than a citizen of the ,united ,states1 after any person4 #ajdi;,c4 ,prohibition on use of funds to cut services provided at certain combat training readiness centers ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbe may be used to cut any service provided by a combat training readiness center operated by the ,air ,force ,national ,guard at any of the following locations3 7#a7 ,savannah1 ,georgia4 7#b7 ,gulfport1 ,mississippi4 7#c7 ,alpena1 ,michigan4 7#d7 ,volk ,field1 ,wisconsin4 #ajdi;,d4 ,elimination of discretion of military chain of command and senior civilian leadership with respect to display of flags ,section #ajeb7;d77#a77,n7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bffa note7 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,n74 #ajdi;,e4 ,prohibition on use of funds for ,badr ,organization ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbe may be made available1 directly or indirectly1 to the ,badr ,organization4 #ajdi;,f4 ,suspension or revocation of certain permissions to access classified information 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall suspend or revoke a security clearance held by a covered individual if such individual has expressed support for a terrorist organization or engaged in a demonstration supporting a terrorist organization4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means any-- 7,a7 retired or active member of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,b7 employee of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term terrorist organization means any foreign terrorist organization designated by the ,secretary of ,state in accordance with section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi71 as amended1 or those designated by ,executive ,order #acbbd4 ,f ,studies and ,reports #ajea4 ,quadrennial biodefense posture review ,chapter #b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aah;c the following new section3 #aah;d4 ,quadrennial biodefense posture review 7a7 ,strategy and implementation plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall every four years conduct a comprehensive examination of the biodefense policies1 practices1 programs and initiatives of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,each review conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an inventory and assessment of all existing strategies1 plans1 policies1 laws1 and interagency agreements related to biodefense1 including prevention1 deterrence1 preparedness1 detection1 response1 attribution1 recovery1 and mitigation4 7#b7 ,an identification of the biological threats1 including biological warfare1 bioterrorism1 naturally occurring infectious diseases1 and accidental exposures4 7#c7 ,an identification of the current programs1 efforts1 or activities of the ,department of ,defense with respect to preventing the acquisition1 proliferation1 and use of a biological weapon1 preventing an accidental or naturally occurring biological outbreak1 and mitigating the effects of a biological epidemic4 7#d7 ,an identification of the roles and responsibilities of the elements of the ,department of ,defense1 including internal and external coordination procedures1 in identifying and sharing information related to1 warning of1 and protection against1 acts of terrorism using biological agents and weapons and accidental or naturally occurring biological outbreaks4 7#e7 ,an identification of methods in use to address biological attacks with emerging artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities4 7#f7 ,an identification of related or required capabilities and activities required to support the national biodefense strategy4 7#g7 ,recommendations for strengthening and improving the current biodefense capabilities1 authorities1 and command structures of the ,department4 7#h7 ,recommendations for improving and formalizing interagency coordination and support mechanisms with respect to providing a robust national biodefense4 7#i7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines necessary4 7c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the completion of a review under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a copy of the review4 ,each such review shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 4 #ajeb4 ,chief of ,navy ,reserve annual report ,section #hjhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,annual report ,the ,chief of ,navy ,reserve shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 through the ,secretary of the ,navy1 an annual report on the state of the ,navy ,reserve and the ability of the ,navy ,reserve to meet its missions4 ,the report shall be prepared in conjunction with the ,chief of ,naval ,operations and may be submitted in classified and unclassified versions4 4 #ajec4 ,extension of annual report on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations ,section #ajeg7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia7 is amended by striking seven and inserting #ab4 #ajed4 ,mobility capability requirements study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall conduct a study of the end-to-end1 full-spectrum mobility requirements to fulfill the national defense strategy required by section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for #bjbb4 7b7 ,elements of study ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the ability of the programmed airlift aircraft1 tanker aircraft1 sealift ships1 fuel tanker vessels1 patient movement forces1 and key mobility enablers to meet the integrated strategic and theater mobility requirements in expected strategic environments1 as defined by the guidance in such national defense strategy4 7#b7 ,an identification1 quantification1 and description of the associated risk-to-mission 7as defined by ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,manual #caje4ja1 ,joint ,risk ,analysis7 required to fulfill such strategy1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of risk-to-mission associated with achieving strategic and operational objectives using the programmed airlift aircraft1 tanker aircraft1 sealift ships1 fuel tanker vessels1 patient movement forces1 and key mobility enablers2 and 7,b7 a description of the combinations of airlift aircraft1 tanker aircraft1 sealift ships1 fuel tanker vessels1 patient movement forces1 and key mobility enabler requirements and capabilities that provide low1 moderate1 significant1 and high levels of risk-to-mission to fulfill such strategy2 and 7,c7 an evaluation of non-mobilized mobility forces to sustain daily competition activities and achieve necessary readiness to fulfill the national defense strategy4 7#c7 ,an identification of any mobility capability gaps1 shortfalls1 overlaps1 or excesses1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of associated risks with respect to the ability to conduct operations2 and 7,b7 recommended mitigation strategies where possible4 7#d7 ,the articulation of all key assumptions and decisions made and excursions examined in conducting the study with respect to-- 7,a7 risk2 7,b7 programmed forces and infrastructure2 7,c7 the availability of commercial airlift and commercial ,united ,states sealift and fuel tanker vessel capabilities and resources1 when applicable2 7,d7 aircraft usage rates1 aircraft mission availability rates1 aircraft mission capability rates1 aircrew ratios1 aircrew production1 and aircrew readiness rates2 7,e7 readiness1 crewing1 and activation rates for sealift ships and fuel tanker vessels2 7,f7 prepositioning1 forward stationing1 seabasing1 engineering1 and infrastructure2 7,g7 demand signals used to represent missions described in the national defense strategy for #bjbb1 in competition and wartime2 7,h7 concurrency and global integration of demand signals2 7,i7 integrated global presence and basing strategy2 7,j7 host nation or third-country support2 7,k7 adversary actions to degrade and disrupt ,united ,states mobility operations2 7,l7 adversary actions that threaten freedom of navigation on international waterways1 including attacks on foreign ships and crews2 7,m7 aircraft being used for training or undergoing depot maintenance or modernization or ships undergoing depot maintenance2 7,n7 patient movement and mobility enabling forces availability1 readiness1 and use2 7,o7 logistics concept of operations1 including any maneuver and sustainment support concepts1 methods1 combat support forces1 and combat service support forces1 that are required to enable the projection and enduring support to forces both deployed and in combat for each analytic scenario2 7,p7 anticipated attrition rates for the assessed force structure2 and 7,q7 such other matters as the ,commander determines appropriate4 7#e7 ,such other elements as the ,commander determines appropriate4 7c7 ,reports and briefings 7#a7 ,interim report and briefing ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees an interim report on the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 provide to such committees a briefing on the report4 7#b7 ,final report and briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 provide to such committees a briefing on the report4 7#c7 ,form of reports ,the reports required under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definition of sealift ship ,in this section1 the term sealift ship includes-- 7#a7 theater and strategic platforms2 and 7#b7 surge sealift vessels and non-governmental vessels incorporated as part of the maritime logistics enterprise4 #ajee4 ,plan for fielding air base air defense sites at ,air ,force installations 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in consultation with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,european ,command and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall develop a plan to support the fielding of air base air defense sites at ,air ,force installations and other priority sites4 7b7 ,air base air defense site requirements ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following requirements for each air base air defense site fielded under the plan3 7#a7 ,expeditionary mobile protection for dispersed air bases4 7#b7 ,fixed protection for primary air bases4 7#c7 ,layered kinetic and non-kinetic effects from the surface4 7#d7 ,counter-uncrewed aircraft systems4 7#e7 ,counter-fixed and rotary wing aircraft4 7#f7 ,counter-cruise missiles4 7#g7 ,interoperability with joint command and control networks4 7#h7 #cfj-;degree active and passive sensors4 7#i7 ,systems and software that enable reduced staffing4 7c7 ,fielding requirement ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall be developed to ensure that-- 7#a7 by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 at least four air base air defense sites are fielded2 and 7#b7 between #bjbh and #bjca1 at least four air base air defense sites are fielded each year4 7d7 ,site prioritization ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall select ,air ,force installations and other sites as prioritized sites where air base air defense sites will be fielded under the plan4 7e7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan required under subsection 7a74 #ajef4 ,review of execute orders 7a7 ,review ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall review each execute order that permits or would permit operations involving the use of lethal force or a potential use of lethal force and shall identify1 for each such execute order-- 7#a7 the legal authority or authorities under which the use of lethal force is authorized1 or would justify a use of lethal force if specific conditions were to be satisfied1 and against whom the lethal force may be used2 and 7#b7 the conditions that would need to be satisfied to provide legal justification for any use of lethal force under the execute order that would not be covered by a specific statutory authorization for the use of lethal force4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of each extant execute order1 which includes a detailed description of the purpose of such execute order and the specifications described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a comparison of matters covered by execute orders involving the use of lethal force or a potential use of lethal force and disclosures reported under section #abfd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedi7 and section #abhe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeej74 #ajeg4 ,report on sensor and interceptor capabilities necessary to defend critical infrastructure assets ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report that contains an identification of any existing or new sensor and interceptor capabilities necessary to defend critical infrastructure assets4 #ajeh4 ,report on price elasticity of labor supply at shipyards and supplier firms 7a7 ,in general ,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 price elasticity of the labor supply for the industrial base for building and maintaining naval vessels1 including-- 7#a7 private-sector shipyards2 7#b7 public-sector naval shipyards2 and 7#c7 supplier firms4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the full cost of hiring and training workers at shipyards and supplier firms4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the extent to which retention and attrition of workers at shipyards and supplier firms is related to pay and benefits for those workers4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the extent to which challenges in recruiting and retaining desired numbers of workers at shipyards and supplier firms can be met by increasing pay and benefits for those workers4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the potential impact of such increases in pay and benefits on costs for procuring and maintaining naval vessels4 7#e7 ,an assessment of and recommendation for any extraordinary relief that may be appropriate for the fixed-price1 multi-year procurement contracts for ,virginia-class submarines in order to increase pay and benefits for workers at shipyards and supplier firms under those contracts4 7c7 ,contract authority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may contract with a private entity for the preparation of the report required by subsection 7a74 #ajei4 ,study and report on implementation of naval blockades of shipments of fossil fuels to ,china in event of armed conflict 7a7 ,study and report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report that contains the findings of a study on the feasibility of implementing one or more naval blockades of shipments of fossil fuels to ,china in the event of an armed conflict between the ,united ,states and ,china4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of-- 7,a7 the requirements for such a blockade to effectively block such shipments2 7,b7 methods ,china could use to ship fossil fuels using air and land routes after such a blockade is implemented2 and 7,c7 for each waterway specified in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of paragraph 7#b77;,a71 how such a blockade would be implemented in such waterway2 and 7#b7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 the suitability of strategic waterways in the proximity of ,china as a location for such a blockade1 including-- 7i7 the ,strait of ,malacca2 7ii7 the ,taiwan ,strait2 7iii7 the ,sunda ,strait2 7iv7 the ,south ,china ,sea2 and 7v7 the ,east ,china ,sea2 and 7,b7 the capability of ,china to satisfy needs for fossil fuels in ,china after such a blockade is implemented through methods that include-- 7i7 the use of existing stockpiles of fossil fuels2 7ii7 the rationing of fossil fuels2 and 7iii7 the reliance on existing or planned cross-border oil and gas pipelines to ship fossil fuels4 7b7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #ajfj4 ,comptroller ,general review of food waste at ,department of ,defense and ,coast ,guard facilities 7a7 ,review required ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of food waste at ,department of ,defense and ,coast ,guard facilities4 ,the review shall address each of the following3 7#a7 ,methods used by the ,department and the ,coast ,guard to track food waste across facilities in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,any analysis conducted by the ,department or the ,coast ,guard to determine the causes of any food waste at such facilities4 7#c7 ,any policies of the ,department and the ,coast ,guard with respect to managing food waste4 7#d7 ,any challenges faced by the ,department and the ,coast ,guard with respect to food waste and the extent to which actions are in place to address those challenges4 7#e7 ,the extent to which the ,department and the ,coast ,guard partner with other ,federal agencies to reduce food waste4 7#f7 ,such other matters as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbe1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the review conducted under subsection 7a74 #ajfa4 ,study on feasibility of establishment of ,centers of ,excellence for ,servicewomen's ,health 7a7 ,feasibility study required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing one or more ,centers of ,excellence for ,servicewomen's ,health1 pursuant to the authority under section #ajgc;d7b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,report ,upon the conclusion of the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representative a report on the findings of the study4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of potential locations where ,centers of ,excellence for ,servicewomen's ,health could be established4 7#b7 ,any improvements the establishment of such ,centers could provide in the furnishing of care for female members of the ,armed ,forces in the military health system4 7#c7 ,any anticipated effects the establishment of such ,centers would have on readiness from improved health care services for female members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#d7 ,an identification of any challenges or areas that could be improved in the furnishing of health care for female members of the ,armed ,forces in the military health system4 #ajfb4 ,reports on approval and deployment of lethal autonomous weapon systems 7a7 ,in general ,on an annual basis in accordance with subsection 7c71 the ,president shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive report on the approval and deployment of lethal autonomous weapon systems by the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the report1 the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon systems that have been approved by senior defense officials for use by the ,united ,states military under ,department of ,defense policies in effect as of the date of the report1 the dates of such approvals1 and a description how such weapons systems have been1 are being1 or will be deployed and whether they operated as intended4 7#b7 ,a comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon systems that have received a waiver of the requirement for review by senior defense officials under ,department of ,defense policies in effect as of the date of the report1 the dates such waivers were issued1 and a description of how such weapon systems have been1 are being1 or will be deployed and whether they operated as intended4 7#c7 ,a comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon systems that are undergoing senior review or waiver request processes as of the date of the report4 7#d7 ,a comprehensive list of any lethal autonomous weapon systems not approved during a senior review or waiver request process and the reasons for such disapproval4 7c7 ,timing of reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,the ,president shall submit the first report required under subsection 7a7 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,such report shall include the information described in subsection 7b7 for all relevant time periods preceding the date of the report4 7#b7 ,subsequent reports ,following submittal of the initial report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall submit subsequent reports under subsection 7a7 on an annual basis4 ,each subsequent report shall include the information described in subsection 7b7 with respect to the period that elapsed since the date of the immediately preceding report4 7d7 ,form ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #ajfc4 ,report on fielding certain wearable devices for impact protection against traumatic brain injury 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 ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to field wearable devices for impact protection against traumatic brain injury that are certified by the ,food and ,drug ,administration as expeditiously and widely as possible4 7#b7 ,a plan to field such wearable devices to mitigate traumatic brain injuries associated with blast overpressure1 if consistent with the findings of an assessment conducted by the ,secretary on the feasibility of such wearable devices4 7#c7 ,a description of resources required to implement such plans4 7#d7 ,a description of any restrictions or limitations on usage of such wearable devices1 and steps to mitigate such restrictions or limitations4 7#e7 ,any other information the ,secretary determines relevant4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the ,secretary of the ,army certifies to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act that the ,department of the ,army-- 7#a7 has fielded wearable devices described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 has a specific date for a final determination to field wearable devices to mitigate traumatic brain injuries associated with blast overpressure as described in subsection 7a77#b74 #ajfd4 ,utilization of office space by the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,report to ,general ,services ,administration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall annually submit a written report to the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration that includes the following3 7#a7 ,monthly total occupancy of office space4 7#b7 ,the actual utilization of office space4 7#c7 ,monthly space utilization rates4 7#d7 ,any other office space utilization data considered important by the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration4 7b7 ,finalized procedures for the return of office space to the ,general ,services ,administration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall draft and finalize written procedures that provide for the return of office space to the ,general ,services ,administration if the occupancy of the ,department of ,defense falls below a #fj percent space utilization rate for #f months within any #a-year period4 7c7 ,exception for intelligence community ,this section shall not apply to office space properties used by an element of the intelligence community4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term actual utilization means the percentage of capacity used based on the space utilization rate4 7#b7 ,the term capacity means a usable office space calculated by the square feet of such space divided by #aej4 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 #cjjc7 7#d7 ,the term occupancy means the total number of employees performing duties in-person1 in office space1 at least #e days per week on a recurring basis4 7#e7 ,the term space utilization rate means total usable square feet divided by occupancy4 #ajfe4 ,feasibility study on establishment and maintenance of ,department of the ,air ,force training center at ,eaker ,air ,force ,base1 ,blytheville1 ,arkansas 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of a reactivation of ,eaker ,air ,force ,base in ,blytheville1 ,arkansas to serve as an ,air ,force ,training ,center4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of existing facilities at ,eaker ,air ,force ,base1 including-- 7,a7 runways2 7,b7 taxiways2 7,c7 control towers2 and 7,d7 hangars2 7#b7 a strategic assessment of the geography and location of ,eaker ,air ,force ,base2 7#c7 the overall cost to the ,department of ,defense of such reactivation1 including annual operations and maintenance costs2 and 7#d7 whether1 in the event of such reactivation1 the ,national ,cold ,war ,center in ,blytheville1 ,arkansas 7located in close proximity to former ,eaker ,air ,force ,base 7,,brac #aiia77 poses any logistical or security concerns for the construction of or future training operations2 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #ajff4 ,report on attempts by illegal aliens to access military installations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on an annual basis thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that identifies1 with respect to the one-year period preceding the date of the report1 the number of instances in which an alien not lawfully present in the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 attempted to enter a military installation in the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 gained entry to such an installation4 #ajfg4 ,study on use of space-available travel for donated human organs 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a feasibility study regarding the transport of human organs1 by organ procurement organizations1 under the space-available travel program under section #bfda;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report regarding such study1 including the determinations of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,organ procurement organization defined ,in this section1 the term organ procurement organization has the meaning given such term in section #f of the ,stephanie ,tubbs ,jones ,gift of ,life ,medal ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dac2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bgd;i-#d74 #ajfh4 ,study and report on ,department of the ,navy policies with respect to net metering ,not later than #ahj days the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy 7,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment7 shall carry out a study and submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of the policies and procedures of the ,department of the ,navy in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act with respect to net metering2 7#b7 a list of each military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,navy that uses net metering as of such date2 7#c7 a summary of best practices developed by each such military installation with respect to encouraging the use of net metering2 7#d7 recommendations of the ,secretary of the ,navy with respect to potential regulatory and statutory actions to assist the ,navy utilize the full benefits of net metering4 #ajfi4 ,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 section1 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 #ajfi;,a4 ,tri-service arctic maritime strategy ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report on a ,tri-,service ,arctic ,maritime ,strategy outlining areas of cooperation and alignment within the ,arctic region to combat current and potential threats1 and provide guidance on how the #c branches can deepen integration and pursue joint modernization efforts in this cold-weather landscape4 #ajfi;,b4 ,report on training and safety program for operation of assault amphibious vehicles ,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 feasibility1 advisability1 and potential benefits of establishing a training and safety program for the operation of assault amphibious vehicles4 #ajfi;,c4 ,updates to national biodefense strategy 7a7 ,updates required ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall revise and update the most recent version of the national biodefense strategy and associated implementation plan required under section #ajhf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd74 ,in revising and updating the strategy and implementation plan1 the ,secretaries shall address-- 7#a7 current and potential biological threats against the ,united ,states1 both naturally occurring and man-made1 either accidental or deliberate2 7#b7 the potential for catastrophic biological threats2 and 7#c7 such other matters as the ,secretaries determine appropriate4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional defense committees the updated strategy and implementation plan required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees has the meaning given that term in section #ajhf7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd74 #ajfi;,d4 ,report on modifications of expeditionary transfer dock ships ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 in consultation with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on recommended modifications to the ,expeditionary ,transfer ,dock ,ships that will best enable at-sea sustainment of ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,south partner nation patrol vessels and ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,fast ,response ,cutters4 #ajfi;,e4 ,report on military and weapons lost during withdrawal from ,afghanistan ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes an accounting of all the military equipment and weapons lost to the ,taliban during the withdrawal of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces from ,afghanistan4 #ajfi;,f4 ,assessment of the health care system supporting military installations in the ,r-#bejh airspace 7a7 ,assessment required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments concerned1 shall develop an assessment of the health care system supporting the military installations within the ,r-#bejh ,airspace to ensure adequate health care for the civilian and military workforce4 7b7 ,report ,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 results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include an explanation of-- 7#a7 any challenges to the health care system covered by the report within the private and public sector-- 7,a7 including any challenges relating to funding and authorization2 7,b7 including any potential obstacles to access health care services for both civilian and military populations2 7,c7 whether there exists a provider shortage for emergency care personnel and certain other specialties2 and 7,d7 including consideration of the potential impacts on the mission of the military installations covered by the report2 7#b7 recommendations with respect to legislative proposals to improve such health care system2 and 7#c7 the plans of the ,secretary to address the issues identified under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#b74 #ajfi;,g4 ,,gao review and report on biological weapons experiments on and in relation to ticks1 tick-borne disease 7a7 ,review ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of research conducted during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aide1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aigb1 by the ,department of ,defense1 including by the ,department of ,defense in consultation with the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 or any other ,federal agency on-- 7#a7 the use of ticks as hosts or delivery mechanisms for biological warfare agents1 including experiments involving ,spirochaetales and ,rickettsiales2 and 7#b7 any efforts to improve the effectiveness and viability of ,spirochaetales and ,rickettsiales as biological weapons through combination with other diseases or viruses4 7b7 ,location of research ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review research conducted at facilities located inside ,united ,states and facilities located outside the ,united ,states1 including laboratories and field work locations4 7c7 ,information to be reviewed 7#a7 ,classified information ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review any relevant classified information4 7#b7 ,documents for review ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review1 among other sources1 the following documents3 7,a7 ,technical ,reports related to ,the ,summary of ,major ,events and ,problems1 ,,us ,army ,chemical ,corps1 ,,fy #aiea - ,,fy#aifi4 7,b7 ,site ,holding3 ,,cb ,,dt ,,dw #dhaeh ,title3 ,virus and ,rickettsia ,waste ,disposal ,study4 ,technical ,report ,no4 #ajc1 ,january #aifi4 ,corp ,author ,name3 ,,fort ,,detrick ,,frederick ,,md ,report ,number3 ,,smufd-,,tr-#ajc ,publish ,date3 #aifijaja4 7,c7 ,site ,holding3 ,,cb ,,dt ,,dw #fjech ,title3 ,a ,plaque ,assay ,system for ,several ,species of ,rickettsia4 ,corp ,author ,name3 ,,fort ,,detrick ,,frederick ,,md ,report ,number3 ,,smufd-,,tm-#ech ,publish ,date3 #aifijfja4 7,d7 ,site ,holding3 ,,cb ,,dw #ecadic ,title3 ,progress ,report for ,ecology and ,epidemiology and ,biological ,field ,test ,technology1 ,third ,quarter ,,fy #aifg4 ,corp ,author ,name3 ,,army ,,dugway ,,proving ,,ground ,,ut ,publish ,date3 #aifgjejh4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,the scope of any research described in subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,whether any ticks used in such research were released outside of any facility 7including any ticks that were released unintentionally74 7,c7 ,whether any records related to such research were destroyed1 and whether such destruction was intentional or unintentional4 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #ajfi;,h4 ,assessment of influence of ,china in ,pacific ,island nations ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and each year thereafter1 the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency shall publish in the annual ,china military power report required by section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-fe71 or other relevant publication1 an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,investments and influence of ,china in ,pacific ,island nations4 7#b7 ,how ,china's activities have or have not impacted ,united ,states military strategy in the ,pacific region1 as it relates to ,pacific ,island nations4 #ajfi;,i4 ,comptroller ,general study on use of unmanned vehicles to reduce ,department of ,defense expenses 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to assess ways unmanned vehicles can reduce overall operating expenses and costs at the ,department of ,defense4 ,such study shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of unmanned ground and air systems and a comparison of the capability1 capacity1 and operating cost tradeoffs associated with each such system and those associated with similar manned technologies or systems2 7#b7 recommendations regarding new areas in which unmanned technology could supplant or complement manned systems in order to reduce overall force operating costs2 and 7#c7 such other matters as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7b7 ,briefing and report ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the preliminary findings of the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 agree to a format and timeline for providing to such committees a final report on the study4 #ajfi;,j4 ,secretary of ,defense report on threat of rifle-toting robot dogs used by ,china to the national security of the ,united ,states ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 the use of rifle-toting robot dogs by ,china2 and 7#b7 the threat such use poses to the national security of the ,united ,states4 #ajfi,k4 ,study on testing of foreign adversary highly autonomous vehicles 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the relevant ,federal agencies1 shall conduct a study on the effects on the national security of the ,united ,states of highly automated vehicles 7as such term is defined in section #ejc7;c77#f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code7 associated with foreign adversary countries operating or testing in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall also include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the technology used by highly automated vehicles and their capabilities4 7#b7 ,a list of entities-- 7,a7 domiciled in or directly or indirectly owned1 controlled1 or directed by a foreign adversary country2 7,b7 that manufacture highly automated vehicles2 and 7,c7 are currently operating highly automated vehicles in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the number of highly automated vehicles currently operating in the ,united ,states that are owned or operated by such entities4 7#d7 ,an evaluation whether any such entity has contracted with or supplied any technology to the military of a foreign adversary country4 7#e7 ,the locations where highly automated vehicles owned or operated by such entities are operating in the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,potential vulnerabilities posed by the operation of such highly automated vehicles in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,submission ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajfi,l4 ,report on effectiveness of the ,optimizing the ,human ,weapon ,system ,program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an analysis of the effectiveness of the ,optimizing the ,human ,weapon ,system ,program of the ,army2 and 7#b7 recommendations for improving and expanding the ,program4 #ajfi,m4 ,comptroller general study on dredging capacity and port readiness 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to assess the capability and capacity of ,department of ,defense to complete harbor and channel dredging at seaports that require such dredging4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 identification of any dredging work required by the ,department of ,defense to ensure deep water access at seaports1 set forth separately by seaport2 7#b7 a review of the capacity of the domestic dredging industry to complete the dredging work identified under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 an assessment of time required to complete outstanding dredging work at seaports in the ,strategic ,seaport ,program2 and 7#d7 development of recommendations for ,federal policies1 including contracting policies1 that may be implemented to support domestic manufacturers of critical components used in the manufacturing of ,united ,states dredging vessels1 including critical components such as cranes1 spring couplings1 torque limiters1 diesel engine clutches1 clutch couplings1 wet brakes1 and combination gearboxes4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,national ,port ,readiness ,network2 7#b7 entities in the ,united ,states dredging industry2 7#c7 domestic critical component manufacturers2 and 7#d7 such other individuals and entities as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7d7 ,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 #ajfi,n4 ,report on red flags missed in ,janet ,yamanaka ,mello fraud scheme 7a7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the fraud scheme perpetrated by ,janet ,yamanaka ,mello1 a civilian employee of the ,department of the ,army1 who was indicted and pleaded guilty to stealing over #ajj million in ,army funds4 7b7 ,contents of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include a detailed examination of the following3 7#a7 ,breakdown in supervision of ,mello1 including any failures of management or oversight that contributed to the ability of ,mello to carry out the fraud scheme undetected4 7#b7 ,breakdown in accountability1 including any failures to ensure that funds were actually being spent for their intended purposes4 7#c7 ,failure to ensure that financial program managers1 such as ,mello1 cannot funnel money to themselves or their own entities4 7#d7 ,any other red flags or warning signs that were missed or ignored1 including any instances of whistleblower retaliation or suppression of concerns4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the current policies and procedures in place to prevent similar fraud schemes from occurring in the future4 7#f7 ,recommendations for improvements to policies1 procedures1 and oversight to prevent similar fraud schemes from occurring in the future4 7#g7 ,a description of any disciplinary or administrative actions taken against any individuals or entities found to have contributed to the ability of ,mello to carry out the fraud scheme4 7#h7 ,a description of any changes made or planned to be made to the ,army's financial management and oversight processes as a result of this incident4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the impact of the fraud scheme on the ,army's programs and operations4 7#aj7 ,any other information the ,secretary of ,defense determines relevant to understanding the fraud scheme and preventing similar incidents in the future4 7c7 ,public availability ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be posted publicly on the website of the ,department of ,defense4 #ajfi,o4 ,report on ,navy use of immersive learning capabilities ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 an identification of any immersive learning capabilities1 including augmented1 virtual and mixed reality1 have been1 or potentially could be1 integrated into training across the ,navy2 7#b7 a description of any efforts of the ,navy to coordinate with the ,air ,force on lessons learned in the development of the ,headquarters ,air ,force ,,haf_/,a#d,l ,air ,force ,maintenance and ,logistics ,extended ,reality 7,,xr7 ,strategy and what elements of that strategy might be applicable to the ,navy2 7#c7 an identification of the status of any activities of the ,navy to build a comprehensive and executable strategy to invest1 deploy1 and sustain immersive learning training capabilities across the ,navy2 and 7#d7 a description of any limitations or barriers to integrating immersive learning capabilities into the ,navy1 including ensuring compliance with relevant cybersecurity requirements4 #ajfi,p4 ,department of ,defense report on potential cost savings from use of artificial intelligence ,not later than #ij days the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,undersecretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 shall conduct a study and submit to ,congress a report on the potential cost-saving measures of incorporating artificial intelligence and multi-domain1 attributable autonomous1 semi-autonomous1 unmanned systems1 capabilities and processes into military department and the civilian workforce of the ,department of ,defense4 ,g ,other ,matters #ajga4 ,expedited access to certain military installations of the ,department of ,defense for ,members of ,congress and certain ,congressional employees ,chapter #aei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bfih4 ,expedited access to military installations for ,members of ,congress and certain ,congressional employees 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall establish procedures to ensure that-- 7#a7 a ,member of ,congress seeking access to a covered installation is granted such access if such ,member presents a covered identification card2 and 7#b7 any ,congressional employees accompanying a ,member of ,congress granted access under paragraph 7#a7 is granted the same access4 7b7 ,prohibited procedures ,under such procedures1 the ,secretary may not require a ,member of ,congress to schedule a grant of access to a covered installation under subsection 7a7 prior to the arrival of such ,member and accompanying ,congressional employees1 if applicable1 at such covered installation4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,congressional employee has the meaning given such term in paragraph 7#e7 of section #bajg of title #e4 7#b7 ,the term covered identification card means a valid identification badge issued by the appropriate office of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate1 as the case may be1 which identifies the individual to which such identification badge was issued as a current ,member of ,congress4 7#c7 ,the term covered installation means a military installation located in the ,united ,states or ,guam at which the presentation of an issued ,department of ,defense common access card is the sole requirement for a member of the ,armed ,forces to be granted access to such military installation4 7#d7 ,the term ,member of ,congress means-- 7,a7 a ,senator2 or 7,b7 a ,representative in1 or ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to1 ,congress4 4 #ajgb4 ,air ,force ,technical ,training ,center of ,excellence ,chapter #ijc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijbe4 ,air ,force ,technical ,training ,center of ,excellence 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall operate a ,technical ,training ,center of ,excellence4 ,the head of the ,center shall be the designee of the ,commander of ,airmen ,development ,command4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,center shall be to-- 7#a7 facilitate collaboration among all ,air ,force technical training installations2 7#b7 serve as a premier training location for all maintainers throughout the military departments2 7#c7 publish a set of responsibilities aimed at driving excellence1 innovation1 and leadership across all technical training specialties2 7#d7 advocate for innovative improvements in curriculum1 facilities1 and medial2 7#e7 foster outreach with industry and academia2 7#f7 identify and promulgate best practices1 standards1 and benchmarks2 7#g7 create a hub of excellence for the latest advancements in aviation technology and training methodologies2 and 7#h7 carry out such other responsibilities as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,location ,the ,secretary shall select a location for the ,center that is an ,air ,force installation that provides technical training and maintenance proficiency4 4 #ajgc4 ,installation energy plans and assessment for reduction of reliance on ,russian energy ,section #ajhf of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #biaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking main operating base on the list submitted under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and inserting operating base within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for travel1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the installation energy plans and assessment required under subsection 7c77#b74 4 #ajgd4 ,extension of ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy ,section #ajib7;a77#d7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by striking ,july #a1 #bjbd and inserting ,july #a1 #bjbe4 #ajge4 ,modification of ,national ,security ,commission on ,emerging ,biotechnology ,section #ajia of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c7 by striking 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 made and inserting such appointments shall nevertheless be considered valid2 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by inserting and #f months after #c years2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7r71 by striking #ah months after the date on which it submits the final report required by subsection 7g7 and inserting on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #ajgf4 ,modification of defense sensitive support notification requirement ,section #ajee of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,routine defense sensitive support ,in the event that the provision of defense sensitive support is routine defense sensitive support1 the ,secretary shall provide notification under paragraph 7#a7 on a quarterly basis after providing the support4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and extraordinary security protections after support2 7ii7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting or requires extraordinary security protections after time-sensitive2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting shall after ,secretary2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking may2 7,,ii7 by inserting or after the activity supported concludes after providing the support2 and 7,,iii7 by striking 2 and and inserting 2 or2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking shall2 and 7,,ii7 by striking notice as soon as practicable after providing such support1 but not later than #dh hours after providing the support and inserting notification simultaneously with the execution of the supported activity2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a71 7#c71 and 7#d72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,defense sensitive support defined and inserting ,definitions2 7,b7 by striking 1 the term defense sensitive support means support provided by the ,department of ,defense to a non-,department of ,defense ,federal department or agency that requires special protection from disclosure4 and inserting a colon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,the term defense sensitive support means support provided by the ,department of ,defense to a non-,department of ,defense ,federal department or agency that requires special protection from disclosure4 7#b7 ,the term routine defense sensitive support has the meaning given such term elsewhere in the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe4 4 #ajgg4 ,post-employment restrictions for participants in certain research funded by the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided under subsection 7c71 as a condition of becoming or remaining a principal investigator of a covered defense research project1 a person shall agree that during the ten-year period beginning on the last day the person is a principal investigator of such research1 such person may not seek or accept employment1 or conduct any activity1 for which a foreign entity of concern provides financial compensation or in-kind benefits4 7b7 ,critical or emerging technology ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 a critical or emerging technology is a technology that the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be critical or emerging4 ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall determine which technologies are critical or emerging from among the technologies for which the ,department of ,defense funds research1 and shall make the results of such determination publicly available4 7c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary may waive the restriction under subsection 7a7 with respect to a ,united ,states person if1 not later than #cj days before issuing the waiver1 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a notice of the waiver that includes-- 7#a7 an unclassified justification for the waiver2 and 7#b7 a description of any ,department of ,defense funds provided to the person for which the waiver is issued or to the research in which the person participated4 7d7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply with respect to research that begins on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given that term in section #ajfab7;a7 of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibba7;a77 and includes a foreign entity that is identified on the list published under section #abhf7;c77#i77;,a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7#b7 ,the term covered defense research project means a research project that-- 7,a7 is operated by an institution of higher education or a subsidiary of an institution of higher education2 7,b7 is funded1 in whole or in part1 by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 involves a critical or emerging technology1 as defined in subsection 7b7 of this section4 7#c7 ,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 #ajgh4 ,establishment of national security capital forum 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a forum to-- 7#a7 convene domestic and international institutional financiers1 capital providers1 investors1 entrepreneurs1 innovators1 business persons1 representatives from across the private sector1 relevant ,united ,states ,government offices1 and government and private entities of partner nations2 and 7#b7 allow the exchange of information between the entities referred to in paragraph 7#a7 and the ,department of ,defense relating to transactions or potential transactions and to integrate efforts to achieve coordinated effects to support the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,chair ,the ,chair of the forum established under subsection 7a7 shall be the ,director of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 7c7 ,designation of executive agent ,the ,secretary may designate the ,director as the sole ,executive ,agent with respect to the authorities and responsibilities of the ,secretary of ,defense under section #ajdg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 #ajgi4 ,plan for additional skill identifiers for ,army ,mountain ,warfare ,school 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall develop and implement a plan to establish each of the following3 7#a7 ,additional skill identifiers for the following courses at the ,army ,mountain ,warfare ,school3 7,a7 ,advanced ,military ,mountaineer ,course 7,summer74 7,b7 ,advanced ,military ,mountaineer ,course 7,winter74 7,c7 ,rough ,terrain ,evacuation ,course4 7,d7 ,mountain ,planner ,course4 7,e7 ,mountain ,rifleman ,course4 7#b7 ,new skill identifiers for officers and warrant officers who complete the ,basic ,military ,mountaineer ,course and the ,mountain ,planner ,course4 7b7 ,briefing on plan ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary completes the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan and the implementation of the plan4 #ajhj4 ,tabletop exercise on extreme weather events in the ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,tabletop exercise 7#a7 ,requirement ,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 the head of the institution selected by the ,commander under paragraph 7#c71 shall conduct at least one national tabletop exercise to assess the ability of the ,armed ,forces and military forces of allies or partners of the ,united ,states to confront aggressive adversarial threats in the ,indo-,pacific region while simultaneously confronting extreme weather hazards4 7#b7 ,elements ,the exercise conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall evaluate1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the resilience of ,united ,states weapons1 systems1 force posture1 and command and control to withstand extreme environmental hazards during a single combat contingency in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7,b7 ,the mobility of the ,armed ,forces in the event of attacks upon critical infrastructure and logistical chokepoints pertinent to a contingency involving an ally or partner4 7,c7 ,the ability of the ,armed ,forces to conduct logistics in a constrained environment1 including the ability to resupply ,united ,states and allied forces1 and civilian populations4 7,d7 ,the resiliency of the ,indo-,pacific ,command to withstand extreme environmental hazards4 7,e7 ,the response of the ,department of ,defense to partial or complete loss of overseas critical infrastructure4 7,f7 ,the ability of the ,armed ,forces1 in coordination with allies and partners1 to resist force or other coercion by an aggressor if command and control is compromised due to extreme environmental conditions4 7,g7 ,the options of the ,federal ,government to ensure the viability of overseas critical infrastructure in the event of a military contingency1 including assets in ,japan1 the ,republic of ,korea1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,marianas1 ,hawaii1 and the ,philippines4 7,h7 ,air defense capabilities to deter missile threats from the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea during a military conflict4 7,i7 ,the ability of naval projection forces to defend against adversarial threats while operating under compromised conditions4 7,j7 ,the survivability of critical military forces1 particularly air and naval forces4 7,k7 ,the ability of air forces to conduct agile combat employment operations under compromised positions4 7,l7 ,the efficacy of ground-based targeting and firing in the ,indo-,pacific to support key missions amidst extreme environmental conditions4 7#c7 ,location ,the exercise conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be conducted at a postsecondary educational institution of the ,armed ,forces selected by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,in making such selection1 the ,commander shall consider the following elements3 7,a7 ,geographic proximity to the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility4 7,b7 ,leadership in science and technology1 academic research1 and applied design for innovation to meaningfully participate or provide analysis on the exercises described in paragraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,experience and capacity to conduct a tabletop exercise impacted by extreme environmental conditions4 7,d7 ,leadership in meeting objectives of the ,department of ,defense to create resilient and sustainable military capabilities that can withstand extreme weather conditions4 7#d7 ,preparation ,the tabletop exercise shall be prepared by personnel of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 selected by the ,commander in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the head of the institution selected by the ,commander under paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,participants ,participants in the tabletop exercise may include the following1 as determined appropriate by the ,commander3 7,a7 ,personnel of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,representatives of thinktanks or other entities of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,representatives of allies and partners1 subject to the approval of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state4 7#f7 ,frequency ,in addition to the exercise conducted under paragraph 7#a71 other such tabletop exercises may be conducted not more than twice per year during the period of four years following the date of the enactment of this ,act1 at dates and times determined by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the head of the institution selected by the ,commander under paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,briefing ,following the conclusion of a tabletop exercise conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and a nongovernmental participant determined by the ,commander1 shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the tabletop exercise4 ,such a briefing shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the decision-making1 capability1 and response gaps observed in the tabletop exercise2 and 7#b7 recommendations to improve the resiliency of1 and reduce vulnerabilities in1 the domestic critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states in the event of a military contingency involving an ally or partner4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ally or partner means ,taiwan1 ,japan1 or the ,republic of ,korea4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the term environmental hazard includes-- 7,a7 an earthquake2 7,b7 a tsunami2 7,c7 a hurricane1 typhoon1 monsoon1 or other storm2 7,d7 rising sea levels2 7,e7 mudslides2 or 7,f7 any other environmental condition the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command determines is relevant to the ,indo-,pacific region and disruptive to military operations of the ,united ,states or forces of an ally or partner4 7#d7 ,the term tabletop exercise means an activity-- 7,a7 in which senior personnel gather to deliberate various simulated emergency or rapid response situations2 and 7,b7 that is designed to assess the adequacy of plans1 policies1 procedures1 training1 resources1 and relationships or agreements that guide the prevention of1 response to1 and recovery from a defined event4 #ajha4 ,pilot program on ,army readiness in contested logistics environments 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 in coordination with the ,combine ,arms ,center of the ,united ,states ,army ,training and ,doctrine ,command1 shall carry out a pilot program designed to enhance the overall readiness of the ,army in a contested logistics environment4 7b7 ,requirements ,under the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 encourage the acquisition of commercially available equipment and services in order to provide efficient and effective life support on expeditionary bases2 and 7#b7 demonstrate the effectiveness of the pilot program in simulated environments at multiple combat training centers1 including-- 7,a7 the ,national ,training ,center2 7,b7 the ,joint ,readiness ,training ,center2 or 7,c7 the ,joint ,multinational ,readiness ,center4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the termination of the pilot program under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the pilot program4 ,each such report shall include1 for the year covered by the report1 an identification of-- 7#a7 skills that the combined force needs to develop and maintain to enable the efficient and effective deployment of life support systems2 7#b7 commercially-available equipment that has proven effective in simulated combat and contested environments2 and 7#c7 progress made in equipping training and deploying units with technologies1 items1 and skills shown to be effective under the pilot program4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authorities to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is ten years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajhb4 ,pilot program on forward advanced manufacturing 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy1 shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary establishes a public-private partnership to develop a forward advanced manufacturing capability in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command to meet advanced manufacturing requirements for the submarine and shipbuilding industrial base and emerging needs of such ,command and its component commands4 7b7 ,elements of program ,the pilot program required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 development of an advanced manufacturing facility outside of a military installation in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command capable of manufacturing large metal structures1 including those required for unmanned vehicles1 surface and underwater vehicles1 and ship maintenance and upgrades1 through advanced manufacturing1 maintaining local machining capabilities1 and maintaining a production capability across critical minerals necessary to emerging repair and production requirements in conflict2 and 7#b7 coordination of requirements from the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,submarine ,industrial ,base ,task ,force1 the ,innovation ,capability and ,modernization office1 and the ,industrial ,base ,analysis and ,sustainment program4 7c7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program required under subsection 7a7 shall terminate five years after the date on which the ,secretary commences the pilot program4 7d7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary commences the pilot program under subsection 7a71 and on an annual basis thereafter until the termination date under subsection 7c71 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the pilot program4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required under this subsection shall include3 7,a7 a progress update on the implementation of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 including progress with respect to each of the elements described in subsection 7b72 7,b7 an overview of any partnerships entered into with industry and other relevant entities in support of the pilot program2 7,c7 a review of the ability of the pilot program to meet requirements identified by the entities specified in subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,d7 input from the entities specified in subsection 7b77#b71 industry1 and other relevant entities on the desirability and effects of the pilot program4 7e7 ,advanced manufacturing defined ,in this section1 the term advanced manufacturing includes manufacturing processes utilizing additive manufacturing1 wire-arc additive manufacturing1 and powder bed fusion manufacturing4 #ajhc4 ,frank ,a4 ,lo,biondo ,national ,aerospace ,safety and ,security ,campus 7a7 ,in general ,the campus and grounds of the ,federal facility located at the ,atlantic ,city ,international ,airport in ,egg ,harbor ,township1 ,new ,jersey1 at which the #aggth ,fighter ,wing of the ,new ,jersey ,air ,national ,guard is stationed shall be known and designated as the ,frank ,a4 ,lo,biondo ,national ,aerospace ,safety and ,security ,campus4 7b7 ,reference ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the campus and grounds referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,frank ,a4 ,lo,biondo ,national ,aerospace ,safety and ,security ,campus4 #ajhd4 ,assessment regarding antifouling coatings 7a7 ,assessment for deploying new antifouling coatings for the surface fleet ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an assessment to evaluate the feasibility of moving away from copper-based antifouling coatings4 ,such an assessment shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a timeline to remove existing copper-based antifouling coatings from naval vessels by ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,criteria for antifouling effectiveness1 measured by-- 7,a7 the duration of time such coating prevents biological adhesion1 corrosion1 and degradation of vessel surfaces2 7,b7 environmental damage caused by shedding and leaching of the coating2 and 7,c7 the effect of the coating on fuel efficiency and vessel speed4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of whether a new standard in standard rotation for maintenance of surface vessels could effectively reduce the time and costs associated with maintenance key events1 such as repair planning and time in drydock1 while also being environmentally sound4 7b7 ,evaluation of commercially available products ,prior to conducting the assessment required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall evaluate commercially available products1 technologies1 applications1 and services that could be used to improve combat readiness by decreasing the need for re-application of antifouling coatings4 #ajhe4 ,authorization to use nonelectric vehicles at ,yuma ,proving ,ground ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense assigned to the ,yuma ,proving ,ground are authorized to use nonelectric vehicles in the performance of their duties4 #ajhf4 ,sense of ,congress relating to expenditures for certain military housing ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should not be spending more money to house illegal immigrants than on housing for ,america's military families4 #ajhg4 ,university ,centers for ,arctic ,national ,security ,studies 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,investments in improving our understanding of the ,arctic environment are critical to ensuring the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the ,ted ,stevens ,center for ,arctic ,security ,studies is vital to understanding and addressing the strategic implications of the current and emerging ,arctic security challenge4 7#c7 ,the ,arctic environment is rapidly changing and accurate and consistent data and analysis is needed to produce evidence-based policy4 7#d7 ,the academic community is well-positioned to support efforts to advance critical ,arctic national security studies4 7b7 ,establishment ,beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish or designate one or more one or more ,university ,centers for ,arctic ,national ,security ,studies at institutions of higher education4 7c7 ,activities ,a ,university ,center established or designated under subsection 7b7 shall carry out activities-- 7#a7 in collaboration with the ,ted ,stevens ,center for ,arctic ,security ,studies and other relevant entities1 to set mission priorities for the ,department of ,defense relating to the ,arctic domain2 7#b7 to support academic research to advance evidence-based policy making on matters relating to the ,arctic2 7#c7 to improve the ,department's understanding of the ever-changing ,arctic environment2 and 7#d7 to foster collaboration between researchers and students to advance ,arctic national security studies4 #ajhh4 ,psychological performance training in performance mindset 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that long-term exposure to high-stress environments leaves many individuals in a suboptimal performance state1 creating an environment for maladaptive coping mechanisms1 compromised performance abilities1 and a potential increase in anxiety1 depression1 suicide1 domestic violence1 and substance abuse4 7b7 ,required training ,all training provided to a member of the ,armed ,forces1 including at a ,service ,academy 7as defined section #cdg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 or a school operated under chapter #ajg or #ajh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall include training on the development of proactive psychological performance skills and strategies for psychological flexibility and mental strength4 ,such training shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,training in scientifically researched and evidence-based mindset skills designed to prepare members of the ,armed ,forces for the physical and mental stressors associated with service in the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,performance mindset training designed to create psychological flexibility and mental strength to reduce the effects of potential trauma4 7#c7 ,interactive and contextualized training provided by specialized training teams with expert knowledge of psychological performance and how to apply the skills covered by the training across the phases of a career of a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of this section4 ,each such report shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #ajhi4 ,sense of ,congress regarding cooperation with the ,philippines on maritime security ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states should remain committed to helping the ,philippines maintain the safety and security of the ,philippines1 including helping the ,philippines to defend against threats to such safety and security from ,china2 and 7#b7 to help the ,philippines defend against such threats1 the ,united ,states should expand cooperation between the ,united ,states and the ,philippines with respect to maritime security4 #ajij4 ,establishment of ,multilateral ,artificial ,intelligence ,working ,group 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a working group1 which shall be known as the ,multilateral ,artificial ,intelligence ,working ,group1 to develop and coordinate an artificial intelligence initiative among the allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,organization 7#a7 ,designation of head ,the ,secretary shall designate a senior civilian officer of the ,department of ,defense or senior military officer with experience leading relevant efforts1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to serve as the head of the ,working ,group4 7#b7 ,participation by other member countries ,the ,secretary shall determine which allies and partners of the ,united ,states shall be asked to participate as member countries in the ,working ,group4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the ,working ,group shall be to develop and coordinate efforts to implement an artificial intelligence initiative between the ,department of ,defense and allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 including by-- 7#a7 comparing-- 7,a7 the various artificial intelligence systems and the elements thereof 7including machine learning and generative artificial intelligence such as large language models7 used for covered operational uses by members countries2 and 7,b7 the respective practices associated with the employment of such systems for covered operational uses by members countries2 7#b7 identifying 7including by experimenting1 testing1 and evaluating7 potential solutions to advance and accelerate the interoperability of artificial intelligence systems used for intelligence sharing1 battlespace awareness1 and other covered operational uses2 7#c7 testing and evaluating the effects of artificial intelligence model redundancy1 including the risks and safety measures associated with operating multiple artificial intelligence systems1 including in tandem with one another2 7#d7 developing a shared strategy for the research1 development1 test1 evaluation1 and employment of artificial intelligence systems for covered operational uses carried out jointly by the member countries2 7#e7 developing a shared strategy for-- 7,a7 managing data-informed artificial intelligence systems2 and 7,b7 testing and evaluating artificial intelligence systems with combined data sets at the unclassified and classified levels2 7#f7 testing and evaluating the capabilities of the defense industrial base of the member countries to incorporate artificial intelligence systems into systems used for covered operational uses2 7#g7 comparing and using ethical frameworks to accelerate technological advancements with respect to artificial intelligence systems2 7#h7 expanding innovation efforts by the member countries and share among such countries best practices for the accelerated procurement and adoption of artificial intelligence technologies for covered operational uses2 7#i7 leveraging commercially available artificial intelligence technologies to advance near-term jointness between the armed forces of the member countries2 7#aj7 jointly identifying and sourcing artificial intelligence systems1 as practicable1 and advising member countries with respect to export controls applicable to such systems2 and 7#aa7 carrying out such other activities as the ,secretary determines to be relevant to such responsibilities4 7d7 ,control of knowledge and technical data ,the ,secretary shall seek to ensure that any knowledge or technical data produced by a member country under any cooperative project carried out by the ,working ,group shall be controlled by that country under the export control laws and regulations of that country and shall not be subject to the jurisdiction or control of any other member country4 7e7 ,plan and reports 7#a7 ,plan 7,a7 ,submission ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the establishment and activities of the ,working ,group4 7,b7 ,elements ,the plan under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a plan for the establishment of the ,working ,group2 7ii7 a description of any funding requirements or administrative support necessary to carry out this section2 7iii7 a description of any additional statutory authorities necessary to carry out this section2 7iv7 a plan for the fulfilment of responsibilities under subsection 7c7 by the ,working ,group2 7v7 an evaluation of existing multilateral artificial intelligence efforts2 7vi7 a plan for the integration of the artificial intelligence initiative developed and coordinated by the ,working ,group with other programs and initiatives of the elements of the ,department of ,defense with responsibilities relating to mutual security and artificial intelligence efforts among the member countries2 7vii7 performance indicators by which the activities of the ,working ,group will be assessed2 and 7viii7 a description of how efforts of the commanders of the combatant commands relating to military interoperability and test and evaluation of artificial intelligence systems will be tasked and executed by and through the ,working ,group4 7#b7 ,semiannual report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a semiannual basis thereafter until the date of termination under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities and milestones of the ,working ,group4 ,each such report shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the report-- 7,a7 an assessment of the activities of the ,working ,group based on the performance indicators set forth in the plan under paragraph 7#a77;,b77vii72 and 7,b7 a description of any efforts of the commanders of the combatant commands taken in support of the responsibilities of the ,working ,group4 7f7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,working ,group shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,authority to extend ,the ,secretary may extend the termination date under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines such extension to be in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term battlespace awareness has the meaning given that term in the ,joint ,publication #a-jb of the ,department of ,defense1 titled ,department of ,defense ,dictionary of ,military and ,associated ,terms1 or successor publication4 7#b7 ,the term covered operational use means use by a government for operations in a defense context4 7#c7 ,the term member country means a member country of the ,working ,group4 #ajia4 ,declassification review of documents relating to involvement of ,united ,states in #aigc coup in ,chile ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 shall conduct a declassification review of documents relating to the involvement of the ,united ,states in the #aigc coup in ,chile1 including-- 7#a7 any record of financial support provided by the ,united ,states ,government to any organization or other entity1 whether private or public1 that supported the coup2 7#b7 any record of communication between an officer or employee of the ,united ,states ,government and a senior military or intelligence officer of the ,government of ,chile during the period beginning on ,september #aa1 #aigb1 and ending on ,september #aa1 #aigd2 and 7#c7 any other document containing information relating to the involvement of the ,united ,states ,government in the coup4 ,,xi ,civilian ,personnel ,matters #aaja4 ,extension of authority for noncompetitive appointments of military spouses by ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,section #egc7;e7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 #cccj;d note7 is repealed4 7b7 ,extension and report ,section #aaai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbh and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcc2 and 7#b7 by adding after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection and each year thereafter until the sunset date in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the use of the hiring authority under section #cccj;d of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 publish such report on the public website of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include information on-- 7,a7 how often such authority is used by agencies2 7,b7 what positions are filled using such authority1 and the grade and locations of such positions2 7,c7 the number of military spouse applicants seeking positions under such authority who were not selected and the grade and locations of such positions2 and 7,d7 how often ,department of ,defense components exercised exceptions to spouse preference procedures and the grade and locations of such positions4 4 7c7 ,technical amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aaai7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking 7#b7 and all that follows through the following3 and inserting the following3 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e71 as added by section #aaab7;a77#a77;,c7 of this ,act1 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by section #aaab7;a77#a77;,a7 of this ,act1 the following3 2 and 7ii7 in the quoted material1 by striking 7#d7 ,the term and inserting 7#e7 ,the term2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 as amended by section #aaab7;a77#b7 of this ,act after in subsection 7b72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraph 7#c72 and 7iv7 in subparagraph ,c71 in the quoted material1 by striking 7#c7 a spouse and inserting 7#d7 a spouse4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section #aaai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca74 #aajb4 ,extension of living quarters allowance to civilian ,,dod employees stationed in ,guam ,section #aajb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking department of the navy civilian employees assigned to permanent duty in guam for performing work1 or supporting work being performed1 aboard or dockside1 of u4s4 naval vessels and inserting civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense stationed in ,guam2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,secretary of the ,navy and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,covered employee defined ,in this section1 the term covered employee means any civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense whose permanent duty station is located in ,guam4 4 #aajc4 ,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 #aajb of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is further amended by striking through #bjbd and inserting through #bjbe4 #aajd4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #afjc7;a7 of the ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act for ,defense1 the ,global ,war on ,terror1 and ,hurricane ,recovery1 #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bcd2 #abj ,stat4 #ddc71 as added by section #aajb of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dfaf7 and as most recently amended by section #aaji of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca71 is further amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbf4 #aaje4 ,prohibition on limiting duration of overseas work-period for ,,dod competitive service positions 7a7 ,in general ,during the #g year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 no limit may be placed on the duration of civilian employment of ,department of ,defense competitive service employees in a foreign area2 and 7#b7 the #e-year limitation on such employment in a foreign area in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #adjj4be1 titled ,do,d ,civilian ,personnel ,management ,system3 ,employment in ,foreign ,areas and ,employee ,return ,rights and issued on ,july #bf1 #bjab 7or a successor instruction71 shall have no force or effect4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the following3 7#a7 ,the impact of this section on recruiting and retaining civilian competitive service employees at the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the total number of-- 7,a7 ,department employees that were able to remain in positions as a result of this section2 and 7,b7 ,department positions that were not open for initial appointments as a result of this section4 7#c7 ,the grade and classification of ,department positions affected by this section4 7#d7 ,any other information the ,secretary deems appropriate4 7c7 ,foreign area defined ,in this section1 the term foreign area means any location that is not within a nonforeign area 7as that term is defined in section #eia4bje of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation74 #aajf4 ,waiver of limitation on appointment of recently retired members of armed forces to ,,dod competitive service positions 7a7 ,in general ,section #ccbf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting certain before positions2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the civil service and inserting the excepted service or the ,senior ,executive ,service2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking for the purpose and all that follows through ,management2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 1 or the authorization and approval1 as the case may be14 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of such title is amended in the item relating to section #ccbf by inserting certain before positions4 #aajg4 ,child development program staffing and compensation model 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in collaboration with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall carry out a redesign of the ,department of ,defense child development program compensation model and modernization of the child development program staffing model4 7b7 ,redesigned compensation model ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in collaboration with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall-- 7#a7 redesign child development program staff compensation for non-entry level1 mid-to-senior level classroom staff by modernizing the duties and responsibilities captured in position descriptions to more accurately reflect performance and expectations of the positions2 7#b7 adjust compensation for higher-level program management positions by modernizing the duties and responsibilities captured in position descriptions to more accurately reflect performance and expectations of the positions2 7#c7 direct the ,department's personnel office to make necessary adjustments to modernize the pay plan to accommodate any compensation and wage increases driven by the updated position descriptions for child development program staff2 and 7#d7 begin implementation of the revised position descriptions and accompanying compensation adjustments no later than ,april #a1 #bjbe1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7c7 ,modernize child development program staffing model ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in collaboration with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall-- 7#a7 add key positions to facilitate classroom operations and provide direct support to child development program staff2 7#b7 add key positions to coordinate support for the needs of children with specials needs and provide direct support to the child development program staff working with these children2 and 7#c7 develop and implement a #e-year phased plan to ensure responsible funding execution1 successful implementation allowing for adjustments as necessary1 and long-term sustainable impact4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in collaboration with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit reports to detail progress1 accomplishments1 and demonstrate the impact of the redesigned compensation and modernized staffing models4 7#b7 ,baseline report ,not later than #ahj days after the end of fiscal year #bjbe1 an initial baseline report shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees4 7#c7 ,annual reports ,not later than #ahj days after the end of each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbi1 a progress report shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees4 7#d7 ,contents ,any report submitted under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,percentage of child development program staff that are also military spouses4 7,b7 ,turnover or retention rate of child development program staff4 7,c7 ,utilization rate of child development program child care spaces4 7,d7 ,number of newly hired child development program employees4 7,e7 ,percentage of newly hired child development program employees who resign within their first #f months of employment4 7,f7 ,information on the ability to staff newly constructed facilities4 7,g7 ,impacts of adding key positions to the child development program staffing model4 7e7 ,definition of child development program ,in this section1 the term child development program means child care services under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #hh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aajh4 ,mandatory public disclosures by newly nominated civilians for senior positions in the ,department of ,defense ,section #aac7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 after 7f72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,not later than #e days after the ,president submits to the ,senate a nomination of an individual to occupy an office referred to in paragraph 7#a71 such individual shall disclose1 on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense1 a full a complete statement with respect to-- 7,a7 the source1 type1 and amount or value of any funds received by such individual from the government of a foreign country1 a foreign political party 7as such terms are defined in section #a of the ,foreign ,agent ,registration ,act of #aich 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa771 or a foreign governmental entity 7as defined in section #a7m77#a77;,b7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7m77#a77;,b77 during the #e-year period immediately preceding such nomination2 and 7,b7 the source1 duration1 and type of any goods or services provided by1 or performed on behalf of or for the benefit of1 a foreign government1 foreign political party1 or a foreign governmental entity controlled by a foreign government during such #e-year period4 7#c7 ,paragraph 7#b7 shall not require any individual to include in such disclosure any information which is considered private1 confidential1 or privileged1 as a result of an established professional or fiduciary relationship between such individual or any person4 4 #aaji4 ,employment and compensation of civilian faculty members at ,inter-,american ,defense ,college 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7c7 of section #aeie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,the ,united ,states ,element of the ,inter-,american ,defense ,college4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking institutions and inserting organizations2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,institutions and inserting ,organizations2 and 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking institutions and inserting organizations4 #aaaj4 ,supplemental guidance for ,,mco competitive service positions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management and the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall establish supplemental guidance for qualification standards for competitive service positions within the ,department of ,defense that are ,mission ,critical ,occupations4 7b7 ,requirements ,under the supplemental guidance established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries of the military departments may1 with approval of the ,secretary of ,defense1 adopt or waive the requirements of the guidance4 ,any such adoption or waiver shall include a written justification1 submitted to the ,secretary of ,defense1 that such adoption or waiver 7as the case may be7 will improve competitive service employee recruitment and retention4 7c7 ,plan2 briefing 7#a7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall present a plan on implementation of this section to the congressional defense committees 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and each year thereafter until the sunset date in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the implementation of this section4 ,such a briefing shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the total amount of individuals affected by the supplemental guidance4 7,b7 ,if the supplemental guidance authority was adopted1 the number of days required to change employee rates of pay compared to the number of days required to change such rates prior to adoption4 7,c7 ,the impacts on competitive service employee retention and recruitment4 7,d7 ,any discrepancies in pay for competitive service positions across ,armed ,forces and military installations as a result of such supplemental guidance4 7d7 ,sunset ,the supplemental guidance established under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #aaaa4 ,treatment of veterans who did not register for the selective service ,section #ccbh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #dec7 and inserting 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjb72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to an individual-- 7#a7 who is a veteran2 7#b7 who provides evidence of active-duty service to the ,executive agency in which the individual seeks an appointment2 and 7#c7 for whom the requirement to register under section #c of the ,military ,selective ,service ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjb7 has terminated or is now inapplicable4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,in this section1 the terms active duty and veteran have the meaning given those terms in section #aja of title #ch4 4 #aaab4 ,increase in military leave accrual and accumulation for ,federal employees ,section #fcbc7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ae days each place it appears and inserting #bj days4 #aaac4 ,flexibilities for ,federal employees who are armed forces spouses 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj calendar days after receiving a request from a covered individual1 the head of the agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government employing such covered individual shall-- 7#a7 to the extent practicable1 authorize such covered individual to work remotely if the head determines that the duties of such covered individual can be completed remotely2 7#b7 reassign the covered individual to a position1 for which the individual is qualified and of equal status and base pay1 in the agency or instrumentality in the commuting area of the new permanent duty location of the spouse of such covered individual2 7#c7 authorize the covered individual to perform the duties of a different position of equal status and base pay in the agency or instrumentality for which the individual is qualified from an approved alternative worksite2 or 7#d7 in the case of a covered individual who is not authorized or able to be reassigned under paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c71 upon the request of the covered individual1 grant that individual leave without pay for up to six months4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management may grant an agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government a waiver of subsection 7a7 if the ,director certifies that the agency or instrumentality has developed and will faithfully implement1 immediately upon receipt of the waiver1 a substantially similar procedure that-- 7#a7 aims to increase the retention of covered individuals2 7#b7 provides covered individuals an evaluation1 upon the request of any such individual1 on whether retention can be achieved1 at a minimum1 through remote work or reassignment1 or both2 7#c7 provides the covered individual1 within #cj days of the request of such individual1 a date certain by which the agency will make a determination unless the date extended by mutual agreement of the agency and individual2 7#d7 provides the application of subsection 7a77#d7 as an option the covered individual may choose2 and 7#e7 implements reporting requirements in subsection 7d74 7c7 ,leave without pay ,a position held by a covered individual who is granted leave without pay under this section shall not be considered encumbered and may be backfilled by a permanent employee4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,agency reports to ,,opm ,not later than ,september #cj of the second full fiscal year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter for the following four years1 the head of each agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government shall submit to the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management-- 7,a7 a list of each request received by such head under subsection 7a7 during the immediately preceding fiscal year2 and 7,b7 which action was taken by the head under such subsection with respect to such a request4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than the first ,april #ae following the date on which the head of an agency or instrumentality submits the first report under paragraph 7#a71 and biennially thereafter for the following four years1 the ,director shall provide a report to ,congress detailing the information received under paragraph 7#a71 sorted by agency or instrumentality4 7e7 ,rehiring of separated individuals 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual covered by subsection 7a77#d7 shall be covered by this subsection until the individual re-enters the ,federal service4 7#b7 ,reinstatement authority ,the duration of the relocation orders of the spouse of an individual covered by subsection 7a77#d7 shall not count against the three-year limit for reinstatement of non-career tenure individuals under section #cae4dja of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7f7 ,effective date ,this ,act shall take effect #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 except that the ,director may1 beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 approve waivers pursuant to section #b7;b7 if an agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government has in place on such date of enactment policies and procedures that would qualify for waiver under such section4 7g7 ,covered individual defined ,in this section1 the term covered individual means an individual-- 7#a7 who is the spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty 7as defined in section #cccj;d of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 who is an employee of an agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government2 7#c7 whose duties as such an employee do not include-- 7,a7 developing1 refining1 or implementing diversity1 equity1 and inclusion policies2 7,b7 leading working groups or advisory councils developing measurements of diversity1 equity1 and inclusion performance or outcomes2 or 7,c7 creating or implementing education1 training courses1 or workshops on diversity1 equity1 and inclusion for military or civilian employees of the ,federal ,government2 and 7#d7 who relocates with the spouse of such individual because such spouse1 as such a member1 receives a permanent change of station or similar requirement to relocate4 #aaad4 ,,gao report on home-based businesses at remote military installations 7a7 ,in general ,in order to address critical quality of life1 morale1 and welfare issues1 not later than one year 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 ,home-,based ,businesses operating at remote and isolated installations in the ,united ,states in comparison to ,home-,based ,businesses operating 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 rate of approval for new ,home-,based ,businesses at remote and isolated ,united ,states installations in comparison to new approvals for new ,home-,based ,businesses operating at other military installations1 by military service4 7#c7 ,the average number of days required for a ,home-,based ,business application to be approved at remote and isolated ,united ,states installations in comparison to similar ,home-,based ,business applications 7to the greatest extent practicable7 at other military installations1 by military service4 7#d7 ,the effectiveness of each services' utilization and implementation of the ,home-,based ,business program4 7#e7 ,any recommendations on-- 7,a7 additional incentives for military personnel1 ,department of ,defense civilian employees1 and their family members to establish ,home-,based ,businesses at remote and isolated installations to more effectively ensure that the quality-of-life services provided through the program meet the mission of their applicable military installation2 7,b7 additional commercial products and services that are eligible to be provided through the ,home-,based ,businesses program2 and 7,c7 ways to simplify1 streamline1 and generally improve the approval and application process for ,home-,based ,business applications4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term effectiveness means the capability of increasing the quality of life for servicemembers and their families residing on a military installation2 and 7#b7 the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aaae4 ,expand ,department of ,defense civilian employment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 each commercial position in the ,department of ,defense or an element of the ,department is-- 7#a7 filled by a civilian employee of the ,department2 or 7#b7 performed by a contractor of the ,department4 7b7 ,commercial position defined ,in this section1 the term commercial position means a position the functions of which are determined by the ,department of ,defense to be commercial pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #aajj4bb 7or any successor instruction74 #aaaf4 ,limitation on establishment of new diversity1 equity1 and inclusion positions2 hiring freeze 7a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not-- 7#a7 establish any new positions within the ,department of ,defense with responsibility for matters relating to diversity1 equity1 and inclusion2 or 7#b7 fill any vacancies in positions in the ,department with responsibility for such matters4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the ,secretary from reducing the number of positions relating to diversity1 equity1 and inclusion or from eliminating specific positions relating to diversity1 equity1 and inclusion4 #aaag4 ,,omb employment form requirement for ,,dod contractors ,the ,secretary shall require all individuals hired to ,department of ,defense contracts to use ,declaration for ,federal ,employment ,form ,,omb ,no4 #cbjf-jhab4 #aaah4 ,sufficient firefighter personnel covered installations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that-- 7#a7 a minimum number of firefighter personnel are on duty at each covered installation to maintain optimum manning and optimum level of service to safeguard life and property at such covered installation2 and 7#b7 a risk assessment may not be used to limit the number of firefighter personnel at a covered installation4 7b7 ,covered installation defined ,the term covered installation means a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,chief of ,space ,operations of the ,united ,states ,space ,force with a space launch facility4 ,,xii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,a ,assistance and training #abja4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense ,state ,partnership program ,section #cda7;e77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end before the semicolon the following3 1 including costs incurred with respect to activities beginning in one fiscal year and ending not later than the end of the first fiscal year thereafter4 #abjb4 ,assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation of programs and activities ,section #chc7;d77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 including a description of challenges in executing the program1 after lessons learned4 #abjc4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense support to stabilization activities ,section #abaj;,a of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 in the first sentence1 by striking or nonreimbursable2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking use of funds and all that follows through ,amounts and inserting use of funds4--,amounts2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 #abjd4 ,extension and modification of ,defense ,operational ,resilience ,international ,cooperation ,pilot ,program ,section #abab of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #caa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg4 #abje4 ,report on compliance by the ,department of ,defense with the limitation on military-to-military exchange or contact with representatives of the ,chinese ,people's ,liberation ,army 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report that describes compliance by the ,department of ,defense with the limitation on military-to-military exchange or contact with representatives of the ,people's ,liberation ,army of the ,people's ,republic of ,china under section #abja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #afh note74 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of measures the ,department of ,defense is taking to mitigate the risk of the ,people's ,liberation ,army gaining indirect knowledge of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces' equipment and operational tactics1 techniques1 and products through interaction with the militaries of ,united ,states allies and partners2 and 7#b7 an identification of any obstacles to ensuring ,united ,states allies and partners are sufficiently aware of the risk described in paragraph 7#a7 and on conducting the necessary follow-up and end-use monitoring to ensure compliance by such allies and partners4 #abjf4 ,general ,thaddeus ,kosciuszko memorial exchange program for ,polish-,american defense cooperation 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 forces of the ,polish ,army4 ,such program shall be known as the ,general ,thaddeus ,kosciuszko ,memorial ,exchange ,program for ,polish-,american ,defense ,cooperation4 7b7 ,eligibility ,officers and enlisted members of such special operations forces may participate in the program under this section4 7c7 ,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 program under this section4 #abjg4 ,report on cooperation between the ,national ,guard and the ,republic of ,india 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the feasibility and advisability of enhanced cooperation between the ,national ,guard and the ,republic of ,india4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a description of the cooperation between the ,national ,guard and ,india during the #aj preceding calendar years1 including mutual visits1 exercises1 training1 and equipment opportunities4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the feasibility and advisability of enhancing cooperation between the ,national ,guard and ,india on a range of activities1 including-- 7,a7 disaster and emergency response2 7,b7 cyber defense and communications security2 7,c7 military medical cooperation2 7,d7 mountain warfare2 7,e7 jungle warfare2 7,f7 counterinsurgency2 7,g7 counterterrorism2 7,h7 cultural exchange and education of members of the ,national ,guard in ,hindi2 and 7,i7 programs for ,national ,guard advisors to assist in training the reserve components of the military forces of ,india4 7#c7 ,recommendations to enhance such cooperation and improve interoperability1 including through familiarization visits1 cooperative training and exercises1 and co-deployments4 7#d7 ,identification of ,states that may serve as potential partners with ,india through a ,state partnership under section #cda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7b7 ,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 ,relations of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,b ,matters relating to the ,near and ,middle ,east #abaa4 ,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 8,buck0 ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceei7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,funding ,subsection 7g7 of such section is amended by striking fiscal year #bjbd1 there are authorized to be appropriated #bda1iej1jjj and inserting fiscal year #bjbe1 there are authorized to be appropriated #chj1jjj1jjj44 7c7 ,waiver authority ,subsection 7o77#f7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #abab4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals ,section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 8,buck0 ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceei7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7l77#c77;,e71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #abac4 ,extension and modification of annual report on military power of ,iran 7a7 ,matters to be included ,subsection 7b7 of section #abde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d71 as subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following subparagraph3 7,b7 any adjustments to the use of proxy forces by ,iran2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking an analysis of2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting 1 including ,iranian anti-access or area denial and other maritime harassment capabilities2 and2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,iranian ,revolutionary ,guard and inserting ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,j7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,k71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following subparagraph3 7,e7 the role of ,iran in supporting1 facilitating1 directing1 or conducting attacks on ,united ,states forces in the region2 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and storage sites2 and inserting 1 storage1 and production sites22 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting an intermediate-range ballistic missile or after develop and field2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting and the exportation of ,iranian drones to the ,middle ,east and ,europe2 and2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking 7#i7 and inserting 7#ab72 7#f7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 ,an assessment of the use of civilians by groups supported by ,iran to shield military objectives from attack1 including groups such as-- 7,a7 ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 and the ,houthis2 and 7,b7 the ,special ,groups in ,iraq4 2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,an assessment of the manner and extent to which the advances or improvements in the capabilities of ,iran's conventional and unconventional forces described in this section have affected ,israel's qualitative military edge during the preceding year4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i71 by striking ,iranian and inserting ,islamic2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii77bb71 by inserting or its regional interests before the period at the end2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking capable of flights less than #ejj kilometers44 7c7 ,termination ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #abad4 ,help ,israel ,recover the ,hostages 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,there has been substantial and sustained cooperation between ,united ,states diplomatic1 military1 and intelligence agencies and ,israeli counterparts to help ,israel release those taken hostage on the attacks of ,october #gth1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,multiple proposals for returning the hostages and implementing a ceasefire have been developed with the help of the ,united ,states and international partners and presented to both ,israel and ,hamas4 7#c7 ,hamas has impeded or outright rejected these proposals1 refusing to release the hostages and extending the suffering of civilians on both sides of the border4 7#d7 ,the global community1 including the ,united ,states1 must exert necessary pressure on ,hamas leadership to accept a ceasefire proposal1 release the hostages and relinquish governing control of ,gaza4 7#e7 ,it is imperative that the ,united ,states continues to work with international partners to release the remaining hostages1 including #h ,americans4 7b7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,house and ,senate ,permanent ,select ,committees on ,intelligence that contains an overview of ,united ,states diplomatic1 military1 and intelligence support for ,israel as it works to release the hostages4 7#b7 ,contents ,the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain the following1 relating to supporting the release of the hostages3 7,a7 ,an overview of ,united ,states military assistance to ,israel4 7,b7 ,how the ,united ,states military is assisting the ,israeli military on hostage rescue planning and recovery efforts4 7,c7 ,intelligence sharing in support of hostage release4 7,d7 ,united ,states personnel embedded or regularly liaising with ,israel's military1 intelligence1 and diplomatic officials4 7,e7 ,a description of how the ,united ,states is leveraging partner nations to assist with hostage release efforts4 7,f7 ,any other forms of assistance provided the ,secretary determines relevant to ,israel's efforts to release the hostages4 7#c7 ,form ,the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be provided in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,hostages defined ,in this section1 the term hostages means the individuals 7alive or deceased7 taken by ,hamas from ,israel during the attacks of ,october #g1 #bjbc1 and the immediate aftermath1 including ,israelis1 ,americans1 and citizens of other more than #bb other nations4 #abae4 ,statement of ,congress relating to ,israel and the hostages held by ,hamas ,congress-- 7#a7 declares that ,israel is the ,united ,states' greatest ally in the ,middle ,east2 and 7#b7 demands the release of all hostages held captive by ,hamas and their return to safety4 #abaf4 ,key partners for ,middle ,east ,regional ,integration ,military ,subject ,matter ,expert ,exchange ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 using existing authorities1 including section #caa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable1 and in consultation with the head of any other ,federal agency1 as appropriate1 shall design and implement a foreign military officer subject matter expert exchange program to be known as the ,middle ,east ,regional ,integration ,military ,subject ,matter ,expert ,exchange ,program 7referred to in this section as the exchange program74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the exchange program shall be to facilitate interaction1 cultural exchange1 and mutual learning of members of participating militaries in support of ,middle ,east regional integration in order to deepen and expand such integration4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the exchange program shall be composed of members of the armed forces of participating militaries in support of ,middle ,east regional integration and members of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,subject matter 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall select exchange program participants with a wide range of experiences collectively covering the tactical1 operational1 and strategic levels4 7,b7 ,participant pay grade levels ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the exchange program participants at each of the following military pay grades1 or equivalent foreign military pay grades3 7i7 ,e-#g through ,e-#i4 7ii7 ,,cw-#c through ,,cw-#e4 7iii7 ,o-#c through ,o-#i4 7iv7 ,such other pay grade levels at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,c7 ,expertise ,a participant in the exchange program shall have expertise in one or more of the following subject matter areas3 7i7 ,strategic doctrine4 7ii7 ,defense planning4 7iii7 ,civilian and military relations4 7iv7 ,military law4 7v7 ,public affairs4 7vi7 ,civil affairs4 7vii7 ,military budgeting and acquisition4 7viii7 ,integrated air and missile defense4 7ix7 ,integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction4 7x7 ,cyber resilience and defense4 7xi7 ,counterterrorism4 7xii7 ,defense information sharing4 7xiii7 ,any other subject matter area that the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,exchange program content ,the exchange program-- 7#a7 shall include learning modalities and methods1 as determined by the ,exchange ,program ,coordinator2 7#b7 may include separate agendas and experiences for participants in order to-- 7,a7 facilitate interaction on particular topics2 7,b7 cater to participant backgrounds or rank levels2 or 7,c7 achieve other pedagogical ends as determined by the ,exchange ,program ,coordinator2 and 7#c7 may include discussion1 comparison1 and information regarding the development of-- 7,a7 defense doctrine2 7,b7 exercise development2 7,c7 budget planning2 7,d7 military law and law of armed conflict2 7,e7 military cooperation with civilian agencies2 7,f7 standard operating procedures2 7,g7 operational plans and the operational art2 7,h7 gaps and opportunities for improvement in existing procedures and plans2 7,i7 existing technical challenges2 7,j7 emerging technical challenges2 7,k7 the current and future threat environment2 7,l7 trust and capacity for multilateral sharing of information2 7,m7 additional mechanisms and ideas for integrated cooperation2 7,n7 ways to promote the meaningful participation of women in matters of peace and security2 and 7,o7 other content1 as appropriate1 developed to advance integration and tactical1 operational1 and strategic proficiency4 7e7 ,meetings ,participants in the exchange program shall meet in-person not less frequently than quarterly4 7f7 ,exchange ,program ,coordinator 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an ,exchange ,program ,coordinator1 who shall be assigned to a ,department of ,defense ,school1 to oversee the exchange program4 7#b7 ,duties 7#b7 ,the ,exchange ,program ,coordinator shall-- 7,a7 design the exchange program2 7,b7 ensure that the exchange program complies with the requirements of this section2 7,c7 provide to the ,secretary of ,defense reports on developments1 insights1 and progress of the exchange program2 and 7,d7 notify the ,secretary of ,defense of any failures of the exchange program to comply with the in-person requirements of subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,notification to ,congress ,not later than #ae days after receiving a notification under paragraph 7#b77;,d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7,a7 the reasons an in-person meeting did not occur during such quarter2 and 7,b7 any measures taken to ensure that an in-person meeting occurs during the following quarter4 7g7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7,a7 a summary of the activities of the exchange program during the prior year1 including-- 7i7 the countries participating2 7ii7 the subject matter covered2 7iii7 developments1 insights1 and progress achieved through the program2 and 7iv7 any new topics added to the exchange as well as a justification for adding the new topic2 7,b7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the exchange program2 and 7,c7 recommendations on further improvements to the exchange program4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,department of ,defense school ,the term ,department of ,defense school means any institution listed in section #aeie7;c7 or section #bafb7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,participating militaries in support of ,middle ,east regional integration ,the term participating militaries in support of ,middle ,east regional integration means military allies and partner forces of the ,united ,states working to advance regional integration in the ,middle ,east4 #abag4 ,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 #abah4 ,study and report on international security measures on the border between ,gaza and ,egypt 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall conduct a study on steps that ,israel1 ,egypt1 and the ,united ,states can take to enhance international security measures on the border between ,gaza and ,egypt to ensure ,hamas and other actors do not use tunnels or methods via the ,mediterranean ,sea to smuggle weapons and illicit goods4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the results of the study4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by this subsection shall include a description and map indicating existing tunnels on the border between ,gaza and ,egypt4 7#c7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 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 #abai4 ,prohibition on providing funding to ,iranian entities 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense or otherwise made available by this ,act may be made available1 directly or indirectly1 to-- 7#a7 the ,government of ,iran2 7#b7 any person owned or controlled by the ,government of ,iran2 7#c7 any person that is on the ,list of ,specially ,designated ,nationals and ,blocked ,persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury and the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act2 or 7#d7 any person owned or controlled by a person described in paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,exception for intelligence activities ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 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 activities of the ,united ,states4 #abbj4 ,report on agreements made by the ,united ,states with the ,taliban 7a7 ,congressional review of agreements made with the ,taliban ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the following3 7#a7 ,any agreement made and entered into by the ,united ,states and the ,taliban4 ,submission thereof shall occur not later than #cj days prior to entry absent notification to the appropriate congressional committees1 in which case submission thereof shall occur not later than #aj days prior to taking effect4 7#b7 ,any agreement made and entered into by third parties and the ,taliban or notice of any such agreement4 ,submission of any such agreement or notice thereof shall occur not later than #cj days after custody by the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,report on prior agreements with the ,taliban ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees any agreements made and entered into by the ,united ,states or third parties and the ,taliban from ,august #a1 #bjba1 until such date of enactment4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agreement ,the term agreement includes memoranda of understanding and other manifestations of mutual assent4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,third parties ,the term third parties means organizations or entities in receipt of ,united ,states ,government funding1 including sub-recipients thereof4 #abbj;,a4 ,modification of report on the military capabilities of ,iran and related activities ,section #abbg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting all branches of before the ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting including before the ,quds ,force2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 and technologies as described in the ,missile ,technology ,control ,regime before 1 including2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding at the end before the period the following3 1 and on the proliferation1 procurement1 and production networks of ,iran's drone program2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by adding at the end before the period the following3 1 and the effect of its expiration on these ,iranian proliferation activities2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,h7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting 1 and any of their precursors1 after narcotics2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting and the ,ministry of ,intelligence and ,security 7,,mois7 after ,,irgc2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7v71 by adding at the end before the period the following3 and ,,mois2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7,i7 by inserting and ,,mois agents after operatives2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end before the period the following3 1 including disinformation operations1 recruitment of local assets1 and targeting ,united ,states nationals and foreign dissidents2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting and annually thereafter for a period not to exceed #d years after #bjbd2 and 7,b7 by striking in ,june #bjbb inserting on the day after the previous report was submitted4 #abbj;,b4 ,briefing on ,iranian support for non-state actors in ,north ,africa 7a7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 ,iran's material support for non-state actors in ,north ,africa2 7#b7 threats to the security of ,united ,states allies in the region posed by this ,iranian support2 and 7#c7 recommendations for actions the ,united ,states may take to deter ,iran from providing this support4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,c ,matters relating to ,syria #abba4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department of ,defense has executed robust and important defense of ,al ,tanf ,garrison before and after the ,october #g1 #bjbc1 attacks and has an effective strategy for defeating the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and al-,sham 7,,isis74 #abbb4 ,strategy to protect the ,al-,tanf ,garrison 7a7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop strategy on protection ,united ,states and partner forces at ,al-,tanf ,garrison in ,syria from the threat of ,iran-backed militias1 ,,isis1 the ,russian ,federation1 and the ,assad regime4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the number of attacks by ,iran-backed militias at ,al-,tanf ,garrison beginning on ,october #g1 #bjbc1 and a description on how to prevent and deter future attacks4 7,b7 ,a description of how the ,department of ,defense has assisted with private humanitarian assistance efforts through the ,denton ,humanitarian ,assistance ,program with respect to internally displaced persons at the ,al-,rukban camp near the ,al-,tanf ,garrison and a plan with regard to how to continue and expand such efforts1 as well as a plan for continued collaboration between ,operation ,inherent ,resolve and nongovernmental organizations to continue to ensure the provision of essential aid and medical assistance for ,syrian civilians at the ,al-,rukban camp4 7,c7 ,a description of the ,assad regime's potential role in attacks on ,united ,states servicemembers by ,iran-backed militias in ,syria beginning on ,october #g1 #bjbc1 and a plan by the ,department of ,defense to prevent1 deter1 and degrade the ,assad regime's ability to assist with future attacks by ,iran-backed militias on ,al-,tanf ,garrison4 7,d7 ,a description of ,russian violations of deconfliction agreements with the ,united ,states at the ,al-,tanf ,garrison and and a plan to address such violations4 7b7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense develops the strategy required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 or provide such committees a briefing on1 a plan for implementing the strategy4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains the strategy required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by this subsection shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #abbc4 ,report and strategy on the ,assad regime's relationship with ,,isis 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the head of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the ,assad regime's cooperation1 assistance1 and association with ,,isis4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of the following3 7,a7 ,how the ,assad regime has focused its military efforts at rebel groups fighting ,,isis and the extent to which such efforts helped the growth of ,,isis and hindered operations against ,,isis4 7,b7 ,the extent to which ,syrian intelligence may have worked with1 assisted1 facilitated1 or tolerated ,,isis operatives4 7,c7 ,the release of jihadists from ,syrian prisons by the ,assad regime may have had on the rise of ,,isis4 7,d7 ,the extent to which the purchase by the ,assad regime of oil1 gas1 wheat1 and grain from ,,isis through various intermediaries has added to ,,isis' revenue1 and the role that allowing ,syrian banks to continue to function and provide financial services within ,,isis-held territory had upon ,,isis' revenue4 7,e7 ,the extent to which the ,assad regime's cooperation1 assistance1 and association with ,,isis has harmed ,operation ,inherent ,resolve and other efforts by the ,department of ,defense to counter ,,isis in ,syria4 7,f7 ,the extent to which the ,assad regime's destructive policies may continue to provide for the resurgence of ,,isis4 7b7 ,strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy on how to counter the ,assad regime's cooperation1 assistance1 and association with ,,isis4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 and the strategy required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,implementation plan required ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary develops the strategy required by subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 or provide such committees a briefing on1 a plan for implementing the strategy4 #abbd4 ,strategy to counter the ,assad regime's support and cooperation with ,iran-backed militias in ,syria 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy on the use of its existing authorities to disrupt and degrade threats to the national security of the ,united ,states caused by ,iran-backed militias in ,syria4 7b7 ,contents ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall outline how the ,department of ,defense will-- 7#a7 leverages existing authorities to detect and monitor activities related to ,iran-backed militias2 7#b7 evaluate existing policies1 procedures1 processes1 and resources of the ,department to counter the threat of ,iran-backed militias in ,syria2 7#c7 protect ,united ,states servicemembers from attacks from ,iran-backed militias in ,syria2 7#d7 make the countering of ,iran-backed militias in ,syria1 including the ,assad regime's support of such militias1 a key policy objective in ,united ,states policy towards ,syria2 7#e7 provide a description of the ,assad regime's potential role in ,iran-backed militia attacks against ,united ,states servicemembers1 specifically attacks on or after ,october #g1 #bjbc2 7#f7 provide an assessment of the freedom of movement of ,iranian proxies particularly between ,abu ,kamal and the deconfliction zone in eastern ,syria and the operational implications of this movement2 7#g7 provide a description of the potential capability of ,iran-backed militias to transport weapons and weapons systems from ,syria into ,lebanon and a plan to counter any such transfers2 and 7#h7 provide an assessment of the impact of ,iran's sectarian cleansing and demographic change project in ,syria on ,iran's ability to sustain military threats to the ,united ,states and its allies and maintain support to ,hezbollah in southern ,lebanon4 7c7 ,form ,the strategy required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #abbe4 ,report and strategy on ,russia's support for foreign terrorist organizations in ,syria 7a7 ,report and strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report and strategy to utilize existing authorities to counter ,russia's support of foreign terrorist organizations and specially designated global terrorists in ,syria4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report and strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of past ,russian support for ,iran's ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps 7,,irgc7 in ,syria and any current potential support1 including military coordination between ,russia and the ,,irgc1 as well as any potential transfers of materiel or military supplies between ,russia and the ,,irgc and the extent of coordination on efforts to evade ,united ,states sanctions4 7,b7 ,a description of past ,russian military cooperation with ,hezbollah in ,syria1 including ,russia's provision of air support to ,hezbollah in ,syria during the period from #bjac through #bjah1 as well as any potential ongoing support as well as a description of the extent of ,hezbollah's role training ,russian forces and their affiliates on the use of ,iranian-origin unmanned aerial vehicles 7,u,a,vs7 in ,syria4 7,c7 ,a description of any potential ,russian military support for ,asa'ib ,ahl al-,haq 7,,aah71 ,harakat al-,nujaba 7,,han7 and ,akram #8,abbas al-,kabi1 the ,fatemiyoun ,division1 ,zaynabiyoun ,brigade1 and ,kata'ib ,sayyid al-,shuhada 7,,kss7 and ,,kss leader ,hashim ,finyan ,rahim al-,saraji4 7,d7 ,a strategy of ,how the ,department of ,defense can utilize existing authorities to detect and monitor activities related to ,russia's military support of terrorists in ,syria1 including how the ,department can evaluate existing policies1 procedures1 processes1 and resources that affect the ability of the ,department to counter the threat of ,russia's support of terrorists in ,syria4 7,e7 ,an affirmation by the ,department that countering ,russia's support of terrorists in ,syria is a key policy objective in ,united ,states policy towards ,syria4 7,f7 ,a description of how ,russia's violations of the deconfliction agreement with the ,united ,states in ,syria may have undermined efforts to combat ,,isis in the region and helped destabilize the region and plans to address such violations4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,scope ,the scope of the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjad1 and ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #abbf4 ,prohibition of recognition of the ,assad regime 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 not to recognize or normalize relations with any government of ,syria that is led by ,bashar al-,assad due to the ,assad regime's ongoing crimes against the ,syrian people2 and 7#b7 to actively oppose recognition or normalization of relations by other governments with any government of ,syria that is led by ,bashar ,al-,assad4 7b7 ,prohibition ,in accordance with subsection 7a71 no ,federal official or employee may take any action1 and no ,federal funds may be made available1 to recognize or otherwise imply1 in any manner1 ,united ,states recognition of ,bashar al-,assad or any government in ,syria that is led by ,bashar al-,assad4 #abbg4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subtitle1 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 ,d ,other matters #abca4 ,prohibition on ,new ,,start ,treaty information sharing 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,department of ,defense may be used to provide the ,russian ,federation with notifications1 biannual data exchange1 inspection activities1 or telemetric activities as required by the ,new ,,start ,treaty4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with concurrence from the ,secretary of ,state1 may waive the prohibition in subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis if the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the appropriate congressional committees in writing1 that-- 7#a7 it is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states to unilaterally provide notifications1 biannual data exchange1 inspection activities1 or telemetric information to the ,russian ,federation2 or 7#b7 the ,russian ,federation is providing similar information to the ,united ,states as required by the ,new ,,start ,treaty4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 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 ,senate2 and 7#b7 the term ,new ,,start ,treaty means the ,treaty between the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,russian ,federation on ,measures for the ,further ,reduction and ,limitation of ,strategic ,offensive ,arms1 signed at ,prague ,april #h1 #bjaj1 and entered into force ,february #e1 #bjaa4 #abcb4 ,ensuring ,israel's defense 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to work with ,israel to ensure adequate stocks of components and munitions to defend ,israel against threats from ,iran and ,iranian military proxies1 such as ,hamas1 ,hezbollah1 and the ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall1 on a biannual basis1 submit to the appropriate committees a report on the extent to which ,israel is subject to aerial attacks described in paragraph 7#b7 and that contains the matters described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,aerial attack described ,an aerial attack described in this paragraph is an aerial attack1 including a rocket or missile attack1 that ,israel counters by deploying or utilizing-- 7,a7 not less than #ej interceptors under its ,iron ,dome defense system2 7,b7 its ,david's ,sling defense system2 or 7,c7 its ,arrow defense system4 7#c7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of-- 7i7 any components or munitions required for the replenishment of the defense systems described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 deployed or utilized to counter the attack2 7ii7 any requests made by the ,government of ,israel to the ,government of the ,united ,states for any such replenishment2 7iii7 the funding requirements for any such replenishment2 7iv7 the ,government of the ,united ,states' adjudication of any such requests from the ,government of ,israel2 and 7v7 the time frame under which the ,united ,states can resupply the ,israeli ,defense ,forces with such defense systems and the surge capacity after an incident4 7,b7 ,a description of any other funding requirements to support ,israeli military operations in defense against ,iran or any ,iranian military proxies1 including ,hamas1 ,hezbollah1 or the ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad4 7,c7 ,a description of-- 7i7 the current levels of stocks of components and munitions that would be used for any such replenishment2 7ii7 the projected needs1 including to address emergent requirements1 with estimated costs and sources of such replenishment2 and 7iii7 the number of deployments of the defense system described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 and expenditures of interceptors under the ,iron ,dome defense system within the reporting period4 7#d7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall seek to consult with the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,state's counterpart in the ,government of ,israel in preparing the report required by paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,definition of appropriate committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate 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 #abcc4 ,requirement to conduct subterranean warfare military exercises 7a7 ,exercises required ,beginning on ,january #a of the year that begins after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require the ,united ,states ,central ,command or other relevant commands1 units1 or organizations of the ,united ,states military services1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 to conduct military exercises that-- 7#a7 occur not fewer than once in a calendar year2 7#b7 shall include invitations for the armed forces of ,israel1 provided that the ,government of ,israel consents to the participation of its forces in such exercises2 7#c7 may include invitations for the armed forces of other allies and partners of the ,united ,states to take part in the exercises2 7#d7 seek to enhance the interoperability and effectiveness of the ,united ,states military services1 the armed forces of ,israel1 and the armed forces of other allies and partners of the ,united ,states in coalition operations2 and 7#e7 shall include1 if available resources permit1 the following activities-- 7,a7 practicing or simulating locating subterranean tunnel entrances and exits2 7,b7 practicing infiltrating and mapping subterranean tunnels2 7,c7 practicing maneuvering within subterranean tunnels of varying sizes2 and 7,d7 practicing neutralizing or demolishing subterranean tunnels4 7b7 ,sunset ,the requirements in subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca of the year described in subsection 7a74 #abcd4 ,united ,states-,israel ,,ptsd ,collaborative ,research 7a7 ,grant program for increased cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between ,united ,states and ,israel 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,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 subsection 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 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an entity shall be an academic institution or a nonprofit entity located in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,award ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this subsection to eligible entities that-- 7,a7 carry out a research project that-- 7i7 addresses a requirement in the area of post-traumatic stress disorders that the ,secretary determines appropriate to research using such grant2 and 7ii7 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 7#e7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 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 7#f7 ,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 subsection4 ,such gifts of money accepted under this paragraph 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 7#g7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this subsection1 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 7b7 ,termination ,the authority to award grants under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded4 #abce4 ,united ,states and ,israel ,trauma and ,amputee ,rehabilitation ,education and ,training ,program with the ,medical ,corps of the ,israel ,defense ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an education and training program to be known as the ,united ,states and ,israel ,trauma and ,amputee ,rehabilitation ,education and ,training ,program with appropriate personnel of the ,medical ,corps of the ,israel ,defense ,forces4 7b7 ,education and training activities ,the ,united ,states and ,israel ,trauma and ,amputee ,rehabilitation ,education and ,training ,program shall include the following activities3 7#a7 ,dialogue between personnel of the military health system and the ,medical ,corps of the ,israel ,defense ,forces on best practices for general trauma care1 with a focus on amputation and amputee care1 including the following elements of amputee care3 7,a7 ,use of prosthetics4 7,b7 ,wound care4 7,c7 ,rehabilitative therapy4 7,d7 ,family counseling4 7,e7 ,mental health therapy4 7#b7 ,training activities for personnel of the military health system and the ,medical ,corps of the ,israel ,defense ,forces on trauma care1 to include amputation and amputee care1 including with a focus on surgical techniques for amputation and on providing post-amputation care4 7#c7 ,opportunities for personnel of the ,medical ,corps of the ,israel ,defense ,forces to-- 7,a7 attend classes offered by personnel of the ,center for the ,intrepid of the ,brooke ,army ,medical ,center or any other military health system facility on best practices for trauma and amputee rehabilitation2 and 7,b7 observe amputee rehabilitation treatment methods administered by personnel of the ,center for the ,intrepid of the ,brooke ,army ,medical ,center or any other military health system facility4 7#d7 ,any other educational activities that the ,director1 in coordination with appropriate officials from the ,israel ,defense ,forces1 determines relevant4 #abcf4 ,sense of ,congress on the importance of the ,iron ,dome system ,congress supports the mission of the ,department of ,defense in helping ,israel fend of attacks from ,hamas by supporting the ,iron ,dome system4 #abcg4 ,authority to build capacity of foreign security forces ,section #ccc7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,counter-illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing operations4 4 #abch4 ,report on training of ,ukrainian armed forces ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unclassified report on the presence of members of the ,ukrainian armed forces within the geographic boundaries of the ,united ,states during and after fiscal year #bjbb4 ,such report shall also include the following information3 7#a7 ,the total number of ,ukrainian service members trained1 including pilots1 disaggregated by fiscal year4 7#b7 ,the total number of funds expended to furnish goods and services to ,ukrainian service members1 disaggregated by fiscal year4 7#c7 ,the specific goods and services provided to ,ukrainian service members by the ,department of ,defense while in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,the outcomes and any evaluation records of ,ukrainian service members who completed such training4 #abci4 ,sense of ,congress on defense by ,,nato member states ,it is the sense of ,congress that each ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 member state should commit to providing1 at a minimum1 #b percent of its ,gross ,domestic ,product 7,,gdp7 to defense to continue to ensure ,,nato's military readiness4 #abdj4 ,report on war in ,ukraine ,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 ongoing conflict in ,ukraine that includes information on causalities1 wounded1 and materials or equipment losses for both sides of the conflict4 #abda4 ,inclusion of special operations forces in planning and strategy relating to the ,arctic region 7a7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 shall develop and submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a ,special ,operations ,forces ,arctic ,security ,strategy1 applicable across each component of the special operations forces and within each ,armed ,force 7in this section referred to as the strategy74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the strategy shall-- 7,a7 build upon the findings of the report under section #ajij7;a77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 and the #bjbb ,national ,defense ,strategy2 7,b7 facilitate a consistent understanding of ,arctic security priorities across the ,department of ,defense and a common understanding of the use and purpose of special operations forces for ,arctic activities across the ,armed ,forces1 combatant commands1 and other relevant elements of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 promote greater use and prioritization of special operations forces capabilities1 particularly with respect to the special operations force of the ,army1 in ,arctic security planning and coordination with ,indigenous populations and ,high ,north allies and partners4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan for the leveraging of ,north ,american ,indigenous ,arctic populations1 and the establishment of working definitions and parameters for cooperation with such populations in the following areas3 7,a7 ,intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance gathering4 7,b7 ,improved ,arctic training and operation tactics1 techniques1 and procedures4 7,c7 ,empowering local populations to create solutions to regional issues4 7,d7 ,building resilience against invasion and occupation and enhancing deterrence capabilities4 7,e7 ,improving the capacity of allies and partners to build capabilities in the region that produce advantages against adversaries4 7,f7 ,building ,united ,states credibility for combat operations in the region4 7,g7 ,demonstrating ,united ,states commitment to improving living standards in the region4 7,h7 ,any other area the of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,a requirement that special operations forces achieve readiness with respect to not more than two ,arctic environments4 7#c7 ,with respect to terminology and working definitions of the ,department-- 7,a7 a requirement that-- 7i7 the use of the terms ,arctic-capable and ,arctic-ready may no longer be used in any document or other material produced by the ,department of ,defense that outlines ,arctic strategies2 7ii7 the replacement terms ,arctic-trained and ,arctic-proficient shall be used in lieu of ,arctic-capable and ,arctic-ready1 respectively2 and 7iii7 the ,department shall provide clear definitions and readiness requirements for each replacement term under clause 7ii74 7,b7 a review of terminology1 and the use of such terminology1 relating to military doctrinal readiness 7such as the terms trained and proficient7 in the ,arctic context1 to ensure that the ,armed ,forces meet operational expectations and may fully partake in joint-training exercises with allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,a description of the conditions necessary to establish a standardized pathway for self-validation for each ,armed ,force that requires units to be ,arctic capable1 with such standardized pathway being tailored to each ,armed ,force but consistent with respect to shared terminology1 an agreed upon list of ,arctic environments1 and agreed upon standards to become ,arctic capable in each such environment4 7#e7 ,a requirement that the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 include in any future years plan for the ,arctic ,security ,initiative required under section #ajij7;b77#b77;,b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 the following3 7,a7 ,updates on ongoing priorities for ,arctic objectives of the special operations forces4 7,b7 ,assessments of the integration of ,arctic operations of the special operations forces1 including the use of ,indigenous approaches to domain awareness4 7,c7 ,a description of the activities and resources needed for the special operations forces to obtain readiness in the ,arctic region1 including manning1 training1 equipping1 and funding requirements4 7,d7 ,any other matter the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command and the ,secretary of ,defense jointly determine appropriate4 7#f7 ,a requirement that1 on an annual basis1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a progress report 7in unclassified form1 but with the option of including a classified annex7 on the implementation and use of the strategy1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the ability of the strategy to address new and ongoing concerns2 7,b7 areas relating to the strategy in need of improvement1 including any new funding necessary2 7,c7 use of the strategy across each ,armed ,force2 and 7,d7 an updated threat assessment with respect to the ,arctic region4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term special operations forces means forces described under section #afg7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abdb4 ,report on allied contributions to the common defense 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 section #ajjc of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihe 7,public ,law #ih-ebe2 #fc ,stat4 #bbda7-- 7,a7 expresses that due to threats that are ever-changing1 ,congress must be informed with respect to allied contributions to the common defense to properly assess the readiness of the ,united ,states and the countries described in subsection 7b77#b7 for threats2 and 7,b7 requires that the ,secretary of ,defense to submit to ,congress an annual report on the contributions of allies to the common defense2 7#b7 the threats facing the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 extend beyond the global war on terror2 and 7,b7 include near-peer threats2 and 7#c7 the ,president should seek from each country described in subsection 7b77#b7 acceptance of international security responsibilities and agreements to make contributions to the common defense in accordance with the collective defense agreements or treaties to which such country is a party4 7b7 ,reports on allied contributions to the common defense 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the heads of other ,federal agencies1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing a description of-- 7,a7 the annual defense spending by each country described in paragraph 7#b71 including available data on nominal budget figures and defense spending as a percentage of the gross domestic products of each such country for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted2 7,b7 the activities of each such country to contribute to military or stability operations in which the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states are a participant or may be called upon in accordance with a cooperative defense agreement to which the ,united ,states is a party2 7,c7 any limitations placed by any such country on the use of such contributions2 and 7,d7 any actions undertaken by the ,united ,states or by other countries to minimize such limitations4 7#b7 ,countries described ,the countries described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,each member country of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 7,b7 ,each member country of the ,gulf ,cooperation ,council4 7,c7 ,each country party to the ,inter-,american ,treaty of ,reciprocal ,assistance 7,rio ,treaty71 done at ,rio de ,janeiro ,september #b1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,december #c1 #aidh 7,,tias #ahch74 7,d7 ,australia4 7,e7 ,japan4 7,f7 ,new ,zealand4 7,g7 ,the ,philippines4 7,h7 ,south ,korea4 7,i7 ,thailand4 7#c7 ,form ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#d7 ,availability ,a report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made available on request to any ,member of ,congress4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 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 #abdc4 ,inclusion of information on relationship between ,china and ,iran in certain ,department of ,defense annual report ,section #abjb7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,information on the burgeoning relationship between the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 4 #abdd4 ,sense of ,congress on international defense exhibitions ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department of ,defense and its agencies should not participate in the ,eurosatory ,exhibition in any way until the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to ,congress that ,france and the ,commissariat ,gnral des ,expositions et ,salons du ,,gicat 7,,coges7 allow ,israeli companies to fully participate in the ,exhibition and are not using restrictions or the threat of restrictions on any party's participation in the ,exhibition as a means of deterring ,israel from defending itself4 #abde4 ,report and strategy for ,united ,states involvement in ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a strategy for ,united ,states involvement in ,ukraine4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 define the ,united ,states national interests at stake with respect to the conflict between the ,russian ,federation and ,ukraine2 7#b7 identify specific objectives the ,president believes must be achieved in ,ukraine in order to protect the ,united ,states national interests defined in paragraph 7#a71 and for each objective-- 7,a7 an estimate of the amount of time required to achieve the objective1 with an explanation2 7,b7 benchmarks to be used by the ,president to determine whether an objective has been met1 is in the progress of being met1 or cannot be met in the time estimated to be required in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 estimates of the amount of resources1 including ,united ,states personnel1 materiel1 and funding1 required to achieve the objective2 and 7#c7 list the expected contribution for security assistance made by ,european member countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization within the next fiscal year4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #de days after the date of the submission of the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees1 and other ,members of ,congress that wish to participate1 a briefing on the ,united ,states strategy with respect to ,ukraine and plans for the implementation of such strategy4 7e7 ,limitation on funds ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act1 the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 or the ,ukraine ,security ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ej7 may be made available for ,ukraine until the report required by subsection 7a7 is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees and the briefing required by subsection 7d7 is held4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term #8#8appropriate congressional committees'' means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #abdf4 ,report on multilateral exercises in the eastern ,mediterranean 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on multilateral exercises in the eastern ,mediterranean4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain the following elements3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of multilateral military exercises hosted by ,united ,state allies and partners in the eastern ,mediterranean in bolstering maritime energy security and counterterrorism in the region4 7,b7 ,individual assessments of the potential benefits of including the following countries in future exercises and their readiness to participate based on interoperability3 7i7 ,bahrain4 7ii7 ,egypt4 7iii7 ,jordan4 7iv7 ,united ,arab ,emirates 7v7 ,saudi ,arabia 7b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be transmitted in an unclassified form and may contain a classified annex4 #abdg4 ,report on certain assistance to ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,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 ,congress a report reconciling all ,united ,states assistance to ,ukraine1 including all normal and supplemental ,ukraine appropriations and drawdowns1 from ,january #a1 #bjbb1 through the date of such submission4 ,the report shall specifically detail the countries1 entities1 and individuals who received such assistance4 7b7 ,additional elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall also detail the following3 7#a7 ,all contracts awarded to third parties with enumerated amounts1 including an identification of each such third party recipient and a specification of the amount awarded to each such third party4 7#b7 ,the total of appropriated or authorized amounts that have been obligated or expended1 as well as the total amounts of authorized or appropriated funds that have not been so obligated or expended4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 #abdh4 ,military cooperation with ,morocco 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states recognizes the #bjth anniversary of the ,african ,lion exercise hosted by ,morocco1 a key ,united ,states ally in ,africa and the ,middle ,east4 7#b7 ,the ,african ,lion exercise is ,united ,states ,africa ,command's largest annual combined joint exercise4 7#c7 ,african ,lion builds and maintains interoperability with our ,african and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization partners and improves our ability to meet security related challenges together to address the growing threats from nation states1 private military corporations1 militias1 non-state armed groups and violent extremist organizations1 given the increasing presence of malign actors in ,africa1 including the ,iranian regime and its proxies1 particularly in ,north ,africa and the ,sahel4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 support strengthening security cooperation with ,morocco given increasing instability in ,africa and the ,middle ,east and provide for close cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,morocco in order to contribute to the region's broader security2 and 7#b7 provide for the continuation of the ,african ,lion exercise in future years will support the crucial efforts to address security challenges facing ,,nato's southern flank4 7c7 ,report 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 a report detailing how the ,united ,states can improve its interoperability and cooperation with ,morocco through the ,african ,lion exercise to continue to address the growing threats in ,africa1 including the ,iranian regime and its proxies1 particularly in ,north ,africa and the ,sahel4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 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 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #abdi4 ,strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities between the ,united ,states and ,israel ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to establish a partnership between the ,defense ,innovation ,unit of the ,department of ,defense and appropriate counterparts of ,israel in order to-- 7#a7 enhance market opportunities for ,united ,states-based and ,israeli-based defense technology companies2 7#b7 bolster ,israel's defense industrial base2 7#c7 harmonize global security posture through emerging technology2 7#d7 counter ,iran and ,iran-aligned adversarial proxy group development of dual-use defense technologies2 and 7#e7 in coordination with appropriate counterpart offices of the ,israeli ministry of defense-- 7,a7 enable coordination on defense industrial priorities2 7,b7 streamline emerging defense technology research and development2 7,c7 create more pathways to market for defense technology startups2 and 7,d7 collaborate on the development of dual-use defense capabilities through coordination4 #abej4 ,report on military activities of the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the ,arctic region 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the following3 7#a7 ,any military activities of the ,russian ,federation in the ,arctic region4 7#b7 ,any military activities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the ,arctic region4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 as applicable1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description of military activities of such country in the ,arctic region1 including-- 7,a7 the placement of military infrastructure1 equipment1 or forces2 7,b7 any exercises or other military activities2 and 7,c7 activities that are ostensibly non-military in nature but are considered to have military or other strategic implications4 7#b7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the intentions of such activities by each such country2 7,b7 the extent to which such activities affect or threaten the interests of the ,united ,states and allies in the ,arctic region2 and 7,c7 any response to such activities by the ,united ,states or allies4 7#c7 ,a description of future plans and requirements with respect to such activities4 7#d7 ,a detailed description of the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china's cooperation in the ,arctic region4 7#e7 ,a description of how the ,russian ,federation's full-scale invasion of ,ukraine on ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 and the resulting damage to its military forces have impacted the ,russian ,federation's posture1 activities1 and policy in the ,arctic region4 7#f7 ,a description of how the ,russian ,federation's full-scale invasion of ,ukraine on ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 has impacted the ,people's ,republic of ,china's posture1 activity and policy in the ,arctic region4 7#g7 ,a description of how the ,united ,states and its allies in the ,arctic region have adjusted their posture in response to any recent changes by the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#h7 ,a description of the activities of the ,arctic ,council and other ,arctic fora of which the ,united ,states is a member over the preceding #c-year period1 including-- 7,a7 a description of how the ,u4,s4 ,ambassador-at-large for the ,arctic region would engage with the ,arctic ,council and other established ,arctic fora2 7,b7 a description of the ,united ,states current role in the ,arctic ,council and what steps are being taken to ensure that the involvement of the ,russian ,federation does not detract from continued engagement with regional partners2 7,c7 a detailing of all meetings1 round tables1 working groups1 and other official activities of the ,arctic ,council and other ,arctic fora1 including a description of which such events in which the ,russian ,federation did and did not participate2 and 7,d7 a description of how the ,united ,states is utilizing current ,arctic fora to develop and implement regional security strategies4 7c7 ,form ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 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 ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7e7 ,arctic region defined ,in this section1 the term ,arctic region has the meaning given the term ,arctic in the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act 7,,arpa7 of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-cgc74 #abea4 ,report on cooperative efforts to stop unmanned aerial systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,israel on efforts to counter threats by ,iran in the form of unmanned aerial systems1 including loitering munitions otherwise known as suicide or kamikaze drones4 7b7 ,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 ,,xiii ,other matters relating to foreign nations ,a ,matters related to the ,indo-,pacific region #acja4 ,extension and modification of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7c7 of section #abea of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd and inserting the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe2 and 7#b7 by striking fiscal year #bjbd and inserting fiscal year #bjbe4 7b7 ,report ,subsection 7d77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf and inserting fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding at the end the following3 7viii7 ,an identification of performance goals and measures to advance the lines of effort of the ,initiative relative to the operational requirements of the ,initiative1 determined in coordination with the ,secretary of each military department4 4 7c7 ,plan required ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf and inserting fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,a detailed description of the progress made toward achieving the performance goals and measures identified pursuant to subsection 7d77#a77;,b77viii74 4 #acjb4 ,modification of public reporting of ,chinese ,military ,companies operating in the ,united ,states ,section #abfj;,h7b7 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 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and a justification for the identification of each such entity1 in classified or unclassified form1 after 1 in classified and unclassified forms12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and justification after list each place it appears4 #acjc4 ,modifications to public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,reporting and publication ,subsection 7b77#c7 of section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by striking an ongoing basis and inserting at least an annual basis4 7b7 ,additional matters ,such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,report and other additional matters 7#a7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 and biennially thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of ,department of ,defense procurement restrictions on entities included in the list described in subsection 7b77#a74 7,b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by this paragraph shall include the following3 7i7 ,a list of entities included the list described in subsection 7b77#a7 likely present in the defense industrial base4 7ii7 ,available unclassified data on the presence of entities included on the list described in subsection 7b77#a7 in the defense industrial base4 7iii7 ,updates on policies and procedures implemented to enforce procurement restrictions on entities included the list described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,procedures for implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish such reasonable procedures as are necessary to implement the provisions of this section1 including for obtaining information from outside entities relevant to the list described in subsection 7b77#a7 and procedures for removal of entities from the list described in subsection 7b77#a74 4 7c7 ,definitions ,paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7e7 of such section 7as so redesignated7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i77,i7 to read as follows3 7,i7 directly or indirectly owned1 controlled1 or beneficially owned by1 or in an official or unofficial capacity acting as an agent of or on behalf of1 the ,people's ,liberation ,army1 ,chinese military and paramilitary elements1 security forces1 police1 law enforcement1 border control1 the ,people's ,armed ,police1 the ,ministry of ,state ,security1 or any other organization subordinate to the ,central ,military ,commission of the ,chinese ,communist ,party2 or 2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 includes wholly-owned or controlled subsidiaries and affiliates of an entity described in subparagraph 7,b74 4 #acjd4 ,establishment of ,indo-,pacific medical readiness program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a medical readiness program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 to partner with countries in the ,indo-,pacific region to gain access to foreign medical facilities during peacetime and wartime operations and maintain military-wide strategies for medical readiness in the region4 7#b7 ,organization ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the commanders of the combatant commands1 and any other individual the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate1 shall be responsible for and oversee the ,program4 7#c7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,program shall be to promote the medical readiness of the ,armed ,forces and the military forces of partner countries for missions during peacetime and wartime operations by-- 7,a7 reducing potential requirements for long distance medical evacuation to receive definitive patient care2 7,b7 increasing the medical capacity of the ,department of ,defense by expanding patient access to medical facilities across the ,indo-,pacific region where and when appropriate2 7,c7 improving the standard of care through collaboration with foreign medical facilities to promote standardized medical procedures1 patient care1 and policies2 and 7,d7 enhancing interoperability and interchangeability where feasible through shared patient record management techniques1 medical equipment commonality1 and coordination of medical care4 7#d7 ,activities ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense should seek to conduct the following activities-- 7,a7 assess and integrate current ,department of ,defense medical capabilities and capacities in the ,indo-,pacific region into the ,program2 7,b7 select an appropriate standard of accreditation to utilize when evaluating foreign medical facilities2 7,c7 coordinate with partner countries to identify and evaluate medical facilities for the ,program2 7,d7 establish agreements with foreign medical facilities for potential use of the ,program2 7,e7 establish policies and procedures-- 7i7 to reduce patient movement times in various countries in the ,indo-,pacific region during peacetime and wartime operations2 7ii7 to standardize medical procedures1 patient care1 and policies2 7iii7 to securely share patient data with foreign countries when appropriate to do so1 such as during a contingency2 7iv7 with respect to medical equipment commonality and interchangeability2 and 7v7 with respect to the coordination of medical care2 and 7,f7 integrate the ,program into operational plans of the combatant commands4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit a strategy for the implementation of the ,program to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a governance structure for the ,program1 including-- 7i7 the officials tasked to oversee the ,program2 7ii7 the format of the governing body of the ,program2 7iii7 the functions and duties of such governing body with respect to establishing and maintaining the ,program2 and 7iv7 mechanisms for coordinating with partner countries selected to participate in the ,program4 7,b7 ,with respect to the selection of partner countries initially selected to participate in the ,program-- 7i7 an identification of each such country2 7ii7 the rationale for selecting each such country2 and 7iii7 any other information the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,a campaign of objectives for the first #c fiscal years of the ,program1 including-- 7i7 a description of1 and a rational for selecting1 such objectives2 7ii7 an identification of milestones toward achieving such objectives2 and 7iii7 metrics for evaluating success in achieving such objectives4 7,d7 ,a description of opportunities and potential timelines for future ,program expansion1 as appropriate4 7,e7 ,a list of additional authorities1 appropriations1 or other congressional support necessary to ensure the success of the ,program4 7,f7 ,any other information the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,form ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #bj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit a report on the ,program to-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee of ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a narrative summary of activities conducted as part of the ,program during the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,except in the case of the initial report1 an assessment of progress toward the objectives established for the preceding fiscal year described in the preceding report under this subsection using the metrics established in such report4 7,c7 ,a campaign of objectives for the #c fiscal years following the date of submission of the report1 including-- 7i7 a description of1 and a rational for selecting1 such objectives2 7ii7 an identification of milestones toward achieving such objectives2 and 7iii7 metrics for evaluating success in achieving such objectives4 7,d7 ,a description of opportunities and potential timelines for future ,program expansion1 as appropriate4 7,e7 ,any other information the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,form ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #acje4 ,prohibition on use of funds to promote a one country1 two systems solution for ,taiwan ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense fiscal year #bjbe may be used to promote a one country1 two systems solution for ,taiwan4 #acjf4 ,modification of ,prohibition on ,participation of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,rim of the ,pacific 7,,rimpac7 ,naval ,exercises ,section #abei of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cba note7 is amended by striking subsection 7b74 #acjg4 ,language requirements for public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states ,section #abfj;,h7b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note71 as amended by section #acjb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,language requirement ,the ,secretary shall make the list required under paragraph 7#a7 in ,english and in ,mandarin ,chinese4 ,if the name of a ,chinese military company included on the list is referred to by the ,government of ,china in a language other than ,english or ,mandarin ,chinese1 the ,secretary shall also include on the list the name of that company in that language4 4 #acjh4 ,modification of prohibition on participation of ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,rim of the ,pacific exercises ,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,c71 by striking and2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 held an internationally recognized free and fair presidential election4 4 ,b ,matters relating to ,south and ,east ,asia #acaa4 ,sense of ,congress on ,south ,korea ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should reinforce the ,united ,states alliance with the ,republic of ,korea in support of the shared objective of a peaceful and stable ,korean ,peninsula1 including by-- 7#a7 maintaining the presence of approximately #bh1ejj members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to the country1 enhancing mutual defense industrial base cooperation2 and 7#b7 affirming the ,united ,states commitment to extended deterrence using the full range of ,united ,states defense capabilities1 consistent with the ,mutual ,defense ,treaty ,between the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,korea1 signed at ,washington1 ,october #a1 #aiec4 #acab4 ,sense of ,congress on ,taiwan defense relations ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states' one ,china policy1 as guided by the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq471 the ,three ,communiques between the ,united ,states and the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and the ,six ,assurances provided by the ,united ,states to ,taiwan in ,july #aihb1 is the foundation for ,united ,states-,taiwan relations2 7#b7 as set forth in the ,taiwan ,relations ,act1 the ,united ,states decision to establish diplomatic relations with the ,people's ,republic of ,china rests upon the expectation that the future of ,taiwan will be determined by peaceful means1 and that any effort to determine the future of ,taiwan by other than peaceful means1 including boycotts and embargoes1 is of grave concern to the ,united ,states2 7#c7 the increasingly coercive and aggressive behavior of the ,people's ,republic of ,china toward ,taiwan is contrary to the expectation of the peaceful resolution of the future of ,taiwan2 7#d7 as set forth in the ,taiwan ,relations ,act1 the capacity to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security1 or the social or economic system1 of the people on ,taiwan should be maintained2 7#e7 the ,united ,states should continue to support the development of capable1 ready1 and modern defense forces necessary for ,taiwan to maintain sufficient defensive capabilities1 including by-- 7,a7 supporting acquisition by ,taiwan of defense articles and services through foreign military sales1 direct commercial sales1 and industrial cooperation1 with an emphasis on capabilities that support an asymmetric strategy2 7,b7 ensuring timely review of and response to requests of ,taiwan for defense articles and services2 7,c7 conducting practical training and military exercises with ,taiwan that enable ,taiwan to maintain sufficient defensive capabilities1 as described in the ,taiwan ,relations ,act2 7,d7 exchanges between defense officials and officers of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan at the strategic1 policy1 and functional levels1 consistent with the ,taiwan ,travel ,act 7,public ,law #aae-ace2 #acb ,stat4 #cda71 especially for the purposes of-- 7i7 enhancing cooperation on defense planning2 7ii7 improving the interoperability of the military forces of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan2 and 7iii7 improving the reserve force of ,taiwan2 7,e7 cooperating with ,taiwan to improve its ability to employ military capabilities in asymmetric ways1 as described in the ,taiwan ,relations ,act2 and 7,f7 expanding cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief2 and 7#f7 the ,united ,states should increase its support to a free and open society in the face of aggressive efforts by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to curtail or influence the free exercise of rights and democratic franchise4 #acac4 ,consideration of ,taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation 7a7 ,enhanced ,defense ,industrial ,base ,cooperation 7#a7 ,in general ,consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq471 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the head of any other relevant ,federal department or agency1 shall take measures to ensure that ,taiwan is appropriately considered for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities aligned with the ,united ,states ,national ,defense ,industrial ,strategy to expand global defense production1 increase supply chain security and resilience1 and meet the defense needs of ,taiwan4 7#b7 ,elements ,consideration for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the consideration of ,taiwan for the following3 7,a7 ,eligibility for funding to initiate or facilitate cooperative research1 development1 testing1 or evaluation projects with the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,eligibility to enter into a memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement with the ,department of ,defense for the purpose of conducting cooperative research and development projects on defense equipment and munitions1 with a focus on enhancing the defense industry and supply chain resilience of ,taiwan4 7b7 ,feasibility study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,government of ,taiwan1 and representatives of the ,united ,states defense industry1 shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of entering into one or more defense industrial agreements with ,taiwan4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 evaluate the strategic benefits and implications of entering into a defense industrial agreement with ,taiwan1 including with respect to-- 7i7 long-term supply chain security and resilience2 7ii7 mutual supply of defense goods and services2 7iii7 supply of regional maintenance1 repair1 and overhaul capabilities and any other support capability the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate2 and 7iv7 the promotion of interoperability2 7,b7 account for the legal1 economic1 and defense policy aspects of a closer defense procurement partnership between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan2 and 7,c7 include a list of not fewer than five defense capabilities-- 7i7 7,i7 developed by1 and produced in1 ,taiwan2 and 7,,ii7 that require expedited licenses for components produced in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 developed by the ,united ,states but for which the ,united ,states defense industry cannot meet the demand of ,taiwan on a timely basis so as to necessitate production in ,taiwan4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #acad4 ,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-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph 7#e73 7#e7 ,the military and security developments concerning the ,tibetan ,plateau4 4 #acae4 ,designation of official responsible for coordination of department of defense efforts to monitor ,people's ,liberation ,army overseas basing efforts 7a7 ,designation ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an official to be responsible for1 in coordination with appropriate officials within the ,department of ,defense-- 7#a7 coordinating ,department of ,defense efforts to monitor the ,people's ,liberation ,army's network of overseas military bases and its global pursuit of military access agreements2 7#b7 representing the ,department of ,defense in the interagency process on issues related to responsibilities described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 consulting regularly with the congressional defense committees to keep such committees fully informed on all matters relating to the responsibilities described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense makes the designation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification that includes the name of the individual so designated4 7c7 ,annual report ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter until ,december #a1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing1 for the period covered by the year prior to the report1 matters relating to the efforts described in subsection 7a74 7#a7 ,form ,each report submitted under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to have effect on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #acaf4 ,report on prohibition with respect to certain ,federal grants to ensure research security 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prepare and submit to the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees a report on the feasibility and effects of implementing the prohibition described in subsection 7b7 with respect to the provision of certain ,federal research grants by elements of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,prohibition described ,the prohibition described in this subsection shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided under paragraph 7#b71 the head of any element of the ,department of ,defense may not award a ,federal grant for research to any institution or person if the head of such element cannot verify that none of the individuals1 institutions1 or entities that partner with the grantee1 formally or informally1 are1 as applicable-- 7,a7 individuals from institutions located in any country of concern2 or 7,b7 institutions or entities from or located in any country of concern4 7#b7 ,waivers ,the head of an element of the ,department of ,defense may1 on a nondelegable basis except with respect to the deputy head of such element1 waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 on a case-by-case basis upon notification1 not later than #cj days after the date such waiver is granted1 to each appropriate congressional committee of jurisdiction4 7#c7 ,form ,the contents of a waiver reported under paragraph 7#b7 may be reported in classified or unclassified form1 as determined appropriate by the head of the element of the ,department of ,defense concerned4 7c7 ,country of concern defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term country of concern has the meaning given that term in section #a7m77#a7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7m77#a774 #acag4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment entities which produce or co-produce for ,chinese propaganda 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe may be made available to knowingly provide active and direct support to any entertainment company or project if the ,secretary of ,defense has demonstrable evidence that-- 7#a7 the entertainment company has entered into or maintains an agreement for the purposes of production or co-production of a project with a covered entity that has used1 produced1 or co-produced entertainment content for propaganda purposes2 or 7#b7 the entertainment project is produced or co-produced with a covered entity that has used1 produced1 or co-produced entertainment content for propaganda purposes4 7b7 ,covered entity ,in this section1 the term covered entity means any media entity owned by or controlled by the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 or the ,people's ,liberation ,army4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a written certification that such a waiver is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,policy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a policy that describes how the ,department of ,defense shall update its processes to review requests to provide active or direct support to any entertainment company or project to comply with the requirements of this section4 #acah4 ,invitation to ,taiwan to the rim of the ,pacific exercise ,the ,secretary of ,defense is directed to invite the naval forces of ,taiwan to any ,rim of the ,pacific ,exercise that is to take place following the date of enactment of this ,act4 #acai4 ,report on feasibility of developing and deploying asymmetric naval assets in defense of ,taiwan 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit a classified report1 along with an unclassified summary1 to the appropriate congressional committees that contains an assessment of-- 7#a7 the feasibility of developing and deploying asymmetric naval assets for a potential defense of ,taiwan2 7#b7 whether ,taiwan's ability to deter1 or in the alternative confront1 a maritime invasion by the ,people's ,republic of ,china would be enhanced by deployment of small1 high-speed1 long-range 7#bjj or more nautical miles71 extreme-weather-capable1 reduced-radar-signature boats with the capacity for launching missiles1 addressing subsurface threats or delivering and recovering small troop units to coastal and littoral locations in the vicinity of the ,taiwan ,strait1 and1 if so1 in what number and in what configurations2 7#c7 whether existing and planned ,tuo ,chiang class catamaran-hulled corvettes are naval assets capable of fully meeting the needs of an effective asymmetric naval defense strategy2 and 7#d7 the vulnerability of ,taiwan's existing larger-platform surface naval fleet1 including ,keelung-class destroyers1 ,cheung ,kung-class frigates1 ,chi ,yang-class frigates1 ,kang ,ding-class frigates4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acbj4 ,report on impact of the malign influence of ,china and ,russia 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies as necessary1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a detailed assessment of the impact of the malign influence of ,china and ,russia in ,africa1 ,south ,america1 ,central ,america1 and the ,caribbean on the national security and economic interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall also include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of the-- 7,a7 current political1 economic1 and social stability of ,africa1 ,south ,america1 ,central ,america1 and the ,caribbean2 7,b7 economic investments of ,russia and ,china in ,africa1 ,south ,america1 ,central ,america1 and the ,caribbean1 and the collateral conditions2 7,c7 impact of the presence of ,russia and ,china in ,africa1 ,south ,america1 ,central ,america1 and the ,caribbean on democracy and diplomacy2 and 7,d7 use of private military companies by ,russia and ,china to advance political1 economic1 and military interests4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the-- 7,a7 direct and indirect impacts of ,russia and ,china's presence in ,africa1 ,south ,america1 ,central ,america1 and the ,caribbean on the national and regional security interests of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 current ,united ,states military and diplomatic strategies in response to the expansion of ,chinese and ,russian influence in ,africa1 ,south ,america1 ,central ,america1 and the ,caribbean2 7,c7 assets and resources available to counter threats from ,russia and ,china1 and protect the security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 ,united ,states military force posture in ,africa1 ,south ,america1 ,central ,america1 and the ,caribbean4 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 #acba4 ,report on support for ,taiwan's military preparedness 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on deterrence in the ,taiwan ,strait4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment on the feasibility of economic tools to deter the ,people's ,republic of ,china from conducting covered contingencies4 7#b7 ,an assessment by the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 on how covered countries would likely respond to various covered contingencies4 7#c7 ,a description of the policy changes the ,secretary of ,state would recommend in response to covered contingencies4 7#d7 ,a description of the messaging the ,secretary of ,state would employ to in response to covered contingencies4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in classified form with an unclassified summary4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,banking of the ,senate2 7#b7 the term covered contingencies include-- 7,a7 a military strike or invasion of one or more of ,taiwan's off-shore islands1 including ,kinmen1 ,matsu1 ,wuciou1 and ,taiping ,island2 7,b7 a military strike against the ,island of ,taiwan or ,penghu2 7,c7 a commercial blockade of ,taiwan in which international vessels are subjected to search or seizure by the ,people's ,liberation ,army2 7,d7 a major cyber-attack against the critical infrastructure of ,taiwan2 and 7,e7 a seizure of one or several of ,taiwan's outlining islands or territorial claims2 and 7#c7 the term 8covered countries0 means ,japan1 the ,republic of ,korea1 the ,philippines1 and ,vietnam1 and any other country the ,secretary of ,state determines to be relevant4 ,,xiv ,other ,authorizations ,a ,military ,programs #adja4 ,working capital funds ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbe 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 #bjbe 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 #bjbe 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 #bjbe 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 #bjbe for the ,defense ,health ,program for use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for providing for the health of eligible beneficiaries1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 ,b ,national ,defense ,stockpile #adaa4 ,use of domestic sources by ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,section #ae7;a77#a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#f7;a77#a77 is amended by inserting 1 to the maximum extent practicable after stockpile4 #adab4 ,restoring the ,national ,defense ,stockpile 7a7 ,plan to fully fund existing ,national ,defense ,stockpile requirements ,not later than ,april #ae1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a identification of the strategic and critical materials for which there is a shortfall in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and the estimated cost of resolving such shortfalls4 7#b7 ,a description of the effect of the shortfall identified under paragraph 7#a7 on military systems and operations identified by the ,secretary if the strategic and critical materials for which there is such a shortfall became unavailable2 7#c7 ,a plan for resolving the shortfall identified under paragraph 7#a7 and to avoid any future shortfall in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile-- 7,a7 with respect to the military and industrial needs of the ,united ,states during a national emergency1 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg2 and 7,b7 with respect to the essential civilian needs of the ,united ,states during a national emergency1 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 7#d7 ,a plan to prioritize the procurement of strategic and critical materials to resolve the shortfall identified under paragraph 7#a7 which includes the procurement of the following3 7,a7 ,rare earth elements and critical minerals4 7,b7 ,energetic materials 7as defined in section #adh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,c7 ,spare or replacement parts for weapon systems of the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,materials for trusted and assured microelectronics for the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,a description of the additional funds that would be necessary to resolve the shortfall identified under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,national ,defense ,stockpile was required to meet the national defense needs of the ,united ,states for a period of-- 7,a7 not less than two years during a national emergency2 and 7,b7 not less than three years during a national emergency4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,national emergency ,the term national emergency has the meaning given such term under section #ab of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#c74 7#b7 ,strategic and critical materials ,the term strategic and critical materials means materials determined pursuant to section #c7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b7a77 to be strategic and critical materials4 #adac4 ,consultations with respect to environmental review of certain projects relating to availability of strategic and critical materials for acquisition for ,national ,defense ,stockpile 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a covered project that will result in an increase in the availability of strategic and critical materials for acquisition for the ,stockpile1 the ,secretary shall consult with the head of any cooperating agency or participating agency responsible for the environmental review for the project4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,fast ,act terms ,the terms cooperating agencies1 covered project1 environmental review1 and participating agency have the meanings given those terms section #dajja of the ,,fast ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,stockpile ,the term ,stockpile means the ,national ,defense ,stockpile established under section #c of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b74 7#d7 ,strategic and critical materials ,the term strategic and critical materials means materials1 including rare earth elements1 that are necessary to meet national defense and national security requirements1 including requirements relating to supply chain resiliency1 and for the economic security of the ,united ,states4 ,c ,other ,matters #adba4 ,extension of authorities for funding and management of ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois 7a7 ,in general ,section #agjd7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #begc71 as most recently amended by section #ajd of division ,e of the ,continuing ,appropriations and ,ukraine ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-ahj1 #acf ,stat4 #bacg71 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbd and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,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 #afb1ejj1jjj 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 7c7 ,use of transferred funds ,for the purposes of subsection 7b7 of such section #agjd1 facility operations for which funds transferred under subsection 7b7 of this section may be used are operations of the ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center1 consisting of the ,north ,chicago ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,center1 the ,navy ,ambulatory ,care ,center1 and supporting facilities designated as a combined ,federal medical facility under an operational agreement covered by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj74 #adbb4 ,eligibility of ,space ,force officers for membership on ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,space ,force chief personnel officer ,section #aejb7e7 of the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,act of #aiia 7#bd ,u4,s4,c4 #dja7e77 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 following new subparagraph3 7,f7 the ,deputy ,chief of ,space ,operations for ,human ,capital of the ,space ,force4 4 7b7 ,space ,force senior noncommissioned officer ,section #aejb7f7 of such ,act 7#bd ,u4,s4,c4 #dja7f77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,the ,chief ,master ,sergeant of the ,space ,force4 4 #adbc4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbe from the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund the sum of #fi1ebj1jjj of which-- 7#a7 #fh1ebj1jjj is for operating expenses2 and 7#b7 #a1jjj1jjj is for capital maintenance and construction4 ,,xv ,cyberspace-related ,matters ,a ,cyber ,operations #aeja4 ,authority to accept voluntary and uncompensated services from cybersecurity experts ,section #afg;b7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command may accept voluntary and uncompensated services from cybersecurity experts1 notwithstanding the provisions of section #acdb of title #ca1 and may delegate such authority to the chiefs of the armed forces4 4 #aejb4 ,establishment of the ,department of ,defense ,hackathon program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 shall establish a program 7to be known as the ,department of ,defense ,hackathon ,program7 under which the commanders of combatant commands and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall carry out not fewer than four ,hackathons each year4 7b7 ,program management ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall develop and implement standards for carrying out ,hackathons1 provide supporting technical infrastructure to the host of each ,hackathon1 and determine the hosts each year under subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,hosts 7#a7 7,a7 ,each year1 two commanders of combatant commands shall each carry out a ,hackathon and two ,secretaries of a military department shall each carry out a ,hackathon1 as determined by the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense in accordance with this subsection4 7,b7 ,the commanders of combatant commands and the ,secretaries of military departments carrying out ,hackathons pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall change each year4 7,c7 ,each host of a ,hackathon shall-- 7i7 provide to the participants invited to participate in such ,hackathon a per diem allowance in accordance with section #egjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #deb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable2 and 7ii7 not later than #fj days after the completion of such ,hackathon1 make available to the ,department of ,defense a report on such ,hackathon4 7#b7 ,any commander of a combatant command or ,secretary of a military department may carry out a ,hackathon in addition to the ,hackathons required under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,hackathon objectives 7#a7 ,the host of each ,hackathon shall establish objectives for the ,hackathon that address a critical1 technical challenge of the combatant command or military department of the host1 as applicable1 through the use of individuals with specialized and relevant skills1 including data scientists1 developers1 software engineers1 and other specialists as determined appropriate by the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense or the host4 7#b7 ,in addition to the objectives established by the host of a ,hackathon under subparagraph 7,a71 the objectives for each ,hackathon shall include-- 7,a7 fostering innovation across the ,department of ,defense1 including in military departments and the combatant commands2 and 7,b7 creating repeatable processes enabling the commanders of combatant commands and the ,secretaries of the military departments to more rapidly identify and develop solutions to critical1 technical challenges across the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,hackathon means an event carried out under the ,program at which employees across the ,department of ,defense meet to collaboratively attempt to develop functional software or hardware solutions during the event to solve a critical1 technical challenge determined by the host2 7#b7 the term host1 with respect to a ,hackathon1 means the commander of the combatant command or the ,secretary of the military department carrying out the ,hackathon2 7#c7 the term military department has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 the term ,program means the program established under subsection 7a74 #aejc4 ,department of ,defense ,information ,network subordinate unified command 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate the ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,department of ,defense ,information ,network as a subordinate unified command under the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7b7 ,designation notice ,on the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense makes the designation required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall issue to the ,secretary of each military department 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,under ,secretaries of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,legislative ,affairs1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the commander of each combatant command1 and the head of each ,defense ,agency and ,department of ,defense ,field ,activity 7as such terms are defined1 respectively1 in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 a notice regarding-- 7#a7 the designation of the ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,department of ,defense ,information ,network as a subordinate unified command under the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 and 7#b7 the mission of the ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,department of ,defense ,information ,network as the lead organization for the network operations1 security1 and defense of the ,department of ,defense ,information ,network4 #aejd4 ,accounting of cloud computing capabilities of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #ae1 #bjbe1 and every six months thereafter1 the ,chief ,information ,office of the ,department1 in coordination with the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report listing the current and planned cloud elements of the ,department and containing the roadmap required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,accounting contents ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include for each current or planned cloud element of the ,department a detailed roadmap that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the dates for any planned or ongoing replacement1 update1 modification1 or retirement of the cloud element1 including-- 7,a7 specific dates for-- 7i7 any planned or ongoing major updates or upgrades of such cloud element2 and 7ii7 the use of interim capabilities by or in place of such cloud element2 and 7,b7 dates for such other activities with respect to such cloud element as determined appropriate by the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department4 7#b7 ,relevant cost metrics for the cloud element1 including the current program cost1 cost-to-complete1 and incremental costs4 7#c7 ,the contracting method used1 being used1 or planned to be used1 as applicable1 to acquire the cloud element1 and in the case of a contractor reselling the cloud element of another entity to the ,department1 from whom such contractor is obtaining such cloud element4 7#d7 ,the element of the ,department responsible for managing the cloud element1 the users of such cloud element1 and such other information regarding the management of such could element as the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department determines appropriate4 7#e7 ,relevant metrics regarding the interoperability1 accessibility1 and usability of such cloud element1 as determined by ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the compliance of the cloud element with the applicable information technology principles and standards of the ,department4 7#g7 ,an assessment of any unique attributes of the cloud element that may inhibit the introduction1 replacement1 update1 modification1 or retirement of such cloud element4 7#h7 ,an assessment of the dependencies1 if any1 between the cloud element and the introduction1 replacement1 update1 modification1 and retirement of any other cloud element of the ,department4 7c7 ,report ,at the same time the budget of the ,president is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbg and for each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on any changes to the roadmap required under subsection 7b71 including1 for each such change1 a description and the detailed budgetary effects4 7d7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term cloud element means a cloud computing capability1 environment1 architecture1 or system2 and 7#b7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,defense4 ,b ,cybersecurity #aeaa4 ,protective measures for mobile devices within the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a detailed evaluation of the cybersecurity products and services for mobile devices to identify products and services that may improve the cybersecurity of mobile devices used by the ,department of ,defense1 including mitigating the risk to the ,department of ,defense from cyber attacks against mobile devices4 7b7 ,cybersecurity technologies ,in carrying out the evaluation required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall evaluate each of the following technologies3 7#a7 ,anonymizing-enabling technologies1 including dynamic selector rotation1 un-linkable payment structures1 and anonymous onboarding4 7#b7 ,network-enabled full content inspection4 7#c7 ,mobile-device case hardware solutions4 7#d7 ,on-device virtual private networks4 7#e7 ,protected ,domain ,name ,server infrastructure4 7#f7 ,extended coverage for mobile device endpoint detection4 7#g7 ,smishing1 phishing1 and business text or email compromise protection leveraging generative artificial intelligence4 7#h7 ,any other emerging or established technologies determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,elements ,in carrying out the evaluation required under subsection 7a71 for each technology described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 assess the efficacy and value of the cybersecurity provided by the technology for mobile devices2 7#b7 assess the feasibility of scaling the technology across the entirety or components of the ,department of ,defense1 including the timeline for deploying the technology across the entirety or components of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#c7 evaluate the ability of the ,department of ,defense to integrate the technology with the existing cybersecurity architecture of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report of the findings of the evaluation carried out under subsection 7a71 including a determination whether the ,department of ,defense or any component thereof should procure or incorporate any of the technologies evaluated pursuant to subsection 7b74 #aeab4 ,strategy to improve the use of air and missile defense partner sharing network capabilities with allies and partners in the middle east 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy to improve cooperation with respect to air and missile defense efforts between the ,department of ,defense and allies and partners of the ,united ,states located in the ,middle ,east4 7b7 ,contents ,the strategy submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of ongoing efforts to develop a joint air and missile defense partner-sharing network capability for allies and partners of the ,united ,states who are located in the ,middle ,east4 7#b7 ,a summary of challenges to the development of such a joint partner-sharing network capability1 including partner-nation actions or decisions4 7#c7 ,recommendations for actions that can be taken to address the challenges summarized pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,recommendations for applying lessons learned from air and missile attacks by the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran and proxies of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran on ,united ,states forces and forces of allies and partners of the ,united ,states following ,october #g1 #bjbc1 to the development of such a joint partner-sharing network capability4 7#e7 ,an assessment of how such a joint partner-sharing network capability could-- 7,a7 demonstrate new tools1 techniques1 or methodologies for data-driven decision making1 including capabilities powered by artificial intelligence2 7,b7 accelerate sharing of relevant data1 data visualization1 and data analysis implemented through cryptographic data access controls and enforcing existing data sharing restrictions across multiple security levels2 and 7,c7 leverage current activities in multi-cloud computing environments to reduce the reliance on solely hardware-based networking solutions4 7#f7 ,recommendations for actions that can be taken to develop and integrate such a joint partner-sharing network capability with allies and partners of the ,united ,states in the ,middle ,east1 including identification of policy1 resources1 workforce1 or other shortfalls4 7#g7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers relevant4 7c7 ,form ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,c ,information ,technology and ,data ,management #aeba4 ,usability of antiquated data formats for modern operations 7a7 ,strategy and roadmap 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop-- 7,a7 a strategy-- 7i7 for the ,department of ,defense1 including each of the military departments1 to implement and use modern data formats as the primary method of electronic communication for command and control activities and for weapon systems1 including sensors associated with such weapon systems2 and 7ii7 which accounts for specific needs of each military department with respect to such implementation and use of modern data formats2 and 7,b7 an associated five-year roadmap for such implementation4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy and roadmap required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,the activities of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense to increase and synchronize the use of modern data formats and modern data sharing standards across the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the activities of the military departments to increase the use of modern data formats and modern data sharing standards for command and control systems1 weapon systems1 and sensors associated with such weapon systems4 7,c7 ,an identification of barriers to the use of modern data formats and modern data sharing standards within weapon systems and sensors associated with such weapon systems across the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,an identification of barriers to the use of modern data formats and modern data sharing standards within command and control systems across the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense4 7,e7 ,an identification of limitations on combined joint all-domain command and control capabilities resulting from the use of antiquated data formats1 including-- 7i7 the ,extensible ,markup ,language file format2 7ii7 the ,java,script ,object ,notation data format2 7iii7 the ,binary ,java,script ,object ,notation data format2 and 7iv7 the ,protocol ,buffers data format4 7#c7 ,submission to ,congress ,upon completion of the strategy and roadmap required under this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives such strategy4 7b7 ,pilot programs 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program under which the ,department of ,defense1 other than the military departments1 shall use modern data formats to improve the usability and functionality of information stored or produced in antiquated data formats1 including by converting such information to modern data formats2 and 7,b7 each ,secretary of a military department shall establish a pilot program under which such military department shall use modern data formats as described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall each submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the progress of the pilot program established by such ,secretary under this subsection1 including specific examples of the use of modern data formats under such pilot program to improve the usability and functionality of information stored or produced in antiquated data formats4 7#c7 ,sunset ,each pilot program established under this subsection shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,military department defined ,in this section1 the term military department has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aebb4 ,modernization of the ,department of ,defense's ,authorization to ,operate processes 7a7 ,active directory of authorizing officials 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 shall establish and regularly update a digital directory of all authorizing officials in the military departments4 7#b7 ,contents ,the directory established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the most current contact information for such authorizing official2 and 7,b7 a list of each training required to perform the duties and responsibilities of an authorizing official completed by such authorizing official4 7b7 ,presumption of reciprocal software accrediting standards 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments shall jointly develop and implement a policy and guidance-- 7,a7 requiring authorizing officials in the military departments to presume the cybersecurity of a cloud-based platform1 service1 or application that has already been accredited by another authorizing official in a military department for the same or similar purposes and the same classification level when determining whether to approve or deny a request for an ,authorization to ,operate for such cloud-based platform1 service1 or application2 and 7,b7 requiring authorizing officials in the military departments to consult with the current or planned mission owners of a cloud-based platform1 service1 or application that will use such cloud-based platform1 service1 or application pursuant to an ,authorization to ,operate for such cloud-based platform1 service1 or application when such authorizing official is making a determination whether to approve or deny the request for such ,authorization to ,operate4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the policy and guidance required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 require each relevant authorizing official in a military department who is making a determination to approve or deny a request for an ,authorization to ,operate for a cloud-based platform1 service1 or application to ensure that documentation containing all of the relevant details of the cybersecurity1 accreditation1 performance1 and operational capabilities of such cloud-based platform1 service1 or application is easily accessible and comprehensible to all relevant stakeholders with respect to such request2 and 7,b7 require the development and implementation of a system for the digital sharing of the documentation described in subparagraph 7,a71 including documenting the communication and acknowledgment of the uses of cloud-based platforms1 services1 and applications between mission owners and system owners of such cloud-based platforms1 services1 and applications4 7#c7 ,applicability ,the policy and guidance developed under this subsection shall apply with respect to all cloud-based platforms1 services1 and applications capabilities operating across accredited cloud environments of the military departments1 to the extent practicable4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,authorization to ,operate has the meaning given such term in the ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#acj2 7#b7 the term authorizing official means an officer who is authorized to assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations 7including mission1 functions1 image1 or reputation71 organizational assets1 individuals1 other organizations and the ,united ,states2 7#c7 the term military departments has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 the term mission owner means the user of a cloud-based platform1 service1 or application2 and 7#e7 the term system owner means the element of the ,department of ,defense responsible for acquiring a cloud-based platform1 service1 or application1 but which is not a mission owner of such cloud-based platform1 service1 or application4 #aebc4 ,assessment of innovative data analysis and information technology solutions ,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 results of an assessment of the implementation by the ,department of ,defense of innovative data analysis and information technology solutions that could improve risk management1 agility1 and capabilities for strategic defense purposes4 ,d ,reports and ,other ,matters #aeca4 ,modification to certification requirement regarding contracting for military recruiting ,section #aeee of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #eha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking does not and all that follows and inserting the following3 does not-- 7#a7 rate or rank news or information sources for the factual accuracy of their content2 7#b7 provide ratings or opinions on news or information sources regarding misinformation1 bias1 adherence to journalistic standards1 or ethics2 or 7#c7 acquire or use any service that provides any ratings1 rankings1 or opinions described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 from any other individual or entity4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c74 #aecb4 ,report on total force generation for the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces ,section #aecc7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #afg;b note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to congressional defense committees the study required in subsection 7a7 and any supporting analyses conducted by other entities1 including federally funded research and development centers4 4 #aecc4 ,access to national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,information ,officer shall1 as soon as practicable1 implement at each facility of the ,department access to the universal telephone number for the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system described in section #bea7;e77#d7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bea7;e77#d774 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the resources required to implement the access described in subsection 7a7 at each facility of the ,department4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a timeline for the implementation of the access described in subsection 7a71 disaggregated by geographic location to the extent determined appropriate by the ,chief ,information ,officer2 7,b7 a description of the actions required to implement such access at facilities of the ,department located outside of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 an analysis of the feasibility and cost of automatically conveying dispatchable location information with each call to the universal telephone number described in subsection 7a7 from a facility of the ,department4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,chief ,information ,officer means the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department2 7#b7 the term ,department means the ,department of the ,defense2 and 7#c7 the term dispatchable information means the street address of the calling party and additional information such as room number1 floor number1 or similar information necessary to adequately identify the location of the calling party4 #aecd4 ,limitation on availability of travel funds 7a7 ,limits 7#a7 ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for travel1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense complies with the applicable requirements in section #aeba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note72 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,department employee comply with the congressional reporting requirements that are applicable to the ,secretary or such ,department employee1 respectively1 in-- 7i7 sections #afcf7;c71 #afdd1 and #afde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agbj72 7ii7 sections #agbj1 #agcf1 and #agej of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #djgh72 7iii7 sections #aeja1 #aejc1 #aejd1 #aeje1 #aeaj1 and #aebf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bjbj72 and 7iv7 sections #aejd1 #aejf1 #aejg1 and #aeji of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhgf74 7#b7 ,military departments 7,a7 ,army ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army1 for the official travel of the ,secretary of the ,army1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary complies with the congressional reporting requirements applicable to the ,secretary in-- 7i7 section #aeje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cid note72 and 7ii7 section #agbc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cid note74 7,b7 ,navy ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 for the official travel of the ,secretary of the ,navy1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary complies with the congressional reporting requirements applicable to the ,secretary in-- 7i7 section #aeje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cid note72 and 7ii7 section #agbc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cid note74 7,c7 ,air ,force ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force1 for the official travel of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary complies with the congressional reporting requirements applicable to the ,secretary in-- 7i7 section #aeje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cid note72 and 7ii7 section #agbc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cid note74 7#c7 ,compliance requirement ,for the purposes of this subsection1 with respect to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and employees of the ,department of ,defense1 compliance with a congressional reporting requirement includes such submitting or otherwise providing1 as applicable1 each report1 briefing1 and other written material the ,secretary of ,defense1 such ,secretary of a military department1 or such employee of the ,department of ,defense1 as applicable1 is required to have submitted or otherwise provided under such unmet congressional reporting requirement prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act that has not been submitted or otherwise provided4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term congressional reporting requirement means a requirement to submit or otherwise provide a report1 briefing1 or any other written material or oral presentation to ,congress or any congressional committee2 7#b7 the term ,department employee means an employee of the ,department of ,defense1 other than an employee in a military department2 and 7#c7 the term military department has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aece4 ,prohibition on disestablishment or merger of officer career paths within the ,cyber ,branch of the ,united ,states ,army ,beginning on and after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army is prohibited from any actions to disestablish or merge the ,cyber ,warfare ,officer and ,cyber ,electromagnetic ,warfare ,officer career paths within the ,cyber ,branch of the ,united ,states ,army4 #aecf4 ,independent evaluation regarding potential establishment of ,united ,states ,cyber ,force 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 conduct the evaluation under subsection 7b7 and submit the report under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 by not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,under an agreement between the ,secretary and the ,national ,academies entered into pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies shall conduct an evaluation regarding the advisability of-- 7,a7 establishing a separate ,armed ,force in the ,department of ,defense dedicated to operations in the cyber domain 7in this section referred to as the ,united ,states ,cyber ,force72 or 7,b7 refining and further evolving the current organizational approach for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 which is based on the ,special ,operations ,command model4 7#b7 ,scope ,the evaluation conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include consideration of-- 7,a7 the potential establishment of a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force as a separate ,armed ,force in the ,department of ,defense commensurate with the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force1 for the purpose of organizing1 training1 and equipping the personnel required to enable and conduct operations in the cyber domain through positions aligned to the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and other unified combatant commands2 7,b7 a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force able to devise and implement recruiting and retention policies specific to the range of skills and career fields required to enable and conduct cyberspace operations1 as determined by the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and other unified combatant commands2 7,c7 the performance and efficacy of the ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense in satisfying the requirements of the current ,force ,generation ,model to enable and conduct operations in the cyber domain through positions aligned to the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and other unified combatant commands2 7,d7 the historical performance and efficacy of the ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense in devising and implementing recruitment and retention policies specific to the range of skills and career fields required to enable and conduct cyberspace operations1 as determined by the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and other unified combatant commands2 7,e7 potential and recommended delineations of responsibility between the other ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense and a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force with respect to network management1 resourcing1 and operations2 7,f7 potential and recommended delineations of responsibility with respect to organizing1 training1 and equipping members of the ,cyberspace ,operations ,forces1 not serving in positions aligned under the ,cyber ,mission ,force1 to the extent necessary to support network management and operations2 7,g7 views and perspectives of members of the ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense1 in each grade1 serving in the ,cyber ,mission ,force with experience in operational work roles 7as defined by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command71 and military and civilian leaders across the ,department regarding the establishment of a ,cyber ,force2 7,h7 the extent to which each of the other ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense is formed towards1 and organized around1 operations within a given warfighting domain1 and the potential applicability of such formation and organizing constructs to a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force with respect to the cyber domain2 7,i7 findings from previous relevant assessments1 analyses1 and studies conducted by the ,secretary1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 or other entities determined relevant by the ,national ,academies on the establishment of a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force2 7,j7 the organizing constructs for effective and operationally mature cyber forces of foreign countries1 and the relevance of such constructs to the potential creation of a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force2 7,k7 lessons learned from the creation of the ,united ,states ,space ,force that should be applied to the creation of a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force2 7,l7 recommendations for approaches to the creation of a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force that would minimize disruptions to ,department of ,defense cyber operations2 7,m7 the histories of the ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense1 including an analysis of the conditions that preceded the establishment of each new ,armed ,force in the ,department of ,defense established since #aijj2 7,n7 a comparison between the potential service secretariat leadership structures for a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force1 including but not limited to1 establishing the ,united ,states ,cyber ,force within an existing military department2 and 7,o7 the cumulative potential costs and effects associated with the establishment for a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force4 7#c7 ,considerations ,the evaluation conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include an evaluation how a potential ,united ,states ,cyber ,force dedicated to the cyber domain would compare in performance and efficacy to the current model with respect to the following functions3 7,a7 ,organizing1 training1 and equipping the size of a force necessary to satisfy existing and projected requirements of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,harmonizing training requirements and programs in support of cyberspace operations4 7,c7 ,recruiting and retaining qualified officers and enlisted members of the ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense at the levels necessary to execute cyberspace operations4 7,d7 ,using reserve component forces in support of cyberspace operations4 7,e7 ,sustaining persistent force readiness4 7,f7 ,acquiring and providing cyber capabilities in support of cyberspace operations4 7,g7 ,establishing pay parity among members of the ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense serving in and qualified for work roles in support of cyberspace operations4 7,h7 ,establishing pay parity among civilians serving in and qualified for work roles in support of cyberspace operations4 7,i7 ,establishing advancement parity for members of the ,armed ,forces in the ,department of ,defense serving in and qualified for work roles in support of cyberspace operations4 7,j7 ,establishing advancement parity for civilians serving in and qualified for work roles in support of cyberspace operations4 7,k7 ,developing professional military education content and curricula focused on the cyber domain4 7,l7 ,providing robust and unique legal support to current and future operations in the cyber domain4 7,m7 ,offering medical support to address unique psychological strains as a result of high operational tempo for cyberspace operations4 7#d7 ,comparison to present model ,the evaluation required under subsection 7b7 shall include an analysis and consideration of how refining and further evolving the current organizational approach for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 as presently modeled on ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 may serve more optimally than a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force relative to each of the elements identified in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7#e7 ,unified combatant command defined ,in this subsection1 the term unified combatant command has the meaning given such term in section #afa7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,support from federally funded research and development center 7#a7 ,in general ,upon a request from the ,national ,academies1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center described in paragraph 7#b7 under which such federally funded research and development center shall support the ,national ,academies in conducting the evaluation under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,federally funded research and development center described ,a federally funded research and development center described in this paragraph is a federally funded research and development center the staff of which includes subject matter experts with appropriate security clearances and expertise in-- 7,a7 cyber warfare2 7,b7 personnel management2 7,c7 military training processes2 and 7,d7 acquisition management4 7d7 ,access to ,department of ,defense personnel1 information1 and resources ,under an agreement entered into between the ,secretary and the ,national ,academies under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the ,secretary shall agree to provide to the ,national ,academies access to such personnel1 information1 and resources of the ,department of ,defense as may determined necessary by the ,national ,academies in furtherance of the conduct of the evaluation under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 if the ,secretary refuses to provide such access1 or any other major obstacle to such access occurs1 the ,national ,academies shall agree to notify1 not later seven days after the date of such refusal or other occurrence1 the congressional defense committees4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission to ,congress ,under an agreement entered into between the ,secretary and the ,national ,academies under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies1 not later than #bgj days after the date of the execution of the agreement1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the findings of the ,national ,academies with respect to the evaluation under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,prohibition against interference ,no personnel of the ,department of ,defense1 nor any other officer or employee of the ,united ,states ,government 7including the executive branch of the ,united ,states ,government7 may interfere1 exert undue influence1 or in any way seek to alter the findings of the ,national ,academies specified in paragraph 7#a7 prior to the submission thereof under such paragraph4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #aecg4 ,oversight and reporting on the ,mission ,partner ,environment and associated activities within the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,biannual briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and every six months thereafter until ,october #a1 #bjcj1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the head of the ,information ,security ,risk ,management ,committee of the ,department of ,defense1 the director of the ,mission ,partner ,capability ,office1 the ,executive ,agent for the ,mission ,partner ,environment1 and a senior military service representative for each of the ,armed ,forces shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the ,mission ,partner ,environment and related activities within the ,department of ,defense1 including the modernization of the ,mission ,partner ,environment4 7#b7 ,combatant commands ,a senior representative from each unified combatant command shall attend and participate in each briefing required by paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of all efforts of the ,department of ,defense for the ,mission ,partner ,environment4 7#b7 ,a description of the overall progress on implementation and modernization of ,mission ,partner ,environment across the entirety of the ,department of ,defense as of the date of the briefing and1 for each such briefing after the first such briefing1 the progress made on such implementation and modernization since the preceding briefing under such subsection4 7#c7 ,an explanation of any changes in policy necessary to execute on ,mission ,partner ,environment1 including changes made during the period covered by the briefing and changes that are planned as of the time of the briefing4 7#d7 ,an explanation of any changes to the governance of the ,mission ,partner ,environment within the ,department of ,defense1 including changes made during the period covered by the briefing and changes that are planned as of the time of the briefing4 7#e7 ,a detailed programmatic table of the funding for the combined joint all-domain command and control efforts of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and the military departments1 as set forth in the budget of the ,president most recently submitted to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the terms ,defense ,agency and military departments have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the term ,mission ,partner ,environment means the operating framework enabling command and control1 information sharing1 and the exchange of data between the ,department of ,defense and partners and allies of the ,united ,states participating in a military or other operation for the purposes of planning and executing such operation through the use of common standards governance and procedures1 including activities the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 military departments1 unified combatant commands 7as defined in section #afa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 and ,defense ,agencies relating to the operation1 modernization1 implementation1 or oversight of1 or resourcing of networks or applications designed for such framework2 and 7#c7 the term unified combatant command has the meaning given such term in section #afa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aech4 ,department of ,defense use of large language models 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 shall coordinate and accelerate the adoption of large language models by the ,department of ,defense by improving the access and quality of the existing structured and unstructured data of the ,department to ensure such data is immediately ready to use in conjunction with machine learning applications being developed1 tested1 or in production by the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,duties of ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer ,the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall--- 7#a7 develop a list of large language model use cases for defense and intelligence applications1 including cases that have the potential to support personnel and manpower1 operations1 intelligence1 logistics1 strategic planning1 command and control1 joint force development1 and force structure1 transform business processes1 and improve non-mission capable rates2 7#b7 develop and make available to the ,secretary tooling to ingest and transform natural language1 and other types of unstructured data1 into formats compatible with commercially available large language models2 and 7#c7 provide access to capabilities1 such as data preparation1 for elements within the ,department of ,defense that are necessary for use with large language models4 7c7 ,contracting ,authorities ,and ,limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer may enter into contracts with private-sector entities1 as appropriate1 to carry out the requirements of subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer may coordinate with other elements of the ,department of ,defense with contracting authority as required to carry out the duties described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,semiannual ,briefings ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than semiannually thereafter1 the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation of this section4 #aeci4 ,report on ,state ,national ,guard cyber units ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility of establishing a cyber unit in every ,national ,guard of a ,state to ensure the ability of a ,state to quickly respond to cyber-attacks in such ,state4 #aedj4 ,report on user activity monitoring programs of the ,department of ,defense ,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 user activity monitoring programs of the ,department of ,defense4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the implementation and enforcement of the requirements of section #aecg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note2 ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #egj72 7#b7 a detailed description of the status of user activity monitoring on the ,non-classified ,internet ,protocol ,router ,network2 7#c7 a comprehensive accounting of the funds made available funds made available for user activity monitoring on the ,non-classified ,internet ,protocol ,router ,network in fiscal years #bjbb1 #bjbc1 and #bjbd2 and 7#d7 information on how any such user activity monitoring programs might deviate from the minimum standards outlined in-- 7,a7 the ,national ,insider ,threat ,policy and ,minimum ,standards for ,executive ,branch ,insider ,threat ,programs2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,national ,security ,systems ,directive #ejd 7issued on ,february #d1 #bjad1 relating to the protection of national security systems from insider threats72 or 7,c7 the ,department of ,defense ,directive #ebje4af 7issued on ,september #cj1 #bjad1 relating to the insider threat program of the ,department of ,defense74 ,,xvi ,space ,activities1 ,strategic ,programs1 and ,intelligence ,matters ,a ,space ,activities #afja4 ,authority to build capacity for space domain awareness and space operations ,section #ccc7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,space domain awareness and defensive space operations4 4 #afjb4 ,establishment of the ,commercial ,augmentation ,space ,reserve 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ifc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #iecb the following new section3 #ieca4 ,commercial ,augmentation ,space ,reserve4 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish and carry out a program to be known as the ,commercial ,augmentation ,space ,reserve program4 ,under the program1 the ,secretary may include in a contract for the procurement of space products or services one or more provisions under which a qualified contractor agrees to provide additional space products or services to the ,department of ,defense on an as-needed basis under circumstances determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,authority to contract ,subject to subsection 7c71 and the extent that funds are otherwise available for obligation1 the ,secretary may contract with any qualified contractor for space products or services in support of the ,commercial ,augmentation ,space ,reserve ,program as described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,security measures ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 ensure that each contract under1 and qualified contractor participating in1 the program complies with an applicable security measures1 including any security measures required under the ,national ,industrial ,security program 7or any successor to such program72 and 7#b7 may establish and implement such additional security measures as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,commitment of space products or services as a business factor ,the ,secretary may1 in determining the quantity of business to be received under a space product or services contract under subsection 7a71 use as a factor the relative amount of space product or service committed to the ,commercial ,augmentation ,space ,reserve by the qualified contractor involved4 7e7 ,waiver of certain provisions of law ,in a time of war or national emergency1 the ,secretary may waive the requirements of chapter #bga of this title or the provisions of subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #aejb of title #da with respect to a contract under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term space products or services means commercial products and commercial services 7as those terms are defined in section #b4aja of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 and noncommercial products and noncommercial services offered by commercial companies that operate to1 through1 or from space1 including any required terrestrial ground1 support1 and network systems and associated services that can be used to support military functions and missions4 7#b7 ,the term citizen of the ,united ,states means-- 7,a7 an individual who is a citizen of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 a partnership each of whose partners is an individual who is citizen of the ,united ,states2 or 7,c7 a corporation or association organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the term qualified contractor means a contractor that is a citizen of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,study and report 7#a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study on-- 7,a7 the availability and adequacy of commercial insurance to protect the financial interests of contractors providing support services to space-related operations and activities of the ,department of ,defense1 taking into account the risks that may be anticipated to arise from such support2 7,b7 the adequacy of any existing authorities under ,federal law that would enable the ,federal ,government to protect such interests in the event commercial space insurance is not available or not available on reasonable terms2 and 7,c7 potential options for ,government-provided insurance similar to existing aviation and maritime insurance programs under titles #di and #df of the ,united ,states ,code1 respectively4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #afjc4 ,modifications to ,national ,security ,space ,launch program 7a7 ,extension of policy on contracts for launch services ,section #afja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking phase two contracts and inserting the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program4 7b7 ,notification of changes in phase three acquisition strategy ,not later than seven days before implementing any modification to the final phase three acquisition strategy under the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees notice of the proposed modification together with an explanation of the reasons for such modification4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the congressional intelligence committees 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc774 7#b7 ,the term final phase three acquisition strategy means the acquisition strategy for phase three of the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program1 as approved by the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration on ,march #d1 #bjbd4 7#c7 ,the term phase three has the meaning given that term in section #afja7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aah-ga2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf note74 #afjd4 ,modifications to space contractor responsibility watch list ,section #afab of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,air ,force2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,commander of the ,air ,force ,space and ,missile ,systems ,center and inserting ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration2 and 7,b7 by striking contracts each place it appears and inserting transactions2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,commander and inserting ,assistant ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking a contract and inserting under a transaction2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,commander and inserting ,assistant ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking ,commander and inserting ,assistant ,secretary2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,commander each place it appears and inserting ,assistant ,secretary2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking contracts and inserting contractors2 7ii7 by striking award a contract to and inserting enter into a transaction with2 and 7iii7 by striking ,air ,force and inserting ,space ,force2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking a contract and inserting a transaction2 7ii7 by striking prime contract value and inserting overall value of the transaction2 and 7iii7 by striking ,air ,force ,space and ,missile ,systems ,center and inserting ,space ,force2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,commander and inserting ,assistant ,secretary2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term contractor means any individual or entity that enters into a transaction4 7#b7 ,the term transaction means a contract1 grant1 cooperative agreement1 or other transaction4 4 #afje4 ,annual briefing on commercial space strategy of the ,space ,force 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that the strategy of the ,space ,force titled ,u4,s4 ,space ,force ,commercial ,space ,strategy published in ,april #bjbd1 indicates that the ,space ,force intends to focus future efforts and resources on the following mission areas3 7#a7 ,satellite communications4 7#b7 ,space domain awareness4 7#c7 ,space access mobility and logistics4 7#d7 ,tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and tracking4 7#e7 ,space based environmental monitoring4 7#f7 ,cyberspace operations4 7#g7 ,command and control4 7#h7 ,positioning1 navigation1 and timing4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,space ,force should continue to pursue partnerships with the commercial space industry of the ,united ,states to create a true hybrid architecture that provides increased capabilities and resilience2 7#b7 in assessing the potential use of commercial solutions to support space domain awareness1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations should consider-- 7,a7 conducting-- 7i7 dynamic rendezvous and proximity operations1 cooperative and noncooperative non-earth imaging1 and noncooperative rendezvous and proximity operations with resident space objects2 and 7ii7 routine characterization1 anomaly-resolution1 and broad metric observations of resident space objects2 7,b7 entering into long term purchase arrangements for data and services to support space domain awareness2 and 7,c7 functionally supporting an enterprise architecture for space command and control and space domain awareness2 7#c7 in developing and fulfilling requirements relating to space access mobility and logistics1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations should consider the use of commercial solutions such as-- 7,a7 geostationary commercial services for life extension1 refueling1 and end of life mission disposal2 7,b7 orbital sustainment and mission extension capabilities2 7,c7 maneuver services for unprepared clients in geostationary earth orbit2 and 7,d7 nontraditional concepts for dynamic space operations like electromechanical acceleration platforms2 and 7#d7 the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration should continue to engage with the congressional defense committees on any changes to acquisition authorities that are needed to better integrate commercial space capabilities within existing and future ,government architectures4 7c7 ,briefing required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbi is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 in coordination with ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes the information described in paragraph 7#b7 with respect to each mission area specified in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each mission area specified in subsection 7a7 for the fiscal year concerned1 the following3 7,a7 ,of the funds requested for the mission area1 the percentage that are expected to be used to fulfill requirements through the provision of commercial solutions compared to the percentage that are expected to be used to fulfill such requirements through programs of record4 7,b7 ,a description of the requirements for each mission area and an explanation of whether and how the use of commercial solutions has been considered for fulfilling such requirements4 7,c7 ,a description of any training or wargaming exercises that are expected to integrate commercial solutions and include the participation of providers of such solutions4 7,d7 ,any force designs of the ,space ,warfighting ,analysis ,center for which commercial solutions were considered as part of a force design analysis from the previous fiscal year4 7,e7 ,an update on the status of any efforts to integrate commercial systems into respective ,government architecture4 7,f7 ,with respect to the contracts entered into to support the mission area-- 7i7 the number of such contracts2 7ii7 the types of contracts used2 7iii7 the length of time covered by such contracts2 and 7iv7 the amount of funds committed under such contracts4 7d7 ,commercial solutions defined ,in this section1 the term commercial solutions includes commercial products1 commercial services1 and providers of such products and services4 #afjf4 ,pilot program to demonstrate hybrid space architecture 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 efforts that leverage commercial space systems1 space systems of the ,united ,states ,government1 and ,government space systems of allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 enhance resiliency and capabilities for data and communications paths for global national security and allied operations2 7#b7 hybrid space architectures that leverage a mixture of the space assets described in paragraph 7#a7 with dynamic operations across multiple constellations are critical to modern warfighting and implementing new warfighting concepts like joint all-domain command and control2 7#c7 the integration of space and ground infrastructure across secure cloud computing platforms to collect1 move1 and process data are critical first steps to establishing the foundation necessary to manage and control this future hybrid space architecture2 7#d7 efforts that are ongoing within the ,defense ,innovation ,unit and the ,space ,force are important and foundational to both inform and align with other key ,department of ,defense-wide initiatives2 and 7#e7 alignment and integration with broader efforts across the ,department is essential4 7b7 ,program required ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbe1 the ,commander of the ,space ,systems ,command of the ,space ,force shall carry out a pilot program to demonstrate a hybrid space architecture4 7c7 ,requirements and considerations ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7b71 the ,commander the ,space ,systems ,command shall include in the hybrid space architecture at least one military satellite communications system1 such as the ,wideband ,global ,satcom system or the ,micro ,geostationary ,earth ,orbit system4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the hybrid space architecture developed under the pilot program under subsection 7b7 and a summary of the results of the program as of the date of the briefing2 and 7#b7 a plan for supporting the transition of the hybrid space architecture efforts to a program of record within the ,space ,force and the ,space ,systems ,command4 7e7 ,hybrid space architecture ,the term hybrid space architecture means network of integrated ,united ,states ,government1 allied ,government1 and commercially owned and operated capabilities both for on-orbit constellations and ground systems4 #afjg4 ,middle ,east integrated space and satellite security assessment 7a7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall conduct an assessment of space and satellite security for the purpose of identifying mechanisms1 such as improved multilateral data sharing agreements1 that may be implemented to better protect ally and partner countries in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command from hostile activities conducted by adversaries against space systems of the ,united ,states or such countries4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the threats posed to the ,united ,states and ally or partner countries in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command by adversaries1 including ,iran and its proxies1 from conducting hostile activities-- 7i7 against space systems of the ,united ,states or such countries2 and 7ii7 using capabilities originating from the space domain4 7,b7 ,a description of progress made in-- 7i7 advancing the integration of countries in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command1 including ,israel1 into existing multilateral space and satellite security partnerships2 and 7ii7 establishing such partnerships with such countries4 7,c7 ,a description of efforts among ally and partner countries in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command to coordinate intelligence1 reconnaissance1 and surveillance capabilities and indicators and warnings with respect to the threats described in subparagraph 7,a71 and a description of factors limiting the effectiveness of such efforts4 7,d7 ,an assessment of current gaps in the ability of the ,department of ,defense to provide space situational awareness for allies and partners in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command4 7,e7 ,a description of multilateral space situational awareness data-sharing agreements and an integrated space and satellite security architecture that would improve collective security in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command4 7,f7 ,a description of current and planned efforts to engage ally and partner countries in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command in establishing such a multilateral space situational awareness data-sharing agreement and an integrated space and satellite security architecture4 7,g7 ,a description of key challenges in achieving integrated space and satellite security described in paragraph 7#a7 using the metrics identified in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7,h7 ,recommendations for development and the implementation of an integrated space and satellite security strategy based on such metrics4 7,i7 ,a cost estimate of establishing an integrated space and satellite security strategy1 and an assessment of the resources that could be contributed by ally and partner countries of the ,united ,states to establish and strengthen such capabilities4 7,j7 ,other matters the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 7#c7 ,metrics ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify and propose metrics to assess progress in the implementation of the assessment required by paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report 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 appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,protection of sensitive information ,any activity carried out under this section shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #afjh4 ,plan for improvement of ,space ,force satellite control network 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration1 shall prepare a comprehensive plan for modernizing the satellite control network of the ,space ,force4 ,the plan shall include-- 7#a7 the actions and resources needed to modernize and sustain a resilient1 multi-mission1 multi-orbit satellite control network for the ,space ,force2 7#b7 life-cycle sustainment measures that include technical refresh efforts to enable dynamic space operations2 7#c7 assessments of current and planned architectural hardware capabilities1 across the range of classification levels1 and an explanation of how such capabilities are expected to be addressed in future budget requests2 7#d7 plans for incorporating commercial capabilities into the network1 as appropriate2 and 7#e7 mechanisms through which the ,space ,force may use existing funding to accelerate the rapid adoption of capabilities and life-cycle sustainment efforts to quickly modernize the satellite control network4 7b7 ,final report ,following completion of the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that contains the plan4 7c7 ,quarterly progress briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a quarterly basis thereafter until the date on which the report is submitted under subsection 7b71 the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of the development of the plan under subsection 7a74 #afji4 ,briefing on space-related waveform and datalink capabilities 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 procurement of resilient waveform and datalink capabilities is crucial to fielding operationally relevant and interoperable architectures2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense should take such actions as are necessary to ensure that all covered communications and datalink waveforms purchased or authorized for use in1 from1 or to ,space1 effectively operate on at least two different hardware network architectures1 including field programable gate arrays and central processing units4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration shall jointly provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on a plan to resource and enable an architecture to connect1 with operationally relevant interoperability1 the following3 7#a7 ,communication architectures of the ,space ,force1 including the ,space ,development ,agency ,proliferated ,warfighter ,space ,architecture and the ,united ,states ,space ,force ,satellite ,control ,network4 7#b7 ,protected tactical enterprise services of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,evolved strategic satellite communications4 7#d7 ,narrowband satellite communications4 7#e7 ,wideband satellite communications4 7#f7 ,such other systems as the ,chief and ,assistant ,secretary determine appropriate4 #afji;,a4 ,report on capabilities in cislunar space 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that there is a need for comprehensive cislunar space domain awareness capabilities to ensure the safety of flight of civil and commercial missions in cislunar space4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a description of-- 7#a7 requirements for cislunar space domain awareness capabilities2 7#b7 the plan of ,department of ,defense for researching and developing technologies for cislunar space domain awareness2 and 7#c7 the progress of the ,department in coordinating with the ,cislunar ,technology ,strategy ,interagency ,working ,group to achieve the objectives set forth in the publication of the ,working ,group titled ,national ,cislunar ,science and ,technology ,strategy and dated ,november #bjbb4 #afji;,b4 ,sense of ,congress on the development of very low earth orbit spacecraft ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,space ,force has demonstrated its commitment to building a resilient1 safe1 and secure space architecture and incorporating transformational commercially developed space technologies in order to accelerate the fielding of capabilities1 including in very low earth orbit2 7#b7 advancements in propulsion systems1 materials science1 affordable launch costs1 and orbital management techniques have opened up new possibilities for utilizing very low earth orbit for various purposes1 including ultra-high-resolution reconnaissance1 low latency communication1 and improved space domain awareness2 7#c7 ,congress and the ,department of ,defense should continue to pursue the efforts described in paragraph 7#a7 in support of the ,national ,defense ,strategy and the ,commercial ,space ,strategy of the ,space ,force to accelerate the purposeful pursuit of hybrid space architectures2 and 7#d7 the ,space ,force should continue to scale up those efforts and further explore the benefits of very low earth orbit spacecraft development to improve responsiveness1 enhance image resolution1 generate orbital diversity1 and increase resilience against space debris and other threats4 #afji;,c4 ,report on ,space ,force use of nuclear thermal propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion space vehicles ,the ,chief of the ,space ,force shall submit to ,congress a report on the use by the ,space ,force of nuclear thermal propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion space vehicles4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of how the ,space ,force uses such vehicles2 7#b7 a description of how the ,space ,force plans to use such vehicles in the future2 and 7#c7 an identification of any potential benefits that such vehicles can provide to bolster the national security of the ,united ,states4 ,b ,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities #afaa4 ,extension and modification of authority to engage in certain commercial activities as security for intelligence collection activities ,section #dca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 7,a7 be pre-coordinated with the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency using procedures mutually agreed upon by the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director2 and 7,b7 where appropriate1 be supported by the ,director2 and 4 #afab4 ,expansion of authority to execute warrants and make arrests to special agents of ,army ,counterintelligence ,command ,section #gcgg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by inserting and ,counterintelligence ,command after ,criminal ,investigation ,command2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking who is a special agent and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting the following3 who is-- 7#a7 a special agent of the ,army ,criminal ,investigation ,command 7or a successor to that command7 whose duties include conducting1 supervising1 or coordinating investigations of criminal activity in programs and operations of the ,department of the ,army2 or 7#b7 a special agent of the ,army ,counterintelligence ,command 7or a successor to that command7 whose duties include conducting1 supervising1 or coordinating counterintelligence investigations in programs and operations of the ,department of the ,army4 4 #afac4 ,sensitive compartmented information facility accreditation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security shall1 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbi-- 7#a7 assign responsibility to the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency for the accreditation of sensitive compartmented information facilities for all components of the ,department of ,defense1 including the military departments1 except with respect to the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office1 and the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency2 and 7#b7 ensure that the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency has the appropriate staff to successfully carry out such responsibility4 7b7 ,notification with respect to resource requirements ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security shall notify the congressional intelligence committees and the congressional defense committees with respect to the resource requirements for the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency to carry out the accreditation responsibility under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,submission of report to ,congress ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security shall1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office1 and the ,director of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 on the feasibility of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency assuming accreditation responsibility with respect to sensitive compartmented information facilities for the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office1 and the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency by ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 7d7 ,congressional intelligence committees defined ,in this section1 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 ,c ,nuclear ,forces #afba4 ,modification of requirements and authorities relating to the nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile 7a7 ,,fy#bc ,,ndaa ,section #afdb7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bide7 is amended by striking ,w#hj-d warhead each place it appears and inserting1 ,w#hj-d ,,alt warhead 7or an alternative warhead74 7b7 ,,fy#bd ,,ndaa ,section #afdj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #eie7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking nuclear weapon project for the ,w#hj-d ,,alt warhead and inserting nuclear weapon system project with the ,w#hj-d ,,alt warhead 7or an alternative warhead in accordance subsection 7e772 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,w#hj-d ,,alt warhead2 and inserting nuclear weapon system2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the ,w#hj-d ,,alt nuclear weapon project and inserting such nuclear weapon system project2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,w#hj-d ,,alt project and inserting nuclear weapon system project described in subsection 7a77#c72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7g7 as subsections 7f7 through 7h72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,selection of a nuclear weapon system with an alternative warhead 7#a7 ,briefing and waiting period ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a nuclear weapons system project with an alternative warhead to the ,w#hj-d ,,alt warhead1 if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes-- 7i7 a description of the alternative warhead to be developed under the project2 7ii7 an estimate and description of the balance among the costs1 schedule1 and programmatic impacts for the research1 development1 and production of such alternative warhead2 7iii7 an explanation of the reasons the ,secretary intends to develop a nuclear weapon system with such alternative warhead instead of-- 7,i7 the ,w#hj-d ,,alt warhead2 or 7,,ii7 any other warhead options that may have been considered2 7iv7 a written certification from the ,secretary that the nuclear weapon system with the alternative warhead is expected-- 7,i7 to more favorably balance cost1 schedule1 and programmatic impacts than the nuclear weapons system with the ,w#hj-d ,,alt warhead2 7,,ii7 to enable the nuclear armed1 sea-launched cruise missile to achieve initial operational capability faster than directed by subsection 7b72 and 7,,iii7 to enable a more military effective nuclear armed1 sea-launched cruise missile than would otherwise be achievable using the ,w#hj-d ,,alt warhead2 and 7,b7 a period of #de days has elapsed following the date on which such briefing was submitted4 7#b7 ,form of briefing ,the briefing under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 may be submitted in classified form4 4 #afbb4 ,long-term plan for strategic nuclear forces during delivery vehicle transition 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and biennially thereafter through #bjca1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for deployed strategic nuclear warheads over the covered period1 during which changes are expected to be made to strategic delivery systems4 7b7 ,elements ,each plan under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a baseline strategy for maintaining a minimum of #a1eej nuclear warheads deployed on land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles1 submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles1 and counted for deployed heavy bombers 7as defined under the ,new ,,start ,treaty7 during the covered period4 7#b7 ,for each year of the covered period1 an estimate of the number of available strategic delivery systems1 by type1 and the number of deployed warheads associated with such systems4 7#c7 ,a summary of operational considerations1 including1 as necessary1 the identification of areas in which greater risk is being accepted4 7#d7 ,a description of contingency plans in the event of reduced strategic delivery system availability due to programmatic delays1 aging1 or other such factors4 7#e7 ,a review of the importance and impact of nuclear risk and reduction arms control4 7#f7 ,any other matters the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command determines appropriate for inclusion in the plan4 7c7 ,coordination ,in preparing each plan required under this section1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall coordinate with-- 7#a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7#b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy2 and 7#c7 the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7d7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,the term covered period means the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbh1 and ending on ,january #a1 #bjcf4 7#b7 ,the term ,new ,,start ,treaty means the ,treaty between the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,russian ,federation on ,measures for the ,further ,reduction and ,limitation of ,strategic ,offensive ,arms1 signed on ,april #h1 #bjaj1 and entered into force on ,february #e1 #bjaa4 7#c7 ,the term strategic delivery system means land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles1 submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles1 long range air-launched cruise missiles1 and nuclear-capable heavy bomber aircraft4 #afbc4 ,limitations on use of funds to dismantle ,b#hc-a nuclear gravity bomb 7a7 ,limitation on travel expenses ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering for travel expenses1 not more than #hj percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees the proposed strategy required by paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 of section #afgd of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc74 7b7 ,limitation on use to dismantle ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,department of ,energy may be used to dismantle ,b#hc-a nuclear gravity bombs4 7c7 ,exceptions ,the limitation on the use of funds under subsection 7b7 shall not apply-- 7#a7 if the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that-- 7,a7 the use of funds described in such subsection to dismantle ,b#hc-a nuclear gravity bombs is in the best interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 there are no gaps as of the date of the submission of such certification in the strategic deterrence posture of the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 with respect to the dismantlement of ,b#hc-a nuclear gravity bombs for the purpose of supporting safety and surveillance1 sustainment1 life extension or modification programs for the ,b#hc-a or other weapons currently in1 or planned to become part of1 the nuclear weapons stockpile of the ,united ,states4 #afbd4 ,prohibition on reduction of 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 #bjbe 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 interncontinenal ballistic missile 7previously referred to as the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon74 #afbe4 ,conditional requirements for ,sentinel missile program 7a7 ,in general ,in the event that the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment elects not to terminate and certifies the continuation of the ,sentinel missile program pursuant to section #dcgf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 then prior to finalizing a revised ,milestone ,b approval for the program the ,under ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable that-- 7#a7 the contract structure for the program allows for maximum ,federal ,government oversight of-- 7,a7 the ,aerospace ,vehicle ,segment program area2 7,b7 the ,launch ,control ,center program area2 and 7,c7 the ,launch ,control ,facility program area2 7#b7 such ,federal ,government oversight includes ,federal ,government control of-- 7,a7 preliminary and critical design reviews entrance criteria1 exit criteria2 and 7,b7 certification of completion at the subsystem level through total system architecture2 and 7#c7 there are opportunities for competition throughout the lifecycle of the revised program1 including competition across each of the program areas specified in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report ,if the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment certifies the continuation of the ,sentinel missile program as described in subsection 7a71 then not later than #ij days following the date of such certification1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes how the ,under ,secretary intends to meet the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of such subsection4 7c7 ,milestone ,b approval ,the term ,milestone ,b approval has the meaning given that term in section #dagb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afbf4 ,reports and briefings on recommendations of the ,congressional ,commission on the ,strategic ,posture of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,reports required ,on an annual basis during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,department of ,defense with respect to the implementation of recommendations made by the ,congressional ,commission on the ,strategic ,posture of the ,united ,states established under section #afhg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 that pertain to the ,department of ,defense4 ,each such report shall include-- 7#a7 for each such recommendation1 a determination of whether the ,secretary of ,defense intends to implement the recommendation2 7#b7 in the case of a recommendation the ,secretary intends to implement-- 7,a7 the intended timeline such implementation2 7,b7 the total amount of funding required for such implementation2 7,c7 a description of any additional resources or authorities the ,secretary determines is necessary for such implementation2 and 7,d7 the plan for such implementation2 7#c7 in the case of a recommendation the ,secretary determines is not advisable or feasible1 the analysis and justification of the ,secretary for making such determination2 and 7#d7 in the case of a recommendation the ,secretary determines the ,department is already implementing through a separate effort1 the analysis and justification of the ,secretary for such determination4 7b7 ,briefings required ,not less frequently than annually during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the progress of the ,secretary in analyzing and implementing the recommendations made by the ,congressional ,commission on the ,strategic ,posture of the ,united ,states with respect to the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 any programs1 projects1 or other activities of the ,department the ,secretary is carrying out as of such date to implement the recommendations of such ,congressional ,commission2 and 7#c7 the amount of funding provided for such programs1 projects1 and activities4 #afbg4 ,statement of policy with respect to nuclear weapons ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to maintain a human in the loop for all actions critical to informing and executing decisions by the ,president with respect to nuclear weapon employment4 #afbh4 ,expansion of nuclear long range standoff capability 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may use amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbe for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force to reconvert the ,b-#eb bombers that had been modified to carry only conventional weapons to conform to the ,treaty between the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,russian ,federation on ,measures for the ,further ,reduction and ,limitation of ,strategic ,offensive ,arms signed on ,april #h1 #bjaj1 and entered into force on ,february #e1 #bjaa 7commonly known as the ,new ,,start ,treaty71 to be able to carry nuclear weapons4 7b7 ,conversion of ,b-#eb bombers 7#a7 ,start date ,not later than #cj days after the expiration of the ,new ,start ,treaty1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall commence the process of making available for nuclear certification the ,b-#eb bombers described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,completion date ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that the reconversion of ,b-#eb bombers described in subsection 7a7 is complete by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 7c7 ,funding profile for increased production of the long range standoff weapon ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the funding profile necessary1 by fiscal year1 to expand by one-third the planned purchase of the ,long ,range ,standoff ,weapon4 ,d ,missile ,defense ,programs #afca4 ,expansion of certain prohibitions relating to missile defense information and systems to apply to ,people's ,republic of ,china ,section #acj;h of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or the ,people's ,republic of ,china after the ,russian ,federation2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or the ,people's ,republic of ,china after the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting or the ,people's ,republic of ,china after the ,russian ,federation4 #afcb4 ,limitation on availability of funds with respect to certain missile defense system governance documents1 policies1 and procedures ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering for travel1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which such ,under ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that a notification to repeal1 replace1 or supersede the ,directive-type ,memorandum #bj-jjb has been submitted-- 7#a7 in accordance with section #bje7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 pursuant to section #affg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bje note74 #afcc4 ,additional missile defense site for protection of ,united ,states homeland 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that an additional continental ,united ,states interceptor site1 located at the ,department of ,defense's conditionally designated preferred site of ,fort ,drum1 ,new ,york1 is needed to enhance the protection of the ,united ,states homeland against potential long-range ballistic missiles originating from ,iran or ,north ,korea4 7b7 ,establishment of additional interceptor site ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency shall establish a fully operational third continental ,united ,states interceptor site on the ,east ,coast of the ,united ,states4 ,such site shall be established at a location optimized to support the defense of the homeland of the ,united ,states from emerging long-range ballistic missile threats4 7c7 ,coordination ,in establishing the interceptor site required under subsection 7b71 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency shall coordinate with the commander of the relevant combatant command4 7d7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 and on an annual basis thereafter1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report the includes the following3 7,a7 ,the status of the planning and design1 construction1 development1 and equipment requirements for the interceptor site required under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,the plan of the ,director for deploying additional missile defense sensor discrimination capabilities as required under section #afhd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbje note74 7#b7 ,plan and updates ,in the budget justification materials submitted in support of the budget of the ,department of ,defense 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjca1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency shall include-- 7,a7 a plan for establishing the interceptor site required under 7b72 and 7,b7 an update on the progress of the ,director in establishing such site4 ,e ,other ,matters #afda4 ,modification to annual assessment of budget with respect to electromagnetic spectrum operations capabilities ,section #ejc of chapter #be of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the development of a capability for modeling and simulating multi-domain joint electromagnetic spectrum operations to-- 7,a7 assess the ability of the joint force to conduct such operations in support of the operational plans of the combatant commands2 and 7,b7 inform improvements to such operations4 4 #afdb4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds 7a7 ,funding allocation ,of the #cej1aaf1jjj authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbe 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 delivery system threat reduction1 #g1jcf1jjj4 7#b7 ,for chemical security and elimination1 #bj1gag1jjj4 7#c7 ,for global nuclear security1 #cc1ffe1jjj4 7#d7 ,for biological threat reduction1 #bji1heh1jjj4 7#e7 ,for proliferation prevention1 #de1faj1jjj4 7#f7 ,for activities designated as ,other ,assessments_/,administration ,costs1 #cc1bcj1jjj4 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 #bjbe1 #bjbf1 and #bjbg4 #afdc4 ,report on roles and responsibilities relating to defense against hypersonic threats 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,hypersonic missile threats are expanding1 particularly threats posed by ,china and ,russia4 7#b7 ,to address those growing threats roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined and understood4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report describing the roles and responsibilities of organizations of ,department of ,defense with respect to defense against hypersonic threats4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of the roles and responsibilities of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the military departments1 the ,joint ,staff1 the combatant commands1 ,defense ,agencies1 and ,department of ,defense ,field ,activities with respect to defense against hypersonic threats4 7,b7 ,an assessment of any duplication of effort or gaps identified under paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,a recommendation with respect to designating a single entity with acquisition authority with respect to the capability to defend the homeland from hypersonic threats4 7,d7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 ,,xvii ,other ,defense ,matters ,a ,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations #agja4 ,modification of humanitarian assistance authority ,section #befa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting overseas before humanitarian purposes worldwide2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7f7 as subsections 7d7 through 7g71 respectively4 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,notice before provision of assistance 7#a7 ,if the ,secretary of ,defense uses the authority under subsection 7a7 to provide assistance for any program or activity in an amount in excess of #e1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional committees specified in subsection 7g7 notice in writing of the use of such authority in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 ,notice under this subsection shall include an identification of each of the following3 7,a7 ,the amount1 type1 and purpose of assistance to be provided and the recipient of the assistance4 7,b7 ,the goals and objectives of the assistance4 7,c7 ,the number and role of any members of the ,armed ,forces involved in the provision of the assistance4 7,d7 ,any other information the ,secretary determines is relevant4 7#b7 ,notice required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be provided-- 7,a7 not later than #ae days before the provision of assistance under subsection 7a7 using funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for a fiscal year for humanitarian assistance2 or 7,b7 not later than #dh hours after the provision of such assistance1 if the ,secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances that affect the national security of the ,united ,states exist4 2 7#d7 in subsections 7d7 and 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7f7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7g72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g7 as so redesignated1 by striking subsections 7c77#a7 and 7d7 and inserting subsections 7c77#a71 7d77#a71 and 7e74 #agjb4 ,exclusion of oceanographic research vessels from certain sourcing requirements ,section #gjiab7e77;,c7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 is amended by inserting 7except naval vessels which are oceanographic research vessels operated by academic institutions7 after facilities4 #agjc4 ,exemption under ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb for certain activities that may result in incidental take of ,rice's whale 7a7 ,exemption process required ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,secretary of ,defense1 as appropriate1 shall begin the process under section #aja7;f77#a7 of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acga7;f77#a77 to exempt from the requirements of that ,act1 as applicable1 training and testing activities1 including those that involve the use of live or inert impact weapons or aerial gunnery1 conducted by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force on the ,eglin ,gulf ,test and ,training ,range1 located at ,eglin ,air ,force ,base1 that may result in incidental take of the ,rice's whale 7,balaenoptera ricei74 7b7 ,notification requirement satisfied ,if the ,secretary of ,defense issues an exemption pursuant to subsection 7a7 the notification requirement under section #aja7;f77#d7 of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acga7;f77#d77 shall be deemed to be satisfied upon issuance of the exemption4 #agjd4 ,combatting illicit tobacco products 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 no exchange or commissary operated by or for a military resale entity shall offer for sale any ,,ends product or oral nicotine product unless the manufacturer of such product executes and delivers to the appropriate officer for each military resale entity a certification form for each ,,ends product or oral nicotine product offered for retail sale at an exchange or commissary that attests under penalty of perjury the following3 7#a7 ,the manufacturer has received a marketing granted order for such product under section #iaj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chg;j74 7#b7 ,the manufacturer submitted a timely filed premarket tobacco product application for such product1 and the application either remains under review by the ,secretary or has received a denial order that has been and remains stayed by the ,secretary or court order1 rescinded by the ,secretary1 or vacated by a court4 7b7 ,failure to submit certification ,a manufacturer shall submit the certification forms required in subsection 7a7 on an annual basis4 ,failure to submit such forms to a military resale entity as required under the preceding sentence shall result in the removal of the relevant ,,ends product or oral nicotine product from sale at such military resale entity4 7c7 ,certification contents 7#a7 ,in general ,a certification form required under subsection 7a7 shall separately list each brand name1 product name1 category 7such as e-liquid1 power unit1 device1 e-liquid cartridge1 e-liquid pod1 or disposable71 and flavor for each product that is sold offered for sale by the manufacturer submitting such form4 7#b7 ,other items ,a manufacturer shall1 when submitting a certification under subsection 7a71 include in that submission-- 7,a7 a copy of the publicly available marketing granted order under section #iaj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chg;j71 as redacted by the ,secretary and made available on the agency website2 7,b7 a copy of the acceptance letter issued under such section for a timely filed premarket tobacco product application2 or 7,c7 a document issued by ,secretary or by a court confirming that the premarket tobacco product application has received a denial order that has been and remains stayed by the ,secretary or court order1 rescinded by the ,secretary1 or vacated by a court4 7d7 ,development of forms and publication 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each military resale entity shall-- 7,a7 develop and make public the certification form such resale entity will require a manfacturer to submit to meet the requirement under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 provide instructions on how such certification form shall be submitted to the relevant military resale entity4 7#b7 ,submission in case of failure to publish form ,if a military resale entity fails to prepare and make public such certification form1 a manufacturer may submit information necessary to prove compliance with the requirements of this section4 7e7 ,changes to certification form ,a manufacturer that submits a certification form under subsection 7a7 shall notify each relevant military resale entity to which such certification was submitted not later than #cj days after making any material change to the certification form1 including-- 7#a7 the issuance or denial of a marketing authorization or other order by the ,secretary pursuant to section #iaj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chg;j72 or 7#b7 any other order or action by the ,secretary or any court that affects the ability of the ,,ends product or oral nicotine product to be introduced or delivered into interstate commerce for commercial distribution in the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,directory 7#a7 ,in general ,no later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 each military resale entity shall maintain and make publicly available on its official website a directory that lists all ,,ends product and oral nicotine product manufacturers and all product brand names1 categories 7such as e-liquid1 e-liquid cartridge1 e-liquid pod1 or disposable71 product names1 and flavors for which certification forms have been submitted and approved by the relevant military resale entity4 7#b7 ,updates ,each military resale entity shall-- 7,a7 update the directory under paragraph 7#a7 at least monthly to ensure accuracy2 and 7,b7 establish a process to provide each exchange or commissary notice of the initial publication of the directory and changes made to the directory in the prior month4 7#c7 ,exclusions and removals ,an ,,ends product or oral nicotine product shall not be included or retained in a directory of a military resale entity if the relevant military resale entity determines that any of the following apply3 7,a7 ,the manufacturer failed to provide a complete and accurate certification as required by this section4 7,b7 ,the manufacturer submitted a certification that does not comply with the requirements of this section4 7,c7 ,the information provided by the manufacturer in its certification contains false information1 material misrepresentations1 or omissions4 7#d7 ,notice required ,in the case of a removal of a product from a directory under paragraph 7#c71 the relevant military resale entity shall provide to the manufacturer involved notice and at least #cj days to cure deficiencies before removing the manufacturer or its products from the directory4 7#e7 ,effect of removal ,the ,,ends product or oral nicotine product of a manufacturer identified in a notice of removal under paragraph 7#c7 are1 beginning on the date that is #cj days after such removal1 subject to seizure1 forfeiture1 and destruction1 and may not be purchased or sold for retail sale at any exchange or commissary operated by or for a military resale entity4 7g7 ,definitons ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,,ends product ,the term ,,ends product-- 7,a7 means any non-combustible product that employs a heating element1 power source1 electronic circuit1 or other electronic1 chemical1 or mechanical means1 regardless of shape or size1 to produce vapor from nicotine in a solution2 7,b7 includes a consumable nicotine liquid solution suitable for use in such product1 whether sold with the product or separately2 and 7,c7 does not include any product regulated as a drug or device under chapter ,v of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cea et seq474 7#b7 ,military resale entities ,the term military resale entities means-- 7,a7 the ,defense ,commissary ,agency2 7,b7 the ,army and ,air ,force ,exchange ,service2 7,c7 the ,navy ,exchange ,service ,command2 and 7,d7 the ,marine ,corps ,exchange4 7#c7 ,oral nicotine product ,the term oral nicotine product means-- 7,a7 means any non-combustible product that contains nicotine that is intended to be placed in the oral cavity2 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 any ,,ends product2 7ii7 smokeless tobacco 7as defined in section #ijj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chg772 or 7iii7 any product regulated as a drug or device under chapter ,v of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cea et seq474 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs4 7#e7 ,timely filed premarket tobacco product application ,the term timely filed premarket tobacco product application means an application that was submitted under section #iaj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chg;j7 on or before ,september #i1 #bjbj1 and accepted for filing with respect to an ,,ends product or oral nicotine product containing nicotine marketed in the ,united ,states as of ,august #h1 #bjaf4 #agje4 ,prohibition on use of funds from constructing or maintaining pier off the coast of ,gaza 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,department of ,defense may be used to-- 7#a7 construct1 maintain1 or repair a pier off the coast of ,gaza2 7#b7 transport humanitarian aid to a pier off the coast of ,gaza1 or to any other location from where such aid will be transported to a pier off the coast of ,gaza2 or 7#c7 deploy members of the ,armed ,forces for the purposes or paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,rule of construction ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to the use of funds to deconstruct and remove any existing pier off the coast of ,gaza4 #agjf4 ,prohibition of funds to ,,ccp entities ,none of the funds authorized by this ,act or otherwise made available by this ,act may be made available to any entity based in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or any company whose beneficial ownership is ,chinese4 #agjg4 ,limitation on funds ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to provide funding to support1 directly or indirectly-- 7#a7 the ,wuhan ,institute of ,virology located in the ,city of ,wuhan in the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7#b7 the ,eco,health ,alliance1 ,inc42 7#c7 any laboratory owned or controlled by the government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,republic of ,cuba1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,bolivarian ,republic of ,venezuela under the regime of ,nicolas ,maduro ,moros1 or any other country determined by the ,secretary of ,state to be a foreign adversary2 or 7#d7 gain-of-function research of concern4 #agjh4 ,prohibition on assistance for building in1 or rebuilding ,gaza ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available to the ,secretary of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbe may be made available to build in or rebuild the ,gaza strip on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #agji4 ,limitation on use of funds for production of films and prohibition on use of such funds for films subject to conditions on content or altered for screening in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or at the request of the ,chinese ,communist ,party 7a7 ,limitation on use of funds ,the ,secretary may only authorize the provision of technical support or access to an asset controlled by or related to the ,department of ,defense to enter into a contract relating to the production or funding of a film by a ,united ,states company if the ,united ,states company1 as a condition of receiving the support or access-- 7#a7 provides to the ,secretary a list of all films produced or funded by that company1 the content of which has been submitted1 during the shorter of the preceding #aj-year period or the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to an official of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7referred to in this section as the ,,prc7 or the ,chinese ,communist ,party 7referred to in this section as the ,,ccp7 for evaluation with respect to screening the film in the ,,prc2 7#b7 includes1 with respect to each such film-- 7,a7 the title of the film2 and 7,b7 the date on which such submission occurred2 7#c7 enters into a written agreement with the ,secretary not to alter the content of the film in response to1 or in anticipation of1 a request by an official of the ,government of the ,,prc or the ,,ccp2 and 7#d7 submits such agreement to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,prohibition with respect to films subject to conditions on content or altered for screening in ,china ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,president may not authorize the provision of technical support or access to any asset controlled by the ,federal ,government for1 or authorize the head of a ,federal agency to enter into any contract relating to1 the production or funding of a film by a ,united ,states company if-- 7#a7 the film is co-produced by an entity located in the ,,prc that is subject to conditions on content imposed by an official of the ,government of the ,,prc or the ,,ccp2 or 7#b7 with respect to the most recent report submitted under subsection 7c71 the ,united ,states company is listed in the report pursuant to subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection4 7c7 ,report to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on films disclosed under subsection 7a7 that are associated with a ,united ,states company that has received technical support or access to an asset controlled by the ,department of ,defense for1 or has entered into a contract with the ,federal ,government relating to1 the production or funding of a film4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of each film listed pursuant to the requirement under subsection 7a77#a71 the content of which was submitted1 during the shorter of the preceding #aj-year period or the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 by a ,united ,states company to an official of the ,government of the ,,prc or the ,,ccp for evaluation with respect to screening the film in the ,,prc1 including-- 7i7 the ,united ,states company that submitted the contents of the film2 7ii7 the title of the film2 and 7iii7 the date on which such submission occurred4 7,b7 ,a description of each film with respect to which a ,united ,states company entered into a written agreement with the ,secretary providing the support or access1 as applicable1 pursuant to the requirement under subsection 7a77#b7 not to alter the content of the film in response to1 or in anticipation of1 a request by an official of the ,government of the ,,prc or the ,,ccp1 during the shorter of the preceding #aj-year period or the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including-- 7i7 the ,united ,states company that entered into the agreement2 and 7ii7 the title of the film4 7,c7 ,the title of any film described pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 and the corresponding ,united ,states company described pursuant to clause 7i7 of that subparagraph-- 7i7 that was submitted to an official of the ,government of the ,,prc or the ,,ccp during the preceding #c-year period2 and 7ii7 for which the ,secretary assesses that the content was altered in response to1 or in anticipation of1 a request by an official of the ,government of the ,,prc or the ,,ccp4 7,d7 ,the title of any film that is described in both subparagraph 7,a7 and subparagraph 7,b71 and the corresponding one or more ,united ,states companies described in clause 7i7 of each such subparagraph-- 7i7 that was submitted to an official of the ,government of the ,,prc or the ,,ccp during the preceding #aj-year period2 and 7ii7 for which the ,secretary assesses that the content was altered in response to1 or in anticipation of1 a request by an official of the ,government of the ,,prc or the ,,ccp4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,content ,the term content means any description of a film1 including the script4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#d7 ,united states company ,the term ,united ,states company means a private entity incorporated under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states4 #agaj4 ,prohibition on use of funds ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be used to implement any of the following executive orders3 7#a7 ,executive ,order #aciij1 relating to ,protecting ,public ,health and the ,environment and ,restoring ,science ,to ,tackle the ,climate ,crisis4 7#b7 ,executive ,order #adjjh1 relating to ,tackling the ,climate ,crisis at ,home and ,abroad4 7#c7 ,section #f of ,executive ,order #adjac1 relating to ,rebuilding and ,enhancing ,programs ,to ,resettle ,refugees and ,planning for the ,impact of ,climate ,change on ,migration4 7#d7 ,executive ,order #adjcj1 relating to ,climate-,related ,financial ,risk4 7#e7 ,executive ,order #adjeg1 relating to ,catalyzing ,clean ,energy ,industries and ,jobs ,through ,federal ,sustainability4 7#f7 ,executive ,order #adjhb1 relating to ,implementation of the ,energy and ,infrastructure ,provisions of the ,inflation ,reduction ,act of #bjbb4 7#g7 ,executive ,order #adjif1 relating to ,revitalizing ,our ,nation's ,commitment to ,environmental ,justice for ,all4 #agaa4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,ukraine ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for construction of covered military unaccompanied housing 7as defined in section #bhef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for fiscal year #bjbe or any fiscal year thereafter are authorized to be transferred or otherwise made available to ,ukraine or to provide any form of assistance to ,ukraine4 #agab4 ,department of ,defense requirement to use ,taiwan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,department of ,defense may not use ,chinese ,taipei and shall use ,taiwan1 except-- 7#a7 in historical context explaining the ,people's ,republic of ,china's attempt to control ,taiwan through persuasion and coercion2 or 7#b7 in the formal title of a ,federal document4 7b7 ,requirement to update website ,not later than #ad days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure the website of the ,department of ,defense meets the requirements of this section4 #agac4 ,project ,spectrum ,chapter #ai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #cii the following new section3 #cih;b4 ,project ,spectrum 7a7 ,project ,spectrum2 purpose ,there is within the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of ,defense a program known as ,project ,spectrum1 the purpose of which is to provide to covered entities1 through an online platform1 digital resources and services that increase awareness about cybersecurity risks and help such covered entities to comply with the cybersecurity requirements of the defense acquisition system4 7b7 ,eligibility ,the ,director of the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs may establish eligibility requirements for the receipt by a covered entity of a given resource or service made available through ,project ,spectrum4 7c7 ,application ,to receive through ,project ,spectrum a resource or service for which the ,director has established an eligibility requirement under subsection 7b71 a covered entity shall submit to the ,director an application at such time1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,director determines appropriate4 7d7 ,functions ,in carrying out ,project ,spectrum1 the ,director shall maintain an online platform through which the ,director shall make available to each covered entity that the ,director determines to be eligible under subsection 7b7 with respect to a given resource or service1 the following3 7#a7 ,educational materials regarding cybersecurity1 including cybersecurity training courses and workforce development training4 7#b7 ,guidance regarding best practices for cybersecurity matters1 including guidance for developing internal cybersecurity policies and suggestions for procedures for reviewing any violation of such policies4 7#c7 ,assessments of the cybersecurity practices and cybersecurity systems used by a covered entity4 7#d7 ,a review and feasibility assessment of products1 software1 and data security tools available in the commercial marketplace4 7#e7 ,cybersecurity services1 including dashboard monitoring services1 continuous threat monitoring services1 software patching services1 and patch testing services4 7#f7 ,cybersecurity readiness checks4 7#g7 ,a platform for secure data collaboration between two or more employees of a covered entity and between multiple covered entities4 7#h7 ,any additional resources or services1 as determined by the ,director4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered entity means a supplier of the ,department of ,defense that is a small or medium business and registers to access the online platform of ,project ,spectrum4 7#b7 ,the term defense acquisition system has the meaning given to such term in section #cjja of this title4 4 ,b ,studies and ,reports #agba4 ,termination of reporting requirement for cross domain incidents and exemptions to policies for information technology ,section #agbg of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,termination date ,the requirement of the ,secretary of ,defense to submit a monthly report pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 4 #agbb4 ,analysis of certain unmanned aircraft systems entities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an analysis to determine if any unmanned aircraft systems entity1 or any subsidiary1 parent1 affiliate1 or successor of such an entity1 should be identified as a ,chinese military company or a military-civil fusion contributor and included on the list maintained by the ,department of ,defense in accordance with section #abfj;,h7b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7b7 ,addition of certain unmanned aircraft systems entities technologies to covered list 7#a7 ,in general ,section #b7;c7 of the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the communications equipment or service being-- 7,a7 telecommunications or video surveillance equipment produced by ,shenzhen ,da-,jiang ,innovations ,sciences and ,technologies ,company ,limited 7commonly known as #8,,dji ,technologies'7 7or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof72 or 7,b7 telecommunications or video surveillance services1 including software1 provided by an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or using equipment described in such subparagraph4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #b of the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 each place it appears and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term unmanned aircraft systems entity means an entity that manufactures or assembles an unmanned aircraft system4 #agbc4 ,annual report on ,postsecondary ,education ,complaint ,system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available on the ,department of ,defense's website a report on the ,postsecondary ,education ,complaint ,system 7,,pecs74 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a qualitative description of the status of ,,pecs that year4 7#b7 ,a qualitative description of the efforts made by the ,department of ,defense that year to increase awareness and usage of ,,pecs among those who are eligible to file complaints through the system4 7#c7 ,the total number of complaints filed through ,,pecs that year and the status of those complaints1 such as closed or active4 7#d7 ,the number of complaints that year broken down by-- 7,a7 military service2 7,b7 issue2 and 7,c7 educational institution sector1 including private for-profit1 private non-profit1 and public4 7#e7 ,a ranking of the top five issues raised by students that year4 7#f7 ,the number of institutions with two or more complaints that year1 the names of those institutions1 the number of participants at each of those institutions1 and the number of complaints for each of those institutions4 7#g7 ,the number of views and visitors of the ,,pecs website that year4 7#h7 ,a discussion of how the elements described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 for that year compare to the elements described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 in previous years4 #agbd4 ,feasibility study of domestic refining of deep sea critical mineral intermediates 7a7 ,study required ,pursuant to an agreement described in subsection 7b7 and to the extent practicable1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall conduct a study to assess the feasibility of improving domestic capabilities for refining polymetallic nodule-derived intermediates into high purity nickel1 cobalt sulfate1 and copper for defense applications4 ,such study shall also examine existing supply chains for such intermediates4 7b7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall seek to enter into an agreement with an entity described in paragraph 7#b7 to carry out the study required under this section4 7#b7 ,entity described ,an entity described in this section is one that is experienced in refining critical minerals and producing battery-grade nickel1 cobalt sulfate1 and copper cathode4 7c7 ,deadline ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy ,pursuant shall make publicly available the results of the study required under subsection 7a74 #agbe4 ,certification and reports on ,south ,africa 7a7 ,presidential certification 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees and release publicly an unclassified determination explicitly stating whether ,south ,africa has engaged in activities that undermine ,united ,states national security or foreign policy interests4 7#b7 ,report ,the certification required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be accompanied by an unclassified report1 with a classified annex if the ,president considers such as necessary1 providing a justification for the determination made pursuant to such paragraph4 7b7 ,review of bilateral relationship 7#a7 ,full review ,the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,united ,states ,ambassador to ,south ,africa1 and the heads of such other ,federal departments and agencies that play a substantial role in ,united ,states relations with ,south ,africa1 shall conduct a review of the bilateral relationship between the ,united ,states and ,south ,africa4 7#b7 ,report ,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 that includes the findings of the review required by paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,supplemental 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 ,united ,states defense cooperation with the ,government of ,south ,africa4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall also include the following3 7,a7 ,an overview of ,united ,states defense cooperation with the ,government of ,south ,africa1 including military exercises1 arms sales1 and international military education and training4 7,b7 ,an assessment of defense cooperation between the ,government of ,south ,africa and the ,government of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be transmitted in an unclassified form and may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #agbf4 ,extension of report on islamic revolutionary guard corps-affiliated operatives abroad 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for a period of #d years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes a detailed description of-- 7#a7 all ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps-affiliated operatives serving in diplomatic or consular roles abroad2 and 7#b7 the ways in which the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,defense are working with partner countries to inform them of the threat posed by ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps-affiliated officials serving in diplomatic or consular roles in third party countries4 7b7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #agbg4 ,report on receipt of funding from ,confucius ,institutes ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on ,united ,states institutions of higher education that host ,confucius ,institutes and have received funding from the ,department of ,defense4 #agbh4 ,report on ,iranian oil sales proceeds 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of how proceeds from illicit ,iranian oil sales support ,iran's military and security budget4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the extent to which the funds described in paragraph 7#a7 have been used directly or indirectly by ,iran's ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps1 ,hamas1 ,hizballah1 or other ,iranian proxies4 7#c7 ,an overview of efforts undertaken to enforce sanctions against ,iran's energy sector1 including interdictions of tankers4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,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 #agbi4 ,working group on blockchain1 smart contracts1 and distributed ledger technologies 7a7 ,establishment required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a working group to be known as the ,blockchain-,distributed ,ledger ,technologies-,smart ,contracts ,defense ,applications ,working ,group 7referred to in this section as the ,working ,group74 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,working ,group are to-- 7#a7 identify whether blockchain1 smart contracts1 and distributed ledger technologies could be used by the ,secretary of ,defense for the purposes of improving the functions and efficiency of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 not later than the date described in subsection 7h71 submit to the ,secretary a report summarizing the findings of the ,working ,group under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,composition ,the ,working ,group shall be composed of the following members or their designees3 7#a7 ,a representative from the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7#b7 ,representatives of such organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7d7 ,charter ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a charter with respect to the functions of the ,working ,group4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the ,secretary of ,defense to provide any competitive advantage to any member of the ,working ,group4 7f7 ,sunset ,the ,working ,group shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 #agcj4 ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense annual report on oversight of fraud1 waste1 and abuse ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to ,congress and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 and make publicly available1 a report containing1 for each fiscal year-- 7#a7 a description of the budget of the ,department of ,defense1 the total amount and dollar value of oversight investigations into fraud1 waste1 and abuse conducted by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense1 and the total amount and dollar value of oversight investigations into fraud1 waste1 and abuse conducted by the ,inspectors ,general of each military department2 7#b7 statistical tables showing-- 7,a7 the total number and dollar value of oversight investigations completed and pending1 set forth separately by type of oversight investigation2 7,b7 the priority given to each type of oversight investigation2 7,c7 the length of time taken for each type of oversight investigation1 from the date of receipt of a qualified incurred cost submission 7as such term is defined in section #chdb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 and from the date on which the oversight investigation begins2 7,d7 the aggregate cost of performing oversight investigations1 set forth separately by type of oversight investigation2 and 7,e7 the total number and dollar value of oversight investigations that are pending for a period longer than one year at the end of the fiscal year covered by the report1 and the fiscal year in which the qualified incurred cost submission was received1 set forth separately by type of oversight investigation2 7#c7 a summary of any recommendations of actions or resources needed to improve the oversight investigation process2 and 7#d7 any other matters the ,inspector ,general considers appropriate4 #agca4 ,,gao report on settlements in medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the rates at which ,department of ,defense awards settlements in medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services under part #de of title #cb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including-- 7#a7 a comparison of such rates to the rates at which settlements are awarded in similar civilian medical malpractice claims2 7#b7 recommendations for improvements to the system for medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services4 #agcb4 ,report on security cooperation with the ,government of the ,turks and ,caicos ,islands ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house ,representatives a report on security cooperation with the ,government of the ,turks and ,caicos ,islands and the treatment of detained ,americans on ,turks and ,caicos ,islands1 including-- 7#a7 the efforts of such ,departments to counter threats from transnational criminal organizations1 violent extremist organizations1 and malign regional and external state actors in cooperation with the ,government of the ,turks and ,caicos ,islands2 7#b7 ,united ,states taxpayer assistance made available for the ,turks and ,caicos ,islands since ,october #a1 #bjad2 and 7#c7 efforts by such ,departments to address the treatment of and human rights abuses committed against ,united ,states individuals and others detained by the ,government of the ,turks and ,caicos ,islands and to advocate for changes in policy related to their detention of ,americans1 during fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbd4 #agcc4 ,assessment of the accuracy of ,gaza ,ministry of ,health casualty reporting 7a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report assessing the accuracy of the reporting of the ,gaza ,ministry of ,health regarding-- 7#a7 the total casualty figures reported by the ,ministry2 and 7#b7 the information disseminated by the ,ministry of casualties grouped by age and gender4 7b7 ,form ,the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be transmitted in an unclassified manner1 and any supporting documentation may be transmitted in a classified annex4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the submission of the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the contents of the report4 #agcd4 ,annual report on ,department of ,defense assistance to ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and ,department of ,homeland ,security on northern border security ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress an annual report on the assistance the ,department of ,defense provides to ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,department of ,homeland ,security to secure the northern border of the ,united ,states4 #agce4 ,comptroller ,general study and report on antagonistic use of satellites 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to assess threats to the interests of the ,united ,states posed by antagonistic use of satellites by adversarial foreign states1 including-- 7,a7 use of a satellite for combat2 7,b7 damage1 destruction1 or incapacitation of a satellite that is owned1 operated1 controlled1 or used by-- 7i7 the ,united ,states ,government2 7ii7 a commercial entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 a country that is a member of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 and 7,c7 conducting or attempting to conduct espionage or surveillance of1 or a cyber intrusion that affects-- 7i7 a physical resource of the ,department of ,defense1 including a ,department of ,defense installation2 or 7ii7 critical infrastructure 7as defined in section #ajaf7;e7 of the ,,usa ,,patriot ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e7771 including-- 7,i7 an electricity transmission system or network2 7,,ii7 a water management system or resource2 7,,iii7 a telecommunications facility or network2 7,,iv7 a nuclear facility2 7,v7 an airport2 7,,vi7 a railway2 or 7,,vii7 a sea port4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under this subsection1 the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7,b7 the ,chair of the ,federal ,communications ,commission2 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,d7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,e7 specialists who-- 7i7 are affiliated with an institution of higher education or research organization2 and 7ii7 have expertise in satellite technology1 satellite warfare1 cybersecurity1 or another relevant subject related to warfare and communications4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 includes operational1 policy1 and legislative recommendations to protect against and respond to threats identified by the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 may include recommendations for-- 7,a7 preventive1 preparatory1 and emergency response actions by municipal governments1 ,state governments1 and private sector entities2 and 7,b7 educational curricula and workforce development programs to address the need for trained professionals who are able to implement the recommendations described in such report4 7c7 ,adversarial foreign state defined ,in this section1 the term adversarial foreign state means-- 7#a7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 7#b7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7#c7 the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#d7 any foreign state designated by the ,secretary of ,state as an adversarial foreign state for purposes of this section4 #agcf4 ,reporting on ,iranian ,centrifuge ,installation 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a report to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate with the content described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,content described ,the content described for the report in paragraph 7#a7 includes the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the types and numbers of centrifuges installed in declared and undeclared nuclear facilities in ,iran since ,may #bjba4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the timeline required by ,iran to produce weapons-grade uranium in ,may #bjba4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the current timeline required by ,iran to produce weapons-grade uranium4 7,d7 ,an assessment of whether ,iran has moved advanced centrifuges to facilities other than its safeguarded enrichment plants1 including where and how many1 if applicable4 7,e7 ,an assessment of how many advanced centrifuges ,iran would need of each type to enrich to weapons-grade4 7,f7 ,an assessment of whether a heavily fortified nuclear facility ,iran is building near the ,natanz site contains or will contain an enrichment plant4 7#c7 ,form ,this report shall be transmitted in unclassified form and may contain a classified annex4 #agcg4 ,report on system dependencies1 uptime1 and key factors of electronic health record system 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 on the electronic health record system and other system dependencies1 uptime1 and key factors that affect the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7b7 ,report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a list of the information technology systems1 infrastructure1 and entities of the ,department of ,defense pertaining to the electronic health record system of the ,department with which the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs has an operational or technical dependency4 7#b7 ,a list of instances of electronic health record system and associated system downtime1 performance degradations1 outages1 or incidents of the ,department of ,defense during fiscal year #bjbd1 including1 for each such instance each of the following3 7,a7 ,the duration4 7,b7 ,the results of a root cause analysis4 7,c7 ,any after action reporting4 7,d7 ,the accountable office within the ,department4 7,e7 ,an indication of whether the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs was also affected4 7#c7 ,any steps taken by1 or plan of1 the ,secretary of ,defense to address1 mitigate1 or resolve the instances identified in paragraph 7#b71 as well as the an identification of any uptime goals for any system affected by an instance identified in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,any steps taken by the ,secretary of ,defense to improve governance1 coordination1 and policy decisions conducted with or affecting the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs related to electronic health record systems and associated systems of the ,department of ,defense with which the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs has an operational or technical dependency4 7#e7 ,a plan or schedule1 if any1 to modernize or replace systems of the ,department of ,defense pertaining to identity management or patient registration1 including the ,defense ,enrollment ,eligibility ,reporting ,system1 with which the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs has an operational or technical dependency4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #agch4 ,report on use of nuclear power for military and soft power purposes ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly submit a report to ,congress on ,russian and ,chinese efforts relating to transportable nuclear power that specifically evaluates the manner and extent to which both ,russia and ,china are using transportable nuclear power for direct military purposes and as a soft power tool globally4 #agci4 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy study and report on expansion of ,national ,guard ,state ,partnership ,program 7a7 ,study ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 shall conduct a study to assess the feasibility and benefits of expanding the ,national ,guard ,state ,partnership ,program to additional countries in the ,first ,island ,chain and the ,second ,island ,chain1 including-- 7#a7 ,brunei ,darussalam2 7#b7 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia2 7#c7 the ,republic of ,kiribati2 7#d7 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 7#e7 the ,republic of ,nauru2 and 7#f7 the ,republic of ,vanuatu4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,c ,other ,matters #agda4 ,technical and conforming amendments 7a7 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in the subtitle analysis for subtitle ,a-- 7,a7 by striking the item relating to chapter #ai and inserting the following new item3 #ai4;,cyber and ,information ,operations ,matters#cia 2 7,b7 by striking the item relating to chapter #be and inserting the following new item3 #be4;,electromagnetic ,warfare#ejj 2 7,c7 by striking the item relating to chapter #cbf and inserting the following new item3 #cbg4 ,weapon ,systems ,development and ,related ,matters#ddja 2 7,d7 in part ,v1 by striking the second item relating to subpart ,f1 including the items relating to chapters #cba through #cbg appearing under the second item relating to subpart ,f2 7,e7 by striking the item relating to chapter #cfc and inserting the following new item3 #cfc4,prohibition and ,penalties#dfea 2 and 7,f7 by striking the item relating to chapter #cfg and inserting the following new item3 #cfg4 ,other ,administrative ,matters#dgea 4 7#b7 ,in section #acj;i7j77#c77;,c77ix71 by striking sections and inserting section4 7#c7 ,in section #aci;a7h7-- 7,a7 by striking out by ,director and inserting out by the ,director2 and 7,b7 by striking an any and inserting and any4 7#d7 ,in section #afg;b-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking referred to as the cyber command and inserting referred to as the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,cyber ,command and inserting ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,cyber ,command each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 and 7,c7 in subsections 7c7 and 7d7-- 7i7 by striking cyber command each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7ii7 by striking such command each place it appears and inserting such ,command2 and 7iii7 by striking commander each place it appears and inserting ,commander4 7#e7 ,in section #bbb;a7d71 by striking the before all of the reports4 7#f7 ,in section #cha7;b71 by striking ,defense--4 and inserting ,defense--4 7#g7 ,in section #cia;b7e77#a77;,b71 by striking the colon and inserting a semicolon4 7#h7 ,in section #cib;a7b77#c77;,b77ix71 by inserting section before #icb7;c77#c74 7#i7 ,in section #dhf1 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 7#aj7 ,in chapter #be1 by redesignating sections #eja through #ejf as sections #ejj;a through #ejj;f1 respectively4 7#aa7 ,in section #eaj7;h77#b77;,b71 by striking subchapters ,i and ,,ii and inserting subchapters ,,ii and ,,iii4 7#ab7 ,in section #ebj7;a77#b71 by striking armed forced and inserting armed force4 7#ac7 ,in section #egh7;g71 by striking is approved and inserting as approved4 7#ad7 ,in section #fbd7;e71 by striking is approved and inserting as approved4 7#ae7 ,in section #fbh;a-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking apply to report and inserting apply to the report2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking section #bjbea and inserting section #bjbeb4 7#af7 ,in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #dj1 by striking the item relating to section #gaa and inserting the following3 #gaj;a4 ,parental leave for members of certain reserve components of the armed forces4 4 7#ag7 ,in chapter #dj1 by redesignating section #gaa 7relating to parental leave for members of certain reserve components of the armed forces7 as section #gaj;a4 7#ah7 ,in such section #gaj;a1 as so redesignated1 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 each place it appears and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 by striking 42 and inserting a period4 7#ai7 ,in section #gad7;b77#a77;,a71 by striking an serious and inserting a serious4 7#bj7 ,in section #icg7;a77#b77;,b7 7,art4 #acg71 by inserting the before ,space ,force4 7#ba7 ,in section #ajgc;c-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j72 and 7,b7 by redesignating the second subsection 7h7 7relating to rule of construction regarding secretaries concerned and medical evaluation boards7 as subsection 7i74 7#bb7 ,in section #ajgc;d7b77#e77;,c77ii71 by striking fulfil and inserting fulfill4 7#bc7 ,in section #acgj-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking or1 ,space ,force and inserting or ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting a comma after ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting a comma after ,navy4 7#bd7 ,in section #adfe7;e71 by inserting shall before provide4 7#be7 ,in section #addh7;d77#a71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b74 7#bf7 ,in section #aeeh-- 7,a7 by striking 11 each place it appears and inserting a comma2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by striking #adejg and inserting #adgje4 7#bg7 ,in section #aeei7;c77#c71 by striking the the and inserting the4 7#bh7 ,in section #bjca-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,e71 by striking 44 and inserting a period2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e77vi71 by striking report under subsection 7i7 and inserting report under subsection 7j72 7,b7 by redesignating the second subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j74 7#bi7 ,in section #bajg7;a71 by striking 11 and inserting a comma4 7#cj7 ,in section #bbjj;g7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,defense and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense4 7#ca7 ,in the section heading for section #bbge;b1 by striking the period at the end4 7#cb7 ,in section #bbhe-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7f7 as subsections 7c7 through 7e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by redesignating the second subsection 7b7 as subsection 7f74 7#cc7 ,in section #bfhh7;g77#d71 by striking installation energy4 7#cd7 ,in the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #afi1 by striking the item relating to section #bhef and inserting the following3 #bhef4 ,military unaccompanied housing3 standards4 4 7#ce7 ,in section #bhef7;a71 by striking 14 and inserting a period4 7#cf7 ,in section #biaa7;c77#c71 by striking installation energy4 7#cg7 ,in section #bibb;g7g77#a71 by striking #bbjb and inserting #bjjb4 7#ch7 ,in the chapter analysis for part ,v of subtitle ,a-- 7,a7 by striking the item relating to chapter #bjg and inserting the following new item3 #bjg4;,budgeting and ,appropriations#caca 2 7,b7 by striking the item relating to chapter #bbe and inserting the following new item3 #bbe4 ,reserved#cbga 2 7,c7 by striking the item relating to chapter #bdc and inserting the following new item3 #bdc4,other ,matters ,relating to ,awarding of ,contracts#ccda 2 7,d7 by striking the item relating to chapter #bgb and inserting the following new item3 #bgb4,reserved#cgba 2 7,e7 in the item relating to chapter #bhg1 by striking #cifa and inserting #cija2 7,f7 by inserting after the item relating to chapter #cjg the following new items3 ,subpart ,f--,,major ,,systems1 ,,major ,,defense ,,acquisition ,,programs1 ,,and ,,weapon ,,systems ,,development#cba4;,general ,matters#dbjacbb4,major ,systems and ,major ,defense ,acquisition ,programs ,generally#dbaacbc4,life-,cycle and ,sustainment#dcbacbd4,selected ,acquisition ,reports#dcejcbe4;,cost ,growth-,unit ,cost ,reports 7,nunn-,mc,curdy7#dcgacbf4,weapon ,systems ,development ,and ,related ,matters#ddja 2 and 7,g7 by striking the item relating to chapter #cfc and inserting the following new item3 #cfc4,prohibition and ,penalties#dfea 2 7,h7 by striking the item relating to chapter #cfg and inserting the following new item3 #cfg4,other ,administrative ,matters#dgea 2 7,i7 by striking the item relating to chapter #chc and inserting the following new item3 #chc4;,development1 ,application1 and ,support of ,dual-use ,technologies#dhca 4 7#ci7 ,in section #cfja7;a77#b71 by inserting note before prec44 7#dj7 ,in section #dijb-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77iii71 by inserting the before protege firm2 and 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7n77#e77;,d71 by inserting of #aich after ,act4 7#da7 ,in section #dabg1 by striking the section heading and inserting the following3 #dabg4 ,defense ,innovation ,unit 4 7#db7 ,in section #dbgc7;d71 by striking #dgcf and inserting #dcgf4 7#dc7 ,in section #heha7;a71 by striking ,provost and ,academic ,dean of the ,postgraduate ,school and inserting ,provost and ,chief ,academic ,officer4 7#dd7 ,in section #aeaji1 by striking 7a7 ,in general4--4 7#de7 ,in section #aeaaj1 by striking the title and inserting this subtitle4 7#df7 ,in the chapter analysis for part ,i of subtitle ,f1 by striking the item relating to chapter #bjac and inserting the following new item3 #bjac4 ,voluntary ,retirement for ,length of ,service#bjfja 4 7#dg7 ,in section #bjajf7;d71 by striking pertaining4 7#dh7 ,in section #bjbab7;a77#a71 by inserting the before ,air ,force4 7#di7 ,in section #bjbca-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by inserting section before #bjbcb2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,e71 by inserting of the before ,air ,force4 7#ej7 ,in section #bjbcd7;b71 by inserting to after pursuant4 7#ea7 ,in section #bjbdc7;a77#c71 by striking as a before and inserting before4 7#eb7 ,by redesignating the second section #bjbea 7relating to special selection boards2 correction of errors7 as section #bjbeb4 7#ec7 ,in such section #bjbeb 7relating to special selection boards2 correction of errors71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking 77#a7 and inserting 7#a72 and 7,,ii7 by striking sch and inserting such2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking a officer and inserting an officer2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking of officer and inserting an officer4 7#ed7 ,in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #bjji1 by striking the item relating to he second section #bjdjd 7relating to ,force shaping authority7 and inserting the following3 #bjdje4 ,force shaping authority4 4 7#ee7 ,in section #bjdja7;b71 by inserting 1 and after #aagd7;b74 7#ef7 ,in section #bjdjd1 by striking space force both places it appears and inserting ,space ,force4 7#eg7 ,in section #bjejb-- 7,a7 in the heading for subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking than an ,officer ,has ,failed to ,establish ,that the ,officer ,should ,be ,retained and inserting that an officer has failed to establish that the officer should be retained2 and 7ii7 by moving paragraph 7#a7 to appear in line with the subsection heading and adjusting the margins accordingly2 and 7,b7 in the heading for subsection 7d71 by striking than and inserting that4 7b7 ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah ,effective as of ,december #ab1 #bjag1 and as if included therein as enacted1 section #hhf7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia7 is amended by striking the term ,procurement ,administrative ,lead ,time or ,,palt1 and inserting the term procurement administrative lead time or ,,palt14 7c7 ,coordination with other amendments made by this ,act ,for purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this ,act other than this section1 the amendments made by this section shall be treated as having been enacted immediately before any such amendments by other provisions of this ,act4 #agdb4 ,expansion of eligibility for ,servicemembers' ,group ,life ,insurance ,section #aife of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking field training or practice cruises and inserting advanced training 7as such term is defined in section #baja of title #aj72 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d71 as amended1 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#d7 by inserting1 after subparagraph 7,c71 the following new subparagraph 7,d73 7,d7 a ,reserve-- 7i7 not otherwise described in this paragraph2 7ii7 enlisted under section #eac of title #aj2 and 7iii7 without regard to duty status2 and 4 #agdc4 ,display of ,united ,states flag for patriotic and military observances 7a7 ,amendment to flag code ,section #h7;c7 of title #d1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 except as may be necessary in limited circumstances and done in a respectful manner as part of a military or patriotic observance involving members of the ,armed ,forces after aloft and free4 7b7 ,modification of ,department of ,defense policy ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 rescind the ,february #aj1 #bjbc1 ,department of ,defense memorandum entitled1 ,clarification of ,department of ,defense ,community ,engagement ,policy on ,showing ,proper ,respect to the ,united ,states ,flag2 and 7#b7 support military recruitment through public outreach events during patriotic and military observances1 including the display of the ,united ,states flag regardless of size and position1 including horizontally1 provided that1 in accordance with section #h7;b7 of title #d1 ,united ,states ,code1 the flag never touch anything beneath it1 such as the ground1 the floor1 water1 or merchandise4 #agdd4 ,reduction of light pollution at ,department of ,defense facilities 7a7 ,audit 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and concurrently with the study required under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete an audit of light pollution at the facilities selected pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 ,under such audit1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 evaluate the lighting used at such facilities1 with a focus on unshielded lighting2 7,b7 determine whether any lighting fixtures are unnecessary2 7,c7 determine whether any areas-- 7i7 are unnecessarily lit2 or 7ii7 are overlit and are suitable for lower ambient light under ,united ,facilities ,criteria #c-ecj-ja2 7,d7 identify any lighting or design trends across such facilities that contribute to light pollution2 and 7,e7 include a plan for reducing unnecessary lighting1 overlit areas1 and other sources of light pollution at such facilities4 7#b7 ,audited facilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 select the ,department of ,defense facilities to be included in the audit under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 ensure that the group of such selected facilities is a representative sample of ,department of ,defense facilities with respect to size1 form1 function1 and geographic location4 7#c7 ,plan deadline ,not later than #f months after the audit required under paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the plan included in such audit4 7b7 ,study ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and concurrently with the audit required under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study of light pollution at ,department of ,defense facilities4 ,in conducting the study1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 examine how light pollution affects ,department of ,defense operations and readiness2 7#b7 examine how light pollution affects biodiversity near ,department of ,defense facilities2 7#c7 evaluate the effectiveness of compatible use buffer zones and other techniques already in use to mitigate light pollution and its harmful effects at ,department of ,defense facilities2 7#d7 evaluate the necessity and purpose of any unshielded lights at ,department of ,defense facilities2 7#e7 examine the use of additional light pollution mitigation technologies1 processes1 and policies to mitigate light pollution at ,department of ,defense facilities1 including increasing the use of warm-light and low-output light-emitting diode lights and decreasing the use of cool-light and high-output light-emitting diode lights2 7#f7 examine the feasability of establishing dark sky standards for ,department of ,defense facilities2 7#g7 identify and analyze ,federal1 ,state1 and local rules1 regulations1 and policies that support or inhibit the ability of the ,secretary of ,defense to mitigate light pollution at ,department of ,defense facilities2 and 7#h7 evaluate ongoing and potential additional initiatives at ,department of ,defense facilities to regulate lighting standards1 including how such initiatives could be expanded without compromising national security or the mission1 safety1 or security of any such facility4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #f months after the completion of the audit required under subsection 7a77#a7 and the study required under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the results of the audit required under subsection 7a77#a71 including the methodology1 findings1 and recommendations of such audit2 7#b7 the results of the study required under subsection 7b71 including unclassified examples of how light pollution affects ,department of ,defense operations and readiness2 7#c7 identification of the funds1 resources1 and additional authorities required to execute any plans or recommendations developed pursuant to the study required under subsection 7b72 7#d7 recommendations for expanding or starting collaborative efforts with local communities that are located near ,department of ,defense facilities to limit light pollution2 7#e7 recommendations for protecting biodiversity near ,department of ,defense facilities from light pollution without harming ,department of ,defense operations and readiness2 and 7#f7 recommendations on whether and1 if applicable1 how the ,department of ,defense could create and implement dark sky standards for ,department of ,defense facilities4 7d7 ,pilot projects ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish pilot projects to reduce light pollution at ,department of ,defense facilities based on the results of the study required under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,department security ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the safety1 security1 and readiness of the ,department of ,defense is not negatively affected by-- 7#a7 the audit required under subsection 7a77#a72 7#b7 the implementation of the plan included in such audit2 or 7#c7 any pilot project established under subsection 7d74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term dark sky standards means a group of policies1 guidelines1 or requirements that-- 7,a7 reduce light pollution2 7,b7 limit artificial light to areas where such light is intended to be used2 and 7,c7 protect the natural darkness of an outdoor location4 7#b7 ,the term ,department of ,defense facility means any structure1 building1 training area1 or other infrastructure of a military installation1 including a roadway or defense access road1 and any other area on the grounds of a military installation that is under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department4 7#c7 ,the term light pollution means artificial light that emanates from buildings or other human-made structures that-- 7,a7 expands onto adjacent properties and is unnecessary in regards to the purpose or use of such adjacent property2 or 7,b7 degrades the visibility of the sky at night4 #agde4 ,strategy to improve activities related to counternarcotics and counter-transnational organized crime 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with each commander of a geographic combatant command and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall develop a strategy to improve activities and support to law enforcement related to counternarcotics4 ,such strategy shall-- 7,a7 ensure the coordination and assessment of such activities carried out by the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 ensure policy updates to address ongoing and emerging counternarcotics threats2 and 7,c7 inform the coordination of program and budget requests by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a plan to establish or update command arrangement agreements to address existing and emerging narcotic substances of concern1 including detection and monitoring of fentanyl1 illicit fentanyl precursors1 and fentanyl analogues4 7,b7 ,definitions for responsibilities of each command in the joint operation area as directed by the ,department of ,defense4 7,c7 ,a plan for improved coordination between geographic combatant commands to ensure clear understanding of roles and responsibilities in overlapping areas of responsibility4 7,d7 ,a plan to continue and improve coordination with foreign partners regarding intelligence sharing and interdiction activities4 7,e7 ,standardized operating procedures for command and control of counternarcotics within the ,department of ,defense4 7,f7 ,measurable outcomes to assess progress for each of the ,departments counternarcotics strategic objectives4 7,g7 ,a description of capability upgrades that would better enable the support of the interdiction of narcotics1 including fentanyl1 illicit fentanyl precursors1 and fentanyl analogues1 throughout the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the comprehensive strategy as required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #agdf4 ,risk framework for foreign mobile applications of concern 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 create categorical definitions of foreign mobile applications of concern with respect to personnel or operations of the ,department of ,defense1 distinguishing among categories such as applications for shopping1 social media1 entertainment1 or health2 and 7#b7 create a risk framework with respect to ,department personnel or operations that assesses each foreign mobile application 7or1 if appropriate1 grouping of similar such applications7 that is from a country of concern for any potential impact on ,departmental personnel and ,departmental operations1 incorporating considerations of-- 7,a7 the manner and extent of data collection by the application2 7,b7 the ability of the application to influence the user with the applications content to the detriment of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 the manner and extent of foreign ownership or control of the application or data collected by the application2 7,d7 any foreign government interests associated with the applications2 7,e7 a software bill of materials with a focus on known or assessed malicious software embedded in the application1 including in prior versions of the application or in other applications created by the owners of such application2 7,f7 any known impact from prior use of the application to ,department personnel or operations2 and 7,g7 the foreign mobile application of concern residing on a ,united ,states ,government device or a personally owned device while in proximity to ,department operations or activities or in the personal custody of personnel during ,department sanctioned activities4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing the categorical definitions and risk framework described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 shall include in the risk framework foreign mobile applications of concern-- 7,a7 from countries that the ,secretary determines to be engaged in consistent1 unauthorized conduct that is detrimental to the national security or foreign policy of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 that are accessible to be downloaded from major mobile device application marketplaces by ,department personnel2 and 7,c7 originating from1 authored in1 owned by1 or otherwise associated with countries or entities that are designated on the list maintained and set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations2 7#b7 may include additional countries or individual foreign mobile applications with malicious and banned capabilities from other countries to the extent the ,secretary determines appropriate2 and 7#c7 shall consider distinguishing within the risk framework the particular interests of a country described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 in the use of a foreign mobile application of concern of such country 7regardless of device or owner7 by-- 7,a7 users located at facilities of the ,department of ,defense of varying levels of sensitivity2 7,b7 users conducting authorized operations or movements of ,department of ,defense materiel2 or 7,c7 specific civilian employees of the ,department or contractors whom the ,secretary determines likely to be a target of a foreign actor4 7c7 ,guidance and updates ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 issue guidance to all ,department personnel incorporating the categories of foreign mobile applications of concern and advising how to mitigate the risks identified by the risk framework with respect to such applications2 7#b7 routinely update the categorical definitions and risk framework promulgated pursuant to subsection 7a71 at least on an annual basis2 and 7#c7 prescribe1 if feasible1 regulations that appropriately mitigate risks from applications on devices provided by the ,department of ,defense or on any device used during an activity described in subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 or at locations described under 7b77#c77;,a74 #agdg4 ,federal contractor vulnerability disclosure policy 7a7 ,recommendations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 the ,national ,cyber ,director1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and any other appropriate head of an ,executive department1 shall-- 7,a7 review the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation contract requirements and language for contractor vulnerability disclosure programs2 and 7,b7 recommend updates to such requirements and language to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,council4 7#b7 ,contents ,the recommendations required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include updates to such requirements designed to ensure that covered contractors implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with ,,nist guidelines for contractors as required under section #e of the ,io,t ,cybersecurity ,improvement ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;g-#c;c2 ,public ,law #aaf-bjg74 7b7 ,procurement requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the recommended contract language developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 is received1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,council shall review the recommended contract language and update the ,,far as necessary to incorporate requirements for covered contractors to receive information about a potential security vulnerability relating to an information system owned or controlled by a contractor1 in performance of the contract4 7c7 ,elements ,the update to the ,,far pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 to the maximum extent practicable1 align with the security vulnerability disclosure process and coordinated disclosure requirements relating to ,federal information systems under sections #e and #f of the ,io,t ,cybersecurity ,improvement ,act of #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-bjg2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;g-#c;c and #bgh;g-#c;d72 and 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 be aligned with industry best practices and ,standards #biadg and #cjaaa of the ,international ,standards ,organization 7or any successor standard7 or any other appropriate1 relevant1 and widely used standard4 7d7 ,waiver ,the head of an agency may waive the security vulnerability disclosure policy requirement under subsection 7b7 if-- 7#a7 the agency ,chief ,information ,officer determines that the waiver is necessary in the interest of national security or research purposes2 and 7#b7 if1 not later than #cj days after granting a waiver1 such head submits a notification and justification 7including information about the duration of the waiver7 to the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7e7 ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7#a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall review the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation contract requirements and language for contractor vulnerability disclosure programs and develop updates to such requirements designed to ensure that covered contractors implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with ,,nist guidelines for contractors as required under section #e of the ,io,t ,cybersecurity ,improvement ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;g-#c;c2 ,public ,law #aaf-bjg74 7#b7 ,revisions ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the review required under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall revise the ,,dfars as necessary to incorporate requirements for covered contractors to receive information about a potential security vulnerability relating to an information system owned or controlled by a contractor1 in performance of the contract4 7#c7 ,elements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the revision to the ,,dfars described in this subsection is carried out in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,waiver ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense may waive the security vulnerability disclosure policy requirements under paragraph 7#b7 if the ,chief ,information ,officer-- 7,a7 determines that the waiver is necessary in the interest of national security or research purposes2 and 7,b7 not later than #cj days after granting a waiver1 submits a notification and justification 7including information about the duration of the waiver7 to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term agency has the meaning given the term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered contractor means a contractor 7as defined in section #gaja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7-- 7,a7 whose contract is in an amount the same as or greater than the simplified acquisition threshold2 or 7,b7 that uses1 operates1 manages1 or maintains a ,federal information system 7as defined by section #aacca of title #dj1 ,united ,stated ,code7 on behalf of an agency4 7#c7 ,the term ,,dfars means the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7#d7 ,the term ,executive department has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term ,,far means the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7#f7 ,the term ,,nist means the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#g7 ,the term ,,omb means the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#h7 ,the term security vulnerability has the meaning given that term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fej74 7#i7 ,the term simplified acquisition threshold has the meaning given that term in section #acd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #agdh4 ,records relating to ,tower #bb attack ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall make available to ,congress all records relating to the ,january #bh1 #bjbd1 attack on ,tower #bb in ,jordan4 #agdi4 ,prohibition on construction of ,gaza port ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or by any provision of ,public ,law #aah-ej may be made available for the acquisition1 construction1 installation1 maintenance1 or restoration of a temporary or permanent pier1 port1 or similar structure located in ,gaza or off the western coast of ,gaza in the ,mediterranean ,sea1 or for the deployment of any equipment or members of the ,armed ,forces to ,gaza relating to such structure4 #agej4 ,copyright protection for certain literary works of military members of the faculty of certain institutions ,section #aje7;d7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking civilian2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,o7 ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 4 #agea4 ,revocation of ,security ,clearances for ,certain ,persons 7a7 ,prohibition ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall suspend or revoke a security clearance or access to classified information for any retired or separated member of the uniformed service or civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense who engages in the activities described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,activities described ,the activities described in this subsection are lobbying activities or lobbying contacts for or on behalf of any entity that is-- 7#a7 identified by the ,secretary of ,defense in the most recent report submitted under section #abfj;,h7a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 as a ,chinese military company2 7#b7 included in the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list published by the ,department of the ,treasury2 7#c7 owned by or controlled by an agency or instrumentality of any person described in paragraphs 7#a7 or 7#b72 or 7#d7 an agency or instrumentality of any person described in paragraphs 7#a7 or 7#b74 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 for periods not to exceed #ahj days1 waive the application of the prohibition in subsection 7a7 for an individual if the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that doing so is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term lobbying activities has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb74 7#b7 ,the term lobbying contact has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb7 except that clause 7iv7 of paragraph 7#h77;,b77iv7 of such section shall not apply4 #ageb4 ,united ,states-,israel cooperation on space matters ,congress expresses support for cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,israel on space matters1 including-- 7#a7 between the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration 7,,nasa7 and the ,israel ,space ,agency2 and 7#b7 between the ,united ,states ,air ,force and the ,israeli ,air ,force's newly created ,space ,force in the areas of research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 #agec4 ,state and local law enforcement access to lifesaving ,federal equipment 7a7 ,unenforceability of certain regulations unless enacted into law 7#a7 ,in general ,no regulation1 rule1 guidance1 policy1 or recommendation issued on or after ,may #ae1 #bjae1 that limits the sale1 donation1 or transfer of property of the ,federal ,government pursuant to ,executive ,order #acfhh 7entitled ,federal ,support for ,local ,law ,enforcement ,equipment ,acquisition7 or ,executive ,order #adjgd 7entitled ,advancing ,effective1 ,accountable ,policing and ,criminal ,justice ,practices ,to ,enhance ,public ,trust and ,public ,safety71 including excess property of the ,department of ,defense1 to ,state and local agencies for law enforcement activities 7whether pursuant to section #begf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law1 or as a condition on the use of ,federal funds7 shall have any force or effect after the date of the enactment of this ,act unless enacted into law by ,congress4 7#b7 ,prohibition on use of funds ,to enforce regulations ,no agency or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government may use any ,federal funds1 fees1 or resources to implement or carry out a regulation1 rule1 guidance1 policy1 or recommendation issued as described in paragraph 7#a7 that is not enacted into law by ,congress4 7#c7 ,limitations on subsequent executive orders ,in accordance with this subsection1 the ,president may not reinstate any section of the ,executive orders listed in paragraph 7#a7 nor establish any substantially similar ,executive order regarding the transfer of equipment to law enforcement under section #begf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,return or reissue of equipment recalled or seized pursuant to regulations ,any property recalled or seized on or after ,may #ae1 #bjae1 pursuant to a regulation1 rule1 guidance1 policy1 or recommendation issued as described in subsection 7a77#a7 shall be returned1 replaced1 or re-issued to the agency from which recalled or seized1 at no cost to such agency1 as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 if-- 7#a7 such agency requests that the property be returned1 replaced1 or re-issued2 7#b7 such agency satisfies the conditions set forth under #begf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 authorizing transfer and use of such property1 if applicable2 and 7#c7 the property is in stock and available for transfer to the agency to be used for law enforcement activities at the time the agency submits a request referred to in paragraph 7#a74 #aged4 ,limitation on funding activities performed by persons in drag ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be obligated or expended for a drag show1 drag queen story hour1 or similar event4 #agee4 ,prohibition on diverting funding from the ,indo-,pacific region ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be made available to carry out any provision of law in a manner that would divert away funds previously appropriated as of the date of the enactment of this ,act for assistance for the ,indo-,pacific region through ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #agef4 ,development of national strategy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 the ,chief of ,engineers of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,office of ,nuclear ,energy of the ,department of ,energy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission1 and the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for the ,office of ,reactor ,fleet and ,advanced ,reactor ,deployment of the ,department of ,energy1 develop a national strategy to utilize microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts4 7b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive national strategy developed under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,contents of national strategy ,a national strategy developed under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,evaluation of existing diesel deployment efforts ,an assessment of the effectiveness of utilizing diesel generators to assist with natural disaster response efforts1 which such assessment shall include-- 7,a7 information on the current use of diesel generators to assist with natural disaster response efforts1 including-- 7i7 the prevalence of deploying diesel generators around the ,united ,states as the sole power source to assist with natural disaster response efforts2 7ii7 the average number of diesel generators deployed in natural disaster response efforts based on the type of natural disaster1 the severity of the natural disaster1 and the location of the natural disaster2 7iii7 where ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments store diesel generators2 7iv7 how diesel generators are transported to areas affected by a natural disaster2 7v7 any logistical concerns with refueling diesel generators over an extended period of time2 7vi7 the potential to utilize accessory equipment that is traditionally connected to diesel generators to help provide electricity to the area in need2 and 7vii7 any other information that is necessary to understand the role of diesel generators used to assist with natural disaster response efforts2 7,b7 how the effect on the environment of utilizing diesel generators to assist with natural disaster response efforts compares to the estimated effect on the environment of utilizing microreactors to assist with the same natural disaster response efforts2 and 7,c7 the concerns to public safety when deploying diesel generators in natural disaster response efforts4 7#b7 ,goals1 objectives1 and priorities ,a comprehensive1 research-based1 and long-term discussion of goals1 objectives1 and priorities for utilizing microreactors instead of diesel generators to assist with natural disaster response efforts4 7#c7 ,department of ,defense ,analysis ,an analysis of-- 7,a7 how the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to develop microreactor technology for operational uses could be used to inform the development of microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts1 including any recommendations and additional direction that may be necessary for such expedited deployment2 7,b7 how the ,department of ,defense can most effectively translate and implement the lessons learned from its operations in the field to assist with natural disaster response efforts1 including how operations in the field related to microreactors can be used to answer broad questions for the nuclear industry and for future issues relating to fuel reliability1 energy supply chain issues1 reducing diesel convoy causalities1 and supporting other global humanitarian needs2 and 7,c7 whether a demonstration program for microreactors is needed prior to deploying microreactors for natural disaster response efforts1 based on the analysis provided by subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#d7 ,recommendations for the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission ,recommendations on how the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission can work with other ,federal agencies to expedite-- 7,a7 the approval of designs for microreactors2 and 7,b7 issuing licenses for the utilization1 transportation1 and operation of microreactors in rapid deployment scenarios1 such as natural disaster response efforts4 7#e7 ,utilizing ,feasibility ,studies ,an analysis of available academic literature and studies1 including site feasibility studies1 to identify high risk areas that are prone to natural disasters that should be prioritized during emergency planning4 7#f7 ,strategic considerations when deploying microreactors ,an assessment of various strategic considerations to improve the efficiency1 timeliness1 and cost-effectiveness of deploying microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts1 including-- 7,a7 whether the ,department of ,defense1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 or any other government entity should build1 own1 or operate microreactors that are used to assist with natural disaster response efforts1 including whether it would be viable to lease microreactors from private industry and whether it would be viable to facilitate public-private partnerships to find cost effective options to utilize microreactors for natural disaster response efforts2 7,b7 the recommended number of individuals charged with the usage1 maintenance1 and upkeep of the microreactors1 including the recommended qualifications1 training requirements1 availability requirements1 and oversight responsibility of such individuals2 7,c7 the number of microreactors needed1 initially and in the long-term1 to effectively respond to a natural disaster based on past natural disaster trends and the specific geographic location of the area2 7,d7 where microreactors used to assist with natural disaster response efforts would be stored1 including information on-- 7i7 how different microreactor storage locations may affect swift and economically feasible natural disaster response efforts2 7ii7 the feasibility of utilizing already-built facilities instead of constructing new microreactor storage facilities2 7iii7 the cost of constructing new microreactor storage facilities2 7iv7 how to properly store the microreactor when not being utilized for natural disaster response efforts2 and 7v7 potential storage locations1 such as-- 7,i7 the ,strategic ,alliance for ,,flex ,emergency ,response locations in ,memphis1 ,tennessee and ,phoenix1 ,arizona2 and 7,,ii7 ,department of ,defense bases2 7,e7 how to maintain a microreactor and replace1 store1 and dispose of fuel used by a microreactor1 including whether public-private partnerships may be used to assist with such maintenance1 replacement1 storage1 and disposal2 7,f7 when a diesel generator will suffice in the event of a natural disaster of limited proportions1 in comparison to utilizing microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts2 7,g7 which ,states and territories and possessions of the ,united ,states that are prone to natural disasters1 such as hurricanes1 should be prioritized when initially selecting locations to deploy microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts2 7,h7 the methods1 capabilities1 and costs associated with transporting microreactors that were or may be impacted by natural disasters1 including considerations about transporting new microreactors1 in addition to microreactors that have been put to use1 and any regulatory or legal issues that may arise during the transportation2 7,i7 any other strategic considerations that should be taken into account before deploying microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts2 7,j7 how to integrate microreactors into existing electrical grids in emergency situations1 including how grid connection points1 microgrid limits1 site load limits1 existing infrastructure1 and the standard process for grid interconnections may impact the integration of microreactors into existing electrical grid2 7,k7 whether microreactors will be susceptible to cyberattacks1 including whether autonomous control will impact the microreactor's cyberattack susceptibility and what systems or microreactor designs would be ideal for combating such cyberattacks during a natural disaster response effort2 and 7,l7 how the weight of a microreactor1 compared to the weight of a diesel generator1 affects deploying microreactors and diesel generators to assist with natural disaster response efforts4 7#g7 ,deployment challenges and barriers ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the challenges and barriers to deploying microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts2 and 7,b7 solutions to address each such challenge and barrier4 7#h7 ,review of and recommendations for legislation 7,a7 ,review ,a review of existing law that can be used to ease the burden of utilizing microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts1 including the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq471 the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja et seq471 the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq471 the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note71 and any other relevant law4 7,b7 ,recommendations ,recommendations for legislation to-- 7i7 assist with-- 7,i7 deploying microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts2 7,,ii7 the maintenance and upkeep of such microreactors2 and 7,,iii7 the initial and long-term storage of such microreactors2 and 7ii7 pay for the activities described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 of clause 7i74 7#i7 ,partnerships to enhance natural disaster response efforts ,an assessment about-- 7,a7 the current status of any collaboration between the ,national ,guard1 ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 and the ,army ,corps of ,engineers during natural disaster response efforts2 7,b7 the specific roles of each entity specified in subparagraph 7,a7 7disaggregated1 in the case of the ,national ,guard1 by ,state and by military department7 during a natural disaster response effort1 and their respective roles when participating in natural disaster response efforts2 7,c7 the current emergency responsibilities of the ,department of ,energy and the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission that relate to deploying microreactors during natural disaster response efforts2 7,d7 the potential opportunity to set up an annual listening group session or consortium to provide all the necessary information needed to deploy microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts and to ensure a smooth transition from the use of diesel generators to the use of microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts2 7,e7 how the ,emergency ,management ,assistance ,compact1 consented to by ,congress in the joint resolution entitled ,joint resolution granting the consent of ,congress to the ,emergency ,management ,assistance ,compact 7,public ,law #ajd-cba71 can be utilized to allow ,states to allocate their unused microreactors to other ,states that are in need of microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts2 and 7,f7 how to improve the collaboration between ,federal1 ,state1 and local government entities and private entities when deploying microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts4 7#aj7 ,utilizing microreactors to charge electric vehicles ,recommendations on how to utilize microreactors as charging stations for electric vehicles in the event of a mass evacuation resulting from a natural disaster1 including recommendations on-- 7,a7 how to deploy microreactors to charge electric vehicles before an evacuation2 7,b7 the primary transportation corridors that would be used for such a mass evacuation2 7,c7 how many microreactors would be needed to charge electric vehicles during such a mass evacuation1 based on the size and population of the ,state in which the mass evacuation occurs2 7,d7 the best placement of microreactors throughout the primary transportation corridors to ensure a smooth electric vehicle charging process and subsequent evacuation2 7,e7 any potential public-private partnerships that would be useful in utilizing microreactors to charge electric vehicles during a mass evacuation1 including an estimate of the costs that would be associated with establishing these partnerships2 7,f7 how to-- 7i7 transport microreactors to mass evacuation locations along primary transportation corridors for purposes of charging electric vehicles2 and 7ii7 pay for such transportation2 and 7,g7 any other topic related to subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f74 7#aa7 ,deploying microreactors to ,united ,states territories and possessions ,recommendations on deploying microreactors to territories and possessions of the ,united ,states to assist with natural disaster response efforts4 7#ab7 ,using military equipment with nuclear capabilities ,recommendations on how to1 in the event of a natural disaster and when the deployment of a microreactor is not timely or ideal for the circumstance1 deploy military equipment of the ,united ,states with nuclear capabilities1 such as nuclear aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines1 to provide temporary electricity to an area severely impacted by a natural disaster4 7#ac7 ,budget priorities ,a multiyear budget plan that identifies the necessary resources to successfully carry out the recommendations and implement any lessons learned from the assessments and other analysis under this subsection4 7#ad7 ,technology enhancements ,an analysis of current and developing ways to leverage existing and innovative technology to improve the effectiveness of efforts to deploy microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts4 7#ae7 ,using innovative tools to predict natural disasters ,a description of how to utilize innovative technology1 such as artificial intelligence and predictive meteorological tools1 to prepare for the utilization of microreactors before a natural disaster4 7#af7 ,floating nuclear barges ,an assessment of how floating nuclear barges compare to using portable microreactors1 including-- 7,a7 the advantages and disadvantages of using a portable microreactor compared to a floating nuclear barge2 and 7,b7 an identification of scenarios during which a floating nuclear barge would be preferred over a portable microreactor4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability1 and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,local government ,the term local government 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 7#c7 ,microreactor ,the term microreactor means a nuclear reactor1 including a portable nuclear reactor1 that has an electricity generating capacity of not more than #bj megawatts of thermal energy4 7#d7 ,natural disaster ,the term natural disaster has the meaning given the term ,major disaster in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb71 except that the term natural disaster does not include a wildfire4 7#e7 ,natural disaster response effort ,the term natural disaster response effort means a circumstance in which a ,state or local government requests assistance under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq471 including assistance to address the loss of primary electrical capacity as a result of a natural disaster4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means a ,state of the ,united ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 #ageg4 ,statement of policy relating to reporting requirements of ,china's ,maritime ,safety ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to reject as a violation of international law and ,united ,states sovereignty any attempt by ,china's ,maritime ,safety ,administration to compel ,united ,states vessels to adhere to any reporting requirements listed within ,china's ,maritime ,traffic ,safety ,law1 including any requirements to require a vessel to declare-- 7#a7 the vessel's name and number2 7#b7 the vessel's satellite telephone number2 7#c7 the vessel's position and recent locations2 and 7#d7 the vessel's cargo4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 applies to all maritime claims made by the ,people's ,republic of ,china that the ,united ,states has rejected1 to include virtually all of ,china's claims within the ,nine-,dash ,line4 #ageh4 ,report on military spouse security clearance ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall provide a report to ,congress on the technical1 operational1 human resources1 and legal challenges that would result from accelerating security clearance reviews of military spouses by using information1 including address verification1 from the spousal review of their connected service member's security clearance1 as well as the anticipated benefits of such a change4 #agei4 ,sense of ,congress regarding feasibility study for ,blue ,grass ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,joint ,explanatory ,statement to accompany the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 directed the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,army1 to conduct a feasibility study to assess potential missions1 plants1 or industries feasible for ,army or ,department of ,defense needs at the ,blue ,grass ,army ,depot following the completion of the mission at the ,blue ,grass ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant4 7#b7 ,house ,report #aah-cja to accompany the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 directed the ,secretary of the ,army1 in coordination with the ,commanding ,general1 ,army ,materiel ,command and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology to provide a briefing on the costs and estimated funding profile associated with the organic industrial base modernization strategy and the efforts required to support opportunities for augmenting the organic industrial base at ,blue ,grass ,army ,depot4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,army1 in coordination with the ,commanding ,general of the ,army ,materiel ,command and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology1 should work with ,congress and the local community near the ,blue ,grass ,army ,depot to build upon the findings of the feasibility study and ,house ,report referred to in subsection 7a74 #agfj4 ,rewards for information regarding leaders of ,hamas 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency and the ,secretary of ,defense shall advocate in their respective roles on the ,foreign ,threat ,intelligence ,committee to request the ,rewards for ,justice ,program to offer #be1jjj1jjj each in incentives for information regarding ,hamas terrorists ,yahya ,sinwar and ,mohammed ,deif4 7b7 ,other rewards ,the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency and the ,secretary of ,defense should advocate for significant rewards for information regarding other leaders ,iran-backed entities designated as ,foreign ,terrorist ,organizations under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi7 or ,specially ,designated ,global ,terrorists under section #eid4caj of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #agfa4 ,prohibition on funding for the ,countering ,extremist ,activity ,working ,group ,no ,federal funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,countering ,extremist ,activity ,working ,group or to implement any recommendations of such group4 #agfb4 ,report on the use of major non-,,nato ally status for ,kenya 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the designation of a country as a major non-,,nato ally is intended to facilitate an increased security relationship between the ,united ,states and the designated country and is not intended to be merely a symbolic gesture2 7#b7 ,kenya is an increasingly important security partner in ,east ,africa and the ,western ,indian ,ocean2 and 7#c7 major non-,,nato ally status for ,kenya should be utilized to facilitate increased security cooperation with ,kenya to advance our shared security priorities4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit a classified report1 along with an unclassified summary1 to the appropriate congressional committees1 which shall-- 7#a7 identify all opportunities to increase security cooperation with ,kenya as a result of its major non-,,nato ally designation2 7#b7 assess the feasibility of implementing the identified opportunities1 including cost1 timeline1 and availability of defense articles as applicable2 and 7#c7 assess the priority of identified opportunities based on the ,kenyan government's requests and input and the impact on advancing the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,supplemental reports ,on the date that is #ahj days after the report required under subsection 7b7 is submitted1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit a classified annex1 along with an unclassified summary1 to the appropriate congressional committees containing a report that identifies all requests by the ,kenyan government on cooperation on activities covered under the major non-,,nato ally status1 including-- 7#a7 a detailed summary of each request1 including cost and the defense articles requested2 7#b7 whether those requests were approved or denied2 and 7#c7 an explanation for why each request was approved or denied4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #agfc4 ,limitation on displaying in certain public areas cut flowers or greens not 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 ,president or of the ,department of ,state or of the ,department of ,defense unless the cut flower or cut green is produced in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect on the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this section4 #agfd4 ,united ,states-,israel emerging technology capabilities cooperation ,subtitle ,g of title ,,xii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf is amended by inserting after section #abgi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 the following3 #abgi;,a4 ,united ,states-,israel emerging technology capabilities cooperation 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to support and encourage further defense collaboration with ,israel in areas of emerging technologies capable of enabling the warfare capabilities of both the ,united ,states and ,israel to meet emerging defense challenges1 including but not limited to the areas of artificial intelligence1 cybersecurity1 robotics1 quantum and automation4 7b7 ,authority ,to ,establish ,emerging ,defense ,technology ,capabilities ,program ,with ,israel 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 upon request of the ,ministry of ,defense of ,israel and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 is authorized to carry out research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 on a joint basis with ,israel1 in areas of emerging technologies capable of enabling the warfare capabilities of both the ,united ,states and ,israel to meet emerging defense challenges1 including the areas of artificial intelligence1 cybersecurity1 robotics1 quantum and automation4 ,any activities carried out pursuant to such authority shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information and ,united ,states and ,israel national security interests4 7#b7 ,report ,the activities described in paragraph 7#a7 and subsection 7c7 may be carried out after the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report setting forth the following3 7,a7 ,a memorandum of agreement between the ,united ,states and ,israel regarding sharing of research and development costs for the capabilities described in paragraph 7#a71 and any supporting documents4 7,b7 ,a certification that the memorandum of agreement-- 7i7 requires sharing of costs of projects1 including in-kind support1 between the ,united ,states and ,israel2 7ii7 establishes a framework to negotiate the rights to any intellectual property developed under the memorandum of agreement2 and 7iii7 requires the ,united ,states ,government to receive semiannual reports on expenditure of funds1 if any1 by the ,government of ,israel1 including a description of what the funds have been used for1 when funds were expended1 and an identification of entities that expended the funds4 7c7 ,annual limitation on amount ,the amount of support provided under this section in any year may not exceed #dg1ejj1jjj4 7d7 ,lead agency ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate the ,irregular ,warfare ,technology ,support ,directorate as the lead agency of the ,department of ,defense in carrying out this section4 7e7 ,semiannual ,reports ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress on a semiannual basis a report that contains a copy of the most recent semiannual report provided by the ,government of ,israel to the ,department of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,b77iii74 7f7 ,appropriate ,committees of ,congress ,defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7g7 ,sunset ,the authority in this section to carry out activities described in subsection 7b71 and to provide support described in subsection 7c71 shall expire on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this section4 4 #agfe4 ,briefing on institutional capacity building of countries within ,united ,states ,africa ,command area of responsibility 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,africa is a theater of strategic competition where the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,russia continue to increase their presence through economic and military relations2 7#b7 stability in the region has suffered1 resulting in #h military coups in the ,sahel region of ,africa in just the last #d years2 7#c7 this region serves as an important training ground for violent extremist organizations whose attacks spread across the ,african continent and the globe2 and 7#d7 ,united ,states ,africa ,command faces challenges in building strategic partnerships with ,african countries and bolstering stability on the continent4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall offer to all members of ,congress a briefing on the adequacy of institutional capacity building in countries within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command to strengthen governance in the defense sectors of such countries4 ,such briefing shall also include1 at a minimum1 an analysis of programs and efforts of the ,department of ,defense focused on-- 7#a7 strategy and policy development2 7#b7 budget development and execution2 7#c7 human resource management systems2 7#d7 logistics processes2 and 7#e7 recommendations to counter the influence of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,russia1 and non-state violent extremist organizations through additional institutional capacity building in such countries by the ,department4 #agff4 ,,gao study on ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity ,disability ,emphasis ,program 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on-- 7#a7 the effectiveness of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity ,disability ,emphasis ,program2 and 7#b7 how such program supports the employment1 retention1 and career advancement of individuals with intellectual1 physical1 and developmental disabilities4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report containing the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #agfg4 ,common coalition key within the ,baltic states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a common coalition key within the ,baltic states for purposes of sharing ammunition for ,high ,mobility ,artillery ,rocket ,systems 7,,himars7 among such states for training and operational purposes4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,baltic states means-- 7#a7 ,estonia2 7#b7 ,lithuania2 and 7#c7 ,latvia4 ,,xviii ,quality of ,life ,a ,pay and ,compensation #ahja4 ,reform of rates of monthly basic pay ,effective on ,january #a1 #bjbe1 the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services within each pay grade and with years of service computed under section #bje of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code 7and subject to adjustment under section #ajji of such title71 are as follows3 ,years of ,service,commissioned ,officers,pay ,grade#b or ,fewer,over #b,over #c,over #d,over #f,o-#hab1hjc4gj #ac1bbc4gjac1eja4hj #ac1egi4bj #ac1ibf4ij,o-#gaj1fch4ij #aa1acc4jjaa1cfa4ijaa1edd4jjaa1hgb4hj,o- #f #h1jfg4ij #h1hfc4bji1ddd4iji1ddd4iji1dha4bj,o-#e #f1gbe4gj #g1egf4ejh1ajj4ijh1aii4fjh1ebg4bj,o-#d #e1hjc4bj #f1gag4cjg1aff4djg1bfe4djg1fha4ej,o-#c #e1ajb4aj 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#g1dcg4cjg1dcg4cjg1dcg4cjg1dcg4cj ,e-#gf1eae4gj #f1eae4gj #f1eae4gj #f1eae4gj #f1eae4gj ,e-#f #d1hef4dj #d1hef4dj #d1hef4dj #d1hef4dj #d1hef4dj ,e-#ed1jgf4djd1jgf4djd1jgf4djd1jgf4djd1j gf4dj;,e-#d #c1fgg4aj #c1fgg4aj #c1fgg4aj #c1fgg4aj #c1fgg4aj ,e-#c #c1jhb4bj #c1jhb4bj #c1jhb4bj #c1jhb4bj #c1jhb4bj ,e-#bb1fjj4aj #b1fjj4aj #b1fjj4aj #b1fjj4aj #b1fjj4aj ,e-#ab1cai4ij #b1cai4ij #b1cai4ij #b1cai4ij #b1cai4ij ,over #ch,over #dj;,e-#ii1hia4cj #i1hia4cj ,e-#hg1dcg4cj #g1dcg4cj ,e-#gf1eae4gj #f1eae4gj ,e-#fd1hef4dj #d1hef4dj ,e-#ed1jgf4djd1jgf4dj;,e-#d #c1fgg4aj #c1fgg4aj ,e-#c #c1jhb4bj #c1jhb4bj ,e-#bb1fjj4aj #b1fjj4aj ,e-#ab1cai4ij #b1cai4ij #ahjb4 ,basic allowance for housing3 authorization of appropriations ,for fiscal year #bjbe1 there is authorized to be appropriated #a1bjj1jjj1jjj for the purpose of fully funding the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ahjc4 ,evaluation of the rates of the basic allowance for subsistence ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing the evaluation of the ,secretary of the rates of the basic allowance for subsistence under section #djb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,elements of such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the determination of the ,secretary whether such rates are sufficient4 7#b7 ,other factors that could be used to determine such rates1 including-- 7,a7 the number of dependents a member of the uniformed services has2 7,b7 whether the member has access to fresh fruits1 vegetables1 dairy products1 and meat2 7,c7 whether the member has access to healthy food2 and 7,d7 the local costs of food1 including at commissaries operated by the ,secretary under chapter #adg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the recommendations of the ,secretary whether1 and how1 such rates may be improved4 #ahjd4 ,basic needs allowance for members on active service in the ,armed ,forces3 expansion of eligibility2 increase of amount 7a7 ,eligibility ,section #djb;b of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7,a72 7,b7 by striking #aej percent and inserting #bjj percent2 and 7,c7 by striking 2 or and inserting 2 and2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b74 7b7 ,amount ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by striking #aej percent 7or1 in the case of a member described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 #bjj percent7 and inserting #bjj percent4 #ahje4 ,expansion of authority of a commanding officer to authorize a basic allowance for housing for a member performing initial field or sea duty ,subsection 7f7 of section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking certifies that the member was necessarily required to procure quarters at the member's expense4 and inserting an em dash2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,a7 certifies that the member was required to procure housing at the member's expense2 or 7,b7 determines that quarters at the duty station or in the field environment are inadequate or an impediment to morale1 good order1 or discipline4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,secretary may authorize and inserting a commanding officer may authorize2 7,b7 by striking who is serving in pay grade ,e-#d or ,e-#e and inserting who is serving in a pay grade below ,e-#f2 and 7,c7 by striking members serving in pay grades ,e-#d and ,e-#e and inserting such members4 ,in authorizing an allowance under this subparagraph1 the commanding officer shall consider the availability of quarters for the member and whether such quarters are inadequate or an impediment to morale1 good order1 or discipline4 #ahjf4 ,expansion of travel and transportation allowance to move or store a privately owned vehicle ,section #dec of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking one privately owned vehicle and inserting two privately owned vehicles2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting under paragraph 7#b7 before the period at the end4 #ahjg4 ,report regarding the calculation of cost-of-living allowances 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the ,,conus ,,cola and ,,oconus ,,cola4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the factors used to calculate the ,,conus ,,cola and ,,oconus ,,cola4 7#b7 ,an explanation of how the factors described in paragraph 7#a7 are determined4 7#c7 ,an explanation of how the ,,conus ,,cola and ,,oconus ,,cola may be adjusted1 including-- 7,a7 timelines for such an adjustment2 7,b7 bases for such an adjustment2 and 7,c7 the relationship between ,,conus ,,cola and ,,oconus ,,cola4 7#d7 ,the evaluation of the ,secretary whether the surveys used to collect data from members to calculate the ,,conus ,,cola and ,,oconus ,,cola are effective4 7#e7 ,the evaluation of the ,secretary whether the calculation of the ,,conus ,,cola and ,,oconus ,,cola is effective4 7#f7 ,the assessment of the ,secretary whether the calculation of the ,,conus ,,cola or ,,oconus ,,cola should include additional factors1 including-- 7,a7 the number of dependents a member has2 7,b7 vicinity and commissary costs2 7,c7 the reimbursement of expenses 7including tolls and taxes7 incurred by a member based on the duty station of such member2 7,d7 remoteness2 7,e7 hardship2 7,f7 loss of spousal income2 7,g7 the unavailability of goods or services in the vicinity of a duty station2 and 7,h7 any other factor that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,conus ,,cola means the cost-of-living allowance paid to a member of the uniformed services under section #djc;b of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,,oconus ,,cola means a cost-of-living allowance paid to a member of the uniformed services on the basis that-- 7,a7 the member is assigned to a permanent duty station located outside the continental ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 the dependents of such member reside outside the continental ,united ,states but not in the vicinity of the permanent duty station of such member4 ,b ,child ,care #ahaa4 ,competitive pay for ,department of ,defense child care personnel 7a7 ,in general ,section #agib7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,competitive rates of pay 7#a7 ,for the purpose of providing military child development centers with a qualified and stable civilian workforce1 employees at a military installation who are directly involved in providing child care and who are paid from nonappropriated funds-- 7,a7 in the case of entry-level employees1 shall be paid a rate of pay competitive with the rates of pay paid to other equivalent non-,federal positions within the metropolitan statistical area or non-metropolitan statistical area 7as the case may be7 in which such ,department employee's position is located2 and 7,b7 in the case of any employee not covered by subparagraph 7,a71 shall be paid a rate of pay competitive with the rates of pay paid to other employees with similar training1 seniority1 and experience within the metropolitan statistical area or non-metropolitan statistical area 7as the case may be7 in which such ,department employee's position is located4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 no employee shall receive a rate of pay under this subsection that is lower than the minimum hourly rate of pay applicable to civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,for purposes of determining the rates of pay under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall use the metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area occupational employment and wage estimates published monthly by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics4 4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the first day of the first pay period beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,rates of pay 7,a7 ,current employee pay rate not reduced ,the rate of pay for any individual who is an employee covered by subsection 7c7 of section #agib of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 on the date of the enactment of this ,act shall not be reduced by operation of such amendment4 7,b7 ,pay band minimum ,any employee whose rate of pay is fixed under such subsection 7c71 as so amended1 and who is within any pay band shall receive a rate of pay not less than the minimum rate of pay applicable to such pay band4 #ahab4 ,parent fees at military child development centers for child care employees ,section #agic of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7d7 ,child care employee discount ,in order to support recruitment and retention initiatives1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall charge reduced fees for the attendance1 at a military child development center1 of the children of a child care employee as follows3 7#a7 ,for the first child1 no fee4 7#b7 ,for each other child1 a fee equal to or less than a fee discounted under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,prohibition of concurrent discounts ,a family may not receive discounts under subsections 7c7 and 7d7 concurrently4 4 #ahac4 ,child abuse prevention and safety at military child development centers 7a7 ,national hotline ,section #agid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 by striking the period at at the end and inserting by means including--2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,a7 posting it in public areas of military child development centers2 and 7,b7 providing it to the parents and legal guardians of children who attend military child development centers4 4 7b7 ,safety regulations ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7d7-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,the regulations required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 require the ,secretary to notify the parents and legal guardians of children who attend a military child development center not later than #bd hours after such a child suffers abuse or harm at such military child development center2 7,b7 establish processes by which the commander of the military installation and military police shall-- 7i7 investigate and address incidents of abuse and harm involving children at military child development centers2 and 7ii7 notify the parents or legal guardians of a child who experiences abuse or harm at a military child development center of the status of any investigations or actions taken 7including under subsection 7c77 to address such abuse or harm2 and 7,c7 require the ,secretary of ,defense1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to furnish the regulations under this subsection to parents and legal guardians of children who attend military child development centers4 4 7c7 ,remedies ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives in writing not later than #cj days after a requirement is waived under paragraph 7#b74 4 #ahad4 ,additional information in outreach campaign relating to waiting lists for military child development centers ,section #ehe7;a77#b77;,d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agia note prec47 is amended by inserting a provider eligible for financial assistance under any clause of section #agih7;b77#c77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or before pilot programs4 #ahae4 ,priority in 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 adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,in making a determination under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to remote locations1 including the following3 7,a7 ,fort ,drum1 ,new ,york4 7,b7 ,holloman ,air ,force ,base1 ,new ,mexico4 7,c7 ,naval ,air ,station ,lemoore1 ,california4 7,d7 ,marine ,corps ,air ,ground ,combat ,center ,twentynine ,palms1 ,california4 4 #ahaf4 ,child care services and youth program services for dependents 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall fully fund requests for financial assistance to eligible civilian providers of child care services or youth program services under section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,this section shall not be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 of section #agih of such title to determine whether to provide such financial assistance to an eligible provider4 #ahag4 ,briefings on military child development centers 7a7 ,briefings required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives briefings regarding child care services at military child development centers according to the following schedule3 7#a7 ,once every three months beginning on ,march #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,march #a1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,on ,march #a of each year thereafter through #bjcj4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing shall include1 with regard to the period covered by the briefing1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,waiting lists for such services1 disaggregated by military installation4 7#b7 ,shortages of child care employees at military child development centers1 disaggregated by military installation4 7#c7 ,insufficient capacity of military child development centers1 disaggregated by military installation4 7#d7 ,efforts of the ,secretary of ,defense to mitigate such shortages or insufficiencies in order to shorten such waiting lists4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms military child development center and child care employee have the meanings given such terms in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ahah4 ,briefing on access of members of ,national ,guard to child care services at military child development centers 7a7 ,briefing required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the ,army and ,air ,force1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing regarding the access of members of the ,army ,national ,guard and the ,air ,force ,national ,guard to child care services at military child development centers4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing under this section shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the number of families in the ,army ,national ,guard and the ,air ,force ,national ,guard with children under #ab years of age4 7#b7 ,the number of families in the ,army ,national ,guard and the ,air ,force ,national ,guard with children under #ab years in which both parents are members of either the ,army ,national ,guard or the ,air ,force ,national ,guard4 7#c7 ,the number of single parent households in which the parent is a member of the ,army ,national ,guard or the ,air ,force ,national ,guard4 7#d7 ,the average number of days during the year in which a member of the ,army ,national ,guard or the ,air ,force ,national ,guard who has a child under #ab years of age is on active duty4 7#e7 ,the number of members of the ,army ,national ,guard or the ,air ,force ,national ,guard ,number who have a child under #ab years of age who live within the following distance of a military child development center3 7,a7 #aj miles4 7,b7 #be miles4 7,c7 #ej miles4 7,d7 ,over #ajj miles4 7#f7 ,the number of ,army ,national ,guard armories and ,air ,force ,national ,guard armories within the following distance of a military child development center3 7,a7 #aj miles4 7,b7 #be miles4 7,c7 #ej miles4 7,d7 ,over #ajj miles4 7#g7 ,the number of ,army ,national ,guard families who have successfully obtained a voucher for child care funding cost assistance though the ,childcare ,aware and ,upwards programs4 7#h7 ,the number of ,air ,force ,national ,guard families who have successfully obtained a voucher for child care funding cost assistance though the ,childcare ,aware and ,upwards programs4 7#i7 ,the amount of funds currently spent on vouchers under the ,childcare ,aware program for ,army ,national ,guard families and ,air ,force ,national ,guard families1 and the amount of funds currently spent on vouchers for ,army ,national ,guard families and ,air ,force ,national ,guard families under the ,upwards program4 7#aj7 ,an overview of ,state laws that affect the ability of military child development centers to provide #bd-;hour and overnight child care services4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term military child development center has the meaning given such term in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,military ,housing #ahba4 ,budget justification for certain ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization projects ,chapter #i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbf the following new section3 #bbg4 ,budget justification for covered military unaccompanied housing ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization projects 7a7 ,in general ,along with the budget for each fiscal year submitted by the ,president pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 each ,secretary of a military department shall include a consolidated budget justification display that individually identifies-- 7#a7 for the fiscal year covered by the budget1 the total requested expenditure for ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization projects for covered military unaccompanied housing compared to the total expenditure required by such projects1 disaggregated by military department2 and 7#b7 the total expenditure for ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization projects made during the fiscal year beginning two years before the fiscal year covered by the budget1 disagggregated by-- 7,a7 military installation2 7,b7 the type of facility repaired or restored under such projects2 7,c7 the number of such projects that were for sustainment or repair of a facility2 and 7,d7 the number of such projects that were for restoration or modernization of a facility4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered military unaccompanied housing has the meaning given in section #bhef of this title4 7#b7 ,the terms facility and military installation have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #bhja of this title4 4 #ahbb4 ,strategy for use of existing leasing authorities to address shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing required 7a7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary of a military department shall develop a strategy to use the authorities of such ,secretary1 in effect as of such date1 to lease real property to address shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing4 7#b7 ,elements ,each strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the military department concerned-- 7,a7 an identification of military installations with the largest shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing2 7,b7 an identification of military installations where existing facilities of covered military unaccompanied housing are in poor or failing condition under the uniform index for evaluating the condition of covered military unaccompanied housing required by section #bhch of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #bhea72 7,c7 plans of such ,secretary in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act to address shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing or the condition of facilities of covered military unaccompanied housing using-- 7i7 military construction projects2 or 7ii7 facility sustainment1 restoration1 or modernization funds2 and 7,d7 an assessment of whether the leasing authority under section #bffa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or intergovernmental support agreements under section #bfgi of such title would be suitable for use by such ,secretary to address-- 7i7 shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing2 or 7ii7 the poor or failing condition of a facility of covered military unaccompanied housing4 7#c7 ,deadline ,each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the strategy required by subsection 7a7 by not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered military unaccompanied housing has the meaning given such term in section #bhef of such title4 7#c7 ,the terms facility and military construction project have the meanings given such terms in section #bhja of such title4 #ahbc4 ,independent assessment of estimated costs of certain strategies to address shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,agreement ,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 an ,,ffrdc for an assessment that compares the estimated total cost to the ,united ,states during the #bj-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act of-- 7#a7 the construction and maintenance of facilities of covered military unaccompanied housing to address shortages in covered military unaccompanied housing2 and 7#b7 the modification of policies of the ,department of ,defense and each military department to permit a greater number of members of the ,armed ,forces to reside in housing facilities other than covered military unaccompanied housing 7including such policies relating to the payment of basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code74 7b7 ,report on assessment ,an ,,ffrdc that enters into an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report on such assessment4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a comprehensive review of-- 7,a7 the total lifecycle costs1 disaggregated by each military department1 of the construction1 sustainment1 and modernization of facilities of covered unaccompanied housing to meet-- 7i7 the needs for housing for members of the ,armed ,forces as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7ii7 the projected needs for such housing during the #bj-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 as determined by each ,secretary concerned2 7,b7 the applicable policies of each military department with respect to which members of the ,armed ,forces are required to reside in covered military unaccompanied housing2 and 7,c7 for each military department1 the expected expenditure for basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the #bj-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act compared to such total lifecycle costs2 7#b7 a summary of the research and other activities carried out as part of such comprehensive review2 and 7#c7 recommendations of the ,,ffrdc with respect to requirements and policies of the ,department of ,defense and each military department for covered military unaccompanied housing4 7c7 ,submission to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense receives the report under subsection 7b71 such ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that includes-- 7,a7 an unaltered copy of the report of the ,,ffrdc submitted to the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 the written responses of the ,secretary of the ,defense and the ,secretaries concerned with respect to the results of such report4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered military unaccompanied housing has the meaning given such term in section #bhef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term facility has the meaning given such term in section #bhja of such title4 7#c7 ,the term ,,ffrdc means a federally funded research and development center4 #ahbd4 ,digital maintenance request system for covered military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 require each ,secretary of a military department to establish a digital system for residents of covered military unaccompanied housing located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary to make maintenance requests for such housing2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the establishment of such digital systems4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered military unaccompanied housing has the meaning given in section #bhef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ahbe4 ,digital facilities management systems for military departments 7a7 ,digital facilities management systems for military departments 7#a7 ,criteria ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment1 in coordination with each covered ,assistant ,secretary1 shall develop criteria for a new or established digital facilities management system for each military department4 ,each such system shall have the capability to1 with respect to each military installation-- 7,a7 track conditions of individual facilities1 applying the uniform index developed under section #bhch of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca71 for each military installation under the jurisdiction of each such covered ,assistant ,secretary2 7,b7 plan for maintenance actions for each facility2 and 7,c7 generate reports that include data on-- 7i7 the type and function of each facility2 7ii7 the overall condition of each facility2 7iii7 planned maintenance for each facility during a five-year period following the date of submission of the criteria2 7iv7 conditions that may lead to a failure to maintain minimum physical security or configuration standards for members of the ,armed ,forces during the #ab-month period following the date of submission of the criteria2 and 7v7 the date on which the facility will have been in use for #dj years4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment develops the criteria required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such criteria4 7#c7 ,implementation ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment develops the criteria required under paragraph 7#a71 each covered ,assistant ,secretary shall implement a digital facilities management system for the military department under the jurisdiction of that meets the criteria described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,assistant ,secretary means-- 7,a7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,installations1 ,energy1 and ,environment2 7,b7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment2 and 7,c7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,installations1 ,environment1 and ,energy4 7#b7 ,the term facility has the meaning given in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term military department has the meaning given in section #aja of such title4 7#d7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given in section #bhja of such title4 #ahbf4 ,temporary biennial report on quality and condition of covered military unaccompanied housing located outside the ,united ,states 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter until ,january #a1 #bjcb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the quality and condition of each facility of covered military unaccompanied housing located outside the ,united ,states1 disaggregated by military installation on which each such facility is located4 7#b7 ,elements ,such report shall include1 for each facility of covered military unaccompanied housing the following3 7,a7 ,a description of each facility of covered military unaccompanied housing including age1 whether the facility is permanent or temporary1 and whether the facility is ,government-owned or leased4 7,b7 ,the results of an evaluation of the condition of such facility using the uniform index developed under section #bhch of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca74 7,c7 ,with respect to the standards for habitability established under section #bhef;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by section #bhcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd7-- 7i7 an explanation of how such standards are applied to such facility2 and 7ii7 an estimation of the funding needed to apply such standards to such facility4 7,d7 ,an assessment of how such standards and the condition of such facility determined under the evaluation described in subparagraph 7,b7 affect force readiness1 disaggregated by combatant command4 7b7 ,defined ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered military unaccompanied housing has the meaning given in section #bhef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the terms facility and military installation have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #bhja of such title4 #ahbg4 ,housing accommodations for military families on housing waitlists 7a7 ,waitlist accommodations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents who1 when undergoing a permanent change of station1 are placed on a waitlist for on-base housing for a period of more than #aj days following the date of arrival at the new location1 temporary accommodations for the entire duration of such period appropriate for the total size and composition of the family of the member and at a rate not to exceed the basic allowance for housing calculated for such member under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 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 containing-- 7#a7 installation-specific data on the number of members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents on military housing waitlists2 7#b7 an identification of the time spent by each such member and their dependents awaiting appropriate housing accommodations2 7#c7 an analysis of the factors that are creating the need for such waitlists2 and 7#d7 an assessment of the causes of waitlist durations that exceed #aj days4 ,d ,access to ,health ,care #ahca4 ,exclusion of mental health care providers from authorized strengths of certain officers on active duty ,section #ebc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,officers who are licensed mental health providers1 including clinical psychologists1 licensed clinical social workers1 mental health nurse practitioners1 or psychiatric physician assistants4 4 #ahcb4 ,,tricare program3 waiver of referral requirement under ,,tricare ,prime for certain care in a military medical treatment facility ,section #ajie;f7a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall waive the referral requirement in paragraph 7#a7 in the case of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty who seeks to obtain any of the following kinds of care in a military medical treatment facility3 7i7 ,physical therapy4 7ii7 ,nutritional4 7iii7 ,audiological4 7iv7 ,optometric4 7v7 ,podiatric4 7vi7 ,primary and preventive health care services for women 7as such term is defined in section #ajgd;d of this title74 4 #ahcc4 ,extension of enhanced appointment and compensation authority for certain health care providers ,section #aeii;c7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe both places it appears and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #ahcd4 ,referral of a member of the ,armed ,forces to a ,,tricare provider for urgent behavioral health services ,section #gbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,if and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,subject to subsection 7b71 if2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,urgent behavioral health services 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,defense is unable to provide urgent behavioral health services in a military medical treatment facility to a covered individual during the three-day period following the date on which such services are first requested by the covered individual1 the ,secretary shall refer the covered individual to a provider under the ,,tricare program to receive such services4 7#b7 ,covered individual defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered individual means-- 7,a7 a member of the ,armed ,forces on active duty2 7,b7 a retired member of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,c7 a dependent of a member described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7,d7 a dependent of a former member described in paragraph 7#b74 4 #ahce4 ,waiver with respect to experienced nurses at military medical treatment facilities 7a7 ,in general ,the hiring manager of a military medical treatment facility or other health care facility of the ,department of ,defense may waive any ,general ,schedule qualification standard related to work experience established by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management in the case of any applicant for a nursing or practical nurse position in a military medical treatment facility or other health care facility of the ,department of ,defense who-- 7#a7 7,a7 is a nurse or practical nurse in the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 was a nurse or practical nurse in the ,department of ,defense for at least one year2 and 7#b7 after commencing work as a nurse or practical nurse in the ,department of ,defense1 obtained a bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program4 7b7 ,certification ,if1 in the case of any applicant described in subsection 7a71 a hiring manager waives a qualification standard in accordance with such subsection1 such hiring manager shall submit to the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management a certification that such applicant meets all remaining ,general ,schedule qualification standards established by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management for the applicable position4 #ahcf4 ,pilot program for hiring health care professionals 7a7 ,pilot ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than three months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement a pilot program to appoint licensed civilian health care professionals to positions within the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,locations ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program under this section at not more than three military medical treatment facilities maintained under section #ajgc;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to be selected by the ,secretary4 ,to be eligible for selection under this paragraph1 a military medical treatment facility may not be more than #ej miles from a medical center of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7b7 ,appointments 7#a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of appointing licensed civilian health care professionals under the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall exercise the hiring authority under section #aeii;c7a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to the appointment and pay of health care personnel under chapter #gd of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,notwithstanding subsection 7b7 of such section #aeii;c1 the authority under this paragraph shall expire on the date set forth in subsection 7d7 of this section4 7#b7 ,conversion ,any ,department of ,defense employee who1 on the date the pilot program under this section is established1 is a licensed health care professional occupying a position at any military medical treatment facility selected under subsection 7a7 may elect to have their appointment converted such that their position is subject to the provisions of such chapter #gd described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,opt out ,any individual who has applied for a position at any such a facility before the pilot program is established but who has not been appointed may1 in the event of subsequent appointment1 elect to not be subject to such provisions of such chapter #gd or the hiring requirements of the pilot program4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter until the date under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on the pilot program4 ,each such report shall include the following information3 7#a7 ,the total number of full-time equivalent positions added under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,the average time from announcement of an available position to-- 7,a7 the date an individual is offered employment1 sorted by position2 and 7,b7 the date an individual commences employment1 sorted by position4 7#c7 ,the turnover rate for employees appointed under the pilot program4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out the pilot program established under this section shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date ,secretary establishes the pilot program under such subsection4 #ahcg4 ,retention of health care providers3 surveys2 briefing2 reports 7a7 ,surveys ,the ,secretary of a military department shall conduct an annual survey of health care providers under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary to determine why such providers remain on1 or separate from1 active duty in such military department4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of a military department shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing regarding the plan of such ,secretary to carry out the survey under this section4 7c7 ,reports ,not later than ,september #cj of each year1 beginning in #bjbe1 the ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the most recent survey under this section4 7#a7 ,elements ,each report shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,demographic data regarding the providers1 disaggregated under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,reasons providers gave for remaining4 7,c7 ,reasons providers gave for separating4 7,d7 ,the determination of the ,secretary whether there is a trend regarding retention or such reasons4 7,e7 ,efforts of the ,secretary to reverse a negative trend or encourage a positive trend4 7,f7 ,legislative recommendations of the ,secretary regarding how to reverse a negative trend or encourage a positive trend4 7#b7 ,demographic data ,in each report1 the ,secretary of a military department shall disaggregate demographic data regarding providers who participated in the most recent survey on the bases of the following categories3 7,a7 ,medical specialty4 7,b7 ,rank4 7,c7 ,gender4 7,d7 ,years of service in such military department4 7,e7 ,whether the provider became an officer on active duty in such military department-- 7i7 pursuant to the ,armed ,forces ,health ,professions ,scholarship and ,financial ,assistance program under subchapter ,i of chapter #aje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 after graduating from the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences established under section #baab of such title2 or 7iii7 otherwise4 7d7 ,termination ,this section shall cease to have effect on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 ,e ,support for ,military ,spouses #ahda4 ,interstate compacts for portability of occupational licenses of military spouses3 permanent authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #aghd7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#e74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if enacted immediately following the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 to which such amendment relates4 #ahdb4 ,permanent ,military ,spouse ,career ,accelerator program 7a7 ,establishment ,section #aghd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7i7 ,employment fellowship opportunities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program to provide spouses of members of the armed forces with paid fellowships 7including in-person1 remote1 and hybrid fellowships7 with employers in various industries4 ,to carry out such program1 the ,secretary shall take the following steps3 7#a7 ,enter into an agreement with an entity to conduct such program4 7#b7 ,determine the appropriate capacity for the program based on the availability of appropriations for such purpose4 7#c7 ,establish criteria to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the program in supporting the employment of such spouses4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,subsection 7i7 of such section shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,the pilot program under section #efd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aghd note7 shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbf4 #ahdc4 ,child care services and youth program services for dependents3 period of services for a member with a spouse seeking employment 7a7 ,period ,the ,secretary of a military department may provide a covered member with covered services for a period of at least #ahj days4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to-- 7#a7 entitle a covered member to covered services2 or 7#b7 give priority to a covered member for purposes of a determination regarding who shall receive covered services4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered member means a member of the ,armed ,forces-- 7,a7 who has a dependent child2 and 7,b7 whose spouse is seeking employment4 7#b7 ,the term covered services means child care services or youth program services provided or paid for by the ,secretary of ,defense under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #hh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,f ,other ,matters1 ,reports1 and ,briefings #ahea4 ,increased access to food on military installations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,secretaries of the military departments shall implement a program1 standardized across the military departments1 to increase access to food on military installations for members of the ,armed ,forces who reside on such military installations4 7b7 ,,cac access ,food made available under the program under this section shall be accessible with a common access card at dining facilities1 commissaries1 exchanges1 restaurants1 and other locations where such members can obtain food4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall jointly submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of the program under this section4 ,such briefing shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the milestones and timeline to complete such implementation4 7#b7 ,resources1 including software1 hardware1 and personnel1 necessary for such implementation4 7#c7 ,a description of potential barriers to implementation of the program1 particularly for remote or rural military installations1 or installations located in geographic areas with limited access to food4 7#d7 ,policies or regulations of the ,department of ,defense that the ,secretary of ,defense determines necessary for such implementation4 7#e7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary of ,defense or a ,secretary of a military department regarding legislation necessary for such implementation4 #aheb4 ,department of ,defense plan to construct memorial at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery in commemoration of members of the ,armed ,forces killed in certain attack at ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport1 ,kabul1 ,afghanistan ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a plan and strategy to construct a memorial in ,arlington ,national ,cemetery1 ,virginia1 to commemorate the thirteen members of the ,armed ,forces killed in the attack at ,hamid ,karzai ,international ,airport in ,kabul1 ,afghanistan1 in ,august of #bjba4 #ahec4 ,report on reducing misconceptions about mental health and security clearance eligibility ,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 ,department's activities to inform members of the ,armed ,forces about how mental health affects security clearance eligibility4 ,the report required under this section shall include the following topics3 7#a7 ,the ,department's outreach and education activities to inform members of the ,armed ,forces that seeking mental health care will not affect their security clearance status or eligibility4 7#b7 ,the ,department's outreach and education activities to ensure that health care providers in the military health system1 non-medical counselors1 ,,tricare providers1 and other relevant personnel convey accurate information to members of the ,armed ,forces regarding mental health and security clearance eligibility1 making clear that seeking mental health care will not affect their security clearance status or eligibility4 #ahed4 ,briefing on implementation of recommendations of ,quality of ,life ,panel ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall provide1 to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 a briefing on the implementation of the recommendations in the report1 dated ,april1 #bjbd1 of the ,quality of ,life ,panel of such ,committee4 ,such briefing shall include-- 7#a7 updates to pay and compensation of members of the uniformed services1 including-- 7,a7 the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 implementation of any increase to the family separation allowance under section #dbg of such title1 as authorized by section #fbf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca72 7#b7 improvements to child care accessibility and affordability2 7#c7 increased transparency on the condition and funding of unaccompanied and privatized family housing2 7#d7 improvements in access to health care2 and 7#e7 expansion of support programs for military spouses4 ,b ,military ,construction ,authorizations #bjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe4 #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 #bjbg2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbh4 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 #bjbg2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for fiscal year #bjbh for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 family housing projects and facilities1 or contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program4 #bjjc4 ,effective date ,titles ,,xxi through ,,xxvii shall take effect on the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbd2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,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,amount,alaska ,fort ,wainwright#bc1jjj1jjj;,california,conco rd#fh1jjj1jjj;,fort ,irwin#dd1jjj1jjj;,florida,key ,west ,naval ,air ,station#deg1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,wheeler ,army ,air ,field#bca1jjj1jjj,kentucky,fort ,campbell#aa1hjj1jjj,louisiana,fort ,johnson#aag1jjj1jjj,maryland,fort ,meade#df1jjj1jjj,michigan,detroit ,arsenal#cg1jjj1jjj,missouri,fort ,leonard ,wood#add1jjj1jjj,new ,york,watervliet ,arsenal#ec1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,liberty#ci1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania,letterk enny ,army ,depot#cdf1jjj1jjj,texas,fort ,cavazos#adg1jjj1jjj,red ,river ,army ,depot#cd1jjj1jjj,virginia,joint ,base ,myer-,henderson ,hall#ahj1jjj1jjj,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#aib1jjj1jjj 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 or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,belgium,s,h,a,p,e ,headquarters#de1jjj1jjj ,germany ,u4,s4 ,army ,garrison ,rheinland-,pfalz#fa1jjj1jjj,u4,s4 ,army ,garrison ,ansbach#aia1jjj1jjj,u4,s4 ,army ,garrison ,wiesbaden#dd1jjj1jjj #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 installations or locations1 in the number of units1 and in the amounts set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,family ,housing,country,installation,units,amou nt,belgium,chievres ,a,b,family ,housing ,new ,construction 7#hd units7#ajj1ied1jjj;,germany,baumholder,f amily ,housing ,replacement ,construction 7#ed units7#fc1bdf1jjj 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 #bajc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #ha1aad1jjj4 7c7 ,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 #ca1ccc1jjj4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 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 sections #baja and #bajb of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bajd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjah project at ,kunsan ,air ,base1 ,korea 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 #baja7;b7 of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahai7 and extended by section #bajf7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bcie7 and amended by section #baje of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gab71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 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 #baje4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,mihail ,kogalniceanu forward operating site1 ,romania 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdj71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bija of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbhf7 and extended by section #bajf7;b77#a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gac71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorization,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,romania,mihail ,kogalniceanu ,,fosedi3 ,explosives and ,ammo ,load_/,unload ,apron4#ba1fea1jjj #bajf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ahfb71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #baja of that ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #ahfb71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjbj ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,kwajalein,kwajalein ,atoll,air ,traffic ,control ,tower and ,terminal#dj1jjj1jjj,south ,carolina,fort ,jackson,reception ,complex1 ,ph#bhh1jjj1jjj #bajg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dbid71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #baja7;a7 of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dbie7 and extended by section #bajg7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gac71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjba ,project ,authorizations,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,arizona,yuma ,proving ,ground,ready ,building#ad1jjj1jjj;,georgia,fort ,gillem,forensic ,laboratory#ga1jjj1jjj #bajh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafa71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #baja and #baje of that ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #bafc1 #bafe71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,georgia,fort ,stewart,barracks#aje1jjj1jjj;,germany,s mith ,barracks,live ,fire ,exercise ,shoothouse#af1jjj1jjj,smith ,barracks,indoor ,small ,arms ,range#ag1ejj1jjj;,hawaii,west ,loch ,naval ,magazine ,annex,ammunition ,storage#ea1jjj1jjj,wheeler ,army ,airfield,aviation ,unit ,,ops ,building#hd1jjj1jjj,kansas,fort ,leavenworth,child ,development ,center#cg1jjj1jjj,kentucky,fort ,knox,child ,development ,center#cj1jjj1jjj,louisiana,fort ,johnson 7,polk7,joint ,operations ,center#aaf1jjj1jjj,maryland,fort ,dietrick,incinerator ,facility#bg1jjj1jjj,new ,mexico,white ,sands ,missile ,range,missile ,assembly ,support ,building#bi1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania,letter kenny ,,ad ,fire ,station#be1djj1jjj,texas,fort ,bliss,defense ,access ,roads#bj1jjj1jjj ,,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,florida,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station#bba1jfj1jjj;,georgia,naval ,submarine ,base ,kings ,bay#bfd1jcj1jjj;,guam,andersen ,air ,force ,base#gh1gcj1jjj;,joint ,region ,marinas#ajg1dci1jjj,naval ,base ,guam#bda1hhj1jjj;,hawaii ,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam#eje1jjj1jjj,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe ,bay#bjc1ebj1jjj,nevada,naval ,air ,station ,fallon#dh1cjj1jjj,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,cherry ,point#gdg1edj1jjj,virginia,naval ,weapons ,station ,yorktown#aea1hej1jjj,norfolk ,naval ,shipyard#efh1bjj1jjj,washington,naval ,base ,kitsap-,bangor#bjj1eej1jjj,puget ,sound ,naval ,shipyard#ahb1bjj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,australia,royal ,australian ,air ,force ,base ,darwin#agi1gjj1jjj #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 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,family ,housing,country or ,territory,installation,amount,guam ,andersen ,air ,force ,base#aif1ige1jjj 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 #ce1dch1jjj4 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 #ac1cbi1jjj4 #bbjc4 ,authorization of ,appropriations1 ,navy 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 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 sections #bbja and #bbjb 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 #bjai projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdj7 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bbja7;b7 and #bijb of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbdd1 #bbhf7 and extended by section #bbjd of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gaf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,bahrain,s,w ,asia,fleet ,maintenance ,facility and ,,toc#bf1cdj1jjj;,greece,naval ,support ,activity ,souda ,bay,e,d,i3 ,joint ,mobility ,processing ,center#da1fej1jjj #bbje4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbj project at ,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,yuma1 ,arizona 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ahfb7 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bbja7;a7 and #bhji of that ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #ahfe1 #ahhg71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjbj ,project ,authorizations,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,arizona,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,yuma,bachelor ,enlisted ,quarters#ii1fjj1jjj #bbjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dbid71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bbja of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dbig7 and extended by section #bbje of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gah71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjba ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,guam,joint ,region ,marianas,joint ,communications ,upgrade#bb1jjj1jjj,maine,n,c,t,a,m,s ,,lant ,detachment ,cutler,perimeter ,security#bf1ajj1jjj,nevada,fallon,range ,training ,complex1 ,phase #abi1jdj1jjj #bbjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafa71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bbja and #bbjb7;a7 of that ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #baff1 #bafg71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,arizona,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,yuma,combat ,training ,tank ,complex#bi1cjj1jjj;,california,naval ,base ,ventura ,county,m,q-#be ,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#abe1bia1jjj,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,miramar,f-#ce ,centralized ,engine ,repair ,facility#ca1djj1jjj,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,pendleton,c,l,b ,,meu ,complex#hc1ijj1jjj,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,pendleton,warehouse ,replacement#bb1bjj1jjj;,district of ,columbia,marine ,barracks ,washington,family ,housing ,improvements#aj1dae1jjj;,florida,marine ,corps ,support ,facility ,blount ,island,lighterage and ,small ,craft ,facility#fi1djj1jjj;,hawaii,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe,electrical ,distribution ,modernization#fd1ejj1jjj,south ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,beaufort,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#abb1fjj1jjj,spain,naval ,station ,rota,e,d,i3 ,explosive ,ordnance ,disposal 7,,eod7 ,mobile ,unit ,facilities#he1fjj1jjj ,,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,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson#bej1jjj1jjj;,arka nsas,ebbing ,air ,national ,guard ,base#gc1jjj1jjj ,california,beale ,air ,force ,base#adh1jjj1jjj ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base#bgg1jjj1jjj ,colorado,buckley ,space ,force ,base#eg1faa1jjj;,florida,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station#aa1djj1jjj;,idaho,mountain ,home ,air ,force ,base#dj1jjj1jjj ,louisiana,barksdale ,air ,force ,base#bb1jjj1jjj,massachusetts,hanscom ,air ,force ,base#cae1jjj1jjj ,montana,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base#bj1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,seymour-,johnson ,air ,force ,base#da1jjj1jjj,ohio,wright-,patterson ,air ,force ,base#de1jjj1jjj,oregon,mountain ,home ,air ,force ,base#a1jic1jjj1jj ,south ,dakota,ellsworth ,air ,force ,base#agg1jjj1jjj,tennessee,arnold ,air ,force ,base#ba1djj1jjj,texas,dyess ,air ,force ,base#ca1cjj1jjj;,joint ,base ,san ,antonio#fhd1jjj1jjj ,laughlin ,air ,force ,base#ef1jjj1jjj,utah,hill ,air ,force ,base#beh1jjj1jjj,virginia,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis#ha1jjj1jjj,wyoming,f4,e 4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base#a1eha1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the united states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,denmark,royal ,danish ,air ,force ,base ,karup#aaj1jjj1jjj;,federated ,states of ,micronesia,yap ,international ,airport#djj1cad1jjj,spain,naval ,station ,rota#ae1bjj1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath#ahe1jjj1jjj ,royal ,air ,force ,mildenhall#ea1jjj1jjj #bcjb4 ,family housing 7a7 ,construction and acquisition ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct or acquire family housing units 7including land acquisition and supporting facilities7 at the installations or locations and in the amounts set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,family ,housing,country,installation,amount,ger many,ramstein ,air ,base#e1gej1jjj 7b7 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #bji1bdb1jjj4 7c7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #f1eeg1jjj4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of ,appropriations1 ,air ,force 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 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 sections #bcja and #bcjb of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bcjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjag project at ,spangdahlem ,air ,base1 ,germany 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfhh71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bijb of that ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #bgdc7 and extended by section #bcjd of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafi7 and amended by section #bcjd7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gba71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjag ,project ,authorization,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,germany,spangdahlem ,air ,base,e,r,i3 ,f_/,a-#bb ,low ,observable_/,comp ,repair ,fac4#ab1jjj1jjj #bcje4 ,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 #bijc of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahgf7 and extended by section #bcjd7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bihj7 and amended by section #bcje7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gbb71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 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,slovakia,malacky,e, r,i3 ,increase ,,pol ,storage ,capacity#bj1jjj1jjj #bcjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdj71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bijc of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbhg7 and extended by section #bcjf7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gbd71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,fairford,e,d,i3 ,construct ,,dabs-,,fev ,storage#hg1jjj1jjj,royal ,air ,force ,fairford,e,d,i3 ,munitions ,holding ,area#ai1jjj1jjj #bcjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ahfb71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bcja7;a7 and #biab7;a7 of that ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #ahfg1 #aiac71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjbj ,project ,authorizations,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,florida,tyndall ,air ,force ,base,deployment ,center_/,flight ,line ,dining_/,,aafes#dc1jjj1jjj,new ,mexico,kirtland ,air ,force ,base,combat ,rescue ,helicopter ,simulator 7,,crh7 ,,adal#ae1ejj1jjj,texas,joint ,base ,san ,antonio,b,m,t ,recruit ,dormitory #haaj1jjj1jjj,washington,fairchild-,whit e ,bluff,consolidated ,,tfi ,base ,operations#ca1jjj1jjj #bcjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjba project at ,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis1 ,virginia 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dbid71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bcja7;a7 of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbhg7 and extended by section #bcjg7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gbe71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjba ,project ,authorization,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,virginia,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis,access ,control ,point ,main ,gate ,with ,land ,acq#ai1ejj1jjj #bcji4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafa71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bcja of that ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #bafh71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,australia,royal ,australian ,air ,force ,base ,darwin,squadron ,operations ,facility#g1djj1jjj,royal ,australian ,air ,force ,base ,tindal,aircraft ,maintenance ,support ,facility#f1bjj1jjj,royal ,australian ,air ,force ,base ,tindal,squadron ,operations ,facility#h1bjj1jjj,massachusetts,hansco m ,air ,force ,base,n,c#c ,acquisitions ,management ,facility#ff1jjj1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath,f-#ce;,a ,child ,development ,center#bd1jjj1jjj,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath,f-#ce;,a ,munition ,inspection ,facility#ca1jjj1jjj,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath,f-#ce;,a ,weapons ,load ,training ,facility#di1jjj1jjj ,,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 or ,territory,installation or ,location ,amount,alaska,eielson ,air ,force ,base#ad1jjj1jjj;,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson#ee1jjj1jjj;,arizo na,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,yuma#fb1jjj1jjj ,california,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,pendleton#if1daj1jjj,marine ,corps ,mountain ,warfare ,training ,center ,bridgeport#ai1cjj1jjj,naval ,base ,coronado#ea1jjj1jjj;,colorado,fort ,carson#da1jjj1jjj;,florida,hurlburt ,field#ad1jjj1jjj;,georgia,hunter ,army ,airfield#fc1hjj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#ibi1bbd1jjj,missouri,whiteman ,air ,force ,base#ai1ejj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,liberty#aa1hjj1jjj,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#be1djj1jjj,south ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,beaufort#ca1ejj1jjj,marine ,corps ,recruit ,depot ,parris ,island#gb1jej1jjj,texas ,naval ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi#gi1cjj1jjj,,nsa ,texas 7,,nsat7#cdg1jjj1jjj,virginia,fort ,belvoir#bbe1jjj1jjj;,joint ,expeditionary ,base ,little ,creek-,fort ,story#cb1jjj1jjj,pentagon#cf1hjj1jjj,wa shington,naval ,air ,station ,whidbey ,island#ed1jjj1jjj,naval ,undersea ,warfare ,center ,keyport#ce1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,japan,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,smedley ,d4 ,butler#afj1jjj1jjj,korea,kunsan ,air ,base#fd1idb1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath#aec1jjj1jjj #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,anniston ,army ,depot#ef1dej1jjj ,delaware,major ,joseph ,r4 ,beau ,biden ,,iii ,national ,guard_/,reserve ,center#bb1jej1jjj;,illinois,rock ,island ,arsenal#gj1dhj1jjj;,indiana,camp ,atterbury-,muscatatuck#ci1ahj1jjj,maine ,naval ,shipyard ,portsmouth#bh1gjj1jjj,maryland,aberdeen ,proving ,ground#cj1gcj1jjj;,joint ,base ,andrews#ag1ibj1jjj,new ,jersey,joint ,base ,mc,guire-,dix-,lakehurst#ag1gcj1jjj,ohi o,wright-,patterson ,air ,force ,base#ec1jjj1jjj,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord-,gray ,army ,airfield#dj1jjj1jjj,naval ,magazine ,indian ,island#ci1dij1jjj 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,bahrain,naval ,support ,activity ,bahrain#ae1ccj1jjj ,greece,naval ,support ,activity ,souda ,bay#db1ejj1jjj;,italy,naval ,air ,station ,sigonella#ac1dgj1jjj;,japan,camp ,fuji#de1hgj1jjj 7c7 ,improvement of conveyed utility systems ,in the case of a utility system that is conveyed under section #bfhh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and that only provides utility services to a military installation1 notwithstanding subchapters ,i and ,,iii of chapter#afi and chapters #bba and #bbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department may authorize a contract with the conveyee of the utility system to carry out the military construction projects set forth in the following table3 ,improvement of ,conveyed ,utility ,systems,state,installation or ,location,project,maryland,aberdeen ,proving ,ground,power ,generation and ,microgrid,washington,joint-,base ,lewis-,mc,chord ,gray ,army ,airfield,power ,generation and ,microgrid #bdjc4 ,authorization of ,appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 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 sections #bdja and #bdjb of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjah project at ,iwakuni1 ,japan 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 #ahbi7 and extended by section #bdjd of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4#bihd7 and amended by section #bdjd of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gbh71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorization,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,japan,iwakuni,p,d,i3 ,construct ,bulk ,storage ,tanks ,,ph #acj1hjj1jjj #bdje4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,iwakuni1 ,japan 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdj71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bdja7;b7 of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbej7 and extended by section #bdje7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gbi71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorization,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,japan,iwakuni,fuel ,pier#cc1bjj1jjj #bdjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbj project at ,fort ,indiantown ,gap1 ,pennsylvania 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ahfb71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as authorized pursuant to section #bdjb of such ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #ahgb71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,,ercip ,project3 ,extension of #bjbj ,project ,authorization,state_/,country,installat ion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,pennsylvania,fort ,indiantown ,gap,install ,geothermal and #dac k,w ,solar ,photovoltaic 7,,pv7 ,array#c1iej1jjj #bdjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dbid71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bdja7;b7 and #bdjb of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dcje1 #dcjf7 and extended by sections #bdjf and #bdjg of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gcj71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies and ,,ercip ,projects3 ,extension of #bjba ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,arkansas,ebbing ,air ,national ,guard ,base,p,v ,arrays and ,battery ,storage#b1fjj1jjj;,california,marine ,corps ,air ,ground ,combat ,center ,twentynine ,palms,install #aj ,mw ,battery ,energy ,storage for ,various ,buildings#aa1fdf1jjj,naval ,support ,activity ,monterey,cogeneration ,plant at ,b#bcfaj1edj1jjj;,italy,naval ,support ,activity ,naples,smart ,grid#c1dij1jjj;,japan,def ,fuel ,support ,point ,tsurumi,fuel ,wharf#di1ejj1jjj #bdjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbb project at ,joint ,base ,anacostia-,bolling1 ,district of ,columbia ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bdjb7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bagd7 for ,joint ,base ,anacostia-,bolling1 ,district of ,columbia1 for construction of ,,pv carports1 the ,secretary of ,defense may install a #a4j-megawatt battery energy storage system for a total project amount of #dj1fej1jjj4 #bdji4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafa71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bdja and #bdjb of that ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #bagc1 #bagd71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies and ,,ercip ,projects3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,alabama,fort ,novosel 7,formerly ,fort ,rucker7#aj ,,mw ,,rice ,generator ,plant and ,microgrid ,controls#bd1jjj1jjj;,california,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,miramar,additional ,,lfg ,power ,meter ,station#d1jed1jjj,naval ,air ,weapons ,station ,china ,lake-,ridgecrest,solar ,energy ,storage ,system#i1abj1jjj;,georgia,fort ,moore 7,formerly ,fort ,benning7#d4h ,,mw ,generation and ,microgrid#ag1eic1jjj;,fort ,stewart#aj ,,mw ,generation ,plant1 with ,microgrid ,control#bb1jjj1jjj;,guam,polaris ,point ,submarine ,base,inner ,apra ,harbor ,resiliency ,upgrades ,ph #a4ch1cjj1jjj,michigan,camp ,grayling#fej ,,kw ,gas-,fired ,micro-,turbine ,generation ,system#e1gjj1jjj,mississippi,camp ,shelby#aj ,,mw ,generation ,plant an ,feeder level ,microgrid ,system#cd1ejj1jjj;,camp ,shelby,electrical ,distribution ,infrastructure ,undergrounding ,hardening ,project#aa1aee1jjj,new ,york,fort ,drum,wellfield ,field ,expansion ,project#bg1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,liberty 7,formerly ,fort ,bragg7#aj ,,mw ,microgrid ,utilizing ,existing and ,new ,generators#ai1dfd1jjj;,fort ,liberty 7,formerly ,fort ,bragg7,emergency ,water ,system#g1gje1jjj,ohio,springfield-,beck ley ,municipal ,airport,base-,wide ,microgrid ,with ,natural ,gas ,generator1 ,photovoltaic and ,battery ,storage#d1gjj1jjj,puerto ,rico,aguadilla,microgrid ,control ,system1 #dfj ,,kw ,,pv1 #bge ,,kw ,generator1 #ffj ,kwh ,bess#aj1abj1jjj;,fort ,allen,microgrid ,control ,system1 #fij ,,kw ,,pv1 #bge ,,kw ,gen1 #egj ,kwh ,bess#ab1aij1jjj,tennessee,memphis ,international ,airport,p,v ,arrays and ,battery ,storage#d1ghj1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath,hospital ,replacement-,temporary ,facilities#ai1bhc1jjj,virginia,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency ,campus ,east,electrical ,system ,redundancy#e1bii1jjj ,,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 #bjbd1 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 ,carroll,m,s,c-,k ,paint ,removal ,booth#i1djj1jjj;,army,camp ,carroll,tactical ,equipment ,maintenance ,facility 7,,temf7#gb1jjj1jjj;,army,camp ,walker,elementary ,school#df1jjj1jjj;,army,u,s,a,g ,humphreys,embedded ,behavioral ,health ,clinic#aj1jjj1jjj;,army,u,s,a,g ,humphreys,general ,support ,aviation ,battalion ,hangar#ahj1jjj1jjj,navy,chinhae,upgrade ,main ,access ,control ,point#i1bjj1jjj;,air ,force,daegu ,a,b,upgrade ,water ,distribution ,system#i1fjj1jjj;,air ,force,kunsan ,a,b,combat ,small ,arms ,range#ca1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,kunsan ,a,b,fighter ,squadron and ,fighter ,generation ,squadron ,operations ,facility#df1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,a,b,distributed ,mission ,operations 7,,dmo7 ,flight ,simulator#ae1jjj1jjj #beab4 ,republic of ,poland funded construction projects ,pursuant to agreement with the ,republic of ,poland for required in-kind contributions1 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept military construction projects for the installations or locations in the ,republic of ,poland1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,republic of ,poland ,funded ,construction ,projects,component,installation or ,location,project,amount,air ,force,lask ,,abat_/,,fp ,upgrades for ,,ppi ,mission#bb1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,lask ,a,b,connecting ,taxiways for ,,rpa ,mission#ah1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,lask ,a,b,ground ,comms and ,data ,support ,area for ,,rpa ,mission#e1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,lask ,a,b,maintenance ,hangar for ,,ppi ,mission#fi1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,lask ,,abrpa ,parking ,apron#ah1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,wroclaw ,,abat_/,,fp ,upgrades for ,,apod ,mission#df1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,wroclaw ,a,b,comms ,infrastructure for ,,apod ,mission#aj1jjj1jjj ,,xxvi ,guard and ,reserve ,forces ,facilities #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,army ,national ,guard locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,national ,guard,state or ,territory,installation or ,location,amount,alaska,fort ,richardson#fg1jjj1jjj;,iowa ,sioux ,city ,armory#ac1hjj1jjj,louisiana ,lafayette ,readiness ,center#cc1jjj1jjj,mississippi ,southaven ,readiness ,center#cc1jjj1jjj,montana ,malta ,readiness ,center#ad1hjj1jjj,nevada ,hawthorne ,army ,depot#ah1jjj1jjj,new ,jersey ,vineland#bc1jjj1jjj,oklahoma,shawnee ,readiness ,center#bi1jjj1jjj,puerto ,rico,gurabo ,readiness ,center#fc1jjj1jjj,utah,nephi ,readiness ,center#bj1jjj1jjj,washington ,camp ,murray#dj1jjj1jjj #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,army ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,reserve3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state or ,territory,installation or ,location,amount ,california,bell#ee1jjj1jjj ,camp ,parks#db1jjj1jjj;,georgia,dobbins ,air ,reserve ,base#gh1jjj1jjj ,kentucky,fort ,knox#ach1jjj1jjj,massachusetts,devens ,reserve ,forces ,training ,area#ci1jjj1jjj,new ,jersey,joint ,base ,mc,guire-,dix-,lakehurst#af1jjj1jjj,pen nsylvania ,wilkes-,barre#bb1jjj1jjj,puerto ,rico,fort ,buchanan#ci1jjj1jjj,virginia,richmond#b c1jjj1jjj #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve location inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve,state,installation or ,location,amount,texas,naval ,air ,station ,joint ,reserve ,base ,fort ,worth#ge1jjj1jjj ,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#bf1faj1jjj #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,air ,national ,guard locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,national ,guard,state,installation or ,location,amount ,alaska,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson#ai1cjj1jjj ,california,moffett ,air ,field#ab1fjj1jjj ,florida,jacksonville ,international ,airport#bf1bjj1jjj ,hawaii,hickam ,air ,force ,base#cf1fjj1jjj,new ,jersey,atlantic ,city ,international ,airport#ah1jjj1jjj,new ,york,francis ,s4 ,gabreski ,airport#ad1jjj1jjj,texas,fort ,worth#ac1ajj1jjj #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,air ,force ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force ,reserve,state,location,amount,delaware, dover ,air ,force ,base#db1jjj1jjj ,georgia,dobbins ,air ,reserve ,base#bb1jjj1jjj ,indiana,grissom ,air ,reserve ,base#ba1jjj1jjj ,ohio,youngstown ,air ,reserve ,station#be1jjj1jjj #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 for the costs of acquisition1 architectural and engineering services1 and construction of facilities for the ,guard and ,reserve ,forces1 and for contributions therefor1 under chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7including the cost of acquisition of land for those facilities71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bfjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ahfb71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bfja of that ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #ahge71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,national ,guard and ,reserve3 ,extension of #bjbj ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,california,camp ,roberts,automated ,multipurpose ,machine ,gun 7,,mpmg7 ,range#ab1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania,moon ,township,combined ,support ,maintenance ,shop#bc1jjj1jjj #bfjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dbid71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bfja and #bfjb of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dcab1 #dcac7 and extended by section #bfji of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gch71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbe1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbf1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,national ,guard and ,reserve3 ,extension of #bjba ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,arkansas,fort ,chaffee,national ,guard ,readiness ,center#ae1jjj1jjj;,california,bakersfie ld,national ,guard ,vehicle ,maintenance ,shop#i1cjj1jjj,massachusetts,devens ,reserve ,forces ,training ,area,automated ,multipurpose ,machine ,gun ,range#h1gjj1jjj,north ,carolina,asheville,army ,reserve ,center#bd1jjj1jjj,puerto ,rico,fort ,allen,national ,guard ,readiness ,center#cg1jjj1jjj,south ,carolina,joint ,base ,charleston,national ,guard ,readiness ,center#ae1jjj1jjj,texas,fort ,worth,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar ,addition_/,alt#f1jjj1jjj,virgin ,islands,st4 ,croix,army ,aviation ,support ,facility 7,,aasf7#bh1jjj1jjj,st4 ,croix,c,s,t ,ready ,building#aa1djj1jjj #bfji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbb project for ,national ,guard ,readiness ,center ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bfja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bagh7 for ,bennington ,national ,guard ,armory1 ,vermont1 for construction of a ,national ,guard ,readiness ,center as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct the ,national ,guard ,readiness ,center in ,lyndon1 ,vermont4 #bfaj4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafa71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bfja1 #bfjb1 #bfjd and #bfje of that ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #bagh1 #bagi1 #bahj7 and amended by section #bfjg7a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bihh71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,national ,guard and ,reserve3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,alabama,huntsville ,readiness ,center,national ,guard ,readiness ,center#ag1jjj1jjj;,georgia,fort ,moore 7,formerly ,fort ,benning7,post-,initial ,mil4 ,training ,unaccompanied ,housing#ac1bjj1jjj;,indiana,grissom ,air ,reserve ,base,logistics ,readiness ,complex#bi1jjj1jjj,massachusetts,barnes ,air ,national ,guard ,base,combined ,engine_/,,ase_/,,ndi ,shop#ab1bjj1jjj,mississippi,jackson ,international ,airport,fire ,crash and ,rescue ,station#i1cjj1jjj,new ,york,francis ,s4 ,gabreski ,airport,base ,civil ,engineer ,complex#ad1hjj1jjj,ohio,wright-,patters on ,air ,force ,base,a,r ,center ,training ,building_/ ,,uhs#ai1jjj1jjj,vermont,bennington ,national ,guard ,armory,national ,guard ,readiness ,center#af1ijj1jjj,wisconsin,fort ,mc,coy,transient ,training ,officer ,barracks#bi1bjj1jjj,wyoming,cheyenne ,municipal ,airport,combined ,vehicle ,maintenance and ,,ase ,complex#ac1djj1jjj ,,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 #bjbd1 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 #badj71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 ,,xxviii ,military ,construction ,general ,provisions ,a ,military ,construction ,programs #bhja4 ,development and operation of the ,naval ,innovation ,center at the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school ,chapter #hee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #heea4 ,development and operation of the ,naval ,innovation ,center at the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school 7a7 ,authority to support the ,naval ,innovation ,center 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into a contract or other agreement with one or more eligible nonprofit organizations for the design1 construction1 and maintenance of a multipurpose facility-- 7,a7 to be known as the ,naval ,innovation ,center 7in this section referred to as the ,,nic72 and 7,b7 to be located at the ,united ,states ,naval ,postgraduate ,school4 7#b7 ,the ,,nic shall be used-- 7,a7 to convene interested persons to develop and accelerate the adoption of new and innovative technologies and practices for the benefit of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 to support such education1 training1 research1 and associated activities1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in support of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school and the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,funds ,under the contract or other agreement described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 accept funds from a partner organization for any phase of development of the ,,nic2 and 7#b7 accept funds1 personal property1 or services from a covered entity that is not a partner organization for maintenance of the ,,nic4 7c7 ,authority to ,accept ,gifts 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may accept1 hold1 administer1 and spend any gift1 device1 or bequest of real property1 personal property1 services1 or money on the condition that the gift1 device1 or bequest be used for the benefit1 or in connection with1 the establishment1 operation1 or maintenance of the ,,nic4 ,section #bfja 7other than subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7e77 of this title shall apply to gifts accepted under this subsection4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may display at the ,,nic recognition for an individual or entity that contributes money to a partner organization or for a corporate partner that contributes money directly to the ,navy for the benefit of the ,,nic1 whether or not the contribution is subject to the condition that the recognition be provided4 ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations governing the circumstances under which contributor recognition may be provided1 appropriate forms of recognition1 and suitable display standards4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary may authorize the sale of donated property received under paragraph 7#a74 ,a sale under this paragraph need not be conducted in accordance with disposal requirements that would otherwise apply1 so long as the sale is conducted at arms-length and includes an auditable transaction record4 7#d7 ,any money received under paragraph 7#a7 and any proceeds from the sale of property under paragraph 7#c7 shall be deposited into a fund established in the ,treasury to support the ,,nic4 7d7 ,additional ,terms and ,conditions ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a contract or other agreement described in subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term eligible nonprofit organization means an organization that -- 7,a7 is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 and 7,b7 has as its primary purpose the support and operation of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school4 7#b7 ,the term partner organization means an eligible nonprofit organization with which the ,secretary of the ,navy enters into a contract or other agreement under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 an entity incorporated or operating under the laws of any ,state2 or 7,b7 a nonprofit organization4 4 #bhjb4 ,assistance for public infrastructure projects and services ,section #bcia7;b77#e77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting or local government after a ,state2 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iv7 to support public infrastructure projects and services that enhance the capabilities and resilience of the defense industrial base and the defense industrial base workers1 if the ,secretary determines such support will improve operations of the ,department of ,defense4 4 #bhjc4 ,military base reuse studies and community planning assistance ,section #bcia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#e77;,d7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard before providing assistance under this paragraph for ,coast ,guard installations and facilities that1 for purposes of this paragraph1 are military installations42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a7 by adding at the end the following3 ,for purposes of paragraphs 7#a77;,e7 and 7#e77;,d7 of subsection 7b71 the term military installation includes ,coast ,guard installations and facilities4 #bhjd4 ,expansion of eligible grant recipients under the ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7d7 of section #bcia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking ,state and local governments and inserting ,state governments1 local governments1 and not-for-profit1 member-owned utility services2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,state or local government agree and inserting the recipient of such assistance agrees2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking in a rural area or the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting in a rural area or a covered insular area1 or if the ,secretary of ,defense2 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking a ,state or local government and inserting the recipient of assistance under this subsection2 and 7iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking a ,state or local government contribution and inserting the contribution of such recipient4 7b7 ,covered insular area defined ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,the term covered insular area means the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,virgin ,islands4 4 7c7 ,technical amendment ,section #bcia7;d77#a77;,b77iii7 of such title is amended by striking section #aja7;e77#h7 of this title and inserting section #aja of this title4 #bhje4 ,amendments to defense laboratory modernization program ,section #bhje7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking #aej1jjj1jjj and inserting #cjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 by striking #a1jjj1jjjj and inserting #d1jjj1jjjj4 #bhjf4 ,annual five-year plans on improvement of ,department of ,defense innovation infrastructure ,section #bhaj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,annual five-year plans on improvement of innovation infrastructure 7#a7 ,submission ,along with the budget for each fiscal year submitted by the ,president pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 each ,secretary of a military department and the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan that describes the objectives of that ,secretary to improve innovation infrastructure during the five fiscal years following the fiscal year for which such budget is submitted4 7#b7 ,elements ,each plan submitted by a ,secretary of a military department under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to the five-year period covered by the plan1 an identification of the major lines of effort1 milestones1 and investment goals of the ,secretary over such period relating to the improvement of innovation infrastructure and a description of how such goals support such goals1 including the use of-- 7i7 military construction1 facilities restoration and modernization funds2 7ii7 the defense lab modernization program under section #bhje7;d7 of this title2 and 7iii7 military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation under this section4 7,b7 ,the estimated costs of necessary innovation infrastructure improvements and a description of how such costs would be addressed by the ,department of ,defense budget request submitted during the same year as the plan and the applicable future-years defense program4 7,c7 ,information regarding the plan of the ,secretary to initiate such environmental and engineering studies as may be necessary to carry out planned innovation infrastructure improvements4 7,d7 ,detailed information regarding how innovation infrastructure improvement projects will be paced and sequenced to ensure continuous operations4 7#c7 ,incorporation of results-oriented management practices ,each plan under subsection 7a7 shall incorporate the leading results-oriented management practices identified in the report of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states titled ,actions ,needed to ,improve ,poor ,conditions of ,facilities and ,equipment that ,affect ,maintenance ,timeliness and ,efficiency 7,,gao-#ai-bdb71 or any successor report1 including-- 7,a7 analytically based goals2 7,b7 results-oriented metrics2 7,c7 the identification of required resources1 risks1 and stakeholders2 and 7,d7 regular reporting on progress to decision makers4 7#d7 ,innovative infrastructure defined ,in this subsection1 the term innovation infrastructure includes laboratories1 test and evaluation ranges1 and any other infrastructure whose primary purpose is research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 4 #bhjg4 ,expansion of stormwater management projects for installation and defense access road resilience2 modification of project priorities ,section #bhae;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 providing water storage and filtration1 flood mitigation1 or otherwise supporting water resilience at military installations4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,a military installation resilience project under section #bfhd;a of this title4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,project priorities ,in selecting stormwater management projects to be carried out under this section1 the ,secretary concerned shall give a priority to project proposals for-- 7#a7 minimizing the runoff of untreated stormwater into freshwater systems or tidal systems2 7#b7 protecting military installations and defense access roads from stormwater runoff and water levels resulting from extreme weather conditions2 and 7#c7 supporting water resilience at military installations4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting 1 retention1 and filtration after water-slowing2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,the capture or storage of stormwater for use in supporting water resilience at a military installation4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in the case of and inserting 7#a7 ,in the case of2 7,b7 by striking section #bcia7;d71 and inserting section #bcia1 #bfhd12 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall designate an official to be responsible for coordinating regional stormwater management among the military departments4 4 #bhjh4 ,expansion of authorized threshold for certain minor military construction projects within area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,subsection 7a7 of section #bhaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended by striking #ae1jjj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj4 #bhji4 ,notification to ,members of ,congress for awards of contracts for military construction projects 7a7 ,notification required ,not later than #cj days after the date of award of a contract for a military construction project1 the ,secretary of the military department that has jurisdiction over such project shall notify any applicable ,member of ,congress representing the ,state-- 7#a7 in which such contract will be performed2 or 7#b7 for which the contractor awarded such contract is a constituent of such ,member4 7b7 ,elements ,a notification under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the proposed value of the contract4 7#b7 ,the contractor awarded the contract4 7#c7 ,a brief description of the project that is the subject of the contract1 including the location in which the contract will be performed4 #bhaj4 ,assessment of workforce needs in the ,freely ,associated ,states to support future military construction ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall conduct a study and submit a report to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 summarizing planned military major and minor construction in the ,freely ,associated ,states 7,,fas7 over the next #e fiscal years2 7#b7 assessing the ability of the local workforce in the ,,fas to support future military construction2 and 7#c7 detailing options for the ,department of ,defense to cooperate with the ,department of ,labor1 the ,department of the ,interior1 and the ,,fas to develop plans to help address any construction workforce shortages4 ,b ,military ,housing ,reforms #bhba4 ,extension of applicability for waivers of covered privacy and configuration standards for covered military unaccompanied housing ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #bhef;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #i months and inserting #ah months4 #bhbb4 ,additional requirements for database of complaints made regarding housing units of ,department of ,defense ,section #bhid;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking regarding housing units and inserting by a tenant regarding covered dwelling units2 7#b7 in subsections 7c7 and 7d7 by striking housing unit each place it appears and inserting covered dwelling unit2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsections3 7f7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,housing shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 and make available to each ,secretary of a military department1 an annual report that includes1 during the year covered by such report-- 7,a7 a summary of the data collected using the database established under subsection 7a72 7,b7 an aggregation of the complaints categorized by type1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 and military installation1 if applicable2 and 7,c7 the actions taken to remedy complaints received during the period covered by such report4 7#b7 ,type of complaints ,in categorizing complaints by type pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall aggregate complaints based on the following categories3 7,a7 ,physiological hazards1 including dampness and mold growth1 lead-based paint1 asbestos and manmade fibers1 radiation1 biocides1 carbon monoxide1 and volatile organic compounds4 7,b7 ,psychological hazards1 including ease of access by unlawful intruders1 faulty locks or alarms1 and lighting issues4 7,c7 ,safety hazards4 7,d7 ,maintenance timeliness4 7,e7 ,maintenance quality4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered armed force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term covered dwelling unit means a unit of accompanied family housing1 unaccompanied housing1 or barracks-- 7,a7 in which a member of a covered armed force resides2 and 7,b7 that such member does not own4 7#c7 ,the term tenant means any of the following3 7,a7 ,a member of a covered armed force who resides in a covered dwelling unit4 7,b7 ,a dependent of a member described in subparagraph 7,a7 who resides in a covered dwelling unit4 4 #bhbc4 ,modification to definition of privatized military housing ,section #cjja7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba note7 is amended by striking military housing provided and inserting military housing that is not ,government-owned that is provided4 #bhbd4 ,analysis of housing availability for critical civilian and contractor personnel near rural military installations ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,manual #dafe4fc-,m titled ,do,d ,housing ,management issued ,october #bh1 #bjaj1 to require an analysis of the availability of suitable housing located in close proximity to a military installation 7as defined in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 in a rural location for civilian personnel and defense contractors that provide critical functions for the operations of such military installation1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #bhbe4 ,limitation on availability of funds for certain ,department of ,defense travel until establishment of certain complaint database ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe1 and available for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for the travel of persons1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense implements the public complaint database for military housing under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary required by section #bhid;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration #bhca4 ,process for strategic basing actions for the ,department of the ,air ,force ,chapter #ada of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bcia the following new section3 #bcib4 ,process for strategic basing actions for the ,department of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,basing action requests 7#a7 ,an action proponent desiring the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to undertake a basing action shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment a basing action request4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,deputy ,chief of ,staff for ,strategy and ,requirements of the ,air ,force on the assessment and resolution of a basing action request4 7b7 ,assessment of basing action request 7#a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall assess a request submitted under subsection 7a7 to determine whether the basing action described in such request is a strategic basing action4 7#b7 ,not later than #ad days after the ,assistant ,secretary makes a determination with respect to such a basing action1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a notification of such determination4 7#c7 7,a7 ,upon determining that a basing action described in a request submitted under subsection 7a7 is a strategic basing action1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not carry out such strategic basing action pursuant to the process established for a programmatic basing decision 7as described in subsection 7h77 until the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of the determination to use a programmatic basing decision process for such basing action request4 7,b7 ,upon designation of a ,strategic ,basing ,lead for a basing action request submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not implement such request pursuant to the processes established for a programmatic basing decision 7as described in subsection 7h774 7c7 ,criteria for strategic basing action 7#a7 7,a7 ,upon determining that a basing action described in a request submitted under subsection 7a7 is a strategic basing action1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall designate a ,strategic ,basing ,lead to1 for each such request-- 7i7 develop a list of military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force at which the strategic basic action may be implemented2 7ii7 develop criteria to determine the suitability of each military installation on such list for the strategic basing action1 including criteria relating to mission requirements1 capacity of each military installation to support the strategic basing action1 environmental considerations1 and cost2 7iii7 assign a weight to each criteria developed under clause 7ii72 and 7iv7 if required1 request modifications of the criteria or weight of criteria from the ,strategic ,basing ,panel4 7,b7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,lead shall submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,panel a report containing the information described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 7,a7 ,not later than #cj days after receipt of the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,strategic ,basing ,panel shall review such report and make a determination whether to approve or reject the list of military installations1 the criteria developed1 and the weights assigned such criteria under such paragraph4 7,b7 ,if the ,strategic ,basing ,panel rejects such list1 criteria1 or weights1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall require the ,strategic ,basing ,lead to redevelop such list1 redevelop such criteria1 or reassign such weights 7as appropriate7 and submit the modified criteria or weights to the ,strategic ,basing ,panel for a subsequent review to be conducted in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,there shall be no limitation on the number of times the ,assistant ,secretary may require the ,strategic ,basing ,lead to redevelop such list1 redevelop such criteria1 or reassign such weights 7as appropriate74 7,d7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,panel shall submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a report that includes the approved list of military installations1 criteria developed1 and weights assigned such criteria4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,group shall review the report submitted under paragraph 7#b77;,d7 and submit to the ,assistant ,secretary a determination of whether to approve or reject such report4 7,b7 ,if the ,strategic ,basing ,group rejects the inclusion of a military installation1 the criteria developed1 or the weights assigned such criteria in the report1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall require the ,strategic ,basing ,panel to submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a modified report for a subsequent review to be conducted in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,there shall be no limitation on the number of times the ,assistant ,secretary may require the ,strategic ,basing ,panel to submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a modified report4 7,d7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,group shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretary a report that includes the approved list of military installations1 criteria developed1 and weights assigned such criteria4 7#d7 ,not later than #ad days after the date of receipt of the report under paragraph 7#c77;,d71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on-- 7,a7 the work of the ,strategic ,basing ,lead2 7,b7 the list of military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force at which the strategic basic action may be implemented2 and 7,c7 the criteria developed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and the weight assigned to such criteria1 as approved by the ,strategic ,basing ,group4 7#e7 7,a7 ,if the ,strategic ,basing ,lead modifies the list of military installations1 the criteria developed1 or the weight assigned to such criteria under paragraph 7#a71 or requests a modification pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a77iv71 after the date of the briefing required under paragraph 7#d71 the ,strategic ,basing ,lead shall submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,panel a report describing such modifications4 7,b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall-- 7i7 notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate of any modifications made by the ,strategic ,basing ,lead as described in subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 require the ,strategic ,basing ,lead to submit such modifications to the ,strategic ,basing ,panel for subsequent review to be conducted in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 7iii7 require the ,strategic ,basing ,panel to submit approved modifications to the ,strategic ,basing ,group for subsequent review to be conducted in accordance with paragraph 7#c72 and 7iv7 provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on such modifications approved by the ,strategic ,basing ,group4 7d7 ,list of proposed military installations for site visits 7#a7 7,a7 ,after reviewing the relevant information provided by the appropriate commanders of military installations and commanders of tenant or other relevant activities with respect to the report approved by the ,strategic ,basing ,group under subsection 7c71 the ,strategic ,basing ,lead shall-- 7i7 determine which military installations in such report are the most suitable for a site survey2 and 7ii7 complete a scorecard for each military installation1 using the criteria developed under subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 to evaluate the suitability of each military installation for implementing the strategic basing decision4 7,b7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,lead shall submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,panel a report containing the information described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 7,a7 ,not later than #cj days after receipt of the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,strategic ,basing ,panel shall review such report and submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a determination of which military installations in such report are most suitable for a site survey4 7,b7 ,if the ,strategic ,basing ,panel rejects the inclusion of a military installation under the review required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall require the ,strategic ,basing ,lead to submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,panel a modified list of military installations for a subsequent review to be conducted in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,there shall be no limitation on the number of times the ,assistant ,secretary may require the ,strategic ,basing ,lead to submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,panel a modified list of military installations4 7,d7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,panel shall submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a report that includes the approved list of military installations and the relevant scorecards for such military installations4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,group shall review the report submitted under paragraph 7#b77;,d7 and submit to the ,assistant ,secretary a determination of which military installations on the list are most suitable for a site survey4 7,b7 ,if the ,strategic ,basing ,group rejects the inclusion of a military installation under the review required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall require the ,strategic ,basing ,panel to submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a modified list of military installations for a subsequent review to be conducted in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,there shall be no limitation on the number of times the ,assistant ,secretary may require the ,strategic ,basing ,panel to submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a modified list of military installations4 7,d7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,group shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretary a report that includes the approved list of military installations and the relevant scorecards for such military installations4 7#d7 ,not later than #ad days after the date of receipt of the report under paragraph 7#c77;,d71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on such report that includes the relevant scorecards for each military installation included in such report4 7#e7 ,after providing the briefing described in paragraph 7#d71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall make the list described in such paragraph publicly available4 7e7 ,recommendation of a military installation 7#a7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,lead shall conduct a site survey at each military installation included on the list approved by the ,strategic ,basing ,group in the report described in subsection 7d77#c77;,d74 7#b7 ,not later than #fj days after the completion of all site surveys1 the ,strategic ,basing ,lead shall submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,panel a report containing the results of each such survey1 including-- 7,a7 an updated scorecard described in subsection 7d77#a77;a77ii7 for each military installation using information from the site survey for such installation2 and 7,b7 a comprehensive cost evaluation of implementing the strategic basing action at each such military installation4 7#c7 7,a7 ,not later than #cj days after receipt of the report required under paragraph 7#b71 the ,strategic ,basing ,panel shall review such report and submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a report that includes-- 7i7 a recommendation of a single military installation from the report as the most suitable for implementation of the strategic basing action1 and a list of any reasonable alternatives2 and 7ii7 data on each military installation for which a site survey was conducted under paragraph 7#a71 including the updated scorecard described in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,if the ,strategic ,basing ,panel cannot recommend a single military installation under the review required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall require the ,strategic ,basing ,lead to submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,panel a modified scorecard and cost evaluation for each military installation for a subsequent review to be conducted in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,there shall be no limitation on the number of times the ,assistant ,secretary may require the ,strategic ,basing ,lead to submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,panel a modified scorecard and cost evaluation4 7,d7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,panel shall submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a report that includes the recommendation of a single military installation and the relevant scorecard for such military installation4 7#d7 7,a7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,group shall evaluate the single military installation from the report required under paragraph 7#c77;,d7 and determine whether or not to recommend to the ,assistant ,secretary implementation of the strategic basing action at such installation4 7,b7 ,if the ,strategic ,basing ,group cannot recommend implementing the strategic basing action at such military installation1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall require the ,strategic ,basing ,panel to submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a modified scorecard and cost evaluation for another military installation included in the report submitted under paragraph 7#b7 for a subsequent review to be conducted in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,there shall be no limitation on the number of times the ,assistant ,secretary may require the ,strategic ,basing ,panel to submit to the ,strategic ,basing ,group a modified scorecard and cost evaluation4 7,d7 ,the ,strategic ,basing ,group shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretary a report that includes a recommendation of a single military installation for implementation of the strategic basing action1 and a list of any reasonable alternatives4 7#e7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force an analysis of the recommendation of a single military installation for implementation of the strategic basing action made by the ,strategic ,basing ,group1 including all relevant data and a list of any reasonable alternatives4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall make a determination to implement the strategic basing action at the military installation recommended under paragraph 7#e74 7#g7 ,not later than #ad days after submission of a recommendation under paragraph 7#e71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the decision to implement the strategic basing action at a military installation1 including-- 7,a7 the site surveys conducted under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 the reports submitted under paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d72 and 7,c7 the recommendation made under paragraph 7#e74 7#h7 ,after providing the briefing described in paragraph 7#g71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall make the recommendation described in such paragraph publicly available4 7f7 ,selection of military installation 7#a7 ,not later than #ij days after the completion of all reviews required under this section1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may begin implementation of the strategic basing action for which such reviews were conducted and shall publicly announce the military installation at which such strategic basing action will be implemented4 7#b7 ,no amounts may be obligated or expended1 and no personnel1 equipment1 or other resources of the ,department of ,defense may be detailed1 transferred1 obligated1 or assigned to implement a strategic basing action under this section until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force makes the public announcement described in paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,applicability ,this section and the requirements of this section shall apply to a basing action request submitted on or after the date of the enactment of this section4 7h7 ,requirements for programmatic basing decisions 7#a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary may not make a programmatic basing decision 7as described in chapter #g of the ,department of the ,air ,force ,instruction #aj-ejc issued ,june #ab1 #bjbc1 as in effect on ,april #a1 #bjbd7 with respect to a basing action request submitted under subsection 7a7 until the ,secretary of the ,air ,force-- 7,a7 has published a revision of such instruction that includes a definition of programmatic basing decision2 and 7,b7 provides to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such revision that includes a description of the process for making a programmatic basing decision 7as revised under subparagraph 7,a77 and the criteria evaluated under such process4 7#b7 ,with respect to a basing action request submitted under subsection 7a7 for which the ,assistant ,secretary determines a programmatic basing decision 7as defined under the revision required by paragraph 7#a77 may be made1 the ,assistant ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees an explanation justifying why such request was not determined to be a strategic basing action2 7,b7 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation of the programmatic basing decision2 and 7,c7 may not implement the programmatic basing decision until #cj days after the later of the date on which the submission described in subparagraph 7,a7 or the briefing described in subparagraph 7,b7 is made4 7#c7 ,upon implementation of the programmatic basing decision 7as defined under the revision required by paragraph 7#a77 for a basing action request submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not implement such request pursuant to the processes established for a strategic basing decision4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term action proponent has the meaning given in the ,department of the ,air ,force ,instruction #aj-ejc issued ,june #ab1 #bjbc1 as in effect on ,april #a1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,the term ,assistant ,secretary means the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment4 7#c7 ,the term basing action means an action by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to determine the location or relocation of a unit1 an establishment1 a mission1 manpower1 or a major weapon system 7as defined in section #dhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 of the ,air ,force or ,space ,force for a period of one year or longer4 7#d7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term strategic basing action means a basing action that involves one or more of the following3 7,a7 ,location or relocation of aircraft and non-aircraft weapon systems4 7,b7 ,an increase or decrease of #ce or more personnel assigned to a military installation1 including members of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 civilian employees of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 and contractors4 7,c7 ,a request to move a non-,air ,force entity onto a military installation or other real property of the ,air ,force4 7,d7 ,a continuous rotational presence of a ,department of the ,air ,force or non-,air ,force entity on a military installation or other real property of the ,air ,force that would require-- 7i7 a new military construction project2 or 7ii7 presence for more than #cjj days during a consecutive #ah-month period with a increase of #ce or more personnel4 7,e7 ,any special interest action1 regardless of scope or size1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force or ,secretary of ,defense4 7#f7 ,the term ,strategic ,basing ,group means a forum of officers in a grade of ,o-#g or ,o-#h and the civilian equivalents of such officers convened by the ,assistant ,secretary to evaluate strategic basing actions and providing alternatives to such strategic basing actions that are consistent with the operations1 basing objectives1 policies1 and programming requirements of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7#g7 ,the term ,strategic ,basing ,lead means a commander of a major command1 field command1 or national guard base1 and may be the action proponent that submitted a request under subsection 7a74 7#h7 ,the term ,strategic ,basing ,panel means a forum of officers in a grade of ,o-#f and the civilian equivalents of such officers convened by the ,assistant ,secretary to support the ,strategic ,basing ,group by providing an initial comprehensive review and assessment of a request for a strategic basing action4 4 #bhcb4 ,inclusion of tribal governments in intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support services ,section #bfgi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,state or local government each place it appears and inserting ,state1 local1 or tribal4 #bhcc4 ,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 section3 #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 develop and maintain access standards applicable to all military installations in the ,united ,states4 ,such access 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 a military 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 access standards under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 include procedures to facilitate recurring unescorted access to military installations in the ,united ,states1 in appropriate cases1 for covered individuals the ,secretary determines eligible for such recurring unescorted access2 and 7,b7 issue guidance relating to the granting of unescorted access to military installations in the ,united ,states for covered individuals4 7#c7 ,the procedures developed pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall include1 to the extent practical1 a list of credentials that can be used for such recurring unescorted access to such a military installation that are1 to the extent practical1 credentials non-,department of ,defense personnel already possess4 7#d7 ,the guidance issued pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall-- 7,a7 identify the categories of covered individuals eligible for such unescorted access2 7,b7 include a list of credentials that can be used for such unescorted access to such a military installation that are1 to the extent practical1 the credentials described in paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 be consistent across such military installations2 7,d7 be in accordance with any privileges or benefits accorded under1 procedures developed pursuant to1 or requirements of1 each covered provision and paragraph 7#a72 and 7,e7 be provided to the commanders of each such military installation4 7#e7 ,upon publication in the ,federal ,register of access standards described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish such access standards on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 7#f7 ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall seek to use existing identification screening technology to validate federally-recognized access credentials and develop additional technology only to the extent necessary to assist commanders of military installations in the ,united ,states in implementing the access standards under paragraph 7#a7 at points of entry for such military installations4 7b7 ,pre-arrival protocol for access to military installations in ,united ,states ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the access 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 of such individual and the purpose of such access4 ,under such protocol-- 7#a7 such a registration and screening shall occur not less than #bd hours and not more than #ad days prior 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 for the stated purpose following a verification of the identity of the individual4 7c7 ,reviews and submission to ,congress ,not less frequently than once every five years1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review the access 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 access standards and guidance4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means 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 a military installation in the ,united ,states4 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 such an installation4 7,c7 ,an individual performing work at such an 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 7as such terms are defined in section #acajb of title #di7 providing transportation services for the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command4 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,g7 ,section #bhcc of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #cjjc74 7#c7 ,the term federally-recognized access credential means a credential authorized by ,federal law or otherwise issued by the head of a department or agency of the ,federal ,government 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 such 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 access 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 access 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 the heading1 by striking ,department of ,defense installations and inserting military installations2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,department of ,defense installations and inserting military installations in the ,united ,states2 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,department of ,defense facilities and inserting military installations in the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 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 #bhcd4 ,deferral of execution of certain requirements for covered housing facilities and covered landscape features2 report 7a7 ,authorities ,notwithstanding any provision of chapter #cjda or chapter #cjfa of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 that requires review from or consultation with the head of any other ,federal agency1 each ,secretary of a military department may defer the execution of the requirements of each such chapter with respect to a covered housing facility or covered landscape feature until the date that is #fj years after the date on which the construction of such covered housing facility or covered landscape feature was completed4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an identification of covered housing facilities under the respective jurisdiction of each such ,secretary constructed between #aige and #aihe2 and 7#b7 a strategy for the demolition or management1 as the case may be1 of each such covered housing facility4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term covered housing facility means a housing facility that-- 7,a7 is subject to the requirements of chapter #cjfa of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 is located on a military installation2 7,c7 is under the jurisdiction of a ,secretary of a military department2 and 7,d7 was constructed after ,december #ca1 #aige4 7#c7 ,the term covered landscape feature means a landscape feature 7as such term is used in the document of the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,installations1 ,energy and ,environment titled ,program ,comment for the ,preservation of pre-#aiai ,historic ,army ,housing1 ,associated ,buildings and ,structures1 and ,landscape ,features and published on ,march #a1 #bjbd7 that-- 7,a7 is subject to such chapter2 7,b7 is located on a military installation2 7,c7 is under the jurisdiction of a ,secretary of a military department2 and 7,d7 was constructed after ,december #ca1 #aige4 7#d7 ,the term facility has the meaning given such term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhce4 ,pilot programs of ,department of ,army and ,department of ,navy to conduct repair and maintenance projects on covered historic facilities 7a7 ,establishment ,notwithstanding any provision of chapter #cjda or chapter #cjfa of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 that requires review from or consultation with the head of any other ,federal agency1 each applicable ,secretary shall carry out a pilot program under which the applicable ,secretary may enter into agreements to conduct repair and maintenance projects on covered historic facilities4 7b7 ,selection criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,each applicable ,secretary shall select one military installation under the jurisdiction of the applicable ,secretary concerned at which to carry out a pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,priority ,in selecting a military installation pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 an applicable ,secretary shall give priority to military installations at which such ,secretary determines there exists a large quantity of covered historic facilities4 7c7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which an applicable ,secretary selects a military installation pursuant to subsection 7b71 the applicable ,secretary concerned shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of such selection4 7d7 ,standards for projects 7#a7 ,in general ,each repair and maintenance project conducted pursuant to a pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall be in accordance with relevant standards established by the ,secretary of the ,interior for historic building preservation and maintenance4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require an applicable ,secretary to consult the ,secretary of the ,interior with respect to a repair or maintenance project conducted pursuant to a pilot program under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,sunset ,the authority of an applicable ,secretary to obligate or expend amounts to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term applicable ,secretary means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,army2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the term covered historic facility means a housing or operational facility located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the applicable ,secretary concerned that-- 7,a7 was constructed before #aiai2 and 7,b7 is subject to the requirements of chapter #cjfa of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhcf4 ,strategy and assessment with respect to non-operational1 underutilized1 and other ,department of ,defense facilities2 briefing required 7a7 ,strategy for demolition ,each ,secretary of a military department shall develop a strategy to demolish facilities under the respective jurisdiction of each such ,secretary that-- 7#a7 are in poor or failing condition under the uniform index developed under section #bhch of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca72 7#b7 are not in operational use2 or 7#c7 such ,secretary determines are underutilized4 7b7 ,assessment of certain maintenance costs ,each ,secretary of a military department shall conduct an assessment to determine the total cost to the ,united ,states to maintain facilities that-- 7#a7 are not in operational use2 and 7#b7 such ,secretary determines are underutilized4 7c7 ,required consideration ,in determining whether a facility is underutilized pursuant to subsection 7a7 or subsection 7b71 each ,secretary of a military department shall compare the occupancy of such facility to the total square footage of such facility4 7d7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall provide to congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7,a7 the strategy required by subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 the results of the assessment required by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,elements ,each such briefing shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of the existing authorities of each ,secretary of a military department to demolish the facilities covered by the strategy required by subsection 7a72 7,b7 a plan to implement such strategy2 and 7,c7 recommendations of each such ,secretary with respect to reducing-- 7i7 the inventory of facilities in poor or failing condition under the uniform index developed under section #bhch of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca72 and 7ii7 the total cost to the ,united ,states to maintain the facilities covered by the assessment required by subsection 7b74 7e7 ,facility defined ,in this section1 the term facility has the meaning given such term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhcg4 ,temporary authority for use of imitative substitute building materials for maintenance1 repair1 rehabilitation1 or renovation of covered historic facilities 7a7 ,authority for use of imitative materials 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any provision of chapter #cjda or chapter #cjfa of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 that requires review from or consultation with the head of any other ,federal agency1 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 each ,secretary of a military department may use imitative substitute building materials in projects for the maintenance1 repair1 rehabilitation1 or renovation of a covered historic facility4 7#b7 ,conditions ,a ,secretary of a military department may exercise the authority under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary of the military department concerned determines-- 7,a7 the applicable maintenance1 repair1 rehabilitation1 or renovation project affects the quality of life1 health1 and safety of occupants1 if any1 of a covered historic facility2 or 7,b7 the use of building materials original to a covered historic facility or in-kind building materials in an applicable maintenance1 repair1 rehabilitation1 or renovation project is not financially feasible4 7b7 ,sunset ,the authority of a ,secretary of a military department to obligate or expend amounts pursuant to this section shall terminate on ,december #cj1 #bjbi4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered historic facility means a housing or operational facility located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of a ,secretary of a military department that-- 7,a7 was constructed before #aiai2 and 7,b7 is subject to the requirements of chapter #cjfa of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term imitative substitute building materials means modern1 industry-standard1 natural1 composite1 and synthetic materials that-- 7,a7 simulate the appearance of building materials original to a covered historic facility2 and 7,b7 are more cost effective than such building materials4 7#c7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhch4 ,expenditures on leased facilities and real property usage in the ,national ,capital ,region 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ten years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall reduce expenditures on facilities leased by the ,department of ,defense located in the ,national ,capital ,region by #ej percent4 7b7 ,limitation on availability of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe1 and available for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for the travel of persons1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense provides to the congressional defense committees the briefing required in the ,joint ,explanatory ,statement of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 on real property usage within the ,national ,capital ,region4 7c7 ,national ,capital ,region defined ,the term ,national ,capital ,region has the meaning given in section #bfgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhci4 ,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 #bhci;,a4 ,prohibition on use by ,air ,force of corporate structure in conducting certain basing decisions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not make any basing decision during the resource allocation plan or program objective memorandum process of the ,department of the ,air ,force 7commonly known as a programmatic basing decision7 through the use of the ,,daf ,corporate ,structure set forth under chapters #c4b and #g4a of the ,department of the ,air ,force ,instruction #aj-ejc1 dated ,june #ab1 #bjbc1 relating to strategic basing4 7b7 ,update of instruction and other policy ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall update any instruction or other policy of the ,department of the ,air ,force to include the prohibition under subsection 7a74 #bhci;,b4 ,technical correction to map reference in the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac ,subtitle ,g of the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ajbe2 #acf ,stat4 #cjbg7 is amended by striking ,november #cj1 #bjbb each place it appears and inserting ,may #bb1 #bjbd4 #bhci;,c4 ,research1 standards1 and other requirements relating to indoor residential mold 7a7 ,research on health impacts of indoor residential mold 7#a7 ,research 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,president of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 and the ,chair of the ,board of ,directors of the ,national ,institute of ,building ,sciences shall conduct a comprehensive study of the health effects of indoor residential mold growth in barracks or other housing on military installations1 using the most up-to-date scientific peer-reviewed medical literature4 7,b7 ,contents ,the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall ascertain-- 7i7 detailed information about harmful or toxigenic mold that may impact the services and those living on military installations1 as well as any toxin or toxic compound such mold can produce2 7ii7 the most accurate research-based methods of detecting harmful or toxigenic mold2 7iii7 potential dangers of prolonged or chronic exposure to indoor residential mold growth in residential areas on military installations2 7iv7 the hazards involved with inadequate mold inspections on military installations and improper indoor residential mold remediation in barracks on military installations2 7v7 the estimated current public health burden of new or exacerbated physical illness resulting from exposure to indoor residential mold on the military services and its effect on quality of life as it impacts readiness1 including its impact on children in military families2 7vi7 improved understanding of the different health symptomology that can result from exposure to mold in indoor residential environments on military installations1 including military barracks2 7vii7 ongoing surveillance of the prevalence of idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage in infants living on military installations2 and 7viii7 longitudinal studies on the effects of indoor old exposure in early childhood on the development of asthma and other respiratory illnesses of children living on military installations4 7,c7 ,availability ,not later than the expiration of the #c-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the results of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted to ,congress and the ,president and made available to the general public4 7b7 ,health1 safety1 and habitability standards and model standards 7#a7 ,model standards for preventing1 detecting1 and remediating indoor residential mold growth ,based on the results of the interagency health study conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,labor for ,occupational ,safety and ,health at the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,executive ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,building ,sciences1 and the ,president of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall1 in accordance with section #ab7;d7 of the ,national ,technology ,transfer and ,advancement ,act of #aiie 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb note2 ,public ,law #ajd-aac71 jointly issue model health1 safety1 and habitability standards for preventing1 detecting1 and remediating indoor residential mold growth on military installations1 including-- 7,a7 model residential mold inspection standards for military barracks2 7,b7 model indoor residential mold remediation standards for military installations2 7,c7 standards for testing the toxicity of indoor residential mold and any toxin or toxic compound produced by indoor residential mold on military installations2 7,d7 health and safety standards for the protection of those inspecting for and remediating mold in housing on military installations2 7,e7 standards for indoor residential mold testing labs that serve military installations2 7,f7 model ventilation standards for the design1 installation1 and maintenance of air ventilation or air-conditioning systems in housing on military installations to prevent indoor residential mold growth or the creation of conditions that foster indoor mold growth in housing on military installations2 and 7,g7 model building code standards for housing on military installations to control moisture and prevent mold growth4 7#b7 ,consultation ,to the maximum extent possible1 model standards issued under this subsection shall be developed with the assistance of-- 7,a7 organizations that develop mold and water damage standards and work with military installations2 7,b7 organizations involved in establishing national building construction standards and work with military installations2 7,c7 organizations involved in improving indoor air quality2 7,d7 public health advocates that serve the military community2 and 7,e7 health and medical professionals that serve military servicemembers and their families1 including practitioners that care for children of servicemembers4 7#c7 ,resiliency ,model standards issued under this subsection shall take into account geographic diversity1 propensity for extreme weather or flooding1 and other resiliency metrics impacting military housing4 7#d7 ,deadlines 7,a7 ,public review and comment ,the officers identified in paragraph 7#a7 shall make draft standards issued under this section available for public review and comment at least #ij days prior to publication of the final standards or model standards pursuant to subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,publication ,not later than years after the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a7 are submitted to ,congress in accordance with such section1 the officers identified in subsection 7a7 shall issue1 and make available to the public1 final standards and model standards under this section4 7#e7 ,review and updates ,the officers identified in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 review the model standards issued under this subsection at least once every #e years based on latest scientific advances and published studies relating to indoor residential mold growth2 and 7,b7 update such standards and model standards as necessary to preserve and improve the quality of housing on military installations1 and prevent the displacement of those currently living on military installations4 7c7 ,construction requirements for new housing on military installations 7#a7 ,model construction standards 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,executive ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,building ,sciences1 and the ,president of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 to the extent such ,director and ,president agree to participate1 shall develop model construction standards and techniques for preventing and controlling indoor residential mold in new residential properties on military installations4 7,b7 ,contents ,the model standards and techniques shall provide for geographic differences in construction types and materials1 geology1 weather1 and other variables that may affect indoor residential mold levels in new buildings and on various military installations4 7,c7 ,consultation ,to the maximum extent possible1 such standards and techniques shall be developed with-- 7i7 the assistance of organizations involved in establishing national building construction standards and techniques1 especially those who do this work on military installations2 7ii7 the assistance of organizations that develop mold and water damage standards on military installations2 and 7iii7 public health advocates that serve the military community4 7,d7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make a draft of the document containing the model standards and techniques available for public review and comment4 ,the ,secretary shall make final model standards and techniques available to the public not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,e7 ,applicability to new construction and rehabilitation ,within #a year of the publication of the final model standards and techniques required by subparagraph 7,d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include such model standards and techniques as a requirement for residential rehabilitation or new construction projects funded with ,federal appropriations made available by such agencies4 7d7 ,education for military health professionals ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include education for military health professions on mold-related illness1 including signs and symptoms of toxigenic mold exposure1 in recurring training received by miliary health practitioners at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary chooses4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term indoor residential mold means any form of multi-cellular fungi in indoor environments1 including cladosporium1 penicillium1 alternaria1 aspergillus1 fusarium1 trichoderma1 memnoniella1 mucor1 stachybotrys chartarum1 streptomyces1 and epicoccumoften found in water-damaged indoor environments and building materials4 7#b7 ,the term toxigenic mold means any indoor mold growth that may be capable of producing a toxin or toxic compound1 including mycotoxins and m,v,o,cs1 that can cause pulmonary1 respiratory1 neurological1 gastrointestinal1 or dermatological illnesses1 or other major adverse health impacts1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 #bhci;,d4 ,study on construction of child development centers ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a recommendation for a strategy for military construction projects for a sufficient number of child development centers 7as defined in section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 as necessary to eliminate wait lists for members of the ,armed ,forces seeking childcare at such child development centers4 ,d ,land ,conveyances #bhda4 ,land conveyance1 ,boyle ,memorial ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,paris1 ,texas 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,army may convey to ,paris ,junior ,college1 located in ,paris1 ,texas 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 any improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #d acres1 known as the former ,boyle ,memorial ,army ,reserve ,center1 located in ,paris1 ,texas4 7b7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,consideration required ,as consideration for the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,college shall pay to the ,secretary of the ,army an amount equal to not less than the fair market value of the property to be conveyed1 as determined by the ,secretary1 which may consist of cash payment1 in-kind consideration as described in paragraph 7#b71 or a combination thereof4 7#b7 ,in-kind consideration ,in-kind consideration provided by the ,college under paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 the acquisition1 construction1 provision1 improvement1 maintenance1 repair1 or restoration 7including environmental restoration71 or a combination thereof1 of any property1 facilities1 or infrastructure2 or 7,b7 the delivery of services relating to the needs of the ,department of the ,army that the ,secretary considers acceptable4 7#c7 ,conveyance ,cash payments received under subsection 7b7 as consideration for the conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall be deposited in the special account in the ,treasury established under section #egb7;b77#e7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall require the ,college to cover costs to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for such costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 costs for environmental documentation related to the conveyance1 and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 ,if amounts are collected from the ,township 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 ,college4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out the land conveyance under subsection 7a7 or1 if the period of availability of obligations for that appropriation has expired1 to the appropriations of a fund that is currently available to the ,secretary for the same purpose4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes1 and subject to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in such fund or account4 7d7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the parcel of real property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,army4 7e7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary of the ,army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 #bhdb4 ,land conveyance1 ,riverdale ,park1 ,maryland 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,army may convey1 without consideration1 to the town of ,riverdale ,park1 ,maryland1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the real property described in subsection 7b71 for the purposes of-- 7#a7 creating a new municipal and community center2 and 7#b7 replacing impervious surfaces4 7b7 ,property ,the property to be conveyed under this section consists of approximately #f4fc acres of real property1 including improvements on such real property1 located at #ffja ,baltimore ,avenue1 ,riverdale ,park1 ,maryland4 7c7 ,reversionary interest 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines at any time that the real property conveyed under subsection 7a7 is not being used in accordance with the purpose specified in such subsection1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the property shall revert1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,determination ,a determination by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing4 #bhdc4 ,transfer authority1 ,mare ,island ,naval ,shipyard1 ,vallejo1 ,california 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to a transfer of real property located at the former ,mare ,island ,naval ,shipyard1 ,vallejo1 ,california1 to the ,city of ,vallejo 7referred to in this section as the ,city71 made on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into an agreement with the ,city and the ,california ,state ,lands ,commission 7referred to in this section as ,,slc7 if such agreement includes the following terms3 7#a7 ,that the ,city1 ,,slc1 and the ,governor of ,california agree to a deferral of the completion of all environmental remedial actions necessary to protect human health and the environment with respect to the real property until after the date of the transfer4 7#b7 ,that additional remedial action found to be necessary after the date of such transfer shall be conducted by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,that the ,secretary shall have access to the property after the date of such transfer for the purpose of conducting such remedial actions4 7b7 ,transfer ,if the ,secretary of the ,navy issues a determination that the real property described in subsection 7a7 is suitable for transfer to the ,city1 such transfer may be accomplished using a quitclaim deed or other legal instrument and upon terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the ,secretary and the ,city that include-- 7#a7 the terms described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 such additional terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property to be transferred under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,navy4 #bhdd4 ,release of interests retained in ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson1 ,arkansas1 for use of such land as a training area for the ,arkansas ,department of ,public ,safety 7a7 ,release of retained interests 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to a parcel of land at ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson1 ,arkansas1 consisting of approximately #bda4cc acres that lies in a part of section #b1 township #b north1 range #ab west1 ,pulaski ,county1 ,arkansas1 and comprising a portion of the property conveyed by the ,united ,states to the ,state of ,arkansas for training of the ,national ,guard and for other military purposes pursuant to ,an ,act authorizing the transfer of part of ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson to the ,state of ,arkansas1 approved ,june #cj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #caa1 chapter #dbi71 the ,secretary of the ,army may release the terms and conditions imposed1 and reversionary interests retained1 by the ,united ,states under section #b of such ,act1 and the right to reenter and use the property retained by the ,united ,states under section #c of such ,act4 7#b7 ,impact on other rights or interests ,the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the parcel described in such paragraph shall not be construed to alter the rights or interests retained by the ,united ,states with respect to the remainder of the real property conveyed to the ,state of ,arkansas under the ,act described in such paragraph4 7b7 ,instrument of release and description of property 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army may execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of release1 amended deed1 or other appropriate instrument reflecting the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,legal description ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property described in subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,army4 7c7 ,conditions on release and reversionary interest 7#a7 ,use as ,arkansas department of public safety training area and reversionary interest 7,a7 ,arkansas department of public safety training area ,the ,state of ,arkansas may use the parcel of land described in subsection 7a77#a7 only for ,arkansas ,department of ,public ,safety1 or a division of the ,arkansas ,department of ,public ,safety1 led training and related activities4 7,b7 ,reversionary interest ,if the ,secretary of the ,army determines at any time that the parcel of land described in subsection 7a77#a7 is not being used in accordance with the purpose specified in subparagraph 7,a71 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the land1 including any improvements thereto1 shall1 at the option of the ,secretary1 revert to and become the property of the ,united ,states1 and the ,united ,states shall have the right of immediate entry onto such parcel4 7#b7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary of the ,army may require in the instrument of release such additional terms and conditions in connection with the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,reimbursements4 payment of administrative costs 7#a7 ,payment required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army may require the ,state of ,arkansas to cover costs to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 costs related to environmental documentation1 and other administrative costs related to the release4 7,b7 ,refund of amounts ,if amounts paid to the ,secretary by the ,state of ,arkansas in advance under subparagraph 7,a7 exceed the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the release1 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,state4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received under paragraph 7#a7 as reimbursement for costs incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under subsection 7a7 shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out the release4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes1 and subject to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in such fund or account4 #bhde4 ,land conveyance1 ,fort ,huachuca1 ,sierra ,vista1 ,arizona 7a7 ,conveyance ,authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army may convey1 without consideration1 to the ,city of ,sierra ,vista1 ,arizona 7in this section referred to as the 8,city071 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #bjc acres1 comprising a portion of ,fort ,huachuca1 ,arizona1 for the purpose of compatible development of the municipal airport located in the ,city4 7#b7 ,continuation of existing easements1 restrictions1 and covenants ,the conveyance of the property under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to any easement1 restriction1 or covenant of record applicable to the property and in existence on the date of the enactment of this section4 7b7 ,revisionary ,interest 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of the ,army determines at any time that the real property conveyed under subsection 7a7 is not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance specified in such subsection1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the property1 including any improvements thereto1 may1 at the option of the ,secretary1 revert to and become the property of the ,united ,states1 and the ,united ,states may have the right of immediate entry onto such property4 7#b7 ,determination ,a determination by the ,secretary of the ,army under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing4 7c7 ,payment of ,costs of ,conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall require the ,city to cover all costs 7except costs for environmental remediation of the property7 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 costs for environmental and real estate due diligence and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 7#b7 ,refund of excess amounts ,if amounts collected by the ,secretary of the ,army from the ,city under paragraph 7#a7 in advance exceed the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,city4 7d7 ,limitation on source of funds ,the ,city may not use ,federal funds to cover any portion of the costs required to be paid by the ,city under this section4 7e7 ,description of ,property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,army4 7f7 ,additional ,terms and ,conditions ,the ,secretary of the ,army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 #bhdf4 ,removal of use conditions and conditions on reversion for the former ,army and ,navy ,general ,hospital1 ,hot ,springs ,national ,park1 ,hot ,springs1 ,arkansas 7a7 ,removal of use conditions ,section #c7;a7 of ,public ,law #hf-cbc 7#gc ,stat4 #eid2 ,sept4 #ba1 #aiei7 is amended by striking as a vocational rehabilitation center or for other public health or educational purposes and inserting for appropriate purposes1 as determined by the ,governor of the ,state of ,arkansas4 7b7 ,conditions on reversion 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the provisions contained in section #c of ,public ,law #hf-cbc 7#gc ,stat4 #eid2 ,sept4 #ba1 #aiei7 any reversionary interest retained by the ,united ,states in the ,covered ,property may be extinguished by occurrence of the following conditions3 7,a7 ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,governor of the ,state of ,arkansas submits to the ,secretary of the ,army a written request to extinguish any reversionary or other future interest in the surface rights held by the ,united ,states in the covered property4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 concurs in writing with the said request4 7#b7 ,quitclaim deed ,if the conditions described in paragraph 7#a7 are met1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall extinguish by quitclaim deed any reversionary or other future interest in the surface rights held by the ,united ,states in the covered property4 7#c7 ,rights and interests reserved to the ,united ,states ,in exercising the authority under this section1 the ,secretary of the ,army may not convey or extinguish any interests reserved to the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 pursuant to section #b of ,public ,law #hf-cbc 7#gc ,stat4 #eid2 ,sept4 #ba1 #aiei7 in-- 7i7 all mineral rights 7including gas and oil71 together with necessary rights of ingress1 egress1 and surface use2 or 7ii7 thermal waters or other hot waters1 together with necessary rights of ingress1 egress1 and surface use2 and 7,b7 relating to the location1 installation1 and relocation of utility facilities for such mineral rights1 thermal waters1 or other hot waters2 and 7,c7 in the conditions set forth in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of the ,deed of ,conveyance4 7#d7 ,reversion ,if the ,governor of the ,state of ,arkansas does not submit a request described in subsection 7b77#b7 before the deadline in such subsection1 all right1 title and interest held by the ,state of ,arkansas in the covered property shall revert to the ,united ,states in accordance with section #c of ,public ,law #hf-cbc 7#gc ,stat4 #eid2 ,sept4 #ba1 #aiei74 7c7 ,definition ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered property means the real property conveyed by the ,deed of ,conveyance pursuant to ,public ,law #hf-cbc 7#gc ,stat4 #eid2 ,sept4 #ba1 #aiei74 7#b7 ,the term ,deed of ,conveyance means the quitclaim deed between the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,state of ,arkansas dated ,march #aj1 #aifj1 recorded in the land records of the ,county of ,garland1 ,state of ,arkansas1 at book #dhj1 page #gg4 #bhdg4 ,land conveyance and authorization for interim lease1 ,defense ,fuel ,support ,point ,san ,pedro1 ,los ,angeles1 ,california 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,navy 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 may convey to the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita1 at a cost less than fair market value1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to parcels of real property1 including any improvements therein and thereon1 known as the ballfields and the firing range at ,naval ,weapons ,station ,seal ,beach1 ,defense ,fuel ,support ,point1 ,san ,pedro1 ,california1 as further described in subsection 7b71 for the purposes of permitting the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita 7as appropriate7 to use such conveyed parcel of real property for park and recreational activities or law enforcement affiliated purposes4 ,a conveyance under this subsection is subject to valid existing rights4 7b7 ,description of property ,the parcels of real property that may be conveyed under subsection 7a7 consists of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,city of ,lomita ,ballfield ,parcel consisting of approximately #e4g acres4 7#b7 ,the ,city of ,los ,angeles ,ballfield ,parcels consisting of approximately #ae4c acres4 7#c7 ,the firing range located at #biha ,north ,gaffey ,street1 ,san ,pedro1 ,california1 consisting of approximately #c4b acres4 7c7 ,interim lease ,until such time as any parcel of real property described in subsection 7b7 is conveyed to the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita 7as appropriate71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may lease such parcel or a portion of such parcel to either the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita at no cost for a term up to three years4 ,if fee conveyance described in subsection 7a7 is not completed within the period of the lease term with respect to such parcel1 the ,secretary shall have no further obligation to make any part of such parcel available for use by the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita4 7d7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,consideration required ,as consideration for a conveyance under subsection 7a71 the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita 7as appropriate7 shall pay to the ,secretary of the ,navy an amount determined by the ,secretary1 which may consist of cash payment1 in-kind consideration as described under paragraph 7#b71 or a combination thereof4 7#b7 ,in-kind consideration ,in-kind consideration provided by the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita 7as appropriate7 under this subsection may include-- 7,a7 the acquisition1 construction1 provision1 improvement1 maintenance1 repair1 or restoration 7including environmental restoration71 or combination thereof1 of any property1 facilities1 or infrastructure with proximity to ,naval ,weapons ,station ,seal ,beach1 that the ,secretary considers acceptable2 or 7,b7 the delivery of services relating to the needs of ,naval ,weapons ,station ,seal ,beach that the ,secretary considers acceptable4 7#c7 ,treatment of amounts received for conveyance ,cash payments received under paragraph 7#a7 as reimbursement for costs incurred by the ,secretary to carry out a conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall be credited to the fund or account used to cover the costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out the conveyance or to an appropriate fund or account currently available to the ,secretary for the purposes for which the costs were paid4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes1 and to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in such fund or account4 7#d7 ,payment of costs of conveyance ,the ,secretary shall require the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita 7as appropriate7 to cover costs 7except costs for environmental remediation of the property7 to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for such costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out a conveyance under subsection 7a71 including costs for environmental and real estate due diligence and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance and lease execution4 7#e7 ,refund of excess amounts ,if amounts are collected from the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita under paragraph 7#d7 in advance of the ,secretary incurring the actual costs1 and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out a conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita 7as appropriate74 7e7 ,valuation ,the values of the property interests to be conveyed by the ,secretary described in subsection 7a7 shall be determined by an independent appraiser selected by the ,secretary and in accordance with the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice4 7f7 ,condition of conveyance ,a conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to all existing easements1 restrictions1 and covenants of record and conditioned upon the following3 7#a7 ,the parcels of real property described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 shall be used solely for park and recreational activities1 which may include ancillary uses such as vending and restrooms4 7#b7 ,the parcel of real property described in subsection 7b77#c7 shall be used solely for law enforcement affiliated purposes4 7#c7 ,the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita 7as appropriate7 may not use ,federal funds to cover any portion of the amounts required by subsection 7d7 to be paid4 7g7 ,exclusion of requirements for prior screening ,section #bfif7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the requirements under title ,v of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7,public ,law #aja-fde2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #aadaa7 relating to prior screenings shall not apply to a conveyance under subsection 7a7 or the grant of interim lease authorized under subsection 7c74 7h7 ,reversionary interest ,if the ,secretary determines at any time that a parcel of real property conveyed under subsection 7a7 is not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance specified in this section1 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the land1 including the improvements thereto1 shall1 at the option of the ,secretary1 revert to and become the property of the ,united ,states1 and the ,united ,states shall have the right of immediate entry onto such real property4 ,a determination by the ,secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing4 7i7 ,conveyance agreement ,a conveyance of land under subsection 7a7 shall be accomplished using a quitclaim deed or other legal instrument and upon terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the ,secretary and the city of ,los ,angeles or the city of ,lomita 7as appropriate71 including such additional terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7j7 ,additional terms ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7k7 ,savings clause ,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 ,e ,other ,matters #bhea4 ,extension of prohibition on joint use of ,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base with civil aviation ,section #bhgd of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #cjad7 is amended by striking ,on or before ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and inserting ,on or before ,september #cj1 #bjcf4 #bheb4 ,schedule of repairs at ,naval ,air ,station1 ,pensacola1 ,florida 7a7 ,schedule ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall develop and implement a plan for repair or replacement of facilities at ,naval ,air ,station ,pensacola that the ,secretary determines are damaged by ,hurricane ,sally4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an estimate of the cost and schedule for-- 7,a7 the repair of ,hangar #cbfj2 and 7,b7 a military construction project 7as defined in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 to replace ,hangar #cbfj and other infrastructure at ,naval ,air ,station1 ,pensacola1 ,florida1 that the ,secretary of the ,navy determines are damaged by ,hurricane ,sally4 7#b7 ,an assessment that compares the estimated cost and schedule under subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 to the estimated cost and schedule under subparagraph 7,b7 of such subparagraph4 7#c7 ,any planned demolition projects necessary to support future military construction4 7#d7 ,an assessment of how the repair and replacement schedules for facilities at ,naval ,air ,station ,pensacola that the ,secretary determines are damaged by ,hurricane ,sally support current and future operational requirements at the naval air station4 7c7 ,limitation ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbe for the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,navy for travel expenses1 not more than #hj percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of the ,navy submits to the congressional defense committees the schedule required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms facility and military construction project have the meanings given such terms in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhec4 ,modification of requirements ,section #bhhi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or #bjbe after fiscal year #bjbd2 7#b7 by striking ,june #cj1 #bjbd1 when2 and 7#c7 by striking shall complete and inserting have completed4 #bhed4 ,department of ,defense policy relating to contractors for military construction projects ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a policy to require that1 when considering an offer for a contract for work on a military construction project1 each ,secretary of a military department shall consider-- 7#a7 the proximity of the proposed contractors for such contract to the location of performance of such contract2 and 7#b7 the use of contractors and subcontractor that are considered local for the performance of such contract4 #bhee4 ,survey and procedures for munitions of explosive concern on military installations in ,guam 7a7 ,survey required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a survey of the military installations on ,guam1 using available technologies to characterize the real property of such military installations as being at high1 medium1 or low risk for containing munitions of explosive concern4 7b7 ,procedures required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of completion of the survey1 the ,secretary shall issue procedures for such real property characterized as low- and medium-risk to expedite military construction projects relating to such real property to the maximum extent as is safely practicable4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than #cj days after the date of issuance of the procedures described in subsection 7b71 ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the results of the survey conducted under subsection 7a71 the procedures described in subsection 7b71 and how such procedures will expedite the completion of military construction projects on ,guam4 #bhef4 ,market survey of domestic suppliers of sand and gravel for marine concrete 7a7 ,market survey required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a market survey of domestic entities that-- 7#a7 are capable of supplying sand and gravel that conforms with the standards found in the ,unified ,facilities ,guide ,criteria #jc-ca-bi 7relating to marine concrete with service life modeling72 and 7#b7 have the associated marine logistical capacity to load and transport the such sand and gravel to the geographic area covered by the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #cj days after completing the market survey under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the results of the market survey and an assessment of whether there is access to sufficient domestic sources of sand and gravel to meet national security and military construction requirements4 #bheg4 ,survey of certain counties for placement of facilities 7a7 ,survey required ,not later than one year afer the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress the results of a survey of the counties described in subsection 7b7 to assess potential placement of operational1 training1 or other facilities for use by the military departments in such counties4 7b7 ,counties described ,the counties described in this subsection are located in the ,state of ,north ,carolina and are as follows3 7#a7 ,buncombe ,county4 7#b7 ,cherokee ,county4 7#c7 ,clay ,county4 7#d7 ,graham ,county4 7#e7 ,haywood ,county4 7#f7 ,henderson ,county4 7#g7 ,jackson ,county4 7#h7 ,macon ,county4 7#i7 ,madison ,county4 7#aj7 ,mc,dowell ,county4 7#aa7 ,polk ,county4 7#ab7 ,rutherford ,county4 7#ac7 ,swain ,county4 7#ad7 ,transylvania ,county4 7#ae7 ,yancey ,county4 7c7 ,survey requirements ,the survey required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the mountainous and varied terrains in the areas described in subsection 7b7 and the feasibility of programs that use this geography1 including programs for basic survival skills1 dam and reservoir exercises1 whitewater rafting exercises1 thick vegetation exercises1 air drop exercises1 and mountainous warfare exercises4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of defense assets located in the ,state of ,north ,carolina and the lack of defense assets in the area described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,survey considerations ,the survey shall assesses the feasibility of the placement of operational1 training1 and other facilities as follows3 7#a7 ,consideration of relevant civilian assets in the area described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,consideration of assets of ,department of ,defense contractors in such area4 7#c7 ,proximity of such to current defense assets1 including ,fort ,liberty4 7#d7 ,consideration of the geographic similarities of such area to geographic regions critical to ,united ,states defense policy1 including the ,indo-,pacific region1 ,europe1 the ,middle ,east1 and ,africa4 #bheh4 ,study on certain grants awarded to support investments in certain child care facilities under the defense community infrastructure program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a study on each grant awarded under the defense community infrastructure program established under section #bcia7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code for supporting investments in child care facilities in areas in close proximity to military installations 7as defined in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description and total value of each grant awarded under such program to support investments in child care facilities in areas in close proximity to military installations2 7#b7 a list of best practices learned from grants awarded before the date of the enactment of this ,act under such program for investments in child care facilities2 7#c7 a description of barriers1 if any1 that prevent the ,secretary from awarding grants under the program to support investments in child care facilities in areas in close proximity to military installations on a more frequent basis2 and 7#d7 recommendations to increase the number of grants awarded under such program to support investments in child care facilities in areas in close proximity to military installations4 #bhei4 ,requirement to maintain access to category #c subterranean training facility 7a7 ,requirement to maintain access ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,department of ,defense maintains access to a covered category #c subterranean training facility on a continuing basis4 7b7 ,authority to enter into lease ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into a short-term lease with a provider of a covered category #c subterranean training facility for purposes of compliance with subsection 7a74 7c7 ,covered category #c subterranean training facility defined ,in this section1 the term covered category #c subterranean training facility means a category #c subterranean training facility 7as defined in section #bhfi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc77 that is-- 7#a7 operational on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 deemed safe for use on such date4 #bhfj4 ,quarterly report on infiltrations of certain ,department of ,defense property by foreign actors 7a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on instances of infiltration1 or attempted infiltration1 of a military installation1 facility1 or real property under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense by a foreign actor during the period covered by the report4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a summary of each instance of infiltration or attempted infiltration2 7#b7 an identification of the foreign actor the ,secretary determines is responsible for such infiltration or attempted infiltration2 and 7#c7 with respect to each foreign actor included in such report1 an statement of-- 7,a7 immigration status1 if any2 7,b7 country of origin2 7,c7 method and date of entry into the ,united ,states1 if known2 7,d7 criminal background1 if known2 and 7,e7 any other information obtained during the applicable ,department of ,defense investigation that the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,relations of the ,senate2 7,f7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7,g7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,h7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term foreign actor means an individual who is not a citizen or national of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the term infiltration includes1 with respect to a military installation1 facility1 or real property under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense1 unauthorized photo or video recording4 #bhfa4 ,designation of ,creech ,air ,force ,base1 ,nevada1 as remote or isolated installation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate ,creech ,air ,force ,base located at ,indian ,springs ,nevada1 as a remote or isolated installation4 #bhfb4 ,feasibility study by the ,secretary of ,defense on replicating the ,army ,future ,soldier ,prep ,course through the other service branches ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a feasibility study on replicating the ,army ,future ,soldier ,prep ,course through the other services that contains the following3 7#a7 ,a cost estimate for each of the services including-- 7,a7 ,any military construction or ,facilities sustainment1 restoration and modernization costs2 7,b7 ,additional personnel costs2 and 7,c7 ,additional operations and maintenance costs4 7#b7 ,existing bases for each service that could host such a program4 #bhfc4 ,authorization of assistance to expedite certain military construction projects located in ,guam 7a7 ,in general ,to expedite military construction projects in ,guam intended to improve the defense of ,guam and the ,indo-,pacific region1 each ,secretary of a military department may provide grants1 conclude cooperative agreements1 and supplement other ,federal funds to regulatory agencies located in ,guam that such ,secretary determines appropriate1 including-- 7#a7 the ,guam ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7b7 ,elements ,each agreement under subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 the provision of ,department of ,defense technical assistance to regulatory agencies responsible for the timely completion of military construction projects2 and 7#b7 the use of ,department of ,defense personnel to perform conservation activities for which the regulatory agency is responsible4 7c7 ,military construction project defined ,in this section1 the term military construction project has the meaning given such term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhfd4 ,briefing on instances of attempted breaches of ,department of ,defense military installations required 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to ,congress a briefing on any instance of an attempted breach of a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjba1 and ending on the date of the provision of such briefing4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing under subsection shall include1 with respect to each perpetrator of an attempted breach described in such subsection1 a statement of the applicable immigration status and citizenship status4 #bhfe4 ,report on land use practices around military installations in the ,freely ,associated ,states ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of land use policies and encroachment risks near military installations 7as defined in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 located in the ,freely ,associated ,states1 real property located in the ,freely ,associated ,states used to support the ,armed ,forces1 and real property located in the ,freely ,associated ,states that may be used to support the ,armed ,forces during the five-year period following the date of submission of the report4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a coalition to include representatives from ,federal agencies1 the governments of the ,freely ,associated ,states1 nongovernmental organizations1 and landowners and land managers in the ,freely ,associated ,states to advance sustainable land use practices around military installations that would assist in efforts to prevent encroachment and promote conservation4 ,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 #bjbe 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 7#a7 ,project #be-;,d-#eaa1 ,,pulse ,new ,access1 ,nevada ,national ,security ,site1 ,mercury1 ,nevada1 #be1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,project #be-;,d-#eaj1 ,plutonium ,mission ,safety and ,quality ,building1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 #dh1ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,project #be-;,d-#ecj1 ,naval ,examination ,acquisition ,project1 ,naval ,reactors ,facility1 ,idaho ,falls1 ,idaho3 #de1jjj1jjj4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbe for defense environmental cleanup activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbe 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 #bjbe for nuclear energy as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 ,b ,program ,authorizations1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations #caaa4 ,prohibition on admittance to national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities ,section #dejb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bfeb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 subject to subsection 7b71 after unless2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,prohibition on admittance 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,energy may not admit to any facility of a national security laboratory or any nuclear weapons production facility1 other than an area accessible to the general public1 any individual who is a citizen or agent of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,russian ,federation4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,energy may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an individual if1 not later than #cj days prior to admitting such individual to a facility described in such paragraph1 the ,secretary certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7,a7 the admittance of such individual to the facility is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 no classified or restricted data will be revealed to such individual in connection with the individual's admittance to the facility2 and 7,c7 a background review has been completed with respect to such individual4 2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the ,united ,states from accessing a national security laboratory or nuclear weapons production facility4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #caab4 ,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 #bjbe 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 under subsection 7a7 if the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees that-- 7#a7 ,russia and ,china do not possess naval capabilities similar to the ,w#gf-b warhead in the active stockpiles of the respective countries2 and 7#b7 the ,department of ,defense does not have a valid military requirement for the ,w#gf-b warhead4 #caac4 ,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 ,c ,other ,matters #caba4 ,modification to and termination of certain reporting requirements under ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7a7 ,plan for construction and operation of ,,mox facility ,section #dcjf of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beff7;a77#c77 is amended in subsection 7a77#c77;,a7 by striking for as long as the ,,mox facility is in use and inserting through #bjbd4 7b7 ,planned disposition program ,such section is further amended in subsection 7e7 by striking ,if on ,july #a each year beginning in #bjbe and continuing for as long as the ,,mox facility is in use1 less than #cd metric tons of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials have been processed by the ,,mox facility and inserting ,if less than #cd metric tons of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials have been processed by the ,,mox facility by ,october #a1 #bjbf4 #cabb4 ,list of potential advanced nuclear technology deployment opportunities ,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 list of at least #cj potential opportunities to deploy advanced nuclear technology to bolster the operational energy1 installation energy1 and expeditionary energy capabilities of the ,department of ,defense4 #cabc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding development of storage facilities for permanent storage of nuclear material within the ,great ,lakes ,basin ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,government of the ,united ,states and the government of ,canada should not develop storage facilities for the permanent storage of spent nuclear fuel1 low-level or high-level nuclear waste1 or military-grade nuclear material within the ,great ,lakes ,basin4 #cabd4 ,sense of ,congress on commitment to nuclear power ,it is the sense of ,congress that in order to achieve geopolitical energy leadership and secure ,american energy security in the years to come1 ,congress urges the ,department of ,defense to embrace and accept nuclear power as a clean baseload energy source that is easily compatible with other intermittent energy sources to ultimately achieve a reliable1 secure1 and resilient energy apparatus within the ,department of ,defense4 #cabe4 ,sense of ,congress supporting ,project ,pele ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,congress supports ,project ,pele1 which seeks to develop1 demonstrate1 and deploy an advanced portable nuclear microreactor at ,idaho ,national ,laboratory by #bjbe2 and 7#b7 ,project ,pele will be critical in maintaining and bolstering ,united ,states national security by providing firm1 reliable1 clean1 and dense baseload energy to power ,united ,states military bases and other distributed military operations1 both domestically and abroad4 ,,xxxii ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board #cbja4 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbe1 #dg1baj1jjj for the operation of the ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board under chapter #ba of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf et seq474 ,,xxxiv ,naval ,petroleum ,reserves #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,amount ,there are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,energy #ac1jaj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe for the purpose of carrying out activities under chapter #hfi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to the naval petroleum reserves4 7b7 ,period of availability ,funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection 7a7 shall remain available until expended4 ,,xxxv ,maritime ,administration ,a ,maritime ,administration #ceja4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,maritime ,administration ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,transportation for fiscal year #bjbe1 for programs associated with maintaining the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine1 the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 #aia1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #aje1jjj1jjj shall be for ,academy operations2 7,b7 #fd1jjj1jjj shall be for ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy capital improvement projects2 and 7,c7 #bb1jjj1jjj shall be for facilities maintenance and repair and equipment4 7#b7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,state maritime academies1 #eh1ijj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #d1hjj1jjj shall be for the ,student ,incentive ,payment ,program2 7,b7 #f1jjj1jjj shall be for direct payments for ,state maritime academies2 7,c7 #ag1fjj1jjj shall be for training ship fuel assistance2 7,d7 #f1jjj1jjj shall be for offsetting the costs of training ship sharing2 and 7,e7 #bd1ejj1jjj shall be for maintenance and repair of ,state maritime academy training vessels4 7#c7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,national ,security ,multi-,mission ,vessel program1 including funds for construction and necessary expenses to construct shoreside infrastructure to support such vessels1 #ge1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for expenses necessary to support ,maritime ,administration operations and programs1 #ajh1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for the maritime environmental and technical assistance program under section #ejcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,united ,states marine highways program1 including to make grants authorized under section #eefja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 #gh1jjj1jjj shall be for headquarters operations expenses4 7#e7 ,for expenses necessary for the disposal of obsolete vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet of the ,maritime ,administration1 #f1jjj1jjj4 7#f7 ,for expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a ,united ,states flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs of the ,united ,states under chapter #eca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cij1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,for expenses necessary for the loan guarantee program under chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #c1gjj1jjj1 which may be used for administrative expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments under such program4 7#h7 ,for expenses necessary to provide assistance to small shipyards and for maritime training programs authorized under section #edaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ce1jjj1jjj4 7#i7 ,for expenses necessary to implement the port infrastructure development program1 as authorized under section #edcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 except that no such funds authorized under this title for this program may be used to provide a grant to purchase fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely operated or remotely monitored with or without the exercise of human intervention or control1 if the ,secretary of ,transportation determines such equipment would result in a net loss of jobs within a port or port terminal4 ,if such a determination is made1 the data and analysis for such determination shall be reported to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives not later than #c days after the date of the determination4 #cejb4 ,reauthorization of ,maritime ,security ,program 7a7 ,award of operating agreements ,section #ecajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjce each place it appears and inserting #bjdj4 7b7 ,effectiveness of operating agreements ,section #ecajd7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjce and inserting #bjdj4 7c7 ,annual payments ,section #ecajf7;a77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #bjbd1 and #bjbe and inserting 1 and #bjbd2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph 7,d73 7,d7 #f1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf2 2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking #e1hjj1jjj and inserting #f1fge1ejj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbf1 #bjbg1 and inserting #bjbg2 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking #f1cjj1jjj and inserting #f1hee1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 #bjcj1 and #bjca2 and and inserting and #bjcj22 7#f7 in subparagraph 7,g71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking #f1hjj1jjj and inserting #g1jdj1jjj2 7,b7 by inserting #bjca and before #bjcb2 and 7,c7 by striking 1 #bjcc1 #bjcd1 and #bjce4 and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,h7 #g1bcj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjcc and #bjcd2 7,i7 #g1dbf1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjce and #bjcf2 7,j7 #g1fbf1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjcg and #bjch2 and 7,k7 #g1hcb1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjci and #bjdj4 4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ecaaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbd1 and #bjbe and inserting and #bjbd2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph 7#d73 7#d7 #cij1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf2 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking #cdh1jjj1jjj and inserting #djj1ejj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbf1 #bjbg1 and inserting #bjbg2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking #cgh1jjj1jjj and inserting #daa1cjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 #bjcj1 and #bjca2 and and inserting and #bjcj22 7#f7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking #djh1jjj1jjj and inserting #dbb1djj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjcb1 #bjcc1 #bjcd1 and #bjce and inserting #bjca and #bjcb2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#h7 #dcc1hjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjcc and #bjcd2 7#i7 #dde1efj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjce and #bjcf2 7#aj7 #deg1efj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjcg and #bjch2 and 7#aa7 #dfi1ibj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjci and #bjdj4 4 ,b ,maritime ,infrastructure #ceaa4 ,port infrastructure development program 7a7 ,port infrastructure development grants 7#a7 ,in general ,in making port infrastructure development grants under section #edcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf using funds appropriated after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall treat a project described in paragraph 7#b7 as-- 7,a7 having met the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 and 7#f77;,a77i7 of section #edcja7;a7 of such title2 and 7,b7 an eligible project under paragraph 7#c7 of such section4 7#b7 ,project described ,a project described in this paragraph is a project to provide shore power at a port that services-- 7,a7 passenger vessels described in section #cejg7k7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 vessels that move goods or freight4 7b7 ,categorical exclusions 7#a7 ,reciprocal use of categorical exclusions ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish that the ,maritime ,administrator may approve any action qualifying as a categorical exclusion established by the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 or the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 as outlined in part #gga of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 when the applicable requirements of that categorical exclusion have been met4 7#b7 ,new categorical exclusions 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to propose new ,maritime ,administration categorical exclusions for port authority projects that are in compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,expanding list ,the ,maritime ,administration's list of categorical exclusions may be expanded with the goal of having a list that allows the ,maritime ,administration to issue categorical exclusions that maritime port authorities would typically use1 independently of the lists of other ,department of ,transportation modal agencies1 including categorical exclusions that the ,secretary determines would be useful to maritime port authorities in the course of ,federal grant-funded projects4 7#c7 ,process for regular updates ,the ,secretary shall include in the rule required by paragraph 7#b7 a process by which the ,maritime ,administration will update the list of categorical exclusions to reflect lessons learned in grant administration and project construction that lead to new efficiencies in the requirements of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7c7 ,application timelines ,section #edcja7;a77#e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,delayed notice of funding opportunity ,if an amendment is made to a published solicitation for grant applications such that an applicant would need the information contained in the amendment to draft an application1 other than an amendment of the amount of grant funding available1 the ,secretary shall extend the application deadline by the number of days between the initial solicitation and the amendment4 4 7d7 ,project budget reviews ,section #edcja7;a77#i7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 grant contracts are approved efficiently by the ,secretary1 minimizing delays for minor adjustments to project scopes and budgets due to inflationary effects on projects4 4 7e7 ,staffing and grant timelines ,section #edcja7;a77#aa7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,administrative and oversight report ,not later than #cfe days after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph1 and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the average length of grant obligation timelines and the nature of any staffing shortages relevant to administering this program4 4 #ceab4 ,sealift capability 7a7 ,title #df ,subtitle ,v of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after chapter #ege the following3 #egg ,strategic ,sealift #eggja4 ,procurement1 maintenance1 and operation4#eggjb4 ,sealift prioritization4#eggjc4 ,interaction with programs4#eggjd4 ,assessment on maritime infrastructure readiness4#eggje4 ,definition of treaty allies4 #eggja4 ,procurement1 maintenance1 and operation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense shall build1 acquire1 maintain1 coordinate1 support1 and operate a civil1 commercial1 and military sealift capability sufficient to provide capacity and resiliency for unilateral ,united ,states strategic sealift in peace1 crisis1 and war4 7b7 ,supplemental capability ,sealift capability built1 acquired1 maintained1 supported1 and operated by the ,secretary of ,transportation and ,secretary of ,defense shall be in addition to capability available under the ,maritime ,security ,program under chapter #eca1 the ,cable ,security ,program under chapter #ecb1 the ,tanker ,security ,program under chapter #ecd1 the ,ready ,reserve ,force under chapter #ega1 and vessels operated by the ,military ,sealift ,command4 #eggjb4 ,sealift prioritization 7a7 ,in general ,in building1 acquiring1 maintaining1 coordinating1 supporting1 and operating sealift capability in time of peace1 crisis1 and war1 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense shall give priority to the following categories of vessels in the following order3 7#a7 ,commercial ,united ,states-flagged vessels4 7#b7 ,united ,states ,government owned and operated sealift vessels4 7#c7 ,vessels documented by treaty allies4 7b7 ,prioritization ,in moving through the order of priority under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall determine the timing of moving through the categories of vessels in the order specified in subsection 7a74 #eggjc4 ,interaction with programs ,the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire ships documented by treaty allies or maintain and repair ships documented by treaty allies which meet the criteria for participation in the ,maritime ,security ,program under chapter #eca1 the ,cable ,security ,program under chapter #ecb1 the ,tanker ,security ,program under chapter #ecd1 ,ready ,reserve ,fleet1 and the fleet under this chapter4 #eggjd4 ,assessment on maritime infrastructure readiness 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 and every two years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation shall provide ,congress an assessment on-- 7#a7 the readiness and sufficiency of ,america's maritime infrastructure1 shipping industry1 shipbuilding industry1 and ,united ,states-flagged1 owned1 and operated fleets to meet strategic sealift requirements and operate in a contested environment2 7#b7 the vulnerability of the ,united ,states' economy to coercion or control from our nation's strategic competitors through ocean-going trades2 7#c7 the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the ,united ,states maritime transportation system1 including ports1 shipyards1 repair yards1 inland waterways1 and the domestic fleet1 and foreign investment in maritime infrastructure2 and 7#d7 how to de-risk the maritime transportation system for such vulnerabilities4 7b7 ,review of arrangements and agreements ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 and every two years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall provide ,congress an assessment on-- 7#a7 existing arrangements and agreements with treaty allies for access to the global maritime transportation infrastructure such as ports1 harbors1 and waterways2 and 7#b7 existing assurances1 arrangements1 and agreements with treaty allies to augment ,united ,states sealift capabilities in times of crisis and war4 #eggje4 ,definition of treaty allies ,in this chapter1 the term treaty allies means nations with whom the ,united ,states has entered into mutual defense treaties4 4 7b7 ,reports and briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall provide to ,congress an evaluation of the status of treaty allies 7as such term is defined in section #eggje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 sealift assurances1 including an assessment of international agreements to meet wartime sealift requirements of such allies and augment ,united ,states sealift requirements during peace1 crisis1 and war1 and recommendations for updating such agreements to reflect the global security environment4 7#b7 ,briefing on shipbuilding capacity 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1the ,secretary of ,transportation and ,secretary of ,defense shall brief ,congress on the capacity of the ,united ,states shipbuilding industry to meet the requirements to build1 maintain1 and repair the strategic sealift fleet described under chapter #egg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,contents ,in briefing ,congress under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense shall include an assessment and recommendations for improving the critical shipbuilding infrastructure1 workforce recruitment1 development1 and retention1 and critical supply chains and critical repair parts of the ,united ,states1 including ways in which treaty allies 7as such term is defined in section #eggje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 can contribute4 7#c7 ,briefing on privileging fleet 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,chairman of the ,federal ,maritime ,commission1 shall brief ,congress on available options for establishing privileges for the ,united ,states-owned and ,united ,states-documented commercial fleet participating in the international ocean-based trading market that will sustain and significantly grow the ,united ,states-flagged fleet4 7,b7 ,contents ,in briefing ,congress under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall provide recommendations for and potential incentives1 for civil1 commercial1 and government entities1 including treaty allies 7as such term is defined in section #eggje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code71 to ship goods on the ,united ,states-flagged fleet4 7#d7 ,report on privilege 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall submit to ,congress a report that includes ways to ensure the sealift fleet under chapter #egg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is privileged in regulation1 fees1 and policy compared to foreign vessels conducting trade with a ,united ,states domiciled entity1 while remaining consistent with the international obligations of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,contents ,in submitting the report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall include options for regulating foreign flagged shipping trade with the ,united ,states in order to sustain and grow the ,maritime ,security ,program1 ,tanker ,security ,program1 and other commercial ,united ,states-flagged ships that comprise the sealift fleet under chapter #egg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,report on requirements for sealift force deployment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on requirements to maintain1 improve1 or grow the ,maritime ,security ,program1 ,tanker ,security ,program1 ,ready ,reserve ,force1 and the sealift fleet under chapter #egg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 over the decade following the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a plan for making the ,ready ,reserve ,force active in international trade through a public-private partnership that enables financing1 building1 manning1 operating1 maintaining1 and repairing the program vessels1 while guaranteeing assured effective control in times of crisis or war4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subtitle ,v of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #ege the following3 #egg4,strategic ,sealift#eggja 4 ,c ,reports #ceba4 ,independent study and report on ,shanghai ,shipping ,exchange 7a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate independent entity to conduct a study and assessment of the business practices of the ,shanghai ,shipping ,exchange1 including-- 7#a7 any anticompetitive advantages benefitting the ,shanghai ,shipping ,exchange2 and 7#b7 the ability of the ,ministry of ,transport of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,shanghai ,shipping ,exchange to manipulate container freight markets4 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting the study and assessment under subsection 7a71 the appropriate independent entity that enters into an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the influence of the government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china on the ,shanghai ,shipping ,exchange4 7#b7 ,the effect of the business practices or influence of the ,shanghai ,shipping ,exchange on ,united ,states consumers and businesses4 7#c7 ,the ability of a shipping exchange registered under section #djejd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and based in the ,united ,states to identify market manipulation as described in subsection 7a77#b7 or any otherwise concerning practices by the ,shanghai ,shipping ,exchange and report such incidents to the ,federal ,maritime ,commission and other ,federal regulators4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary or the appropriate independent entity that enters into an agreement under subsection 7a7 determines to be appropriate for the purposes of the study4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary enters into an agreement under this section1 the appropriate independent entity shall submit to the ,secretary1 the congressional defense committees1 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 results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall publish the report required under paragraph 7#a7 on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7d7 ,obtaining official data 7#a7 ,in general ,the appropriate independent entity that enters into an agreement under subsection 7a7 may secure directly from any department or agency of the ,federal ,government information necessary to enable such entity to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,request for information ,upon request of the appropriate independent entity that enters into an agreement under subsection 7a71 the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the appropriate independent entity1 unless doing so would not be in the public interest4 7e7 ,appropriate independent entity defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate independent entity means-- 7#a7 a federally funded research and development center sponsored by a ,federal agency2 7#b7 the ,transportation ,research ,board of the ,national ,academies2 7#c7 the ,government ,accountability ,office2 or 7#d7 an organization described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 #cebb4 ,study on the movement of critical cargo through marine terminals and ports 7a7 ,study ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and in consultation with the head of each relevant ,federal agency1 shall conduct a study on the movement of critical cargo through marine terminals and ports1 including an examination of-- 7#a7 efforts to expedite the movement of critical cargo through ports and marine terminals2 and 7#b7 methodologies1 practices1 and processes for-- 7,a7 moving such cargo during an event for which an emergency is declared by the ,president or a ,federal agency2 7,b7 identifying critical cargo and expediting the movement of such cargo through the marine terminals and ports2 7,c7 expediting the movement of critical cargo across all modes of transportation after leaving marine terminals and ports2 7,d7 improving the readiness of the ,armed ,forces through the expedited movement of critical cargo2 and 7,e7 mitigating the impact on the movement of other cargo that is not critical4 7b7 ,request for information ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue a request for information in the ,federal ,register seeking public comment on the matters to be considered in the study under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,voluntary pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may establish one or more voluntary pilot programs to test the effectiveness of any methodology1 practice1 or process for expediting the movement of critical cargo through ports and marine terminals4 7#b7 ,limitations ,in carrying out any pilot program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may not purchase any fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely operated or remotely monitored1 with or without human intervention or control2 and 7,b7 shall ensure any such pilot program does not result in a net loss of jobs within a marine terminal or port4 7d7 ,report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations with respect to the methodologies1 practices1 and processes examined in such study1 including recommendations for using data from commercial and governmental data tracking initiatives to-- 7,a7 determine when cargo is critical and needs to be expedited2 7,b7 identify such cargo at port and marine terminals2 and 7,c7 expedite the movement and distribution of such cargo to end users4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with or supersede any agreement regarding port labor4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 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 relevant ,federal agency means-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 and 7,b7 any other ,federal agency determined relevant by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 ,d ,other ,matters #ceca4 ,extension of certain provisions relating to ,tanker ,security ,fleet program 7a7 ,operating agreements ,section #ecdjd7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjce and inserting #bjdj4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ecdaa of such title is amended by striking #bjce and inserting #bjdj4 #cecb4 ,requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ega of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #egaab4 ,requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels 7a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to purchase a covered vessel from the ,federal ,government1 a person shall provide proof of-- 7#a7 liability insurance for the operator of such covered vessel2 7#b7 financial resources sufficient to cover maintenance costs of such covered vessel2 and 7#c7 with respect to a covered vessel requiring documentation under chapter #aba1 an admiralty bond or stipulation4 7b7 ,covered vessel defined ,in this section1 the term covered vessel means-- 7#a7 a government owned vessel disposed of in accordance with this part and section #edh of title #dj2 7#b7 a vessel seized or forfeited pursuant to any law1 and auctioned by the ,federal ,government1 including a vessel seized or forfeited pursuant to section #gcja or #gcjb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 or 7#c7 a fishing vessel seized or forfeited pursuant to section #caj of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfj74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ega of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #egaab4 ,requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels4 4 #cecc4 ,recapitalization of ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet ,subsection 7a7 of section #cedf of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #df ,u4,s4,c4 #egajj note7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,vessel construction ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,chief of ,naval ,operations and the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shall complete the design of a sealift vessel for the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet to allow for the construction of such vessel to begin in fiscal year #bjbe4 7#b7 ,agreement with vessel construction manager ,notwithstanding section #hfgi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subject to the availability of appropriations made specifically available for reimbursements to the ,ready ,reserve ,force1 ,maritime ,administration account of the ,department of ,transportation for programs1 projects1 activities1 and expenses related to the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall support the ,secretary of ,transportation to seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate vessel construction manager under which the vessel construction manager shall enter into a contract for the construction of not more than ten such vessels in accordance with this section4 4 #cecd4 ,policies regarding training of certain veterans in the ,state maritime academies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall revise-- 7#a7 section #caj4c7;c77#a7 of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to waive the minimum period of training at a ,state maritime academy for a veteran who-- 7,a7 was honorably discharged from an ,armed ,force2 and 7,b7 has a bachelor's degree2 and 7#b7 the ,federal ,curriculum ,standards for ,merchant ,marine ,officers ,training ,program so a veteran described in paragraph 7#a7 may receive training at a ,state maritime academy without being required to obtain a second bachelor's degree4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,state maritime academy has the meaning given such term in section #eaajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term veteran has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cece4 ,technical clarifications 7a7 ,port infrastructure development program ,section #edcja7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,b7 by redesignating the second subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj77;,b77i7 by striking ans and inserting and2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,e7 by striking and before commercial port4 7b7 ,assistance for small shipyards ,section #edaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7i74 7c7 ,national defense reserve fleet ,section #egajj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by striking section #ijb of the ,merchant ,marine ,act1 #aicf 7#df ,app4 ,u4,s4,c4 #abdb7 and inserting chapter #efc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#b7 by striking the such use and inserting the use of such4 7d7 ,maritime workforce working group ,section #cecd7;d77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended by striking section #cede7;a7 and inserting section #cedb7;a74 #cecf4 ,maritime ,workforce ,promotion and ,recruitment ,act 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this ,act is to address the shortage of workers in the maritime sector and stimulate growth in the ,united ,states merchant marine and shipbuilding industries by providing funding for a comprehensive marketing1 recruiting1 and public relations campaign4 ,expanding and nurturing a robust maritime workforce enhances ,united ,states national security and strategic sealift readiness4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish-- 7#a7 a targeted campaign promoting the virtues of work in the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine for the purpose of sailing in international trade1 including ,military ,sealift ,command mariner positions1 highlighting the critical need for skilled workers in this sector1 and to attract workers to this sector2 and 7#b7 a targeted campaign promoting the virtues of work in the ,united ,states shipbuilding industry1 highlighting the critical need for skilled workers in this sector1 and to attract workers to this sector4 7c7 ,contracting ,the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall1 through a competitive bidding process1 contract with a reputable marketing1 recruiting1 and public relations firm to develop and deploy branding1 content1 advertising buys1 and local and national engagement strategies to implement the campaigns described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,campaign objectives ,the campaigns described in subsection 7b7 shall focus on the following objectives3 7#a7 ,emphasize the importance of maritime work for national security4 7#b7 ,showcase the numerous opportunities available in the maritime domain4 7#c7 ,highlight the shortage of workers in the maritime sector4 7#d7 ,promote the excitement1 benefits1 and appeal of a career in the maritime industry4 7#e7 ,inform potential workers of the points of entry available to join and receive training for such employment1 including-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy2 7,b7 ,state and regional maritime academies described in chapter #eae of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 merchant mariner and shipbuilding labor union training facilities2 7,d7 merchant mariner and shipbuilding apprenticeship programs approved by the ,secretary of ,labor2 and 7,e7 shipbuilding industry training programs4 7#f7 ,inform potential workers of sources of financial assistance for training for individuals interested in joining such industry4 7#g7 ,attract workers to the ,united ,states merchant marine and shipbuilding sectors4 7e7 ,target ,audience ,in carrying out the campaigns under this ,act1 to raise awareness about the importance of the merchant marine and shipbuilding sectors1 the firm selected under subsection 7c7 shall target a diverse audience1 including-- 7#a7 potential workers interested in maritime careers2 7#b7 educational institutions and the students of such institutions considering vocational training in maritime fields2 7#c7 military veterans and individuals seeking career transitions2 and 7#d7 the general public4 7f7 ,reporting and accountability 7#a7 ,quarterly report ,not later than #cj days after the end of each quarter of each fiscal year during the campaigns carried out under this ,act1 the firm selected under subsection 7c7 shall submit to the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration and the relevant congressional committees quarterly reports detailing the progress1 outreach1 and impact of the campaigns1 and their effectiveness in increasing applications for employment in the ,united ,states merchant marine and shipbuilding sectors4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #fj days after the conclusion of the campaigns carried out under this ,act1 the firm selected under subsection 7c7 shall submit to the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration and the relevant congressional committees a comprehensive final report4 7g7 ,sunset clause ,any unobligated amount authorized under this section shall expire #c years after the date on which such amount is appropriated4 7h7 ,effective date ,not later than #a year after the date on which amounts authorized under this section are appropriated1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall complete the action described in subsection 7c74 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations for maritime administration ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration for fiscal year #bjbe the following amounts3 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out the program established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj to carry out the program established under subsection 7b77#b74 7j7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #cecg4 ,buy ,america requirements for shipyard modernization and improvement program ,section #ecgcc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,buy ,america ,section #edaja7;d77#b7 shall apply to any funds obligated by the ,administrator under this section4 4 #cech4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,chapter #ecg ,the analysis for chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ecgjc and inserting the following3 #ecgjc4 ,application and administration4 4 7b7 ,chapter #eda ,the analysis for chapter #eda of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 ,chapter #eda--,miscellaneous,sec4#edaja4 ,assistance for small shipyards4 4 ,d ,funding ,tables #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables 7a7 ,in general ,whenever a funding table in this division specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project1 program1 or activity1 the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount for the project1 program1 or activity is hereby authorized1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7b7 ,merit-based decisions ,a decision to commit1 obligate1 or expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar amount authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be based on merit-based selection procedures in accordance with the requirements of sections #bcjd7k7 and #bcgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or on competitive procedures2 and 7#b7 comply with other applicable provisions of law4 7c7 ,relationship to transfer and programming authority ,an amount specified in the funding tables in this division may be transferred or reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by another provision of this ,act or by other law4 ,the transfer or reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under section #ajja 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 #bjbe ,request,house ,authorized,a,i,r,c,r,a,f,t ,,procurement1 ,,armyfixed ,,wing#jjb;,,future ,,uas ,,family#adi1jeiadi1jeijjc,,small ,,unmanned ,,aircraft ,,systems#fi1egcfi1egc,,rotary#jjd;,,ah- #fd ,,apache ,,block ,,iiia ,,reman#egj1feeegj1feejjf,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7#gji1jedgji1jedjjg,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7 ,,ap#eh1agjeh1agjjji;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter#fii1fihhjd1fih ,two additional aircraft#aje1jjj,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft#jab,,mq-#a ,,payload#ad1jhfad1jhfjac;,,gray ,,eagle ,,mods#bbc1hfebc1hfejae;,,ah-#fd ,,mods#ha1jbfha1jbfjaf;,,ch-#dg ,,cargo ,,helicopter ,,mods 7,,myp7#ae1hbeae1hbejag,,utility ,,helicopter ,,mods#cd1efecd1efejah,,network ,,and ,,mission ,,plan#di1hfbdi1hfbjai;,,comms1 ,,nav ,,surveillance#fa1cfbfa1cfbjbj;,,degrade d ,,visual ,,environment#c1hcic1hcijba;,,aviation ,,assured ,,pnt#fi1afafi1afajbb;,,gatm ,,rollup#d1hdbd1hdbjbc,,uas ,,mods#b1bfeb1bfe;,,ground ,,support ,,avionics#jbd;,,aircraft ,,survivability ,,equipment#aci1ccaaci1ccajbf;,,cmws#ea1 fdfea1fdfjbg;,,common ,,infrared ,,countermeasures 7,,circm7#beg1hedbeg1hed,,other ,,support#jbh;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#ca1ahaca1ahajbi;,,aircrew ,,integrated ,,systems#ad1dghad1dghjcj;,,air ,,traffic ,,control#bg1dbhbg1dbhjca,,launcher1 #b4ge ,,rocket#c1haec1haejcb,,launcher ,,guided ,,missile3 ,,longbow ,,hellfire ,,xm#bba1edcba1edc ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,army#c1afd1ahcc1bfi1ahc,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,armysurface-,,to-,,air ,,missile ,,system#jja,,lower ,,tier ,,air ,,and ,,missile ,,defense 7,,amd7 ,,sen#eaf1hcheaf1hchjjc,m-,,shorad--,,pr ocurement#fi1jiafi1jiajjd,,mse ,,missile#ifc1jfjifc1jfjjjf,,precision ,,strike ,,missile 7,,prsm7#dhb1ecfeca1ecf ,army ,,upl #bb_/;,,indopacom ,,upl#di1jjjjjg,,precision ,,strike ,,missile 7,,prsm7 ,,ap#aj1jcjaj1jcjjjh;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,capability ,,inc #b-;,i#feg1ehafeg1ehajji,,mid-,,range ,,capability 7,,mrc7#bcc1jcgbcc1jcgjaj;,,counter ,,small ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,system ,,intercep#aag1dbdcad1gfa ,army ,,upl #aahd1hcg c,u,a,s ,coyote--,army ,,upl#ab1ejj;,,air-,,to-,,surface ,,missile ,,system#jab;,,joint ,,air-,,to-,,ground ,,msls 7,,jagm7#dg1ehbdg1ehbjac,,long-,,range ,,hypersonic ,,weapon#gdd1aghgdd1agh;,,anti-,,tank_/, ,assault ,,missile ,,sys#jad;,,javelin 7,,aaws-,m7 ,,system ,,summary#cbf1abjbfa1dfb ,forward funded in ,,fy#bd ,supplemental-#dh1jhc ,initial ,spares ,cost ,growth-#d1jjj ,recurring ,engineering ,growth-#ab1egejae,,tow #b ,,system ,,summary#aba1ddhba1efc ,forward funded in ,,fy#bd ,supplemental-#ii1hhejaf;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#a1afh1bfdhjg1ffd ,forward funded in ,,fy#bd ,supplemental-#cfj1fjjjag;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7 ,,ap#ea1eaaea1eaajah,,mlrs ,,reduced ,,range ,,practice ,,rockets 7,,rrpr7#cj1bcjcj1bcjjai;,,high ,,mobility ,,artillery ,,rocket ,,system 7,,himars#gi1chggi1chgjbj;,,army ,,tactical ,,msl ,,sys 7,,atacms7--,,sys ,,sum#c1bhjc1bhjjbb;,,family ,,of ,,low ,,altitude ,,unmanned ,,systems#abj1eiiabj1eii,,modifications# jbc,,patriot ,,mods#aga1iehaga1iehjbd,,stinger ,,mods#ge1adfge1adfjbe;,,avenger ,,mods#b1cbab1cbajbg,,mlrs ,,mods#ahe1hciahe1hcijbh;,,himars ,,modifications#di1ehadi1eha,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jbi,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#f1fief1fie,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jcj;,,air ,,defense ,,targets#ab1jcdab1jcd ,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,army#f1bde1ggje1iff1ifd,,procurement ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles1 ,,armytracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jja;,,armored ,,multi ,,purpose ,,vehicle 7,,ampv7#eae1cddefc1cdd ,,ampv#dh1jjjjjb;,,assault ,,breacher ,,vehicle 7,,abv7#e1fhae1fhajjc,m#aj ,,booker#dfj1fcgdfj1fcg,,modification ,,of ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jjd,,stryker 7,,mod7#eb1dgacad1dga ,stryker ,upgrade#bfb1jjjjje,,stryker ,,upgrade#djb1hdjdjb1hdjjjf;,,bradley ,,fire ,,support ,,team 7,,bfist7 ,,vehicle#g1beeg1beejjg;,,bradley ,,program 7,,mod7#ajf1icgajf1icgjjh,m#aji ,,fov ,,modifications#db1egddb1egdjji,,paladin ,,integrated ,,management 7,,pim7#dag1gdadai1gda ,paladin ,integrated ,management#b1jjjjaj;,,improved ,,recovery ,,vehicle 7,m#hh ,,hercules7#aea1fegaea1fegjaa;,,joint ,,assault ,,bridge#agd1ggiagd1ggijab;,,abrams ,,upgrade ,,program#ggc1gdehdh1gde ,abrams ,upgrade#ge1jjj,,weapons ,,other ,,combat ,,vehicles#jad,,personal ,,defense ,,weapon 7,,roll7#d1hfid1hfijae,m#bdj ,,medium ,,machine ,,gun 7#g4fb,,mm7#ccjag,,machine ,,gun1 ,,cal 4#ej ,m#b ,,roll#ccjah,,mortar ,,systems#h1cech1cecjai,,location ,,azimuth ,,determination ,,system 7,,lads#b1edcb1edcjbj,,xm#cbj ,,grenade ,,launcher ,,module 7,,glm7#ag1gdgag1gdgjba,,precision ,,sniper ,,rifle#e1iajc1daj ,forward financed in ,,fy#bd-b1ejjjbb;,,carbine#ccjbc,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon#cfg1bibcjh1iib ,,xm#aeg excessive quantity growth-#eh1cjjjbd;,,handgun#cdcd,,mod ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,other ,,combat ,,veh#jbe,,mk-#ai ,,grenade ,,machine ,,gun ,,mods#e1ecae1ecajbf,m#ggg ,,mods#be1iihbe1iihjbi,m#aai ,,modifications#ab1hbcab1hbc,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jca;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#a1jcaa1jcajcb,,productio n ,,base ,,support 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#ace1eiaace1eia ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles1 ,,army#c1fii1cibd1jbe1eib,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,armysmall_/,,medium ,,cal ,,ammunition#jja;,,ctg1 #e4ef,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#hd1jijhd1jijjjb;,,ctg1 #g4fb,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#da1eaiij1fca ,program increase#di1aabjjc,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon ,,ammunition#bje1hhibcg1jci #f4h,,mm munitions--,army ,,upl#cc1aej ,excessive unit cost-#b1jjjjjd;,,ctg1 ,,handgun1 ,,all ,,types#f1dfah1ifa ,program increase#b1ejjjje;,,ctg1 4#ej ,,cal1 ,,all ,,types#ej1jjbfe1jjb ,program increase#ae1jjjjjf;,,ctg1 #bj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#g1jabg1jabjjg;,,ctg1 #be,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#bd1bdfbd1bdfjjh;,,ctg1 #cj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#hb1ifehb1ifejji;,,ctg1 #dj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aej1edjaej1edjjaj;,,ctg1 #ej,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#bj1jjfbj1jjf,,mortar ,,ammunition#jaafj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#dj1heccg1hec ,excessive unit cost growth-#c1jjjjabha,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#ea1bhbea1bhbjacabj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#aji1cgjaje1cgj ,excessive unit cost growth-#d1jjj,,tank ,,ammunition#jad;,,cartridges1 ,,tank1 #aje,,mm ,,and #abj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#cgh1aiacgh1aia;,,artillery ,,ammunition#jae;,,artillery ,,cartridges1 #ge,,mm #aje,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#bb1iegbb1iegjaf;,,artillery ,,projectile1 #aee,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aga1fegafc1feg ,m#bca ,series 7,,da#ab7 excessive cost growth-#h1jjjjag,,precision ,,artillery ,,munitions#ga1dbfga1dbfjah;,,artillery ,,propellants1 ,,fuzes ,,and ,,primers1 ,,all#afj1dgiafj1dgi,,mines#jai,,mines ,,clearing ,,charges1 ,,all ,,types#ef1jcbef1jcbjbj;,,close ,,terrain ,,shaping ,,obstacle#ae1cjcae1cjcjba,,mine1 ,,at1 ,,volcano1 ,,all ,,types#ejaeja,,rockets#jbb,,shoulder ,,launched ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#hcchccjbc,,rocket1 ,,hydra #gj1 ,,all ,,types#cd1cjba1cjb ,forward financed in ,,fy#bd-cc1jjj,,other ,,ammunition#jbd;,,cad_/,,pad1 ,,all ,,types#f1egaf1egajbe;,,demolition ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#ba1fhbba1fhbjbf;,,grenades1 ,,all ,,types#cb1fbccj1abc ,forward financed in ,,fy#bd-b1ejjjbg,,signals1 ,,all ,,types#ba1eajba1eajjbh,,simulators1 ,,all ,,types#ab1afhab1afh,,miscellaneous#jcj; ,,ammo ,,components1 ,,all ,,types#d1jhed1jhejcb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million 7,,ammo7#af1jgdaf1jgdjcc;,,ammunition ,,peculiar ,,equipment#c1bhcc1bhcjcd;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation 7,,ammo7#ah1fggah1fggjce;,,closeout ,,liabilities#ajbajb,,production ,,base ,,support#jcf;,,industrial ,,facilities#fdj1afjfdj1afjjcg;,,convent ional ,,munitions ,,demilitarization#ace1fdiaba1fdi ,excessive ,demil-#ad1jjjjch;,,arms ,,initiative#d1adjd1adj ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army#b1gjb1fdjb1gce1ijb,,other ,,procurement1 ,,armytactical ,,vehicles#jja,,semitrailers1 ,,flatbed3#bf1acbbf1acbjjb,,semitrailers 1 ,,tankers#ei1fjbei1fjbjjc;,,hi ,,mob ,,multi-,,purp ,,whld ,,veh 7,,hmmwv7#e1bfee1bfejjd;,,ground ,,mobility ,,vehicles 7,,gmv7#cd1djgdd1djg ,,gmv- ,,isv procurement#aj1jjjjjf;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicl#fec1bbcdec1bbc ,program decrease-#bjj1jjjjjg,,truck1 ,,dump1 #bj,t 7,,cce7#ai1jhfdi1jhf ,heavy ,dump ,truck#cj1jjjjjh;,,family ,,of ,,medium ,,tactical ,,veh 7,,fmtv7#acc1ibdacc1ibdjji;,,family ,,of ,,cold ,,weather ,,all-,,terrain ,,vehicle 7,c#gb1gfjgb1gfjjaj;,,firetrucks ,,associated ,,firefighting ,,equip#cf1gbfcf1gbfjaa;,,family ,,of ,,heavy ,,tactical ,,vehicles 7,,fhtv7#ih1ijfih1ijfjab,,pls ,,esp#hj1befhj1befjac;,,hvy ,,expanded ,,mobile ,,tactical ,,truck ,,ext ,,serv#idiidijad,,tactical ,,wheeled ,,vehicle ,,protection ,,kits#b1gdgb1gdgjae,,modification ,,of ,,in ,,svc ,,equip#afi1gbfbdd1gbf ,,hmmwv ,,abs_/,,esc#ge1jjj,,non-,,tactical ,,vehicles#jaf,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#c1hgec1hgejag,,nontactical ,,vehicles1 ,,other#aj1gibaj1gib;,,comm--,,joint ,,communications#jah,,signal ,,modernization ,,program#abg1dgiabg1dgijai,,tactical ,,network ,,technology ,,mod ,,in ,,svc#bhj1gihbhj1gihjba;,,jcse ,,equipment 7,,usrdecom7#e1ejde1ejd;,,comm--,,satell ite ,,communications#jbd;,,defense ,,enterprise ,,wideband ,,satcom ,,systems#hg1jehhg1jehjbe,,transportable ,,tactical ,,command ,,communications#cd1icicd1icijbf,,shf ,,term#dc1higdc1higjbg;,,assured ,,positioning1 ,,navigation ,,and ,,timing#bce1bgbbce1bgbjbh;,,ehf ,,satellite ,,communication#af1jbhaf1jbhjcj;,,global ,,brdcst ,,svc--,,gbs#ecdecd;,,comm--,c#c ,,system#jcb;,,coe ,,tactical ,,server ,,infrastructure 7,,tsi7#fa1ggbfa1ggb;,,comm--,,combat ,,communications#jcc;,,handheld ,,manpack ,,small ,,form ,,fit 7,,hms7#gjd1aahfhd1fah ,program decrease-#ai1ejjjcd;,,army ,,link #af ,,systems#ajd1cbjajd1cbjjcf,,unified ,,command ,,suite#bj1ddebj1ddejcg;,,cots ,,communications ,,equipment#dhi1geddfd1eed ,,lctrr--program decrease-#ae1bjj ,program decrease-#aj1jjjjci;,,army ,,communications ,,electronics#fj1faafj1faa;,,comm--,,int elligence ,,comm#jdj;,,ci ,,automation ,,architecture-,,intel#ae1eabae1eabjdb,, multi-,,domain ,,intelligence#afc1jggafc1jgg;,,informat ion ,,security#jdc;,,information ,,system ,,security ,,program-,,issp#ccgccgjdd;,,communicati ons ,,security 7,,comsec7#aeg1djjaeg1djjjdg;,,biometric ,,enabling ,,capability 7,,bec7#dede;,,comm--,,long ,,haul ,,communications#jdi;,,base ,,support ,,communications#bf1ddfbf1ddf;,,comm--,, base ,,communications#jej;,,information ,,systems#ge1ejege1ejejea;,,emergency ,,management ,,modernization ,,program#ae1iefae1iefjeb;,,installation ,,info ,,infrastructure ,,mod ,,program#aej1ggiaej1ggi;,,elect ,,equip--,,tact ,,int ,,rel ,,act 7,,tiara7#jef;,,jtt_/,,cibs-,m#i1bbai1bb ajeg,,terrestrial ,,layer ,,systems 7,,tls7#if1ibeif1ibejei;,,dcgs-,a-,,inte l#d1abbd1abbjfa,,trojan#ci1cddci1cddjfb, ,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,intel ,,spt7#f1edaf1edajfc;,,ci ,,and ,,humint ,,intelligence 7,,humint7 ,,capabilit#c1hiic1hiijfd;,,biometric ,,tactical ,,collection ,,devices#b1jhib1jhi;,,elect ,,equip--,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,ew7#jfe;,,ew ,,planning ,,management ,,tools 7,,ewpmt7#bf1cbgj ,award cancellation-#bf1cbgjff;,,air ,,vigilance 7,,av7#i1iefi1iefjfg,,multi-,,function ,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,mfew7 ,,syst#ag1jjdag1jjdjfh;,,family ,,of ,,persistent ,,surveillance ,,cap4#ac1bbeac1bbejfi;,,counterintellig ence_/,,security ,,countermeasures#bj1ieabj1ieajgj;,,ci ,,modernization#bfjbfj;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,,surv4 7,,tac ,,surv7#jga,,sentinel ,,mods#ahj1becahj1becjgb,,night ,,vision ,,devices#cgg1ddccgg1ddcjgc,,small ,,tactical ,,optical ,,rifle ,,mounted ,,mlrf#aj1hfdaj1hfdjgd;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,family ,,of ,,systems#fc1abbfc1abbjge;,,family ,,of ,,weapon ,,sights 7,,fws7#bjg1cebbjg1cebjgf;,,enhanced ,,portable ,,inductive ,,artillery ,,fuze ,,se#b1igab1igajgg;,,forward ,,looking ,,infrared 7,,iflir7#fh1ejdfh1ejdjgh;,,counter ,,small ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,system 7,c-,,suas7#bhj1jhfdde1eda ,army ,,upl #bafe1deejgi;,,joint ,,battle ,,command--,,platform 7,,jbc-,p7#ahd1fajagd1aaj ,program decrease-#aj1ejjjhj;,,joint ,,effects ,,targeting ,,system 7,,jets7#i1cdei1cdejha;,,computer ,,ballistics3 ,,lhmbc ,,xm#cbb1iffb1iffjhb,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,system#d1ffjd1ffjjhc,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,systems ,,modifications#f1jihf1jihjhd;,,counterf ire ,,radars#ba1bejba1bej;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,c#b ,,systems#jhe;,,army ,,command ,,post ,,integrated ,,infrastructure 7#bj1jcibj1jcijhf;,,fire ,,support ,c#b ,,family#af1bdjaf1bdjjhg;,,air ,,msl ,,defense ,,planning ,,control ,,sys#hj1jaahj1jaajhh;,,iamd ,,battle ,,command ,,system#djc1jbhdjc1jbhjhi;,,aiamd ,,family ,,of ,,systems 7,,fos7 ,,components#b1gefb1gefjij,,life ,,cycle ,,software ,,support 7,,lcss7#e1cfje1cfjjia,,network ,,management ,,initialization ,,and ,,service#dh1iiddh1iidjib;,,global ,,combat ,,support ,,system-,,army 7,,gcss-,a7#d1ajcd1ajcjic;,,integrated ,,personnel ,,and ,,pay ,,system-,,army 7,,ipp#f1eabf1eabjid,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,enfire7#e1jage1jag;,,elect ,,equip--,,automation#jie;,,army ,,training ,,modernization#aj1jfeaj1jfejif;,,automa ted ,,data ,,processing ,,equip#gh1facgh1facjig;,,accessions ,,information ,,environment 7,,aie7#a1cjca1cjcjii;,,high ,,perf ,,computing ,,mod ,,pgm 7,,hpcmp7#gf1cbggf1cbgajj;,,contract ,,writing ,,system#a1ffga1ffgaja;,,css ,,communications#fj1hejfj1hej;,,classifi ed ,,programs#ajb;,,aclassified ,,programs#a1haga1hag;,,chemical ,,defensive ,,equipment#ajd;,,base ,,defense ,,systems 7,,bds7#cb1hgicb1hgiaje;,,cbrn ,,defense#eg1djheg1djh;,,bridging ,,equipment#ajg,,tactical ,,bridge1 ,,float-,,ribbon#ig1bcaig1bca;,,engineer 7,,non-,,construction7 ,,equipment#aaa,,robotics ,,and ,,applique ,,systems#fb1dfigh1dfi ,silent ,tactical ,energy ,enhanced ,dismount 7,,steed7#af1jjjaab,,render ,,safe ,,sets ,,kits ,,outfits#af1ddjaf1ddjaac;,,family ,,of ,,boats ,,and ,,motors#a1ibba1ibb;,,combat ,,service ,,support ,,equipment#aad;,,heaters ,,and ,,ecu',s#ad1ceead1ceeaae,,personnel ,,recovery ,,support ,,system 7,,prss7#f1ejcf1ejcaaf;,,ground ,,soldier ,,system#ada1facabh1gdf ,program decrease-#ab1hfgaag,,mobile ,,soldier ,,power#bc1abibc1abiaah;,,force ,,provider#i1efii1efiaai;,,cargo ,,aerial ,,del ,,personnel ,,parachute ,,system#df1cabdf1cababj;,,family ,,of ,,engr ,,combat ,,and ,,construction ,,sets#i1bagi1bag,,petroleum ,,equipment#abb,,quality ,,surveillance ,,equipment#b1hgib1hgiabc;,,distribution ,,systems1 ,,petroleum ,,water#eg1jejeg1jej,,medical ,,equipment#abd;,,combat ,,support ,,medical#gb1aeggb1aeg,,maintenance ,,equipment#abe,,mobile ,,maintenance ,,equipment ,,systems#bf1bgabf1bga;,,construction ,,equipment#abg;,,all ,,terrain ,,cranes#aadb1aad ,all ,terrain ,cranes#b1jjjabh;,,high ,,mobility ,,engineer ,,excavator 7,,hmee7#ca1ffcca1ffcacj;,,const ,,equip ,,esp#h1ibeh1ibe,,rail ,,float ,,containerization ,,equipment#aca;,,army ,,watercraft ,,esp#ee1deiee1deiacb,,maneuver ,,support ,,vessel 7,,msv7#ff1fcdff1fcdacc;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,float_/,,rail7#bj1jcfbj1jcf;,,generat ors#acd;,,generators ,,and ,,associated ,,equip#ha1edjha1edjace,,tactical ,,electric ,,power ,,recapitalization#ab1jeaab1jea,,materia l ,,handling ,,equipment#acf;,,family ,,of ,,forklifts#g1hdig1hdi,,training ,,equipment#acg;,,combat ,,training ,,centers ,,support#dj1fhfdj1fhfach,,training ,,devices1 ,,nonsystem#agd1hijagd1hijaci,,synthetic ,,training ,,environment 7,,ste7#bah1ahcaif1cfc ,synthetic ,training ,environment-#ba1hbjadj;,,gaming ,,technology ,,in ,,support ,,of ,,army ,,training#aj1agbaj1agb,,test ,,measure ,,and ,,dig ,,equipment 7,,tmd7#ada;,,integrated ,,family ,,of ,,test ,,equipment 7,,ifte7#dh1cbidh1cbiadb,,test ,,equipment ,,modernization 7,,temod7#df1abhdf1abh,,other ,,support ,,equipment#adc,,physical ,,security ,,systems 7,,opa#c7ach1deiach1deiadd;,,base ,,level ,,common ,,equipment#bi1ifhbi1ifhade,,modificatio n ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,opa-#c7db1dhgdb1dhgadf;,,building1 ,,pre-,,fab1 ,,relocatable#bf1ihjbf1ihjadg,,special ,,equipment ,,for ,,test ,,and ,,evaluation#ij1gjeij1gje,,opa#badi;,,in itial ,,spares--,c,e#i1haji1haj ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army#h1faf1ebdh1eih1gfe;,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navycombat ,,aircraft#jja;,f_/,a-#ah;,e_/,f 7,,fighter7 ,,hornet#bh1eedbh1eedjjb;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv#a1hie1jcca1fie1jcc ,correction of ,f-#ce program deficiencies-#bjj1jjjjjc;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv ,,ap#aif1fcdaif1fcdjjd;,,jsf ,,stovl#b1jgh1bbea1hgh1bbe ,correction of ,f-#ce program deficiencies-#bjj1jjjjje;,,jsf ,,stovl ,,ap#afi1chiafi1chijjf;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7#b1jfh1fegb1jfh1fegjjg;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7 ,,ap#dbb1igbdbb1igbjjh,v-#bb 7,,medium ,,lift7#fj1agefj1agejji;,h-#a ,,upgrades 7,,uh-#a,y_/,,ah-#a,z7#h1gjah1gjajaj,p-# h;,a ,,poseidon#ab1dbdab1dbdjaa;,e-#b;,d ,,adv ,,hawkeye#aig1ffigg1gfi ,production line shutdown early to need-#aai1ijj,,trainer ,,aircraft#jab,,multi-,,engine ,,training ,,system 7,,mets7#cja1cjccja1cjc,,other ,,aircraft#jad,,kc-#acj;,j#cc1djfbcc1djf ,,usn ,reserve ,k-,c#acj;,j recapitalization program#bjj1jjjjaf,,mq-#d ,,triton#aei1bbfaei1bbfjbj,,mq-#beeja1fh ceja1fhcjba,,mq-#be ,,ap#ea1cddea1cddjbb,,marine ,,group #e ,,uas#ai1jhaai1jha,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft#jbc;,f-#ah ,a-,d ,,unique#ib1gfeib1gfejbd;,f-#ah;,e_/,f ,,and ,,ea-#ah;,g ,,modernization ,,and ,,sustainm#eff1gbgeff1gbgjbe,,marine ,,group #e ,,uas ,,series#aab1fgbaab1fgbjbf;,,aea ,,systems#ag1dfjag1dfjjbg;,,av-#h ,,series#c1ehdc1ehdjbh;,,infrared ,,search ,,and ,,track 7,,irst7#adf1hgfadf1hgfjbi;,,adversary#d i1gbddi1gbdjcj;,f-#ah ,,series#fhj1facfhj1facjca;,h-#ec ,,series#ajg1bdgajg1bdgjcb,,mh-#fj ,,series#ajh1jgbajh1jgbjcc;,h-#a ,,series#aec1jjfaec1jjfjce;,e-#b ,,series#adh1jfjadh1jfjjcf,,trainer ,a_/,c ,,series#ab1daeab1daejcg;,c-#acj ,,series#ahh1aaiahh1aaijch;,,fewsg#ffcff cjci;,,cargo_/,,transport ,a_/,c ,,series#ac1afbac1afbjdj;,e-#f ,,series#adb1cfhadb1cfhjda;,,executive ,,helicopters ,,series#fi1diefi1diejdb,t-#de ,,series#aeh1hjjaeh1hjjjdc,,power ,,plant ,,changes#af1hjfaf1hjfjdd;,,jpats ,,series#bd1aegbd1aegjde;,,aviation ,,life ,,support ,,mods#c1ifdc1ifdjdf;,,common ,,ecm ,,equipment#eb1giaeb1giajdg;,,common ,,avionics ,,changes#aci1aacaci1aacjdh;,,common ,,defensive ,,weapon ,,system#aj1fhgaj1fhgjdi;,,id ,,systems#g1jbjg1jbjjej,p-#h ,,series#cjg1bjbcjg1bjbjea,,magtf ,,ew ,,for ,,aviation#be1eigbe1eigjec,v-#bb 7,,tilt_/,,rotor ,,acft7 ,,osprey#bce1jfbcfj1jfb ,safety ,enhancements#abe1jjjjed,,next ,,generation ,,jammer 7,,ngj7#dec1bbfdec1bbfjee;,f-#ce ,,stovl ,,series#bhb1ihgbhb1ihgjef;,f-#ce ,,cv ,,series#ahc1ibdahc1ibdjeg,,qrc#bf1iegbf 1iegjeh,,mq-#d ,,series#abb1jddabb1jdd;,,aircraft ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jfc,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#b1jid1bdbb1jid1bdb;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equip ,,facilities#jfd;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#egb1hjfegb1hjfjfe;,,aircraft ,,industrial ,,facilities#aje1fcdaje1fcdjff,,war ,,consumables#dc1fjddc1fjdjfg,,other ,,production ,,charges#gc1cjggc1cjgjfh,,special ,,support ,,equipment#def1hafdef1haf ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navy#af1bad1bejaf1jai1cej,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navymodification ,,of ,,missiles#jjb,,trident ,,ii ,,mods#a1gic1hfga1gic1hfg,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jjc,,missile ,,industrial ,,facilities#h1acch1acc,,strategic ,,missiles#jjd,,tomahawk#cb1fggcb1fgg,,t actical ,,missiles#jje;,,amraam#bgi1fbfbgi1fbfjj f,,sidewinder#hf1jbchf1jbcjjg,,standard ,,missile#fbg1chffbg1chfjjh,,standard ,,missile ,,ap#abg1hcjabg1hcjjji,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#gf1ajhgf1ajhjaj,,ram#ada1jbaada1jba jaa;,,joint ,,air ,,ground ,,missile 7,,jagm7#gf1hchgf1hchjac;,,aerial ,,targets#ahb1dfcahb1dfcjad,,other ,,missile ,,support#c1daac1daajae,,lrasm#cbf1dcecb f1dcejaf,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#bd1hhbbd1hhbjag,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7 ,,ap#d1dabd1dab,,modification ,,of ,,missiles#jah,,tomahawk ,,mods#cag1hcicag1hcijai;,,essm#feb1ciaf cd1cia ,program delay-#ah1jjjjbj;,,aargm-,,er#bac1ihhbac 1ihhjba;,,aargm-,,er ,,ap#cd1fjdcd1fjdjbb,,standard ,,missiles ,,mods#ge1ffgge1ffg,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jbc,,weapons ,,industrial ,,facilities#a1dija1dij,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#jbf,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#cea1dhhcea1dhh,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip#jbg,,sstd#d1cagd1cagjbh,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo#ccc1adgccc1adgjbi;,,asw ,,targets#cj1dgfcj1dgf,,mod ,,of ,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip#jcj,,mk-#ed ,,torpedo ,,mods#ajf1bdiajf1bdijca,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo ,,adcap ,,mods#ag1cfcag1cfcjcb,,maritime ,,mines#ajj1jfehj1jfe ,excessive cost growth-#bj1jjj,,support ,,equipment#jcc,,torpedo ,,support ,,equipment#aea1hjiaea1hjijcd;,,asw ,,range ,,support#d1jcid1jci;,,destination ,,transportation#jce;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#e1ffie1ffi;,,guns ,,and ,,gun ,,mounts#jcf,,small ,,arms ,,and ,,weapons#ab1eacab1eac,,modification ,,of ,,guns ,,and ,,gun ,,mounts#jcg;,,ciws ,,mods#d1bffd1bffjch;,,coast ,,guard ,,weapons#ed1gided1gidjci;,,gun ,,mount ,,mods#hb1bdfhb1bdfjdj,,lcs ,,module ,,weapons#b1dfcb1dfcjda;,,airborne ,,mine ,,neutralization ,,systems#aa1fceaa1fce,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jdc,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#bdj1figbdj1fig ,,total ,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navy#f1fjj1cbgf1efb1cbg,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,navy ,,and ,,marine ,,corpsnavy ,,ammunition#jja;,,general ,,purpose ,,bombs#cc1afacc1afajjb;,,jdam#ge1acdge1 acdjjc;,,airborne ,,rockets1 ,,all ,,types#eh1aigeh1aigjjd,,machine ,,gun ,,ammunition#ab1ejaab1ejajje,,practice ,,bombs#ef1gdeef1gdejjf;,,cartridges ,,cart ,,actuated ,,devices#gc1ghbgc1ghbjjg;,,air ,,expendable ,,countermeasures#ge1dafge1dafjjh;,,jato s#g1djgg1djgjjie ,,inch_/#ed ,,gun ,,ammunition#bi1iijbc1iij ,underexecution-#f1jjjjaj;,,intermediate ,,caliber ,,gun ,,ammunition#dj1jhidj1jhijaa,,other ,,ship ,,gun ,,ammunition#da1bbcda1bbcjab,,small ,,arms ,,landing ,,party ,,ammo#dg1bfidg1bfijac,,pyrotechnic ,,and ,,demolition#i1gjci1gjcjae;,,ammunition ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#a1gjca1gjcjaf;,,expeditionary ,,loitering ,,munitions#ehh1jjecfb1gff ,contract execution-#bbe1bci,,marine ,,corps ,,ammunition#jag,,mortars#abg1gbfabg1gbf jah;,,direct ,,support ,,munitions#dc1gfidc1gfijai;,,infantry ,,weapons ,,ammunition#bff1bggbff1bggjbj;,,combat ,,support ,,munitions#ba1gbfba1gbfjba;,,ammo ,,modernization#ah1baaah1baajbb;,,artill ery ,,munitions#aad1fhdhb1jei ,excess #aeemm ,m#gie munitions-#aj1jbe ,excess ,m#bcb;,a#a ,,macs munitions-#bb1fjjjbc;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#e1afee1afe ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,navy ,,and ,,marine ,,corps#a1gdg1hhca1dhd1jai,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navyfleet ,,ballistic ,,missile ,,ships#jja;,,columbia ,,class ,,submarine#c1cda1bcec1cda1bcejjb;,,colu mbia ,,class ,,submarine ,,ap#f1bae1icif1bae1ici,,other ,,warships#jjc;,,carrier ,,replacement ,,program#a1ahf1hgca1jhf1hgc ,advance ,procurement for ,,cvn #hb and #hcajj1jjj ,rephasing of incremental funding-#bjj1jjjjjd;,,cvn-#hagba1jdegba1 jdejje,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine#c1fae1ijdd1cae1ijd ,cost growth-#cjj1jjj ,one additional ship#a1jjj1jjjjjf,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine ,,ap#c1gbj1cjcc1gbj1cjcjjg;,,cvn ,,refueling ,,overhauls#a1jfa1adchfa1adc ,late contract award-#bjj1jjjjji;,,ddg #ajjjfa1ajjfa1ajjjaj;,,ddg-#ead1gbe1haid 1gge1hai ,large ,surface ,combatant ,shipyard ,infrastructure#ej1jjjjaj;,,addg-#eagei1 efcgei1efcjaj;,,addg-#eaibc1hjhibc1hjhja a;,,ddg-#ea ,,ap#da1gbdda1gbdjac;,,ffg-,,frigate#a1a gj1ddbj ,program delay-#a1agj1ddbjac;,,affg-,,frigate ,,ap#cg1ejj ,frigate industrial base and workforce development#cg1ejj;,,amphibious ,,ships#jad,,lpd ,,flight ,,ii#a1efa1ifca1efa1ifcjai,,lha ,,replacement ,,ap#fa1aahfa1aahjba,,medium ,,landing ,,ship#bfh1jfhbfh1jfh;,,auxiliaries1 ,,craft ,,and ,,prior ,,yr ,,program ,,cost#jbd,,towing1 ,,salvage1 ,,and ,,rescue ,,ship 7,,ats7#fj1jjj ,cost to complete#fj1jjjjbg,,outfitting#fgd1fjjfg d1fjjjbi,,service ,,craft#aa1dbfda1dbf ,additional ,,yrbm#cj1jjjjcj;,,auxiliary ,,personnel ,,lighter#gf1afhgf1afhjca,,lcac ,,slep#de1jhgde1jhgjcb;,,auxiliary ,,vessels 7,,used ,,sealift7#bjd1iciada1ici ,cost growth-#fc1jjjjcc;,,completion ,,of ,,py ,,shipbuilding ,,programs#a1icj1jbda1icj1jbd ,,total ,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navy#cb1cgh1biaca1gbb1cdi,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navyship ,,propulsion ,,equipment#jja,,surface ,,power ,,equipment#bj1hdjbj1hdj;,,generators#jj b,,surface ,,combatant ,,hm,e#hb1icghb1icg,,navigation ,,equipment#jjc,,other ,,navigation ,,equipment#ajb1bhhajb1bhh,,other ,,shipboard ,,equipment#jjd,,sub ,,periscope1 ,,imaging ,,and ,,supt ,,equip ,,prog#bid1fbebid1fbejje;,,ddg ,,mod#hfa1jffhja1jff ,excessive cost growth-#fj1jjj ,program decrease-#e1jjj ,water ,purification#e1jjjjjf;,,firefighting ,,equipment#ch1ebach1ebajjg;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,switchboard#b1djbb1djbjjh,,lha_/,,lhd ,,midlife#ha1fjbha1fjbjji,,lcc #ai_/bj ,,extended ,,service ,,life ,,program#g1cebg1cebjaj,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#bc1ddjbc1ddjjaa,,submarine ,,support ,,equipment#bic1gffbgc1gff ,excessive cost growth-#bj1jjjjab,,virginia ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#dc1efedc1efejac,,lcs ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#g1cahg1cahjad,,submarine ,,batteries#cj1dgjcj1dgjjae,,lpd ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#ch1aaech1aaejaf;,,ddg #ajjj ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#djg1dfhceg1dfh ,excessive cost growth-#ej1jjjjag,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#ec1icadc1ica ,excessive cost growth-#aj1jjjjah;,,dssp ,,equipment#d1ehfd1ehfjbj,,lcac#aa1jacaa 1jacjba,,underwater ,,eod ,,equipment#af1fejaf1fejjbb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#ff1ceaff1ceajbc;,,chemical ,,warfare ,,detectors#c1bedc1bed,,reactor ,,plant ,,equipment#jbd,,ship ,,maintenance1 ,,repair ,,and ,,modernization#b1cib1aijb1cig1aij ,water ,purification#e1jjjjbf,,reactor ,,components#dde1igddde1igd,,ocean ,,engineering#jbg;,,diving ,,and ,,salvage ,,equipment#ag1diiag1dii,,small ,,boats#jbh,,standard ,,boats#djj1hibbge1hib ,additional #dj-;foot patrol boats#ab1jjj ,insufficient justification-#abe1jjj ,program decrease-#ab1jjj,,production ,,facilities ,,equipment#jbi,,operating ,,forces ,,ipe#bcg1jcfbbi1ecf ,excessive cost growth-#be1jjj ,,indopacom ,mission ,network--,,indopacom ,,upl#ag1ejj,,other ,,ship ,,support#jcj,,lcs ,,common ,,mission ,,modules ,,equipment#ef1ajeef1ajejca,,lcs ,,mcm ,,mission ,,modules#aah1bdgih1bdg ,insufficient justification-#bj1jjjjcc,,lcs ,,suw ,,mission ,,modules#aa1ajag1gja ,,lcs ,,suw ,,mm-#c1djjjcd,,lcs ,,in-,,service ,,modernization#bje1egaafj1ega ,insufficient justification-#cj1jjj ,unjustified request-#ae1jjjjce,,small ,,medium ,,uuv#dh1ghjfc1ghj ,torpedo tube launch and recovery capable ,u,u,vs#ae1jjj,,logistic ,,support#jcf,,lsd ,,midlife ,,modernization#ef1ffgef1ffg,,ship ,,sonars#jcg,,spq-#i;,b ,,radar#g1djbg1djbjch;,,an_/,,sqq-#hi ,,surf ,,asw ,,combat ,,system#acd1fcgacd1fcgjci,,ssn ,,acoustic ,,equipment#ejb1aaedhg1aae ,excessive cost growth-#ae1jjjjdj,,undersea ,,warfare ,,support ,,equipment#af1gcaaf1gca;,,asw ,,electronic ,,equipment#jda,,submarine ,,acoustic ,,warfare ,,system#ee1dhdee1dhdjdb,,sstd#i1fdgi1fd gjdc;,,fixed ,,surveillance ,,system#dje1heddje1hedjdd,,surtass#de1i gede1ige;,,electronic ,,warfare ,,equipment#jde;,,an_/,,slq-#cbahd1cdiah d1cdi,,reconnaissance ,,equipment#jdf,,shipboard ,,iw ,,exploit#cfb1jiicfb1jiijdg;,,automated ,,identification ,,system 7,,ais7#d1fhjd1fhj,,other ,,ship ,,electronic ,,equipment#jdh;,,cooperative ,,engagement ,,capability#bf1fddbf1fddjdi,,naval ,,tactical ,,command ,,support ,,system 7,,ntcss7#ac1fadac1fadjej;,,atdls#fh1deh fh1dehjea,,navy ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,nccs7#c1fdec1fdejeb,,minesweeping ,,system ,,replacement#af1habaf1habjec,,navstar ,,gps ,,receivers 7,,space7#da1dehda1dehjed;,,american ,,forces ,,radio ,,and ,,tv ,,service#c1hjcc1hjc;,,aviation ,,electronic ,,equipment#jef;,,ashore ,,atc ,,equipment#ij1ehfij1ehfjeg;,,afloat ,,atc ,,equipment#ge1ejhge1ejhjeh;,,id ,,systems#ei1fjbei1fjbjei;,,joint ,,precision ,,approach ,,and ,,landing ,,system 7#g1bhgg1bhgjfj,,naval ,,mission ,,planning ,,systems#df1ajfcf1ajf ,excessive cost growth-#aj1jjj,,other ,,shore ,,electronic ,,equipment#jfa,,maritime ,,integrated ,,broadcast ,,system#g1hjig1hjijfb,,tactical_/,,mobi le ,c#d;,i ,,systems#fe1aacfe1aacjfc;,,dcgs-,n#af1i dfaf1idfjfd;,,canes#ddj1bjgddj1bjgjfe,,r adiac#ch1fhhch1fhhjff;,,canes-,,intell#e j1fedej1fedjfg;,,gpete#cb1jjecb1jjejfh,, masf#bd1cfabd1cfajfi;,,integ ,,combat ,,system ,,test ,,facility#f1gjif1gjijgj;,,emi ,,control ,,instrumentation#d1jhad1jhajgb;,,in-,,s ervice ,,radars ,,and ,,sensors#bbh1iajbbh1iaj,,shipboard ,,communications#jgc;,,battle ,,force ,,tactical ,,network#ajd1aaigi1aai ,excessive cost growth-#be1jjjjgd,,shipboard ,,tactical ,,communications#bd1fjbbd1fjbjge,,ship ,,communications ,,automation#ajc1edfajc1edfjgf;,,communi cations ,,items ,,under #e,m#i1bjii1bji,,submarine ,,communications#jgg,,submarine ,,broadcast ,,support#acf1hdfaaa1hdf ,excessive cost growth-#be1jjjjgh,,submarine ,,communication ,,equipment#fh1ccdfh1ccd,,satellite ,,communications#jgi,,satellite ,,communications ,,systems#ei1gdeei1gdejhj,,navy ,,multiband ,,terminal 7,,nmt7#afc1jgaajj1jga ,excessive cost growth-#fc1jjj,,shore ,,communications#jha;,,joint ,,communications ,,support ,,element 7,,jcse7#d1eead1eea;,,cryptographic ,,equipment#jhb;,,info ,,systems ,,security ,,program 7,,issp7#afb1jjhafb1jjhjhc,,mio ,,intel ,,exploitation ,,team#a1ajja1ajj;,,cryptologic ,,equipment#jhd;,,cryptologic ,,communications ,,equip#ae1ejfae1ejf,,other ,,electronic ,,support#jie;,,coast ,,guard ,,equipment#eh1baceh1bac,,sonobuoys#jig, ,sonobuoys--,,all ,,types#cbc1ddacdh1dda ,additional ,sonobouys#be1jjj;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#jih,,minotaur#e1dcae1dcajii, ,weapons ,,range ,,support ,,equipment#ach1jfbach1jfbajj;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#aba1ajhaba1ajhaja;,,advanced ,,arresting ,,gear 7,,aag7#b1bddb1bddajb;,,electromagnetic ,,aircraft ,,launch ,,system 7,,emals#ad1gjbad1gjbajc,,meteorological ,,equipment#ag1ihbag1ihbajd;,,airborne ,,mcm#aj1fdcaj1fdcajf;,,aviation ,,support ,,equipment#aaj1iicaaj1iicajg,,umcs-,,un man ,,carrier ,,aviation7,,uca7,,mission ,,cntrl#acj1jejacj1jej,,ship ,,gun ,,system ,,equipment#aji,,ship ,,gun ,,systems ,,equipment#f1daff1daf,,ship ,,missile ,,systems ,,equipment#aaj;,,harpoon ,,support ,,equipment#bbfbbfaaa,,ship ,,missile ,,support ,,equipment#cha1dgccca1dgc ,excessive cost growth-#ej1jjjaab,,tomahawk ,,support ,,equipment#ih1ibaih1iba;,,fbm ,,support ,,equipment#aac,,strategic ,,missile ,,systems ,,equip#cbe1bcfcbe1bcf;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#aad,,ssn ,,combat ,,control ,,systems#aeg1fjiaeg1fjiaae;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#be1cfbbe1cfb,,other ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#aaf;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal ,,equip#bf1gbebf1gbeaag;,,directed ,,energy ,,systems#c1hagc1hagaah;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#c1aicc1aic,,other ,,expendable ,,ordnance#aai;,,anti-,,ship ,,missile ,,decoy ,,system#ie1eegde1eeg ,excessive cost growth-#ej1jjjabj,,submarine ,,training ,,device ,,mods#hj1bdhhj1bdhaba,,surface ,,training ,,equipment#agi1igdagi1igd;,,civil ,,engineering ,,support ,,equipment#abb,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#c1geac1geaabc;,,general ,,purpose ,,trucks#e1giee1gieabd;,,construction ,,maintenance ,,equip#hj1bfjhj1bfjabe;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#bf1aiibf1aiiabf,,tactical ,,vehicles#ej1hghej1hghabg;,,amphibious ,,equipment#f1dedf1dedabh,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#c1ibdc1ibdabi;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#ajc1jadgh1jad ,excessive cost growth-#be1jjjacj,,physical ,,security ,,vehicles#a1cjaa1cja,,supply ,,support ,,equipment#aca,,supply ,,equipment#ef1ehedf1ehe ,excessive cost growth-#aj1jjjacb;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#e1hfce1hfcacc,,special ,,purpose ,,supply ,,systems#ied1dfgied1dfg,,training ,,devices#acd,,training ,,support ,,equipment#e1cdae1cdaace,,training ,,and ,,education ,,equipment#ge1fbfge1fbf;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#acf;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#bi1fihbi1fihacg,,medical ,,support ,,equipment#aj1abbaj1abbaci,,naval ,,mip ,,support ,,equipment#f1eijf1eijadj,,operating ,,forces ,,support ,,equipment#ag1jefag1jefada;,c#d;,,isr ,,equipment#cc1fjfah1fjf ,excessive cost growth-#ae1jjjadb;,,environmental ,,support ,,equipment#dg1diidg1diiadc,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#abi1dhdaai1dhd ,excessive cost growth-#aj1jjjadd;,,enterprise ,,information ,,technology#db1jbfdb1jbf,,other#adi,,ne xt ,,generation ,,enterprise ,,service#acj1ajjacj1ajjaej;,,cyberspace ,,activities#b1aieb1aie;,,classified ,,programs#aea;,,aclassified ,,programs#af1acdaf1acd,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#aeb,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#gje1addgje1addaec,,virginia ,,class 7,,vacl7 ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#egh1bggegh1bgg ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy#ae1hgg1becae1bhc1cec,,procurement 1 ,,marine ,,corpstracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jja;,,aav#g;,a#a ,,pip#b1ggcb1ggcjjb;,,amphibious ,,combat ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicles#haj1bgfebf1bgf ,red ,stripe limitation_/cost growth-#bhd1jjjjjc,,lav ,,pip#gfagfa;,,artillery ,,and ,,other ,,weapons#jjdaee,,mm ,,lightweight ,,towed ,,howitzer#a1hbca1hbcjje;,,artillery ,,weapons ,,system#aci1dggaci1dggjjf,,weapons ,,and ,,combat ,,vehicles ,,under #e ,,million#ah1dhaah1dha;,,guided ,,missiles#jjg,,tomahawk#aae1bcbaae1bcbj jh,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#add1fhbadd1fhbjji,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7 ,,ap#cj1jhgcj1jhgjaj;,,ground ,,based ,,air ,,defense#cfi1bifccc1bif ,excessive missile costs-#e1jjj ,forward financed in ,,fy#bd-ca1jjjjaa;,,anti-,,armor ,,missile-,,javelin#fa1efcfa1efcjab;,,fa mily ,,anti-,,armor ,,weapon ,,systems 7,,foaaws7#i1ebai1ebajac;,,anti-,,armor ,,missile-,,tow#a1hfha1hfhjad;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#a1ehda1ehd;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,systems#jae;,,common ,,aviation ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,c#hd1gfdhd1gfd,,repair ,,and ,,test ,,equipment#jaf,,repair ,,and ,,test ,,equipment#ga1jbcga1jbc,,other ,,support 7,,tel7#jag,,modification ,,kits#a1eeia1eei;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,non-,,tel7#jah;,,items ,,under #e ,,million 7,,comm ,,elec7#bba1babagb1aab ,lack of testing program with ,squad ,aiming ,laser-#di1ajjjai;,,air ,,operations ,c#b ,,systems#bj1chebj1che,,radar ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7#jbj;,,ground_/,,air ,,task ,,oriented ,,radar 7,g_/,,ator7#ga1idaga1ida;,,intell_/,,co mm ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7#jba;,,electro ,,magnetic ,,spectrum ,,operations 7,,emso7#ahb1dfeec1dfe ,program decrease-#abi1jjjjbb;,,gcss-,,mc#c1bhbc1 bhbjbc;,,fire ,,support ,,system#ef1gajef1gajjbd;,,intelligence ,,support ,,equipment#abh1hjdajf1cjd ,excess ,advanced ,signals ,processor-#bb1ejjjbf,,unmanned ,,air ,,systems 7,,intel7#ei1jggei1jggjbg;,,dcgs-,,mc#ha 1ejgha1ejgjbh,,uas ,,payloads#ag1bcbag1bcb,,other ,,support 7,,non-,,tel7#jca;,,expeditionary ,,support ,,equipment#ae1jdbae1jdbjcb,,marine ,,corps ,,enterprise ,,network 7,,mcen7#bhc1ihcbfc1ehc ,network ,transport ,excess ,growth-#bj1djjjcc;,,common ,,computer ,,resources#be1gicbe1gicjcd;,,command ,,post ,,systems#ei1aacei1aacjce,,radio ,,systems#beh1hahbeh1hahjcf;,,comm ,,switching ,,control ,,systems#ci1cijci1cijjcg;,,comm ,,elec ,,infrastructure ,,support#ba1jaeba1jaejch;,,cyberspace ,,activities#ai1bdeai1bdejdj,,unmanned ,,expeditionary ,,systems#af1cjeaf1cje;,,classified ,,programs#jda;,,aclassified ,,programs#c1bffc1bff;,,administrative ,,vehicles#jdb;,,commercial ,,cargo ,,vehicles#bf1hjjbf1hjj,,tactical ,,vehicles#jdc,,motor ,,transport ,,modifications#ag1cjdag1cjdjdd;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#cdj1edbbbc1adb ,fielding delay schedule impact-#g1djj ,material schedule impact to ,m#b_/,ukraine forward funded-#aja1gjj ,schedule delay trailer impact-#h1cjjjde,,trailers#bg1ddjbg1ddj; ,,engineer ,,and ,,other ,,equipment#jdf,,tactical ,,fuel ,,systems#bi1bebbi1bebjdg,,power ,,equipment ,,assorted#bc1daabc1daajdh;,,amphibious ,,support ,,equipment#aa1cffaa1cffjdi;,,eod ,,systems#cj1affcj1aff,,materials ,,handling ,,equipment#jej,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#ef1gdief1gdi;,,general ,,property#jea;,,field ,,medical ,,equipment#bc1feabc1feajeb,,training ,,devices#aje1ddhaje1ddhjec;,,family ,,of ,,construction ,,equipment#bi1afhbi1afhjed,,ultra-,,lig ht ,,tactical ,,vehicle 7,,ultv7#ag1iedag1ied,,other ,,support#jee;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#bf1ejhbf1ejh,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jef,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#bh1gdibh1gdi ,,total ,,procurement1 ,,marine ,,corps#d1bdc1hfcc1ehe1dfc;,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcestrategic ,,offensive#jja;,b-#ba ,,raider#a1ief1ffha1ief1ffhjjb;,b-#ba ,,raider ,,ap#gba1fjjgba1fjj,,tactical 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